1 00:01:56,241 --> 00:01:59,452 Otherwise, it was just socialism, which is built to fail. 2 00:01:59,536 --> 00:02:02,748 And you don't get points for failure, Mr. President. 3 00:02:02,831 --> 00:02:06,168 People don't want failure. They want success. 4 00:02:06,251 --> 00:02:08,754 Let's discuss our recent success then. 5 00:02:08,837 --> 00:02:10,839 You have been very critical of the president 6 00:02:10,923 --> 00:02:12,966 for not being strong on terror. 7 00:02:13,050 --> 00:02:17,721 Just last week, U.S. special forces captured Yusuf Al Ahmadi, 8 00:02:17,805 --> 00:02:19,222 and they have him in custody. 9 00:02:19,306 --> 00:02:23,226 So would you now say that your criticism of the president was unfounded? 10 00:02:23,310 --> 00:02:26,063 The capture of Ahmadi is a step forward, 11 00:02:26,146 --> 00:02:29,650 but the real issue here is sustained security. 12 00:02:29,733 --> 00:02:33,445 The president sent in American troops without consulting the Syrians. 13 00:02:33,528 --> 00:02:35,781 Now, that's gonna do real damage 14 00:02:35,864 --> 00:02:37,704 to our ability to work with them in the future. 15 00:02:37,783 --> 00:02:40,869 See, this isn't about notches in a belt. 16 00:02:40,953 --> 00:02:44,206 It's about a safer world for our nation. 17 00:02:44,289 --> 00:02:46,792 A better future for our children. 18 00:02:46,875 --> 00:02:51,714 Governor, I understand that words like "safer" and "children" play well. 19 00:02:51,797 --> 00:02:55,050 But national security is a complex and ever-changing landscape 20 00:02:55,133 --> 00:02:59,387 that sometimes requires restraint, sometimes decisive action. 21 00:02:59,471 --> 00:03:03,809 So I think maybe we want to put aside what sounds good in the moment 22 00:03:03,892 --> 00:03:06,561 and be adaptable with our policy in terms of reality. 23 00:03:06,644 --> 00:03:10,357 Oh, I don't need a lecture on reality like I'm a schoolboy, Mrs. Underwood. 24 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:13,693 I've actually fought in the Middle East. So has the general. 25 00:03:13,777 --> 00:03:17,280 Our views on international diplomacy aren't just pretty words. 26 00:03:17,364 --> 00:03:20,117 We can debate policy all you'd like, Governor, 27 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:22,369 but there is one thing that is undebatable. 28 00:03:22,452 --> 00:03:25,413 And that is ICO is no longer the threat it once was 29 00:03:25,497 --> 00:03:26,874 without their leadership. 30 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:33,296 - You're not watching the debate? - I know what they're going to say. 31 00:03:33,380 --> 00:03:34,965 How can I help you, Doug? 32 00:03:35,883 --> 00:03:37,760 I told you there'd be a day. 33 00:03:42,931 --> 00:03:45,809 There's no reason you shouldn't keep this and retire with honor. 34 00:03:48,186 --> 00:03:49,562 How are we looking? 35 00:03:49,646 --> 00:03:51,982 Yeah, high impact on "ever-changing." 36 00:03:52,065 --> 00:03:53,275 And Conway took the bait 37 00:03:53,358 --> 00:03:57,112 and played right into "schoolboy" and "pretty," 38 00:03:57,195 --> 00:04:00,240 which gives you "pretty boy." It was beautiful. 39 00:04:00,323 --> 00:04:03,410 - What about the marriage stuff? - Well, the more they can keep saying 40 00:04:03,493 --> 00:04:08,206 "together" and "beyond" and "become" in any context, we score on those. 41 00:04:08,290 --> 00:04:12,002 I don't discuss the private conversations we have on the Intelligence Committee. 42 00:04:12,085 --> 00:04:16,339 - Whistle-blowing insulates you. - And kneecap my party's nominee? 43 00:04:16,423 --> 00:04:17,674 I don't think so. 44 00:04:17,758 --> 00:04:20,969 He's going to lie about it at this debate. They both are. 45 00:04:21,678 --> 00:04:23,305 You're going to tell the truth. 46 00:04:23,388 --> 00:04:26,850 You can't have it both ways, Governor. We got him, period. 47 00:04:26,934 --> 00:04:29,269 Unilateral, short-sighted action. 48 00:04:29,352 --> 00:04:31,438 Unilateral because you and the general 49 00:04:31,521 --> 00:04:34,066 pitted the Republicans against my involving the Russians. 50 00:04:34,149 --> 00:04:35,275 That's just not true. 51 00:04:35,358 --> 00:04:38,153 Are you saying that you did not have the general 52 00:04:38,236 --> 00:04:41,239 contact members of the House Intelligence Committee? 53 00:04:42,407 --> 00:04:43,575 General, would you care to comment? 54 00:04:43,658 --> 00:04:45,243 When I resigned my commission, 55 00:04:45,327 --> 00:04:48,621 I stopped talking to members of Congress about matters of national security. 56 00:04:48,705 --> 00:04:52,209 - So you are saying that you did not? - No, ma'am. I did not. 57 00:04:52,292 --> 00:04:55,462 You and I both know that you interfered, Governor. 58 00:04:55,545 --> 00:04:57,965 You admitted so much to me when I asked you personally. 59 00:04:58,048 --> 00:05:01,718 You told me that the general had spoken to members of that committee. 60 00:05:01,802 --> 00:05:05,889 I told you that I have friends on the committee, which is true. 61 00:05:05,973 --> 00:05:08,016 Not that I interfere with committee work. 62 00:05:08,100 --> 00:05:12,520 You lined up every Republican to be opposed to the Russians being involved. 63 00:05:12,604 --> 00:05:14,397 It was unanimous opposition. 64 00:05:14,481 --> 00:05:16,649 Well, if your plan was to get Russian support 65 00:05:16,733 --> 00:05:19,694 by giving away drill sites, I don't blame them. 66 00:05:19,777 --> 00:05:22,780 So just to be absolutely clear, for the record, 67 00:05:22,865 --> 00:05:26,952 you are saying, Governor, that neither you nor the general made any contact 68 00:05:27,035 --> 00:05:28,954 with any member of the House Intelligence Committee? 69 00:05:29,037 --> 00:05:31,289 I absolutely did not. 70 00:05:31,373 --> 00:05:33,666 You're putting me in an impossible place here. 71 00:05:33,750 --> 00:05:37,295 You put yourself there when you lied about your service record. 72 00:05:37,379 --> 00:05:41,091 Whose lie do you want exposed? Conway's or yours? 73 00:05:42,550 --> 00:05:43,718 Go home and think about it. 74 00:05:47,639 --> 00:05:49,766 Doesn't need to happen tomorrow. 75 00:05:49,849 --> 00:05:52,144 It just needs to happen before Election Day. 76 00:05:59,401 --> 00:06:01,653 I'm not trying to diminish your contribution 77 00:06:01,736 --> 00:06:04,031 to your husband's presidency, Mrs. Underwood, 78 00:06:04,114 --> 00:06:06,158 but I do question your experience. 79 00:06:06,241 --> 00:06:10,412 No one's fully prepared to be president when he or she becomes one. 80 00:06:10,495 --> 00:06:12,455 Not even you. 81 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:13,581 And look at the polls. 82 00:06:13,665 --> 00:06:17,127 Over half the country is open to a First Lady as VP. 83 00:06:17,210 --> 00:06:19,587 And more than half of the country wants a new president. 84 00:06:19,671 --> 00:06:22,882 It's true that you are leading in the polls for now, Governor, 85 00:06:22,966 --> 00:06:25,427 but the gap has been closing in recent weeks. 