1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 Edited at https://subtitletools.com 2 00:00:02,211 --> 00:00:04,247 CLAIRE: Previously on House of Cards... 3 00:00:04,505 --> 00:00:06,120 Who does that look like to you? 4 00:00:06,215 --> 00:00:08,581 Just another white guy waiting for the train. 5 00:00:08,675 --> 00:00:10,836 -Here, take this. -No. 6 00:00:10,928 --> 00:00:12,759 Come on. 7 00:00:12,930 --> 00:00:15,421 Do you know what the President thinks? He thinks you're the leak. 8 00:00:15,641 --> 00:00:16,676 | wish. 9 00:00:16,767 --> 00:00:21,136 We need you to implicate yourself in the death of Zoe Barnes. 10 00:00:21,230 --> 00:00:22,766 Can you excuse me? 11 00:00:22,856 --> 00:00:24,471 DOUG: You don 't think that I'm dedicated enough? 12 00:00:24,608 --> 00:00:25,848 Too dedicated. 13 00:00:26,109 --> 00:00:27,394 I killed Zoe Barnes. 14 00:00:27,736 --> 00:00:29,021 I don't believe you. 15 00:00:29,112 --> 00:00:31,353 SETH: I believe Doug Stamper killed Zoe Barnes. 16 00:00:31,615 --> 00:00:33,196 And killed her to benefit Francis UndenNood. 17 00:00:33,450 --> 00:00:35,816 MARK: There were six of them, and they all took a turn. 18 00:00:35,911 --> 00:00:36,900 Except for Romero. 19 00:00:36,995 --> 00:00:38,781 But I know the real story. 20 00:00:38,872 --> 00:00:40,783 Her name was, uh, Rochelle. 21 00:00:40,916 --> 00:00:42,531 (BOTH BREATHING HEAVILY) 22 00:00:42,668 --> 00:00:44,124 Help. Help. 23 00:00:45,045 --> 00:00:46,706 (GASPS) 24 00:00:46,880 --> 00:00:47,869 (EXHALES SHARPLY) 25 00:00:49,883 --> 00:00:51,043 I need your services. 26 00:00:51,134 --> 00:00:54,001 I am announcing to this committee and to the nation 27 00:00:54,096 --> 00:00:56,212 that as of 6:00 pm. tomorrow evening, 28 00:00:56,306 --> 00:01:00,265 I shall resign the office of president of the United States. 29 00:01:01,979 --> 00:01:03,344 (DOOR OPENING) 30 00:01:06,149 --> 00:01:08,310 FRANCIS: Oh, Congressman Romero, 31 00:01:08,569 --> 00:01:11,982 I just wanted to see you one last time before I leave. 32 00:01:12,114 --> 00:01:13,729 Oh, I don't believe there's anything left to be said. 33 00:01:13,824 --> 00:01:16,406 No, not between us. Not any longer. 34 00:01:16,493 --> 00:01:21,829 I just wanted to thank you for your tenacity. 35 00:01:24,418 --> 00:01:26,079 Whatever you're up to, you won't get away with it. 36 00:01:26,295 --> 00:01:28,251 Maybe I already have. 37 00:01:29,506 --> 00:01:30,712 The committee will continue its work. 38 00:01:30,799 --> 00:01:32,755 We'll recommend charges to DOJ. 39 00:01:33,927 --> 00:01:35,337 Rochelle. 40 00:01:46,189 --> 00:01:47,770 Rochelle. 41 00:01:49,151 --> 00:01:50,937 Such a lovely name. 42 00:01:52,529 --> 00:01:55,817 Tell me how much you don't want that to end up in the press. 43 00:01:56,867 --> 00:01:59,529 And then shut this committee down. 44 00:01:59,620 --> 00:02:01,531 No deals. 45 00:02:05,542 --> 00:02:07,703 -REPORTER: Mr. President! Mr. President! -(CLAMORING) 46 00:02:20,307 --> 00:02:22,343 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 47 00:03:56,528 --> 00:03:57,768 How could you? 48 00:03:57,863 --> 00:03:59,023 How could you not warn me? 49 00:03:59,114 --> 00:04:00,149 To protect you. 50 00:04:00,282 --> 00:04:01,567 l was protecting you. 51 00:04:01,658 --> 00:04:02,818 You should take your hands off me. 52 00:04:02,951 --> 00:04:04,942 No, look, I understand if you feel broadsided. 53 00:04:05,036 --> 00:04:06,822 I don't care about feelings, Francis. 54 00:04:06,955 --> 00:04:08,035 Look, Claire, listen to me. 55 00:04:08,123 --> 00:04:09,659 You made me look absolutely ridiculous. 56 00:04:09,791 --> 00:04:11,622 -lll-prepared and ignorant. -Nol Claire. 57 00:04:11,710 --> 00:04:13,416 We have one rule, Francis. One rule. 58 00:04:13,503 --> 00:04:15,164 No, not anymore. Not anymore. We don't. 59 00:04:15,297 --> 00:04:18,539 I cannot be your ally if I don't know what you're thinking. 60 00:04:18,675 --> 00:04:20,916 Listen, Claire. It would have never ended. 61 00:04:21,011 --> 00:04:23,502 All right, fine, we got to stop judiciary, 62 00:04:23,638 --> 00:04:25,674 but other committees would have sprung up, 63 00:04:25,807 --> 00:04:27,172 just to keep the charges going. 64 00:04:27,309 --> 00:04:30,767 Oversight, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence. 65 00:04:30,854 --> 00:04:32,060 It would have gone on and on. 66 00:04:32,189 --> 00:04:33,804 -Years and years of investigation. -I don't care, Francis. 67 00:04:33,899 --> 00:04:35,435 You should have talked to me, 68 00:04:35,525 --> 00:04:37,732 instead of making a last-minute decision like this. 69 00:04:37,861 --> 00:04:38,896 I didn't. 70 00:04:40,572 --> 00:04:46,238 I created this confusion in order to take advantage of it. 71 00:04:46,870 --> 00:04:51,534 Everything that has happened was planned. 72 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:55,575 Since when? 73 00:04:55,712 --> 00:04:57,828 Since before Elysian Fields. 74 00:04:58,715 --> 00:05:01,377 But it was at Elysian Fields that it hit me. 75 00:05:01,468 --> 00:05:07,304 I saw it, almost like a light bulb going off above my head. 76 00:05:08,725 --> 00:05:11,558 Where does the real power lie? 77 00:05:11,812 --> 00:05:15,145 The power behind the power. 78 00:05:16,233 --> 00:05:17,814 And I understood, Claire, 79 00:05:17,901 --> 00:05:22,440 that we have to think and act differently than we ever have. 80 00:05:22,531 --> 00:05:26,023 Because it's no longer about who lives in the White House, 81 00:05:28,453 --> 00:05:31,490 it's about who owns the White House. 82 00:05:31,748 --> 00:05:35,286 This is the presidency. How much higher can a politician go? 83 00:05:35,377 --> 00:05:37,789 The real power isn't here. 84 00:05:39,089 --> 00:05:40,670 It's beyond here. 85 00:05:40,757 --> 00:05:43,965 lt's above it, but still working in conjunction with it. 86 00:05:44,052 --> 00:05:46,794 Look, Claire, you and l have always been on the inside. 