86 00:06:25,510 --> 00:06:26,970 Well, when people show up to vote 87 00:06:27,054 --> 00:06:30,933 and have to confront the possibility of Claire Underwood as president, 88 00:06:31,016 --> 00:06:33,435 they're gonna have a gut check and make the right choice. 89 00:06:33,518 --> 00:06:36,063 You're absolutely right. That means they'll vote for us. 90 00:06:36,146 --> 00:06:38,982 Because they'll look around and realize that if anything happens to me, 91 00:06:39,066 --> 00:06:40,984 they'll be in very good hands with Claire. 92 00:06:41,068 --> 00:06:42,569 And, you know, she's right. 93 00:06:42,652 --> 00:06:45,780 No one can prepare to become the president. 94 00:06:45,863 --> 00:06:49,784 But I have been the president, and now I know what it takes. 95 00:06:49,867 --> 00:06:52,870 It requires confidence, openness, effectiveness, 96 00:06:52,955 --> 00:06:54,957 and Claire has all of those qualities. 97 00:06:55,040 --> 00:06:57,917 I'm sorry, Mr. President. It... It looks like we have to take a break. 98 00:06:58,001 --> 00:07:01,879 We'll return shortly to the first-ever simultaneous debate 99 00:07:01,964 --> 00:07:04,591 between presidential candidates and their running mates. 100 00:07:04,674 --> 00:07:06,218 And we're clear. 101 00:07:07,260 --> 00:07:10,347 Mr. President, Mrs. Underwood, would you please come with me? 102 00:07:22,734 --> 00:07:24,277 Read it. 103 00:07:24,361 --> 00:07:25,653 What? 104 00:07:25,737 --> 00:07:28,490 "We are citizens of the United States. 105 00:07:28,573 --> 00:07:31,994 We have been taken hostage in the name of God 106 00:07:32,077 --> 00:07:35,038 by the Islamic Caliphate Organization." 107 00:07:36,999 --> 00:07:39,167 Read it. 108 00:07:39,251 --> 00:07:42,379 "Our country is guilty of illegal aggression 109 00:07:42,462 --> 00:07:44,672 and mass murder against Muslims. 110 00:07:44,756 --> 00:07:46,508 We beg for mercy." 111 00:07:47,675 --> 00:07:50,720 ICO will grant mercy only if these demands are met. 112 00:07:50,803 --> 00:07:54,682 One, cessation of all U.S. military activity in Syria. 113 00:07:54,766 --> 00:07:58,645 Two, ten billion dollars in reparations paid to the caliphate. 114 00:07:58,728 --> 00:08:01,648 Three, the safe return of our leader, Yusuf Al Ahmadi, 115 00:08:01,731 --> 00:08:03,650 from his unjust imprisonment. 116 00:08:03,733 --> 00:08:06,069 We will not communicate with the criminal Frank Underwood. 117 00:08:06,153 --> 00:08:09,322 We will only communicate with his successor, William Conway. 118 00:08:11,741 --> 00:08:14,202 If these demands aren't met in 24 hours... 119 00:08:15,245 --> 00:08:17,372 mercy will not be granted. 120 00:08:17,455 --> 00:08:20,500 Released to seven outlets. Encrypted email, deep web. 121 00:08:20,583 --> 00:08:25,547 The hostages are Jim and Caroline Miller, their daughter Melissa, from Knoxville. 122 00:08:25,630 --> 00:08:28,675 Mr. President, whatever you need, I'm here to offer assistance. 123 00:08:28,758 --> 00:08:30,677 I'll let you know. 124 00:08:38,226 --> 00:08:40,353 So far, we've identified the drywall and lighting. 125 00:08:40,437 --> 00:08:41,813 All U.S. manufactured. 126 00:08:41,896 --> 00:08:45,317 The video was shot on a Panasonic HD camcorder, 127 00:08:45,400 --> 00:08:47,069 most widely sold in the States. 128 00:08:47,152 --> 00:08:49,196 So we know they're in the country. 129 00:08:49,279 --> 00:08:51,948 Well, commercial flight is out. Private plane is unlikely. 130 00:08:52,032 --> 00:08:53,700 We're confident that they traveled by ground, 131 00:08:53,783 --> 00:08:55,827 probably the Millers' hijacked car. 132 00:08:55,910 --> 00:08:59,497 Last known location is a Denny's just outside of Knoxville. 133 00:08:59,581 --> 00:09:00,582 A debit card transaction. 134 00:09:00,665 --> 00:09:03,085 This is footage of them leaving the restaurant. 135 00:09:09,006 --> 00:09:11,801 Our hearts go out to the Millers' family and loved ones. 136 00:09:11,884 --> 00:09:14,054 But we're confident that the president is doing 137 00:09:14,137 --> 00:09:16,139 everything possible to achieve their release. 138 00:09:16,223 --> 00:09:18,015 I told the president that we'd be willing 139 00:09:18,100 --> 00:09:21,144 to assist in any way if it would be helpful. 140 00:09:21,228 --> 00:09:24,397 This is a time when America needs to pull together and... 141 00:09:25,315 --> 00:09:26,816 Stop. 142 00:09:26,899 --> 00:09:30,112 It's "pull together and pray for the Millers." 143 00:09:30,195 --> 00:09:32,280 - And then I come in, and... - I didn't forget. 144 00:09:33,198 --> 00:09:34,991 I just feel this is wrong. 145 00:09:35,075 --> 00:09:38,536 It implies we're willing to negotiate with terrorists. 146 00:09:38,620 --> 00:09:41,914 We should keep our mouths shut. Let the authorities do their job. 147 00:09:41,998 --> 00:09:45,085 We don't get press by keeping our mouths shut. 148 00:09:45,168 --> 00:09:47,920 You had me lie on national television. 149 00:09:48,004 --> 00:09:51,216 And now you want us to send out some video that only encourages these people? 150 00:09:51,299 --> 00:09:53,426 And you wanna do that to score some press coverage? 151 00:09:54,344 --> 00:09:57,847 If it doesn't make you feel comfortable, I can do it on my own. 152 00:10:00,267 --> 00:10:01,643 I'll be outside. 153 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:08,108 I've had enough of him. 154 00:10:08,191 --> 00:10:09,401 He does have a point. 155 00:10:09,484 --> 00:10:13,363 Look, they're gonna kill that family whether we send this out or not. 156 00:10:13,446 --> 00:10:16,073 We might as well say I was willing to show up for duty. 157 00:10:16,158 --> 00:10:17,825 Well, I have to say, I agree with the general. 158 00:10:17,909 --> 00:10:19,452 Press record. 159 00:10:19,536 --> 00:10:21,037 Press record! 160 00:10:23,915 --> 00:10:27,210 Our hearts go out to the Millers' family and loved ones... 161 00:10:27,294 --> 00:10:28,920 What do we know about the captor? 162 00:10:29,003 --> 00:10:31,423 Our Syrian assets say this is a lone wolf. 163 00:10:31,506 --> 00:10:32,882 Two wolves, actually. 164 00:10:32,965 --> 00:10:35,302 When we pumped up the contrast in the video, 165 00:10:35,385 --> 00:10:38,680 we saw a shadow on the wall from someone behind the camera. 166 00:10:38,763 --> 00:10:42,600 Voice analysis points to western Tennessee, Memphis area. 167 00:10:42,684 --> 00:10:44,811 Uh, Mr. President, if I may? 168 00:10:44,894 --> 00:10:47,063 Agent Holbrooke, our top negotiating expert. 169 00:10:47,147 --> 00:10:51,234 Uh, we've run 16 possible models in preparation for an incident like this. 170 00:10:51,318 --> 00:10:54,654 Now, what we have here are key elements from three of them. 171 00:10:54,737 --> 00:10:58,575 American kidnappers, the abduction of a child and proxy communication... 172 00:10:58,658 --> 00:11:00,327 Why did they want Conway? 173 00:11:00,410 --> 00:11:02,745 That's the real question. I'll tell you why. 174 00:11:02,829 --> 00:11:06,458 Because I would've done exactly the same thing if it had been me. 175 00:11:06,541 --> 00:11:08,210 It undermines my authority. 176 00:11:09,126 --> 00:11:12,630 Throws me off balance. Pits me against my rival. 177 00:11:12,714 --> 00:11:15,800 And because I don't have children, and he does. 178 00:11:15,883 --> 00:11:19,387 They know I won't compromise. No president would. 179 00:11:20,472 --> 00:11:23,933 But a would-be president like Conway, well, he might. 180 00:11:25,227 --> 00:11:26,353 Tactically, we need more time. 181 00:11:26,436 --> 00:11:29,116 I can't guarantee that we can track them down in less than 24 hours. 182 00:11:29,188 --> 00:11:32,525 Enough. Here's what I wanna do. 183 00:11:32,609 --> 00:11:34,110 The president is working with the FBI 184 00:11:34,193 --> 00:11:36,529 and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies 185 00:11:36,613 --> 00:11:38,323 to locate the Millers. 186 00:11:38,406 --> 00:11:40,533 Now, in order to protect the integrity of those efforts, 187 00:11:40,617 --> 00:11:43,703 I won't be sharing any details on their progress at the moment. 188 00:11:43,786 --> 00:11:47,332 In the meantime, the president is reaching out to Governor Conway 189 00:11:47,415 --> 00:11:50,585 should contact with the captors be established. 190 00:11:50,668 --> 00:11:52,211 Now, let me be clear. 191 00:11:53,129 --> 00:11:57,800 We're not talking about negotiation, just communication. 192 00:11:57,884 --> 00:12:00,303 You could've asked me privately first. 193 00:12:00,387 --> 00:12:01,596 It was tactical, 194 00:12:01,679 --> 00:12:04,266 to show the kidnappers that we respect their wishes. 195 00:12:05,224 --> 00:12:06,976 This doesn't leave me a choice. 196 00:12:07,059 --> 00:12:08,853 Well, you can always say no, Governor. 197 00:12:08,936 --> 00:12:12,274 We have a plan for how we can handle this without your participation. 198 00:12:12,357 --> 00:12:13,816 How would that work? 199 00:12:13,900 --> 00:12:17,111 Well, I say publicly that I'm willing to speak to the captors myself. 200 00:12:17,194 --> 00:12:21,240 Now, if they refuse, we'd have to be prepared for the worst. 201 00:12:21,324 --> 00:12:26,538 But our team believes that you give us a better shot at opening a dialogue. 202 00:12:26,621 --> 00:12:29,582 - To negotiate. - To buy us time. 203 00:12:29,666 --> 00:12:31,208 And if you do say yes, 204 00:12:31,293 --> 00:12:33,378 we'd want you at the White House as soon as possible. 205 00:12:33,461 --> 00:12:36,130 I need to discuss with my people. 206 00:12:36,213 --> 00:12:40,343 I'm hoping that you'll agree to help us. Either way, I'll need an answer soon. 207 00:12:41,135 --> 00:12:43,430 I understand. I'll let you know within the hour. 208 00:12:43,513 --> 00:12:45,264 Thank you, Governor. 209 00:12:47,266 --> 00:12:51,062 Everyone has a flaw, and this is Conway's. 210 00:12:51,145 --> 00:12:53,315 I spoke with the president, and I said that I'm willing 211 00:12:53,398 --> 00:12:55,692 to assist in any way if it would be helpful. 212 00:12:56,609 --> 00:13:01,906 He aches for the spotlight. He feels almost invisible without it. 213 00:13:01,989 --> 00:13:06,661 Now, if he's center stage on this, he can't fault my performance, 214 00:13:06,744 --> 00:13:09,539 because we're sharing the stage together. 215 00:13:09,622 --> 00:13:11,958 If I get booed, he gets booed. 216 00:13:13,418 --> 00:13:17,213 But it's really the applause that Conway's hungry for. 217 00:13:17,296 --> 00:13:19,466 Trust me, he'll say yes. 218 00:13:19,549 --> 00:13:24,346 The stage is too big and the spotlight too tempting for him to be... 219 00:13:25,513 --> 00:13:27,349 a mere spectator. 220 00:13:27,432 --> 00:13:29,726 But I've already said publicly I'd assist if he asked. 221 00:13:29,809 --> 00:13:32,812 That was a mistake, and I should've pushed back on it more. 222 00:13:32,895 --> 00:13:34,397 But you can't let him take advantage of it. 223 00:13:34,481 --> 00:13:36,774 Well, I've said it. It's done. And now we have to move forward. 224 00:13:36,858 --> 00:13:38,693 This is fucking disgusting. 225 00:13:38,776 --> 00:13:40,695 You say, "After much consideration, 226 00:13:40,778 --> 00:13:42,898 I don't feel comfortable negotiating with terrorists." 227 00:13:42,947 --> 00:13:46,200 And then I come off not only as a liar, but as a coward. 228 00:13:46,283 --> 00:13:47,744 Why do this when we're ahead? 229 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:50,287 By what? Five points? That's not a lead. That's a coin toss. 230 00:13:50,372 --> 00:13:54,041 My message this entire campaign has been about serving the country, 231 00:13:54,125 --> 00:13:56,586 showing up for duty, and now I'm gonna not show up 232 00:13:56,669 --> 00:13:59,464 when the commander in chief has asked for my help? 233 00:14:06,220 --> 00:14:07,597 ...and the speech patterns. 234 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:10,808 The captor is the one who you heard on the camera. 235 00:14:10,892 --> 00:14:12,477 Seems to be American. 236 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:16,313 And the way he's released the video shows he's computer savvy. 237 00:14:16,398 --> 00:14:20,317 Now, ICO recruiters have been turning to social media networks 238 00:14:20,402 --> 00:14:23,530 like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, 239 00:14:23,613 --> 00:14:26,866 to initiate contact with users sympathetic to their cause. 240 00:14:26,949 --> 00:14:29,452 - Oh, Tom. - Earlier groups, like al-Qaeda, 241 00:14:29,536 --> 00:14:33,205 didn't use social networking anywhere near the degree that ICO has. 242 00:14:33,289 --> 00:14:35,750 It is possible that this captor... 243 00:14:35,833 --> 00:14:38,420 - Mr. President. - Good flight? 244 00:14:38,503 --> 00:14:40,797 - A little bumpy, but fine. - Come on in. 245 00:14:43,841 --> 00:14:45,217 You play? 246 00:14:46,636 --> 00:14:51,015 Well, that's debatable. But I definitely collect. 247 00:14:52,767 --> 00:14:54,519 Uh, this is something. 248 00:14:55,812 --> 00:14:58,981 Yeah, it's terrible. 249 00:14:59,065 --> 00:15:01,901 I don't envy Frank right now. 250 00:15:01,984 --> 00:15:03,486 Have a seat. 251 00:15:03,570 --> 00:15:05,572 - Coffee? Tea? - No, thanks. 252 00:15:11,703 --> 00:15:14,956 I appreciate you taking the time, given everything that's going on. 253 00:15:15,039 --> 00:15:17,667 It's not as though anyone's calling for my advice. 254 00:15:17,750 --> 00:15:21,421 Although I'm not sure this article is pertinent at the moment. 255 00:15:21,504 --> 00:15:24,549 I'm not here about your scholarship fund. 256 00:15:25,216 --> 00:15:27,427 I don't understand. My assistant said you wanted to write... 257 00:15:27,510 --> 00:15:31,180 I lied... so you'd meet with me. 258 00:15:31,263 --> 00:15:34,308 We have a domestic surveillance program, beta phase, 259 00:15:34,391 --> 00:15:36,227 aimed at finding ICO recruits. 260 00:15:36,310 --> 00:15:38,190 I was briefed when we got the FISA court ruling. 261 00:15:38,229 --> 00:15:41,691 Well, this is a domestic investigation. We have to work through the FBI. 262 00:15:41,774 --> 00:15:42,900 Now, they're sending over a team, 263 00:15:42,984 --> 00:15:45,612 and I'd like for Homeland and the CIA to join them. 264 00:15:47,029 --> 00:15:49,991 This is a sensitive program. Shouldn't you keep it in-house? 