87 00:05:46,888 --> 00:05:49,504 Trapped. In the bubble. 88 00:05:51,142 --> 00:05:52,598 But going fonivard, 89 00:05:53,562 --> 00:05:57,305 with my operating on the outside, in the private sector, 90 00:05:57,399 --> 00:06:00,562 and you working from here, 91 00:06:02,779 --> 00:06:05,942 we can own this house together. 92 00:06:08,660 --> 00:06:12,653 Don't you see... I've designed this. 93 00:06:13,832 --> 00:06:16,414 I wanted you to be the president. 94 00:06:17,085 --> 00:06:20,498 I've made you the president. 95 00:06:23,842 --> 00:06:25,798 Am I supposed to say thank you? 96 00:06:26,469 --> 00:06:27,959 No. 97 00:06:28,054 --> 00:06:30,010 But you will have to pardon me. 98 00:06:30,307 --> 00:06:32,218 Pardon me for all of my crimes. 99 00:06:32,309 --> 00:06:34,425 As the president, you're the only one who can. 100 00:06:34,519 --> 00:06:36,225 Francis, I could be impeached if I do that. 101 00:06:36,313 --> 00:06:37,723 No, no, look, Davis and Usher, 102 00:06:37,814 --> 00:06:40,021 they're in a position to protect you. 103 00:06:40,108 --> 00:06:41,393 They want you to succeed. 104 00:06:41,484 --> 00:06:43,190 We can be sure of nothing, Francis. 105 00:06:43,278 --> 00:06:44,563 Everything that's going on with Doug, 106 00:06:44,654 --> 00:06:45,894 the leak still in the White House... 107 00:06:45,989 --> 00:06:47,775 No, that was me, too. 108 00:06:49,701 --> 00:06:51,612 -What? -I'm the leak. 109 00:06:52,579 --> 00:06:55,116 I've been feeding information to Tom Hammerschmidt for months 110 00:06:55,206 --> 00:06:56,912 with Doug's help. 111 00:06:58,251 --> 00:07:00,742 That doesn't make any sense, Francis. 112 00:07:00,837 --> 00:07:03,579 Claire, when you bring yourself down before someone else can, 113 00:07:03,673 --> 00:07:05,584 you control the way it happens. 114 00:07:06,801 --> 00:07:11,841 This was the only path to get us to this moment 115 00:07:11,973 --> 00:07:15,841 where you and I can own it all. 116 00:07:23,860 --> 00:07:26,647 (SIGHS) Get rid of the surveillance. 117 00:07:27,322 --> 00:07:29,278 Erase it. Shut everything down. 118 00:07:29,366 --> 00:07:31,322 Anything you and Doug were up to. 119 00:07:31,409 --> 00:07:34,651 All right. But you have to pardon me first. 120 00:07:34,746 --> 00:07:37,158 And, at the right time, Doug. 121 00:07:37,248 --> 00:07:39,159 Or we could both go to prison. 122 00:07:42,420 --> 00:07:44,206 I killed Tom. 123 00:07:44,297 --> 00:07:46,788 I killed Tom Yates. He's dead. 124 00:07:48,218 --> 00:07:50,300 And I had Mark clean it up. 125 00:07:51,763 --> 00:07:54,505 So, it will never make its way back to us. 126 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:02,971 Then I guess we both did what we had to. 127 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:07,021 -Did you know he was gonna do this? -No. 128 00:08:07,112 --> 00:08:08,397 Because this is bad, Claire. 129 00:08:08,488 --> 00:08:11,355 (CHUCKLING) This is very, very bad. 130 00:08:13,618 --> 00:08:15,074 My God! 131 00:08:16,204 --> 00:08:17,819 What is it with you two? 132 00:08:17,914 --> 00:08:19,620 If there's something on your mind, say... 133 00:08:19,708 --> 00:08:22,415 In my house? You left him in my house? 134 00:08:22,502 --> 00:08:25,710 Lower your voice, or at least change your tone. 135 00:08:26,506 --> 00:08:28,042 Did you take care of it? 136 00:08:30,635 --> 00:08:32,421 Yes, that's what I do. 137 00:08:32,512 --> 00:08:34,298 Then thank you, and well done. 138 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:36,721 Now, let's get back to what's in front of us. 139 00:08:36,808 --> 00:08:38,218 Does he even want you to be here? 140 00:08:38,351 --> 00:08:41,343 Mark, please. What I need right now, is your political calculus. 141 00:08:41,438 --> 00:08:45,147 He has put you, he has put all of us, in an impossible position. 142 00:08:45,233 --> 00:08:46,564 You see that? 143 00:08:48,069 --> 00:08:51,277 If you don't handle this correctly, you do not recover from it. 144 00:08:51,364 --> 00:08:54,322 This is about continuity of government. 145 00:08:55,326 --> 00:08:57,658 Informing NATO, informing world leaders. 146 00:08:57,746 --> 00:08:59,862 We should have had ambassadors on call. 147 00:08:59,956 --> 00:09:04,416 Joint Chiefs of Staff, the National Security... Even Nixon did that! 148 00:09:08,590 --> 00:09:10,330 LEANN: (ON PHONE) I'm ready to hand it over, 149 00:09:10,425 --> 00:09:12,211 but I want to be assured that no matter what, 150 00:09:12,302 --> 00:09:14,088 Mace/Ian's death is not related to me. 151 00:09:14,179 --> 00:09:15,919 DAVIS: That can be taken care of. 152 00:09:16,181 --> 00:09:18,763 -I want what you have of mine. -Okay. 153 00:09:19,225 --> 00:09:20,465 That's what you'll get. 154 00:09:20,727 --> 00:09:22,934 And I want to be Chief of Staff. 155 00:09:25,440 --> 00:09:27,522 Well, I don't think that's a problem. 156 00:09:28,359 --> 00:09:30,600 I'm glad you're asking for what you want. 157 00:09:37,118 --> 00:09:39,530 Doug Stamper would do anything for the President. 158 00:09:39,621 --> 00:09:41,157 He saw a threat in Zoe Barnes, 159 00:09:41,247 --> 00:09:42,953 who the President was involved with. 160 00:09:43,625 --> 00:09:45,331 And he took care of it. 161 00:09:45,418 --> 00:09:47,704 He's threatened my life on numerous occasions. 162 00:09:48,880 --> 00:09:50,086 But to go back to my question... 163 00:09:50,173 --> 00:09:51,379 No, ma'am. 164 00:09:51,466 --> 00:09:54,424 I don't think the President knew what Doug was up to. 165 00:09:54,511 --> 00:09:55,876 Not at all. 166 00:10:02,685 --> 00:10:03,970 Mr. Hammerschmidt. 167 00:10:04,896 --> 00:10:06,477 I've been meaning to call you. 168 00:10:10,110 --> 00:10:11,190 Sean. 169 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:13,943 As you can tell, I work here now. 170 00:10:15,657 --> 00:10:17,693 I'm shaking your hand right now 171 00:10:17,784 --> 00:10:20,696 -because I believe in social graces. -(CHUCKLES) 172 00:10:22,539 --> 00:10:23,699 You're lost. 173 00:10:24,874 --> 00:10:27,741 -I don't think so. -No, you are. 174 00:10:27,836 --> 00:10:29,667 No, not at all. 175 00:10:29,754 --> 00:10:31,745 This is what you wanted? 