265 00:15:50,074 --> 00:15:53,202 We've been criticized for not involving other agencies in the past. 266 00:15:53,285 --> 00:15:55,371 I'd like to avoid that. 267 00:15:55,455 --> 00:15:58,332 - You want clearances? - As soon as possible. 268 00:15:58,415 --> 00:16:00,585 It's all hands on deck, Doug. 269 00:16:02,253 --> 00:16:04,088 - Governor. - Mr. President. 270 00:16:07,759 --> 00:16:11,053 Well, and this must be Charlie. 271 00:16:11,137 --> 00:16:12,764 Charlie... 272 00:16:12,847 --> 00:16:14,474 Shake the president's hand, Charlie. 273 00:16:14,557 --> 00:16:16,726 - Come on, Charlie. - You said he was a vampire. 274 00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:20,480 Well, don't worry. You're safe here. 275 00:16:20,563 --> 00:16:22,148 No monsters in the White House. 276 00:16:22,231 --> 00:16:24,901 I'll show you where you're staying. 277 00:16:24,984 --> 00:16:26,611 Okay. Come on, Charlie. 278 00:16:28,780 --> 00:16:31,533 - Have you ever been in the Oval? - Once, when I was a kid. 279 00:16:31,616 --> 00:16:34,201 My Boy Scout troop, we met with Reagan. 280 00:16:35,036 --> 00:16:36,245 Of course they did. 281 00:16:40,625 --> 00:16:43,419 I thought you'd all like to be together, so I've put you in here, 282 00:16:43,503 --> 00:16:46,756 but, if not, we can put the kids in the Lincoln Bedroom. 283 00:16:46,839 --> 00:16:49,383 No, this is wonderful. Thank you. 284 00:16:53,220 --> 00:16:55,222 Is this where we're gonna live, Mommy? 285 00:16:55,306 --> 00:16:59,226 We'll have to see how the election goes first. 286 00:16:59,310 --> 00:17:01,478 Something smells. 287 00:17:01,563 --> 00:17:03,690 Oh, gosh. Lily needs a change. 288 00:17:03,773 --> 00:17:05,942 Um, where... 289 00:17:06,025 --> 00:17:09,987 - The restroom is here, to the right. - Great, thank you. 290 00:17:15,868 --> 00:17:18,228 You want me to put a Republican in the White House. 291 00:17:18,621 --> 00:17:21,207 You want a Republican or a criminal? 292 00:17:21,290 --> 00:17:25,461 - I still have loyalty to my party, Tom. - And where's their loyalty? 293 00:17:26,629 --> 00:17:29,799 They were going to impeach you. 294 00:17:29,882 --> 00:17:32,927 Jackie Sharp whipped Democrats. 295 00:17:33,010 --> 00:17:35,972 Your own Secretary of State turned her back. 296 00:17:36,055 --> 00:17:38,808 Your party? It's rotten to the core. 297 00:17:38,891 --> 00:17:41,603 And the core is Underwood. 298 00:17:44,689 --> 00:17:48,860 Aren't you angry that he stole your presidency? 299 00:17:49,944 --> 00:17:51,070 I'm angry. 300 00:17:51,988 --> 00:17:53,865 I'm angry at myself... 301 00:17:55,241 --> 00:17:57,159 for not seeing it. 302 00:17:58,535 --> 00:18:02,582 - And for not fighting it. - So do something now. 303 00:18:05,793 --> 00:18:08,087 I wanted to say Tusk lied. 304 00:18:09,881 --> 00:18:13,593 But once I got the pardon, I knew nobody would believe me. 305 00:18:15,511 --> 00:18:17,013 I thought... 306 00:18:18,973 --> 00:18:20,557 "Just disappear. 307 00:18:21,517 --> 00:18:22,769 Go away." 308 00:18:24,395 --> 00:18:26,147 And that anger... 309 00:18:30,276 --> 00:18:32,069 If I went away... 310 00:18:33,320 --> 00:18:37,909 that anger would go away. 311 00:18:37,992 --> 00:18:40,577 The truth is coming out. 312 00:18:42,329 --> 00:18:44,666 Be part of the truth. 313 00:18:45,582 --> 00:18:48,252 People will believe you. 314 00:18:50,880 --> 00:18:53,507 Once we finish with the press conference, you'll be done. 315 00:18:53,590 --> 00:18:55,677 We'll take it from there. 316 00:18:55,760 --> 00:18:57,804 You don't want me on the call if they contact us? 317 00:18:57,887 --> 00:18:59,138 Oh, you're only there for bait, Governor. 318 00:18:59,221 --> 00:19:01,390 I can't have you speaking on behalf of the White House. 319 00:19:01,473 --> 00:19:05,061 - They said they wanted me. - Yes, we have a roadmap in place. 320 00:19:05,144 --> 00:19:06,813 Then you'll have to adjust it. 321 00:19:10,149 --> 00:19:13,820 What right do you have to walk in here and dictate how we're gonna handle this? 322 00:19:13,903 --> 00:19:17,031 I put myself on the line coming here, and you know it. 323 00:19:17,114 --> 00:19:20,534 I could've backed off and left this pile of shit in your lap. 324 00:19:20,617 --> 00:19:22,161 Now, if I'm gonna be exposed with you, 325 00:19:22,244 --> 00:19:25,247 then I'm gonna have some say in how that happens. 326 00:19:25,331 --> 00:19:29,501 Or I head back to New York and watch you squirm. 327 00:19:32,504 --> 00:19:35,842 Just as I'd hoped. The more involved, the better. 328 00:19:35,925 --> 00:19:39,261 Director Green, please. 329 00:19:42,682 --> 00:19:44,809 - They here? All right. - They're here. 330 00:19:45,893 --> 00:19:47,603 Thanks. 331 00:19:57,404 --> 00:19:59,240 This is our director. 332 00:19:59,323 --> 00:20:01,533 - Hello. - President's Chief of Staff. 333 00:20:01,617 --> 00:20:03,619 We need every white male under 40 334 00:20:03,703 --> 00:20:06,330 with geo-local anomalies in the past 72 hours. 335 00:20:06,413 --> 00:20:08,415 Already done that, cross-referenced with your watchlists. 336 00:20:08,499 --> 00:20:10,179 We're voice matching with phone calls now. 337 00:20:10,209 --> 00:20:11,711 Well, we're bringing a team in here. 338 00:20:11,794 --> 00:20:14,546 FBI, CIA, Homeland, along with our own people. 339 00:20:14,630 --> 00:20:16,507 Uh, yeah, more cooks in the kitchen won't... 340 00:20:16,590 --> 00:20:19,927 I've cleared them. We can't waste time grapevining this. 341 00:20:20,845 --> 00:20:22,764 Let's get everyone working from the same place. 342 00:20:22,847 --> 00:20:25,307 We need to organize workflow. 343 00:20:25,391 --> 00:20:28,895 Right. Uh, let's talk in my office. It's the second door on the right. 344 00:20:32,273 --> 00:20:33,607 Is this going to be a problem? 345 00:20:33,690 --> 00:20:35,234 I'd prefer them not breathing down my neck. 346 00:20:35,317 --> 00:20:38,570 - That wasn't my question. - I told you, we're masked. 347 00:20:41,323 --> 00:20:43,409 Thank you. Please be seated. 348 00:20:45,494 --> 00:20:48,956 I'd like to thank Governor Conway for agreeing to assist us. 349 00:20:49,040 --> 00:20:53,961 He and I share the same goal, which is the safe return of the Millers. 350 00:20:54,045 --> 00:20:55,129 In order to achieve that, 351 00:20:55,212 --> 00:20:58,257 we're willing to open up lines of communication with their captors. 352 00:20:58,340 --> 00:20:59,425 Governor. 353 00:21:02,678 --> 00:21:06,348 I will act as intermediary between you and the president. 354 00:21:06,432 --> 00:21:10,477 To communicate with us, dial Jim Miller's social security number 355 00:21:10,561 --> 00:21:14,857 followed by Caroline's into any phone or Internet conferencing service. 356 00:21:14,941 --> 00:21:17,026 There will be a voice recognition prompt. 357 00:21:17,109 --> 00:21:21,197 Have all three Millers say their names and state the time 358 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:23,324 and that will connect you. 359 00:21:25,952 --> 00:21:29,663 Our hearts are with the Millers and their families. 