176 00:10:31,840 --> 00:10:36,550 A job in a corrupt administration? Presidency in ruin? 177 00:10:36,636 --> 00:10:37,842 I'm in the White House. 178 00:10:37,929 --> 00:10:39,590 Not out there, wondering what it's like in here. 179 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:43,089 (WHISPERS) Not for long. 180 00:10:43,351 --> 00:10:47,720 (SCOFFS) Once you're in, you're in. It's the American way. 181 00:10:47,897 --> 00:10:49,307 Mr. Stamper will see you now. 182 00:10:49,399 --> 00:10:50,730 Thank you. 183 00:10:58,283 --> 00:11:00,023 Sorry to keep you waiting. 184 00:11:00,118 --> 00:11:01,403 When I asked for this meeting, I had no idea 185 00:11:01,494 --> 00:11:04,452 the president would be signing his resignation this evening. 186 00:11:05,373 --> 00:11:07,113 (SIGHING) And I, this morning. 187 00:11:08,168 --> 00:11:09,328 I heard a rumor you might. 188 00:11:09,419 --> 00:11:10,909 Now, it's confirmed. 189 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:12,289 Mr. Stamper... 190 00:11:12,380 --> 00:11:14,792 Yeah, please. You can call me Doug. 191 00:11:15,550 --> 00:11:18,883 I'd rather not, for the sake of this interview. 192 00:11:18,970 --> 00:11:21,086 I want you to know this will not be off the record, 193 00:11:21,181 --> 00:11:22,512 or on background. 194 00:11:25,226 --> 00:11:28,935 I do know Lisa Williams. I met her a couple years ago. 195 00:11:29,689 --> 00:11:31,600 -(S|GHS) -(RECORDER BEEPS) 196 00:11:31,941 --> 00:11:32,930 Okay. 197 00:11:33,860 --> 00:11:35,942 But before we get to anything else, 198 00:11:38,406 --> 00:11:42,240 did President Undenivood, when he was congressman, kill Zoe Barnes? 199 00:11:43,453 --> 00:11:44,863 (SIGHS) 200 00:11:45,622 --> 00:11:46,782 (SOFTLY) No. 201 00:11:47,624 --> 00:11:48,613 Mr. Stamper... 202 00:11:52,629 --> 00:11:54,790 ...did you kill Zoe Barnes? 203 00:11:54,881 --> 00:11:58,044 I'm not prepared to answer that question. 204 00:11:58,134 --> 00:12:01,126 You understand I can use your refusal in print. 205 00:12:01,971 --> 00:12:03,461 Yes. 206 00:12:03,556 --> 00:12:06,218 Were you on the Cathedral Heights DC. Metro platform 207 00:12:06,309 --> 00:12:07,640 the day of Zoe's death? 208 00:12:07,769 --> 00:12:11,637 Any questions regarding Zoe Barnes, you need to speak with my attorneys. 209 00:12:16,236 --> 00:12:18,978 Did Zoe Barnes make a call to Francis Undenivood 210 00:12:19,113 --> 00:12:21,775 from a burner phone when he was congressman? 211 00:12:22,492 --> 00:12:23,823 Why would you ask me that? 212 00:12:23,910 --> 00:12:25,150 Why won't you answer? 213 00:12:25,286 --> 00:12:27,652 I almost always answer the President's phone. 214 00:12:27,789 --> 00:12:29,404 Calls, texts... 215 00:12:31,834 --> 00:12:33,574 Do you have any knowledge of those texts? 216 00:12:33,670 --> 00:12:35,661 I'm not prepared to comment on that. 217 00:12:36,506 --> 00:12:38,667 Then this conversation is over. 218 00:12:41,844 --> 00:12:43,175 (BEEPS) 219 00:12:44,847 --> 00:12:46,303 Have a good day. 220 00:12:51,104 --> 00:12:52,310 One last thing. 221 00:12:53,314 --> 00:12:55,179 Did you send me two birthday cards? 222 00:12:55,984 --> 00:12:56,973 No. 223 00:13:03,825 --> 00:13:07,784 Slainte mhath. That's Scottish Gaelic. It means "good health." 224 00:13:07,870 --> 00:13:09,610 My father's kind of obsessed. 225 00:13:09,706 --> 00:13:11,242 And he traced our line of Graysons 226 00:13:11,332 --> 00:13:13,448 back to 16th century, or something. 227 00:13:13,543 --> 00:13:17,035 Hmm. Well, if we ever needed a drink in the middle of the day... 228 00:13:18,172 --> 00:13:21,005 It went well with the US attorney. 229 00:13:22,885 --> 00:13:24,216 It's tragic. 230 00:13:24,887 --> 00:13:28,379 Our hearts are just broken at the thought of what Doug did. 231 00:13:29,225 --> 00:13:31,557 I don't know what happened to him. 232 00:13:31,644 --> 00:13:33,885 I guess somewhere along the line... 233 00:13:35,231 --> 00:13:37,313 When will, uh, he be announcing his resignation? 234 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:38,856 It's happening this afternoon. 235 00:13:38,943 --> 00:13:40,399 Of course. 236 00:13:40,486 --> 00:13:43,319 And, Seth, you'll need to resign as well. 237 00:13:45,992 --> 00:13:47,732 (STAMMERS) I thought that... 238 00:13:47,910 --> 00:13:49,616 I know, but think about this. 239 00:13:49,829 --> 00:13:53,447 I need to establish my own team. Publicly. 240 00:13:53,666 --> 00:13:57,830 There's no avoiding how tied you and Doug are to Francis at this point. 241 00:13:57,920 --> 00:14:02,209 So, it's reallyjust waiting for the dust to settle. That's all. 242 00:14:02,925 --> 00:14:05,917 Why does it feel like you're telling me my career is over, Madam Vice President? 243 00:14:06,054 --> 00:14:08,295 Oh. No, I'm just saying, you just 244 00:14:08,389 --> 00:14:10,220 need to go away for a little while. 245 00:14:10,933 --> 00:14:13,015 We'll bring you back into the fold at a later date, 246 00:14:13,102 --> 00:14:14,592 and don't worry. 247 00:14:14,771 --> 00:14:17,558 Look at LeAnn. She left, and now, she's back. 248 00:14:19,942 --> 00:14:21,933 Have we ever had a drink together? 249 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:25,023 Never. 250 00:14:43,257 --> 00:14:46,465 I wanted to hand this to you while you were still president. 251 00:14:54,977 --> 00:14:57,309 I accept this with a heavy heart. 252 00:15:00,900 --> 00:15:03,687 I had a strategy session with the attorneys yesterday. 253 00:15:03,820 --> 00:15:05,856 I hope they're treating you well. 254 00:15:09,158 --> 00:15:11,399 You know... (SIGHS) 255 00:15:13,079 --> 00:15:16,663 Doug, we're not gonna be able to see each other for some time now. 256 00:15:24,507 --> 00:15:27,214 So, why don't you take something? 257 00:15:27,343 --> 00:15:29,254 -No. -No, go on. Take something. 258 00:15:29,345 --> 00:15:32,337 Anything. Anything you want. Even if it's small. 259 00:15:33,683 --> 00:15:36,345 Something you can hold in your hand 260 00:15:36,436 --> 00:15:41,226 to remind you of this place, until you get back. 261 00:15:42,733 --> 00:15:44,189 You go on. 262 00:16:50,426 --> 00:16:53,759 We're a few hours away from my official resignation, 263 00:16:54,514 --> 00:16:58,348 and you still have not agreed to pardon me. 264 00:16:59,602 --> 00:17:01,092 And if you don't, 265 00:17:01,187 --> 00:17:05,180 I will be forced to renege on that resignation. 266 00:17:05,274 --> 00:17:07,310 That would be outrageous. 267 00:17:07,443 --> 00:17:11,311 Well, it isn't official until I submit a signed letter. 268 00:17:12,281 --> 00:17:14,522 And what would that do to the rest of your presidency? 269 00:17:14,617 --> 00:17:16,027 What would be left of it? 270 00:17:16,118 --> 00:17:19,656 Claire, if you don't do it, you're gonna risk being married to a felon. 271 00:17:19,789 --> 00:17:22,280 And if I do, where does that leave me? 272 00:17:22,375 --> 00:17:24,866 Look, is this really the conversation you want to be having? 273 00:17:25,127 --> 00:17:26,537 You've trapped me, Francis. 274 00:17:26,629 --> 00:17:29,166 I do not accept that I've done something to you. 275 00:17:29,340 --> 00:17:33,174 I have provided you with an opportunity. 276 00:17:33,386 --> 00:17:37,720 Now, you have said before, that this is your endgame. 277 00:17:37,807 --> 00:17:41,971 And now, your goal is within spitting distance 278 00:17:42,061 --> 00:17:45,974 and all you see is betrayal? I don't buy it. 279 00:17:48,526 --> 00:17:51,313 Stop talking about what I've done to you. 280 00:17:54,907 --> 00:17:56,317 Admit it. 281 00:17:57,285 --> 00:17:59,116 This is what you want. 282 00:18:00,162 --> 00:18:02,118 You were willing to kill for it. 283 00:18:03,499 --> 00:18:05,615 So, Claire, come and take it... 284 00:18:07,545 --> 00:18:09,376 Before I take it back. 285 00:18:17,555 --> 00:18:21,047 We'll find the most strategic time and place. 286 00:18:21,559 --> 00:18:23,424 But I will pardon you, Francis. 287 00:18:51,380 --> 00:18:52,460 ROMERO: (ON TW For the good of the nation, 288 00:18:52,548 --> 00:18:55,506 we need to disband this committee and put this behind us. 289 00:18:55,593 --> 00:18:58,505 The President most likely would not have survived the hearings. 290 00:18:58,596 --> 00:19:01,679 You could argue that he had no choice but to resign. 291 00:19:02,308 --> 00:19:04,799 But we can 't deny that his testimony struck a chord. 292 00:19:04,894 --> 00:19:06,759 Well, that may be true. 293 00:19:06,854 --> 00:19:09,311 But how is it that you, Congressman Romero, 294 00:19:09,398 --> 00:19:12,811 his biggest critic, are supporting him now? 295 00:19:15,488 --> 00:19:16,944 History. 296 00:19:17,031 --> 00:19:18,896 By the end of the day, the country will have its 297 00:19:18,991 --> 00:19:21,073 first woman president. 298 00:19:21,160 --> 00:19:22,821 Look, I 've always been a supporter of 299 00:19:22,912 --> 00:19:24,777 the idea of a woman in the Oval Office. 300 00:19:24,872 --> 00:19:27,363 But when all is said and done, 301 00:19:27,458 --> 00:19:30,291 you do realize that Francis Unden/vood 302 00:19:30,378 --> 00:19:33,336 will still be sleeping in the White House tonight? 303 00:19:36,384 --> 00:19:38,045 (KNOCK ON DOOR) 304 00:19:38,302 --> 00:19:39,758 (DOOR OPENS) 305 00:19:46,811 --> 00:19:48,676 Isn't this when you pack everything up? 306 00:19:49,063 --> 00:19:51,019 Or at least take the personal things? 307 00:19:51,107 --> 00:19:52,893 I'm not taking anything. 308 00:19:55,319 --> 00:19:57,150 You can do what you want with it. 309 00:20:02,702 --> 00:20:04,408 When do you meet with the US attorney? 310 00:20:04,495 --> 00:20:05,701 Day after tomorrow. 311 00:20:12,378 --> 00:20:15,495 I never thought that Frank UndenNood would not be president. 312 00:20:16,465 --> 00:20:17,830 Not really. 313 00:20:22,179 --> 00:20:24,090 You could just run away. 314 00:20:25,599 --> 00:20:27,135 What does that get me? 315 00:20:27,727 --> 00:20:29,558 You're good at taking care of yourself. 316 00:20:31,605 --> 00:20:32,936 That's funny. 317 00:20:33,691 --> 00:20:35,898 Look, I want you to know that I care for you, 318 00:20:35,985 --> 00:20:39,318 but I don't know how much I can be there. 319 00:20:41,741 --> 00:20:44,073 (SIGHS DEEPLY) 320 00:20:45,536 --> 00:20:47,618 I think I'm gonna just sit here for a while. 321 00:20:48,706 --> 00:20:50,321 Yeah, you should. 322 00:20:56,338 --> 00:20:58,579 Uh, the Vice President would like you to leave the White House 323 00:20:58,674 --> 00:20:59,880 before she's sworn in. 324 00:21:02,970 --> 00:21:05,586 She doesn't think it would be a good idea for word to get out 325 00:21:05,681 --> 00:21:08,093 that you were here when it happened. 326 00:21:13,355 --> 00:21:14,720 (DOOR CLOSES) 327 00:21:27,369 --> 00:21:29,200 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 328 00:21:34,460 --> 00:21:37,623 CLAIRE: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute 329 00:21:37,713 --> 00:21:41,080 the office of president of the United States, 330 00:21:41,175 --> 00:21:43,382 and will to the best of my ability 331 00:21:43,469 --> 00:21:48,589 preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States. 332 00:21:48,682 --> 00:21:50,923 -So help me God. -Here we are again. 333 00:21:51,018 --> 00:21:53,259 If you ignore all the pomp and circumstance, 334 00:21:53,354 --> 00:21:57,563 the most perverse thing is I actually believe in the presidency. 335 00:21:57,650 --> 00:22:01,484 Its importance. What it means around the world, even symbolically. 336 00:22:01,570 --> 00:22:06,485 But I believe in power even more. For its own sake. 337 00:22:07,159 --> 00:22:11,528 Gore Vidal once wrote that power is an end to itself, 338 00:22:11,622 --> 00:22:15,410 and the instinctive urge to prevail, 339 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:18,827 the most important single human trait. 