360 00:21:29,746 --> 00:21:34,085 I spoke to their siblings and their parents last night, 361 00:21:34,168 --> 00:21:36,087 and they remain strong. 362 00:21:36,170 --> 00:21:39,966 And I would ask all Americans to remain strong on their behalf. 363 00:21:40,049 --> 00:21:41,092 Thank you very much. 364 00:21:41,175 --> 00:21:46,347 Deplorable as this situation is, we cannot blame Islam as a whole 365 00:21:46,430 --> 00:21:50,476 or the millions of Muslims in our nation who yearn for peace, 366 00:21:50,559 --> 00:21:53,062 who contribute to our society, 367 00:21:53,145 --> 00:21:56,565 who have the same dreams as all Americans do. 368 00:21:56,648 --> 00:21:59,568 ICO does not represent Islam. 369 00:21:59,651 --> 00:22:03,614 But there are those who would use this incident 370 00:22:03,697 --> 00:22:06,033 to justify draconian measures, 371 00:22:06,117 --> 00:22:09,745 like travel restrictions or forced registration, 372 00:22:09,829 --> 00:22:13,332 who would espouse hatred or even violence. 373 00:22:13,415 --> 00:22:17,461 The moment bigotry becomes a form of patriotism, 374 00:22:17,544 --> 00:22:21,090 America is no longer America. 375 00:22:21,173 --> 00:22:23,550 That is why I'm here today, in the Capitol, 376 00:22:23,634 --> 00:22:26,012 to urge our congressmen and women... 377 00:22:41,318 --> 00:22:44,446 Hear there's a push to get the ten billion. 378 00:22:44,530 --> 00:22:47,616 Big debate in Ways and Means, but it'll never make it to the floor. 379 00:22:47,699 --> 00:22:50,161 It's just for show. 380 00:22:50,244 --> 00:22:52,579 I've been with Appropriations. 381 00:22:52,663 --> 00:22:54,957 - Bypass Ways and Means? - No. 382 00:22:55,041 --> 00:22:58,419 To pay for more ground troops in Syria if we need them. 383 00:23:00,046 --> 00:23:03,257 So why are you meeting me instead of at the Capitol? 384 00:23:05,301 --> 00:23:07,094 Tom Hammerschmidt. 385 00:23:09,055 --> 00:23:10,847 Has he called you, too? 386 00:23:12,849 --> 00:23:15,894 He reached out, but I haven't said a word. 387 00:23:18,105 --> 00:23:20,149 Walker went on record. 388 00:23:20,232 --> 00:23:22,776 Told him I was the one who whipped the votes for impeachment. 389 00:23:22,859 --> 00:23:26,155 Your story is you thought he was guilty. There's nothing wrong with that. 390 00:23:26,238 --> 00:23:28,490 So you have talked to him? 391 00:23:28,574 --> 00:23:30,326 He has some theories. 392 00:23:31,243 --> 00:23:33,870 All I did was shake my head at the parts that weren't right. 393 00:23:33,955 --> 00:23:35,957 You're clean if you don't talk. 394 00:23:37,083 --> 00:23:40,877 I want to. On the record. 395 00:23:44,756 --> 00:23:46,842 I think you should, too. 396 00:23:49,095 --> 00:23:50,387 We can't. 397 00:23:50,471 --> 00:23:53,807 You will lose your seat as soon as those photos are leaked. 398 00:23:53,890 --> 00:23:55,726 I may lose my seat anyway. 399 00:23:56,727 --> 00:24:00,897 Conway's super PAC is targeting every California Democrat in a tight race. 400 00:24:00,982 --> 00:24:05,236 Even if I win, I'm in a Republican-controlled Congress 401 00:24:05,319 --> 00:24:07,154 with a Republican president... 402 00:24:07,238 --> 00:24:10,532 or I have to do Underwood's bidding for the next four years. 403 00:24:10,616 --> 00:24:12,701 What about Alan? 404 00:24:12,784 --> 00:24:14,745 I told him about us. 405 00:24:16,538 --> 00:24:18,832 He was kind about it. 406 00:24:20,042 --> 00:24:23,545 We'll divorce once everything quiets down. 407 00:24:32,179 --> 00:24:35,807 If you don't want the photos out there, I won't say anything. 408 00:24:37,476 --> 00:24:40,479 I don't care about what the rest of the world thinks of me. 409 00:24:41,647 --> 00:24:43,982 All I cared about was protecting you. 410 00:24:44,066 --> 00:24:46,818 Then let's do this, Remy. 411 00:24:46,902 --> 00:24:49,655 You and I go on the record, he's done. 412 00:24:52,324 --> 00:24:55,786 Joshua Masterson. Computer science major at Tennessee Tech. 413 00:24:55,869 --> 00:24:58,955 Taken a keen interest in Islamic studies during the past two years. 414 00:24:59,040 --> 00:25:00,624 Hasn't been to class in three days. 415 00:25:00,707 --> 00:25:02,709 None of his friends or family have heard from him. 416 00:25:02,793 --> 00:25:04,461 Voice matches the one in the video. 417 00:25:04,545 --> 00:25:06,880 We believe his associate is Zachary Hawthorne, 418 00:25:06,963 --> 00:25:09,883 high school dropout who's remained close with Masterson. 419 00:25:09,966 --> 00:25:12,261 Stopped showing up for work last Tuesday. 420 00:25:13,304 --> 00:25:15,431 So if they call, should I... 421 00:25:15,514 --> 00:25:17,274 should I tell them that we know who they are? 422 00:25:17,308 --> 00:25:20,018 No, you'll introduce yourself, Governor, then you introduce me. 423 00:25:20,102 --> 00:25:23,980 No, the governor will do the talking, so should he use their names or not? 424 00:25:24,065 --> 00:25:26,317 It could cause them to do something rash. 425 00:25:26,400 --> 00:25:30,154 - Agent March, our head psychologist. - So I shouldn't. 426 00:25:30,237 --> 00:25:34,075 Conversely, it could humanize them. Removes the confidence of anonymity. 427 00:25:34,158 --> 00:25:36,577 But if they run, it compromises everything. 428 00:25:36,660 --> 00:25:38,495 Not just that. We're confident on the IDs, 429 00:25:38,579 --> 00:25:40,581 but if there's the slightest chance we're wrong, 430 00:25:40,664 --> 00:25:41,957 it weakens our position. 431 00:25:42,040 --> 00:25:43,917 Then don't use their names in the call. 432 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:48,130 Uh, sir, our script is written with the understanding that I'd be speaking. 433 00:25:48,214 --> 00:25:49,881 We'd have to rework it for the governor. 434 00:25:49,965 --> 00:25:53,135 Well, then let's rework it now. We don't know when they'll be calling. 435 00:25:53,969 --> 00:25:58,765 You know, the circumstances are awful, but I have to admit... 436 00:25:58,849 --> 00:26:01,102 it's been nice to take a break from the road. 437 00:26:01,185 --> 00:26:04,271 I don't know how you do it, running mate and First Lady. 438 00:26:04,355 --> 00:26:07,483 I'm still trying to figure that out myself, actually. 439 00:26:07,566 --> 00:26:09,985 I think it's admirable. 440 00:26:10,068 --> 00:26:13,822 If we win, I'd love to do something more than update my Instagram. 441 00:26:15,532 --> 00:26:17,659 When I criticized that, it was just because... 442 00:26:17,743 --> 00:26:21,663 No, not at all. I didn't take offense. It's politics. 443 00:26:23,207 --> 00:26:26,252 I'd love to do something like your gun bill. 444 00:26:26,335 --> 00:26:30,339 - It's a shame it didn't pass the Senate. - You support that legislation? 445 00:26:30,422 --> 00:26:34,510 Mmm, I'm from England. We think your gun obsession is madness. 446 00:26:35,469 --> 00:26:37,596 Will does, too, but he can't admit it. 447 00:26:37,679 --> 00:26:39,390 Mustn't upset the base. 448 00:26:39,473 --> 00:26:43,185 Ah, yes, the base. Mustn't upset the base. 449 00:26:47,105 --> 00:26:49,483 You know, you're actually a role model of mine. 450 00:26:49,566 --> 00:26:55,239 I mean, your work on the environment, sexual assault, being ambassador... 451 00:26:55,322 --> 00:26:59,160 I mean, obviously, I'd prefer if we win. 452 00:26:59,243 --> 00:27:04,165 But if we didn't, I think you'd make a wonderful vice president. 453 00:27:04,248 --> 00:27:06,124 Mommy, what are you drinking? 454 00:27:06,208 --> 00:27:08,419 It's coffee, sweetheart. 455 00:27:08,502 --> 00:27:11,046 - I want some! I want some! - Shh! 456 00:27:11,129 --> 00:27:14,090 - Not so loud. You'll wake your sister. - Can I have some? 457 00:27:14,175 --> 00:27:16,009 You're not old enough. 458 00:27:16,092 --> 00:27:18,512 But do you want some water or some juice? 459 00:27:18,595 --> 00:27:21,014 I think we've got some juice in the fridge. 460 00:27:21,097 --> 00:27:22,808 I'll get it. 461 00:27:25,352 --> 00:27:28,063 He's very cute. 462 00:27:28,146 --> 00:27:30,649 Do you regret it, not having children? 463 00:27:31,942 --> 00:27:34,611 Oh, I'm sorry. That's too personal. 464 00:27:35,779 --> 00:27:37,906 Do you ever regret having them? 465 00:27:42,035 --> 00:27:45,080 We've got voice verification. They're on the line, sir. 466 00:27:45,163 --> 00:27:47,624 Do I need to keep them engaged so you can trace the call? 467 00:27:47,708 --> 00:27:48,959 No, Internet call. 468 00:27:49,042 --> 00:27:51,628 Rerouted every three milliseconds. Untraceable. 469 00:27:51,712 --> 00:27:55,173 We have two main objectives. More information, extending the deadline. 470 00:27:55,257 --> 00:27:58,385 But our top priority is a first concession. Proof of life. 471 00:27:58,469 --> 00:28:01,513 - So you'll promise nothing. - Okay. 472 00:28:01,597 --> 00:28:04,099 Keep in mind that they may be recording this call. 473 00:28:04,182 --> 00:28:06,184 It's publicity they want. 474 00:28:07,185 --> 00:28:09,062 Okay, I'm ready. 475 00:28:15,151 --> 00:28:17,238 This is Governor Conway. 476 00:28:17,321 --> 00:28:20,657 I'd like to speak with Jim, Caroline and Melissa. 477 00:28:20,741 --> 00:28:21,950 You speak to me. 478 00:28:22,033 --> 00:28:24,536 I need some proof that they're still alive. 479 00:28:30,501 --> 00:28:34,129 Please tell Melissa that her grandparents miss her very much 480 00:28:34,212 --> 00:28:37,007 and, uh, they are praying for her. 481 00:28:37,090 --> 00:28:39,635 You're not gonna make us feel sorry for 'em. 482 00:28:39,718 --> 00:28:40,886 How sorry did you feel 483 00:28:40,969 --> 00:28:43,389 when you dropped bombs on innocent Muslims, Governor? 484 00:28:45,641 --> 00:28:47,559 The president's a coward. He sends others to do his killing. 485 00:28:47,643 --> 00:28:49,478 But you're worse. 486 00:28:49,561 --> 00:28:53,524 You make speeches about how proud you are that you fought in an unjust war. 487 00:28:54,775 --> 00:28:57,569 How would you feel if a bomb was dropped on your daughter? 488 00:28:59,655 --> 00:29:02,324 If she was blown up and had to be buried in pieces? 489 00:29:03,325 --> 00:29:05,952 You're American, right? 490 00:29:06,036 --> 00:29:10,081 Our allegiance is to Yusuf Al Ahmadi and the Islamic Caliphate. 491 00:29:10,165 --> 00:29:12,668 America is our enemy and must meet our demands. 492 00:29:14,878 --> 00:29:17,798 Uh, you understand that I can't speak on behalf of the government. 493 00:29:17,881 --> 00:29:20,884 I can only communicate what you say to the president. 494 00:29:20,967 --> 00:29:22,928 I'll need some time. 495 00:29:23,929 --> 00:29:26,973 You think we're stupid? He's listening right now. 496 00:29:27,766 --> 00:29:30,686 This is the president speaking. 497 00:29:30,769 --> 00:29:32,688 We talk to Conway only. 498 00:29:33,605 --> 00:29:37,651 But if you want anything to happen, I'm the one that can make it so. 499 00:29:37,734 --> 00:29:39,778 Then why have you done nothing? 500 00:29:39,861 --> 00:29:41,363 I'm talking to Congress about the money. 501 00:29:41,447 --> 00:29:44,366 I'm consulting with my military advisers about a pullout, 502 00:29:44,450 --> 00:29:46,618 but nothing can happen in a few hours. 503 00:29:47,661 --> 00:29:50,289 You just want more time so you can find us. 504 00:29:50,372 --> 00:29:52,499 Are we looking for you? Yes. 505 00:29:52,583 --> 00:29:55,377 But that's only so you'll turn over the Millers without incident. 506 00:29:55,461 --> 00:29:56,920 But there is no handing over. 507 00:29:57,003 --> 00:29:59,798 Either you give us what we want or we kill them. 508 00:30:02,926 --> 00:30:05,887 Nothing will happen until we have proof of life. 509 00:30:06,638 --> 00:30:10,434 All right, here's your proof of life. Cut out the girl's tongue. 510 00:30:10,517 --> 00:30:13,562 - No! - This is Conway. 511 00:30:13,645 --> 00:30:16,272 - No! - Please, before you do anything... 512 00:30:16,357 --> 00:30:18,984 - Mommy! - Josh. Zach. 513 00:30:20,944 --> 00:30:22,544 Do you think we care you know who we are? 514 00:30:22,571 --> 00:30:24,365 No, stop! 515 00:30:24,448 --> 00:30:27,368 I'd like to speak with you, just for a moment. 516 00:30:27,451 --> 00:30:30,912 I... I have something to say, but I need Melissa to stop screaming 517 00:30:30,996 --> 00:30:32,414 - so I can hear you. - No! 518 00:30:32,498 --> 00:30:36,627 Can I hear her voice? 519 00:30:38,128 --> 00:30:39,796 We need her voice. 520 00:30:42,090 --> 00:30:45,552 I'm here. I'm Melissa. 521 00:30:45,636 --> 00:30:47,846 Hi, Melissa. My name is Will... 522 00:30:47,929 --> 00:30:49,681 You heard her voice. Now talk. 523 00:30:49,765 --> 00:30:50,766 Oh, no. 524 00:30:52,684 --> 00:30:55,854 Yes, I... I've killed a lot of people. 525 00:30:57,398 --> 00:30:59,274 Some of them innocent people. 526 00:30:59,983 --> 00:31:03,987 And every single night... 527 00:31:04,070 --> 00:31:05,656 I haven't even told my wife this... 528 00:31:05,739 --> 00:31:09,075 but every single night, I have nightmares. 529 00:31:11,327 --> 00:31:16,792 I picture my own daughter, Lily, and my wife... 530 00:31:16,875 --> 00:31:21,046 and my son, just like you described... 531 00:31:21,129 --> 00:31:22,506 blown away. 532 00:31:23,757 --> 00:31:25,008 Gone. 533 00:31:26,134 --> 00:31:28,470 Now, you could say that I... 534 00:31:28,554 --> 00:31:30,434 I have these demons because what I did was wrong 535 00:31:30,472 --> 00:31:31,792 and that your cause is righteous. 536 00:31:31,848 --> 00:31:34,350 But I believed that my cause was righteous, too. 537 00:31:34,435 --> 00:31:36,437 And if I could take it all back... 538 00:31:37,771 --> 00:31:39,189 I wouldn't do it again. 539 00:31:41,775 --> 00:31:44,194 The truth is... 540 00:31:45,195 --> 00:31:47,448 I'm ashamed of what I've done. 541 00:31:58,208 --> 00:32:00,461 Now, the president is right. 542 00:32:05,006 --> 00:32:08,218 We need more time to work on your demands, but more importantly, 543 00:32:08,301 --> 00:32:11,137 I'm guessing you've never killed anyone before. 