340 00:22:20,005 --> 00:22:23,418 I've always told myself that everything I did was for her. 341 00:22:23,509 --> 00:22:27,923 But maybe it wasn't. Maybe I love power more. 342 00:22:29,431 --> 00:22:32,639 NARRATOR: (OVER SPEAKERS) For you, and for any dear to you, 343 00:22:32,726 --> 00:22:34,808 I would do anything. 344 00:22:34,895 --> 00:22:37,511 If my career were of that better kind 345 00:22:37,606 --> 00:22:42,145 that there was any opportunity or capacity to sacrifice in it, 346 00:22:42,236 --> 00:22:47,151 I would embrace any sacrifice for you and for those dear to you. 347 00:22:47,825 --> 00:22:52,194 Try to hold me in your mind, at some quiet times, 348 00:22:52,288 --> 00:22:56,201 as ardent and sincere in this one thing. 349 00:22:56,292 --> 00:22:57,907 The time will come, 350 00:22:58,002 --> 00:23:00,038 the time will not be long in coming, 351 00:23:00,129 --> 00:23:03,087 when new ties will be formed about you. 352 00:23:03,173 --> 00:23:08,008 The ties that will bind you yet more tenderly and strongly 353 00:23:08,095 --> 00:23:10,928 to the home you so adorn. 354 00:23:11,015 --> 00:23:15,008 The dearest ties that will ever grace and gladden you. 355 00:23:15,102 --> 00:23:16,638 Oh, Miss Manette, 356 00:23:16,729 --> 00:23:20,938 when the little picture of a happy father’s face looks up in yours... 357 00:23:24,612 --> 00:23:24,646 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 358 00:23:24,653 --> 00:23:26,439 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 359 00:23:31,827 --> 00:23:33,112 (SEAN CLEARS THROAT) 360 00:23:34,246 --> 00:23:35,326 Good evening. 361 00:23:35,456 --> 00:23:36,491 (FEEDBACK WHINES) 362 00:23:37,875 --> 00:23:40,617 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Sean Jeffries. 363 00:23:40,711 --> 00:23:43,077 I'm the new deputy director of communications. 364 00:23:43,172 --> 00:23:44,207 REPORTER: Where‘s Seth? 365 00:23:44,298 --> 00:23:45,913 Mr. Grayson got called away last minute, 366 00:23:46,008 --> 00:23:48,215 so I'm temporarily filling his shoes. 367 00:23:48,385 --> 00:23:49,841 (REPORTERS CLAMORING) 368 00:23:50,220 --> 00:23:52,711 I won't be taking any questions. 369 00:23:52,806 --> 00:23:56,173 Instead, I'll be reading from a prepared statement. 370 00:23:56,685 --> 00:23:58,016 A few hours ago, 371 00:23:58,145 --> 00:24:01,933 President Undenrvood resigned the office of president of the United States. 372 00:24:02,024 --> 00:24:04,436 And in a private ceremony attended by staff, 373 00:24:04,526 --> 00:24:07,609 President Claire Undenrvood was sworn in. 374 00:24:07,696 --> 00:24:08,776 Effective immediately, 375 00:24:08,864 --> 00:24:10,104 she will be assuming the office 376 00:24:10,199 --> 00:24:12,281 of president of the United States. 377 00:24:13,035 --> 00:24:14,366 Details will be coming shortly... 378 00:24:14,453 --> 00:24:16,785 You must be so proud of him. 379 00:24:16,872 --> 00:24:19,454 And while President Francis Undenrvood couldn’t be here today... 380 00:24:19,541 --> 00:24:21,782 Transfer of power happened three hours ago, 381 00:24:21,877 --> 00:24:24,664 quote, "privately and quietly." 382 00:24:24,964 --> 00:24:26,204 That's above the fold. 383 00:24:26,340 --> 00:24:28,205 -Anything from DOJ? -Nothing yet. 384 00:24:28,342 --> 00:24:29,548 No official title to him, 385 00:24:29,635 --> 00:24:31,546 but it's Mark Usher running the transition. 386 00:24:31,679 --> 00:24:35,718 EDITOR IN CHIEF: Okay. Let's find out who's in and who's out. 387 00:24:35,849 --> 00:24:37,555 The dominoes are falling. 388 00:24:37,685 --> 00:24:39,550 -Who's on Romero? -Here. 389 00:24:40,229 --> 00:24:41,969 We want the Congressman on the record. 390 00:24:42,064 --> 00:24:43,053 I've got it. 391 00:24:43,148 --> 00:24:45,560 And let's save Macallan for the weekend. 392 00:24:45,693 --> 00:24:47,979 Tom, where are we with Doug Stamper? 393 00:24:48,737 --> 00:24:50,648 There's, uh, something I need to check on. 394 00:24:50,739 --> 00:24:51,819 SIugline, BuzzFeed, 395 00:24:51,907 --> 00:24:54,239 half the outlets in this city are ready to jump on this. 396 00:24:54,368 --> 00:24:56,324 You spoke to him. One on one. 397 00:24:56,412 --> 00:24:57,868 He didn't actually say he did it. 398 00:24:57,955 --> 00:24:59,741 EDITOR IN CHIEF: He doesn't have to. 399 00:24:59,873 --> 00:25:03,411 Does anyone know what Seth Grayson said to the US attorney? 400 00:25:06,005 --> 00:25:07,211 Tom? 401 00:25:10,676 --> 00:25:13,418 Two years you've been writing about this administration. 402 00:25:13,554 --> 00:25:14,543 This is it. 403 00:25:14,638 --> 00:25:16,094 I want to follow up, that's all. 404 00:25:17,766 --> 00:25:20,098 NARRATOR: (OVER SPEAKERS) I see a beautiful city 405 00:25:20,185 --> 00:25:23,097 and a brilliant people rising from this abyss. 406 00:25:23,230 --> 00:25:26,688 And in their struggles to be truly free, 407 00:25:26,775 --> 00:25:29,107 in their triumphs and defeats, 408 00:25:29,236 --> 00:25:31,272 through long years to come, 409 00:25:31,405 --> 00:25:35,148 I see the evil of this time and of the previous time 410 00:25:35,284 --> 00:25:38,151 of which this is the natural birth, 411 00:25:38,287 --> 00:25:43,122 gradually making expiation for itself and wearing out. 412 00:25:44,626 --> 00:25:46,992 DAVIS: Surface-to-surface missiles delivered sarin 413 00:25:47,129 --> 00:25:49,495 at about 3:00 in the morning, our time. 414 00:25:49,631 --> 00:25:52,714 Moscow has already issued a statement condemning the rebels 415 00:25:52,801 --> 00:25:55,463 for orchestrating the attack on themselves. 416 00:25:55,596 --> 00:25:58,178 -And did they? -Of course not. 417 00:25:58,307 --> 00:26:01,094 Petrov will use this to justify air strikes. 418 00:26:01,977 --> 00:26:04,309 I'd like to show you an image. 419 00:26:11,361 --> 00:26:13,477 This one is coming out of Reuters. 