544 00:32:14,099 --> 00:32:17,227 And speaking as someone who knows what it means to kill, 545 00:32:17,310 --> 00:32:19,062 you owe yourselves more time 546 00:32:19,145 --> 00:32:22,065 before you do something you can never take back. 547 00:32:28,822 --> 00:32:30,073 Josh? 548 00:32:33,159 --> 00:32:35,496 9:00 a.m. You have till then. 549 00:32:36,997 --> 00:32:38,707 They've ended the call. 550 00:32:39,708 --> 00:32:41,084 You did an excellent job, Governor. 551 00:32:41,167 --> 00:32:42,252 Thank you. 552 00:32:42,335 --> 00:32:44,921 We have a recording of the Situation Room call 553 00:32:45,005 --> 00:32:47,382 released by the captors a short while ago. 554 00:32:47,466 --> 00:32:49,843 Before playing this audio, we want to warn viewers 555 00:32:49,926 --> 00:32:52,220 that there are sections that are very disturbing. 556 00:32:52,303 --> 00:32:53,823 You might want to mute the television. 557 00:32:56,266 --> 00:32:59,102 - Where is everybody? - They all got pulled on the hostage story. 558 00:32:59,185 --> 00:33:01,062 Get 'em back here. 559 00:33:01,146 --> 00:33:02,856 And Maggie Tilden, too. 560 00:33:04,274 --> 00:33:06,401 Transcribe this, right away. 561 00:33:08,529 --> 00:33:10,280 Fifty mile radius outside of Chattanooga. 562 00:33:10,363 --> 00:33:13,483 - Gas purchase on a stolen credit card. - One of Masterson's classmates. 563 00:33:13,534 --> 00:33:15,326 Should we just release their photographs at this point? 564 00:33:15,410 --> 00:33:16,620 I'm getting bombarded with calls. 565 00:33:16,703 --> 00:33:17,996 Well, the governor used the first names. 566 00:33:18,079 --> 00:33:19,122 Someone's gonna put it together. 567 00:33:19,205 --> 00:33:21,166 - We might as well exploit it. - Sir. 568 00:33:23,001 --> 00:33:24,836 - George. - Mr. President. 569 00:33:24,920 --> 00:33:29,716 Normally, I'd give you time to reconsider, but time is in short supply today. 570 00:33:29,800 --> 00:33:33,679 - I can't. Not to my party. - The party will survive. 571 00:33:33,762 --> 00:33:36,973 Conway might not, but too bad. He lied. 572 00:33:37,057 --> 00:33:40,561 If I do this to him, I don't survive. I'm vilified. 573 00:33:46,608 --> 00:33:48,735 I wanna show you something. 574 00:33:57,661 --> 00:33:59,162 Do you know what this is? 575 00:34:00,205 --> 00:34:02,165 This is your magnet 576 00:34:02,248 --> 00:34:05,043 from the vote count board when I used to be whip. 577 00:34:06,044 --> 00:34:07,879 There were so many times when 578 00:34:07,963 --> 00:34:10,423 you weren't in the column I wanted you to be in, George. 579 00:34:10,506 --> 00:34:12,050 And we both know that I could've forced you 580 00:34:12,133 --> 00:34:14,302 to vote the way I wanted you to dozens of times, 581 00:34:14,385 --> 00:34:16,888 but I never did. I held back. 582 00:34:16,972 --> 00:34:20,016 To protect your honor. 583 00:34:20,100 --> 00:34:23,687 And one of the advantages of being whip is that behind every single member, 584 00:34:23,770 --> 00:34:26,022 behind all of these magnets, 585 00:34:26,106 --> 00:34:31,194 was at least one dishonorable thing. 586 00:34:31,277 --> 00:34:34,447 Yours just happens to be more dishonorable than most. 587 00:34:34,530 --> 00:34:39,160 So I'm putting you in my column this time, George. 588 00:34:46,334 --> 00:34:48,837 LeAnn told me you were in here. 589 00:34:48,920 --> 00:34:52,674 I'm working on your statements, in case the worst happens. 590 00:34:53,925 --> 00:34:56,094 It's tense, this building. 591 00:34:57,012 --> 00:34:59,139 You can feel it in the walls. 592 00:35:00,223 --> 00:35:02,308 I went for a walk earlier. 593 00:35:03,351 --> 00:35:05,228 It was in the air. 594 00:35:05,979 --> 00:35:11,109 People were talking in whispers, even though there was no reason to. 595 00:35:12,277 --> 00:35:15,196 Or their eyes are glued to their phones. 596 00:35:17,073 --> 00:35:19,534 And there are no children out... 597 00:35:20,535 --> 00:35:21,953 anywhere. 598 00:35:24,414 --> 00:35:27,000 I guess they call it terror for a reason. 599 00:35:28,794 --> 00:35:31,004 Worse than terror. Dread. 600 00:35:32,297 --> 00:35:34,633 People girding themselves for a tragedy. 601 00:35:34,716 --> 00:35:37,218 Mmm, and it could go the other way. 602 00:35:38,261 --> 00:35:39,387 Hmm. 603 00:35:41,514 --> 00:35:42,891 How are you holding up? 604 00:35:44,976 --> 00:35:48,229 Hannah is minding her children. 605 00:35:48,313 --> 00:35:50,398 I'm minding her. 606 00:35:50,941 --> 00:35:53,359 Her husband really knocked it out of the ballpark, huh? 607 00:35:53,443 --> 00:35:56,655 Do you think anything he says is genuine? 608 00:35:57,197 --> 00:35:59,908 Doesn't matter, does it? It worked. 609 00:35:59,991 --> 00:36:03,912 You said once you thought he was all surface, Conway. 610 00:36:03,995 --> 00:36:05,621 Yeah, a narcissist. 611 00:36:05,706 --> 00:36:10,418 But give him a pool to reflect in... Watch out. 612 00:36:10,501 --> 00:36:15,006 - He knows exactly what to do with that. - Unless he overreaches. 613 00:36:16,549 --> 00:36:21,096 Is that what you were hoping? That he was gonna fuck it up? 614 00:36:21,179 --> 00:36:23,264 Because he's not gonna fuck it up. 615 00:36:24,265 --> 00:36:26,017 He's too smart for that. 616 00:36:28,436 --> 00:36:32,648 "There he soared, zipping past Big Ben and the London Eye, 617 00:36:32,733 --> 00:36:35,819 over Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. 618 00:36:35,902 --> 00:36:38,739 Look at him go." 619 00:36:38,822 --> 00:36:40,281 I'll be right back, Charlie. 620 00:36:40,365 --> 00:36:42,075 ...the vigil is especially somber, 621 00:36:42,158 --> 00:36:44,160 but there remains a great deal of hope 622 00:36:44,244 --> 00:36:47,372 after the deadline was extended earlier this morning. 623 00:36:47,455 --> 00:36:50,208 - Many credit that extension... - What's the latest? 624 00:36:50,291 --> 00:36:53,461 Progress. They've narrowed the search zone. 625 00:36:54,170 --> 00:36:56,339 During the call, Melissa could be heard screaming 626 00:36:56,422 --> 00:36:59,009 as Masterson orders Hawthorne to, quote, "Cut out..." 627 00:36:59,092 --> 00:37:00,135 Left of the sink. 628 00:37:00,218 --> 00:37:02,553 - That's when Governor Conway stepped in. - Oh, I'm sorry. You want one? 629 00:37:02,637 --> 00:37:03,679 - No, thank you. - We're going to play 630 00:37:03,764 --> 00:37:05,140 some of what he said right now. 631 00:37:05,223 --> 00:37:07,183 - Is it your liver? - Yes, I... 632 00:37:07,267 --> 00:37:09,560 - Clear mind. - I've killed a lot of people. 633 00:37:10,812 --> 00:37:13,148 Some of them innocent people. 634 00:37:13,231 --> 00:37:15,734 And every... 635 00:37:15,817 --> 00:37:17,819 Oh, why'd you turn it off? 636 00:37:18,737 --> 00:37:20,155 I was there. 637 00:37:21,406 --> 00:37:23,074 That's gotta drive you crazy, huh? 638 00:37:23,158 --> 00:37:25,535 How much good press I'm getting out of this. 639 00:37:27,078 --> 00:37:30,123 - What's funny? - Nothing. 