420 00:26:14,114 --> 00:26:17,447 The feeling is most of the press will be using it by the am. 421 00:26:18,327 --> 00:26:22,195 Experience tells me this will resonate for about three to five days, 422 00:26:23,165 --> 00:26:24,621 which gives us our window. 423 00:26:24,708 --> 00:26:26,244 We can ready a statement. 424 00:26:26,335 --> 00:26:28,576 Troops on the ground is the statement. 425 00:26:28,670 --> 00:26:32,413 No. I don't want to do anything until we find Ahmadi's location. 426 00:26:32,508 --> 00:26:35,045 I'm not sure we should wait on this, Madam President. 427 00:26:35,177 --> 00:26:37,668 I'd like to remind you that it was this administration 428 00:26:37,805 --> 00:26:39,466 that introduced the ultimatum. 429 00:26:39,556 --> 00:26:41,092 You should act on it. 430 00:26:41,183 --> 00:26:42,639 But I barely have a team in place. 431 00:26:42,726 --> 00:26:44,591 Well, you can run it by the former president... 432 00:26:44,686 --> 00:26:46,347 The former president is just that. 433 00:26:46,480 --> 00:26:48,596 An opportunity has presented itself. 434 00:26:48,690 --> 00:26:50,681 I'm trying to take advantage of it. 435 00:26:51,360 --> 00:26:52,941 ls everyone in the Situation Room? 436 00:26:53,028 --> 00:26:54,564 As of 20 minutes ago. 437 00:27:04,373 --> 00:27:06,580 So, the timing is bad. 438 00:27:07,209 --> 00:27:09,871 If you pardon him now, you're associated with his crimes. 439 00:27:09,962 --> 00:27:12,328 Republicans will have a field day. 440 00:27:12,422 --> 00:27:14,128 We need some cover. 441 00:27:14,216 --> 00:27:15,877 CLAIRE: That would be Ahmadi's capture. 442 00:27:15,968 --> 00:27:17,549 MARK: The right VP would help all this. 443 00:27:17,636 --> 00:27:19,126 Have you had any further thoughts? 444 00:27:19,221 --> 00:27:22,634 My short list is the same. Westervelt, Clark, Klein. 445 00:27:22,724 --> 00:27:26,137 Klein would be the strongest bulwark against calls for your impeachment. 446 00:27:26,228 --> 00:27:27,684 Swallowing poison to stay alive. 447 00:27:27,771 --> 00:27:29,136 Alive is good. 448 00:27:29,231 --> 00:27:30,437 I don't think I can stomach Klein. 449 00:27:30,524 --> 00:27:33,311 He called me a bitch. I prefer Clark. 450 00:27:33,402 --> 00:27:35,688 Tell me. Before you moved the body, 451 00:27:35,779 --> 00:27:38,065 were you able to close his eyes? 452 00:27:39,408 --> 00:27:40,397 Yes. 453 00:27:43,287 --> 00:27:47,246 Look, I know his opinion means a lot to you. 454 00:27:48,458 --> 00:27:49,743 Francis. 455 00:27:49,835 --> 00:27:52,702 But having him here, in the White House, even in the East Wing, 456 00:27:52,796 --> 00:27:55,378 while we're trying to figure this out, it's hard. 457 00:27:55,465 --> 00:27:59,003 At some point, someone is going to imply that he is still making the decisions. 458 00:28:00,262 --> 00:28:01,627 That wouldn't be good. 459 00:28:07,019 --> 00:28:08,509 I'll advise her. She'll come around. 460 00:28:08,604 --> 00:28:10,060 I hope so. 461 00:28:10,147 --> 00:28:13,731 Because if she doesn't act now, when it comes to Syria, 462 00:28:13,817 --> 00:28:16,809 her presidency could be in danger. 463 00:28:16,945 --> 00:28:18,355 And your future in doubt. 464 00:28:18,447 --> 00:28:21,063 Oh, don't threaten me, Ms. Davis. 465 00:28:21,158 --> 00:28:22,898 I don't threaten. 466 00:28:22,993 --> 00:28:25,575 ljust try to remain as clear as possible. 467 00:28:25,662 --> 00:28:29,530 You offered me your services, and I offered you mine. 468 00:28:31,376 --> 00:28:32,786 You know, 469 00:28:33,962 --> 00:28:37,045 I was here before you and I'll be here after you. 470 00:28:41,303 --> 00:28:44,636 that nothing is more dangerous than me. 471 00:28:47,392 --> 00:28:50,930 You need to be practical now. Davis isn't wrong. 472 00:28:51,021 --> 00:28:54,013 We've been trying to get our hands on Ahmadi for a year, Francis. 473 00:28:54,149 --> 00:28:55,229 She hasn't delivered. 474 00:28:55,317 --> 00:28:57,103 Yes, but this isn't about her. 475 00:28:57,194 --> 00:29:00,686 This is about you and coming out with a strong message 476 00:29:00,822 --> 00:29:03,188 in your first address to the nation. 477 00:29:03,325 --> 00:29:06,817 This is about setting the course for your presidency. 478 00:29:07,871 --> 00:29:09,407 Be strong, Claire. 479 00:29:10,374 --> 00:29:12,080 Go to war. 480 00:29:14,670 --> 00:29:16,331 (SIGHS) 481 00:29:18,674 --> 00:29:20,335 But I need you to leave. 482 00:29:21,677 --> 00:29:23,213 Leave the White House. 483 00:29:26,265 --> 00:29:27,755 Yes, I see. 484 00:29:33,188 --> 00:29:34,928 For this pardon to succeed, Francis, 485 00:29:35,023 --> 00:29:37,435 we need to appear to be estranged. 486 00:29:39,194 --> 00:29:41,230 I'm just being strategic. 487 00:29:42,531 --> 00:29:44,863 And where do you suggest I go? 488 00:29:45,409 --> 00:29:46,865 I'm not sure. 489 00:29:49,037 --> 00:29:51,119 The Naval Observatory? 490 00:29:51,206 --> 00:29:54,118 I think the vice president's residence is still too close. 491 00:29:54,209 --> 00:29:55,699 I'm sorry, ljust... 492 00:29:56,586 --> 00:29:59,328 We can't have anyone think you're still involved in policy. 493 00:29:59,423 --> 00:30:01,914 Look, if you're having second thoughts, you should tell me now. 494 00:30:02,050 --> 00:30:04,132 -No. I'm in full agreement. -'Cause this is no time to hesitate. 495 00:30:04,219 --> 00:30:05,709 I am not hesitating. 496 00:30:06,555 --> 00:30:09,012 I just believe if we don't play this correctly, 497 00:30:09,099 --> 00:30:10,509 as far as the public, 498 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:14,468 my term will be nothing but survival for both of us. 499 00:30:15,939 --> 00:30:17,224 All right. 500 00:30:19,151 --> 00:30:22,393 lwant you to know I'm here if you need 501 00:30:22,487 --> 00:30:27,982 any advice on policy, or anything else you might need. 502 00:30:30,412 --> 00:30:32,994 Thank you. I'm going to bed. 503 00:30:40,672 --> 00:30:43,254 No one will ever love you as much as I do. 504 00:30:44,843 --> 00:30:46,128 I hope you know that. 505 00:30:47,763 --> 00:30:52,757 Just as I know that no one will ever love me like you. 506 00:30:59,775 --> 00:31:01,231 (DOOR CLOSES) 507 00:31:48,698 --> 00:31:50,188 (SIGHS) 508 00:32:48,758 --> 00:32:50,373 (BLOWS) 509 00:32:52,137 --> 00:32:54,048 LEANN: "Under the porcelain frog." 510 00:32:55,932 --> 00:32:58,173 The answers are case-sensitive and exact. 511 00:32:58,268 --> 00:33:00,384 You won't get a second chance. 512 00:33:01,897 --> 00:33:03,057 And the middle one? 513 00:33:03,231 --> 00:33:05,313 My favorite baseball player? 514 00:33:05,400 --> 00:33:07,641 "Wade Boggs." Two 'G's. 515 00:33:10,280 --> 00:33:14,694 And the last? "What did you leave in that hotel room in Austin?" 516 00:33:17,370 --> 00:33:19,486 Where is my gun? 517 00:33:25,504 --> 00:33:26,789 Here you go. 518 00:33:35,472 --> 00:33:37,428 What guarantees do I have? 519 00:33:39,434 --> 00:33:41,015 I gave you your gun back. 520 00:33:44,648 --> 00:33:48,391 But what made you give it to him? I'm curious. 521 00:33:49,486 --> 00:33:51,898 I thought he was in danger. 522 00:33:53,782 --> 00:33:56,398 And now, you think what? 523 00:33:59,371 --> 00:34:01,578 That is what I'm asking. 524 00:34:03,625 --> 00:34:07,994 As long as I'm around, you'll be a part of this administration. 525 00:34:08,797 --> 00:34:11,379 We both know too much about Aidan. 526 00:34:11,466 --> 00:34:14,708 And Claire knows how loyal you are. I'm sure of it. 527 00:34:17,013 --> 00:34:21,598 So, what did you leave in that hotel room in Austin? 528 00:34:26,356 --> 00:34:27,596 A bracelet. 529 00:34:28,733 --> 00:34:30,849 Oh, that's too bad. 530 00:34:31,486 --> 00:34:32,942 (TYPING) 531 00:34:35,365 --> 00:34:39,404 I finally got a look at what Macallan passed on to Ms. Harvey. 532 00:34:39,494 --> 00:34:41,860 I was shocked to realize the degree to which 533 00:34:41,955 --> 00:34:43,741 you and your husband stole this election. 534 00:34:47,669 --> 00:34:50,752 I need to be honest with you. I've been in talks with him about 535 00:34:50,839 --> 00:34:53,831 helping him start a foundation of some kind. 536 00:34:53,925 --> 00:34:55,790 In exchange for influence over you. 537 00:34:59,431 --> 00:35:00,671 Interesting. 538 00:35:05,020 --> 00:35:07,807 I'm trying to help you navigate this transition. 539 00:35:14,946 --> 00:35:16,402 Who are you to me? 540 00:35:18,908 --> 00:35:19,988 Who do you want me to be? 541 00:35:20,118 --> 00:35:21,153 (CHUCKLES) 542 00:35:21,244 --> 00:35:22,734 That's not a good answer. 543 00:35:26,750 --> 00:35:30,709 You're the first woman president of the United States. 544 00:35:30,795 --> 00:35:35,004 All you've had to swallow, the sacrifices, the compromises. 545 00:35:35,091 --> 00:35:37,628 You're gonna wanna isolate yourself. 546 00:35:37,719 --> 00:35:39,209 Not trust anyone. 547 00:35:39,304 --> 00:35:41,670 But that's exactly what you're gonna need. 548 00:35:41,765 --> 00:35:44,051 Someone to tell you what's what. 549 00:35:45,393 --> 00:35:47,258 And is that person you? 550 00:35:51,733 --> 00:35:52,813 Is it? 551 00:35:53,401 --> 00:35:55,938 I don't think there's anything I could say that would convince you 552 00:35:56,071 --> 00:35:57,481 if you don't already feel it. 553 00:35:59,658 --> 00:36:02,741 Ms. Davis, you are asking me to start a war. 554 00:36:04,412 --> 00:36:07,779 And you seem to deliver on promises when it suits you. 555 00:36:07,916 --> 00:36:10,578 So, forgive me if I question your intentions. 556 00:36:13,338 --> 00:36:14,578 I like you. 557 00:36:15,256 --> 00:36:16,792 I like being around you. 558 00:36:19,928 --> 00:36:23,170 And sometimes, that makes me less effective than I should be. 559 00:36:25,016 --> 00:36:26,005 (DAVIS SIGHS) 560 00:36:27,936 --> 00:36:30,473 Pardoning, or not pardoning your husband, 561 00:36:30,605 --> 00:36:32,937 in either case, he's a liability. 562 00:36:34,943 --> 00:36:37,980 If it's not treated properly, 563 00:36:38,113 --> 00:36:42,106 your husband's liver could fail him at any time. 564 00:36:43,618 --> 00:36:45,779 It's not the kind of thing I could do. 565 00:36:46,996 --> 00:36:50,329 But I could find someone, or... 566 00:36:51,209 --> 00:36:56,294 I... I don't know if you realize, but even something like gelsemium 567 00:36:56,381 --> 00:36:59,873 can be lethal in higher doses. 568 00:37:04,556 --> 00:37:06,547 My husband's health is just fine. 569 00:37:09,728 --> 00:37:13,186 I'll continue to work with him. Follow your lead. 570 00:37:17,527 --> 00:37:19,813 Here's my client's passport. 571 00:37:19,904 --> 00:37:21,815 There's a few things we want to go over. 572 00:37:21,906 --> 00:37:22,941 That we haven't already? 573 00:37:23,032 --> 00:37:26,616 NO cuffs, when you walk him out of here. I need to be sure. 574 00:37:26,703 --> 00:37:30,070 Oh, come on, James, we aren't gonna play that on this. 575 00:37:30,165 --> 00:37:32,998 You have some very good friends, Mr. Stamper, 576 00:37:33,084 --> 00:37:35,575 to keep the press out of this. 577 00:37:35,670 --> 00:37:37,661 You will walk out of here like a gentleman. 578 00:37:37,756 --> 00:37:40,714 We want him in front of the judge within 12 hours. 579 00:37:40,842 --> 00:37:43,254 WOMAN: We don't even know if we're gonna charge him yet. 580 00:37:43,344 --> 00:37:45,335 I did it. 581 00:37:45,430 --> 00:37:47,091 Let's get going. 582 00:37:51,060 --> 00:37:53,893 FRANCIS: Who do you have on her cabinet? 583 00:37:54,022 --> 00:37:56,013 Right now, they're suggestions. 584 00:37:56,107 --> 00:37:57,847 Oh, come on. We both know how this works. 585 00:37:57,942 --> 00:37:59,478 You've already made your choices. 586 00:37:59,569 --> 00:38:01,184 You wouldn't be worth your salt if you hadn't. 587 00:38:01,738 --> 00:38:04,650 ljust want you to run them by me first. 588 00:38:04,741 --> 00:38:07,949 Look, I can make this transition easy for you, or not. 589 00:38:09,913 --> 00:38:11,869 And a word of advice. 590 00:38:11,956 --> 00:38:15,323 She's gonna need some friendly faces looking at her across that table. 