640 00:37:30,206 --> 00:37:32,417 Come on, tell me. I want in on the joke. 641 00:37:35,545 --> 00:37:37,672 You think you can get under my skin. 642 00:37:37,756 --> 00:37:40,466 Oh, I got under your skin the first time we met. 643 00:37:40,550 --> 00:37:42,260 - When? New Year's? - Mmm-hmm. 644 00:37:42,343 --> 00:37:45,555 I believe I complimented you that night. But you go ahead, 645 00:37:45,638 --> 00:37:49,267 you tell yourself what you have to in order to stand a little taller. 646 00:37:49,350 --> 00:37:51,770 I feel sorry for you. 647 00:37:52,687 --> 00:37:56,775 Two years. That's all you're gonna get in here. 648 00:37:56,858 --> 00:37:59,485 You're not gonna last any longer than Walker did. 649 00:38:00,486 --> 00:38:05,826 And what kills you is that I'll make a great president. 650 00:38:05,909 --> 00:38:09,079 The kind of president who'll actually be remembered. 651 00:38:10,080 --> 00:38:12,833 And isn't that worse than dying, Frank? 652 00:38:15,001 --> 00:38:16,669 Being forgotten. 653 00:38:19,881 --> 00:38:22,633 You actually think you'd make a great president. 654 00:38:22,717 --> 00:38:26,221 Mmm. Today was just a little taste. 655 00:38:26,304 --> 00:38:30,766 99% of this job is in the dark. 656 00:38:30,851 --> 00:38:33,895 I mean, you had your little moment in the sun today, 657 00:38:33,979 --> 00:38:37,107 but what are you gonna do when you have to make a thousand decisions 658 00:38:37,190 --> 00:38:39,818 that no one will ever hear about or appreciate? 659 00:38:39,901 --> 00:38:42,445 I think you're excellent at running for the president, 660 00:38:42,528 --> 00:38:45,115 but I don't think you're equipped to actually be one. 661 00:38:45,198 --> 00:38:47,826 Don't be condescending. I'm the Governor of New York. 662 00:38:47,909 --> 00:38:50,203 Ooh, Albany, really? 663 00:38:52,873 --> 00:38:55,541 You're a pretender, Will. 664 00:38:55,625 --> 00:39:00,130 And if you win, you'll go from pretender to fraud. 665 00:39:03,258 --> 00:39:04,384 Will? 666 00:39:05,760 --> 00:39:09,472 Uh... I'm putting the kids to bed. 667 00:39:10,306 --> 00:39:12,100 Don't let me keep you. 668 00:39:27,490 --> 00:39:30,201 - Maybe you should send them home. - No, not yet. 669 00:39:31,244 --> 00:39:33,538 Do you have something else in mind besides Walleck? 670 00:39:33,621 --> 00:39:35,957 Yes, and I'll need your help. 671 00:39:36,041 --> 00:39:38,626 Charlie? Have you seen him? 672 00:39:38,709 --> 00:39:40,378 Charlie? 673 00:39:40,461 --> 00:39:41,922 Mommy, look what I found! 674 00:39:43,048 --> 00:39:44,757 Oh, look at those. 675 00:39:44,840 --> 00:39:47,802 Give those back. Those aren't yours to play with. 676 00:39:47,886 --> 00:39:51,681 - Can I keep them? - Oh, um, hand them over, Charlie. 677 00:39:51,764 --> 00:39:53,975 - Charles. - No, you know what? 678 00:39:54,059 --> 00:39:55,268 You should keep them, 679 00:39:55,351 --> 00:39:58,854 because you should get everything you want in this life. 680 00:39:58,939 --> 00:40:01,566 Um, say thank you. 681 00:40:02,483 --> 00:40:04,694 - Thank you. - No, thank you 682 00:40:04,777 --> 00:40:07,613 for coming to the White House to visit us. 683 00:40:07,697 --> 00:40:09,615 We should get some rest. I'll see you at 7:00. 684 00:40:09,699 --> 00:40:11,284 Oh, I'll be up way before then. 685 00:40:11,367 --> 00:40:12,953 - Good night. - Good night. 686 00:40:13,036 --> 00:40:14,162 Good night. 687 00:40:18,583 --> 00:40:20,335 You need my help how? 688 00:40:21,377 --> 00:40:24,339 - Who else knows about this? - No one. 689 00:40:24,422 --> 00:40:28,551 I'll need you to make arrangements as quietly as possible. 690 00:40:28,634 --> 00:40:30,761 All right, I'm on it. 691 00:40:30,845 --> 00:40:32,763 I'll let you know as soon as I have a location. 692 00:40:33,306 --> 00:40:36,142 Good. Then go home and get a few hours of sleep. 693 00:40:36,226 --> 00:40:39,020 I can't sleep tonight. 694 00:40:39,104 --> 00:40:42,523 You should try. We'll need you fresh in the morning. 695 00:40:54,953 --> 00:40:58,123 - Get me the Chairman Joint Chiefs. - Yes, sir. 696 00:41:04,045 --> 00:41:05,421 He's on the line, sir. 697 00:41:07,966 --> 00:41:09,009 Mr. Chairman. 698 00:41:09,092 --> 00:41:12,387 When do you wanna reach out to the White House? 699 00:41:12,470 --> 00:41:15,140 Tomorrow. I've drafted the email. 700 00:41:16,349 --> 00:41:19,602 - You looked this over? - Yes. We're okay on the legal front. 701 00:41:19,685 --> 00:41:22,147 But shouldn't we wait until this crisis is over first? 702 00:41:22,230 --> 00:41:25,233 No. This is perfect timing for us. 703 00:41:25,316 --> 00:41:29,070 Tom's right. Let's hit him while he's distracted. 704 00:41:36,786 --> 00:41:38,454 How is it? 705 00:41:39,580 --> 00:41:41,207 Perfect. 706 00:41:41,291 --> 00:41:43,084 Well, you didn't have much to work with in your fridge. 707 00:41:43,168 --> 00:41:45,628 You need to do some grocery shopping. 708 00:41:45,711 --> 00:41:48,673 - I don't cook a lot. - Obviously. 709 00:41:53,969 --> 00:41:57,098 - If you have to get back to your kids... - No, it's fine. 710 00:41:57,182 --> 00:41:59,517 Haley's 16. She'll call me if she needs anything. 711 00:41:59,600 --> 00:42:01,727 Have they been watching the news? 712 00:42:01,811 --> 00:42:04,647 Yeah... and they're freaked out by it. 713 00:42:04,730 --> 00:42:07,692 I mean, who isn't? But they've got thick skin by now. 714 00:42:07,775 --> 00:42:10,070 Handling it a lot better than some of their friends. 715 00:42:10,153 --> 00:42:11,237 I know a lot of parents 716 00:42:11,321 --> 00:42:13,561 aren't even letting their kids out of the house tomorrow. 717 00:42:13,614 --> 00:42:15,283 Not even to go to school. 718 00:42:15,366 --> 00:42:17,118 My kids are gonna go, though. 719 00:42:17,202 --> 00:42:19,454 I'm not gonna let these monsters rule over our lives. 720 00:42:21,956 --> 00:42:25,251 - Thanks for coming over. - Of course. 721 00:42:25,335 --> 00:42:28,379 I know I'd just be staring at the ceiling if I tried to sleep. 722 00:42:28,463 --> 00:42:31,132 Well, you have a lot on your shoulders. 723 00:42:32,467 --> 00:42:36,929 Yeah, normally, I'd go to a meeting. I... I just, uh... 724 00:42:37,012 --> 00:42:39,390 You just wanted someone to take care of you. 725 00:42:40,891 --> 00:42:43,894 And it's nice to take care of someone. 726 00:42:46,856 --> 00:42:48,441 Good morning, Governor. 727 00:43:02,538 --> 00:43:03,831 Your phone. 728 00:43:08,128 --> 00:43:09,170 Hello? 729 00:43:09,254 --> 00:43:13,299 We have video of a car at an intersection near Chatsworth, Georgia. 730 00:43:13,383 --> 00:43:15,593 The bird song, deep background from the phone call, 731 00:43:15,676 --> 00:43:17,887 puts them in a wooded area. Southern Blue Ridge. 732 00:43:17,970 --> 00:43:21,015 We started canvassing now. FBI, state troopers. 733 00:43:37,365 --> 00:43:39,617 The line is open. 734 00:43:39,700 --> 00:43:41,661 Uh, okay. Where... where's my script? 735 00:43:41,744 --> 00:43:42,787 I'll be doing the talking. 736 00:43:42,870 --> 00:43:44,710 I'll let you know if I want you to participate. 737 00:43:44,747 --> 00:43:46,416 Sir, if we've established a dialogue 738 00:43:46,499 --> 00:43:48,126 between the kidnappers and the governor, we should... 739 00:43:48,209 --> 00:43:49,752 Start the call.