591 00:38:15,418 --> 00:38:16,407 There'll be a few 592 00:38:17,378 --> 00:38:19,084 who will smile as required. 593 00:38:21,257 --> 00:38:22,622 Would you look at this? 594 00:38:23,802 --> 00:38:24,791 (FRANCIS INHALES DEEPLY) 595 00:38:26,805 --> 00:38:29,717 Both Special Forces. Former. 596 00:38:30,475 --> 00:38:32,807 They know how to forget, so you don't have to worry about them. 597 00:38:32,894 --> 00:38:33,883 (SIGHS) 598 00:38:35,438 --> 00:38:36,769 And the body? 599 00:38:39,150 --> 00:38:40,435 It's on ice. 600 00:38:44,113 --> 00:38:47,071 I just made contact with Nasser. 601 00:38:47,158 --> 00:38:50,400 We have secured the location of Ahmadi. 602 00:38:50,495 --> 00:38:51,780 I'll assemble the team. 603 00:38:51,871 --> 00:38:53,077 I called Admiral Dale already. 604 00:38:53,164 --> 00:38:54,654 So, we have some decisions to make. 605 00:38:54,749 --> 00:38:56,410 Once we have troops on the ground, 606 00:38:56,501 --> 00:38:57,866 we'll need to take a close look 607 00:38:57,961 --> 00:38:59,997 at who we're considering for your cabinet. 608 00:39:00,088 --> 00:39:01,919 You'll need a team around you with wartime experience. 609 00:39:02,006 --> 00:39:04,338 I have some suggestions I've passed on to Mark. 610 00:39:04,425 --> 00:39:07,792 I think Deputy Director of the CIA, Marcy Siegerson, 611 00:39:07,929 --> 00:39:09,965 would make a terrific Secretary of State. 612 00:39:10,098 --> 00:39:12,180 Someone I could easily liaison with. 613 00:39:12,267 --> 00:39:14,474 Well, I was hoping that you would be 614 00:39:14,561 --> 00:39:16,347 on my cabinet, in some capacity. 615 00:39:16,437 --> 00:39:19,850 I'll be operating out of the region. It's where my strength lies. 616 00:39:19,941 --> 00:39:22,023 There are better people who can take it from here, 617 00:39:22,110 --> 00:39:23,725 and advise you on the home front. 618 00:39:23,820 --> 00:39:27,688 And Ms. Harvey, LeAnn, we need to move you. 619 00:39:27,782 --> 00:39:29,773 Uh, just for now, of course. 620 00:39:29,868 --> 00:39:30,857 It was my understanding that... 621 00:39:30,952 --> 00:39:32,988 Right now, a more seasoned Chief of Staff 622 00:39:33,079 --> 00:39:34,535 would send a strong message to the Congress 623 00:39:34,622 --> 00:39:36,237 and to the nation. For now. 624 00:39:56,978 --> 00:39:59,185 She'll do it. She'll send in the troops. 625 00:39:59,272 --> 00:40:02,014 I'll be in Dubai by tomorrow afternoon. 626 00:40:02,108 --> 00:40:04,144 And our deal stays in place. 627 00:40:04,235 --> 00:40:05,771 -(KNOCKING ON DOOR) -Yeah, hold on a second. 628 00:40:05,862 --> 00:40:07,068 -Ready? -Go ahead. 629 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:15,902 Yes. Ms. Harvey has her gun back. 630 00:40:15,997 --> 00:40:18,989 Macallan's files are with the President. 631 00:40:19,083 --> 00:40:22,621 Any hard evidence connecting you to the election 632 00:40:22,712 --> 00:40:24,293 is in her hands. 633 00:40:25,089 --> 00:40:27,205 Then LeAnn's job is done. 634 00:41:14,931 --> 00:41:17,673 If you have anything to say, now is the time. 635 00:41:21,771 --> 00:41:23,432 What do you think happened? 636 00:41:25,483 --> 00:41:27,189 I'd prefer you tell me that. 637 00:41:27,276 --> 00:41:31,360 Humor me. You asked for this meeting. 638 00:41:31,447 --> 00:41:33,062 What do you think happened? 639 00:41:38,121 --> 00:41:40,077 I believe Zoe Barnes was investigating 640 00:41:40,164 --> 00:41:42,200 a relationship you were having with Rachel Posner. 641 00:41:43,042 --> 00:41:45,829 And somehow, that knowledge would endanger 642 00:41:45,920 --> 00:41:50,334 Francis Undenrvood, who you would do anything for. 643 00:41:52,301 --> 00:41:54,917 But did anyone think about the life of Zoe Barnes? 644 00:41:58,266 --> 00:42:00,757 You think you can erase something. 645 00:42:02,186 --> 00:42:04,598 Then you find out that's not possible. 646 00:42:06,399 --> 00:42:10,017 Tom, my attorneys didn't even want me to speak with you. 647 00:42:10,862 --> 00:42:13,478 I'm sorry, there's just nothing more to say here. 648 00:42:13,573 --> 00:42:16,565 I don't know what happened to Rachel Posner. 649 00:42:16,659 --> 00:42:20,493 But I don't believe you killed Zoe Barnes. 650 00:42:20,580 --> 00:42:22,912 Is this you in this video? 651 00:42:28,629 --> 00:42:30,119 Looks like me. 652 00:42:30,298 --> 00:42:31,287 (INHALES DEEPLY) 653 00:42:43,478 --> 00:42:46,470 I've thought long and hard, Francis. 654 00:42:47,356 --> 00:42:48,892 Barely slept. 655 00:42:49,776 --> 00:42:51,266 That's the job. 656 00:42:52,945 --> 00:42:56,278 I'm going to send in troops. I'll be announcing it tomorrow night. 657 00:42:57,825 --> 00:42:59,861 I think you're doing the right thing. 658 00:43:02,872 --> 00:43:04,112 Do you hate it here? 659 00:43:04,874 --> 00:43:06,910 Oh, you know I don't like hotels. 660 00:43:08,044 --> 00:43:11,628 An approximation of home just to remind you you're not there. 661 00:43:14,675 --> 00:43:17,587 We don't live in a home. 662 00:43:17,678 --> 00:43:20,590 We live in a house, borrowed and temporary. 663 00:43:24,477 --> 00:43:27,389 Something in your eye. A look. 664 00:43:28,231 --> 00:43:29,596 It's changed. 665 00:43:32,568 --> 00:43:35,605 We're the same now, you and I. 666 00:43:35,696 --> 00:43:37,277 How so? 667 00:43:37,406 --> 00:43:38,987 You know how. 668 00:43:39,075 --> 00:43:42,158 It's been a long time since I surprised myself. 669 00:43:44,288 --> 00:43:46,574 You'll recover. 670 00:43:47,125 --> 00:43:50,117 You're the most powerful woman in the world, Claire. 671 00:43:50,211 --> 00:43:52,668 Comfort pales by comparison. 672 00:43:56,300 --> 00:43:59,588 I'll announce it during the speech, after the troops. 673 00:43:59,679 --> 00:44:01,965 A full and unconditional pardon 674 00:44:03,099 --> 00:44:05,966 for Francis Undenrvood and any crimes he might have committed 675 00:44:06,060 --> 00:44:08,551 against the United States while president. 676 00:44:10,148 --> 00:44:11,729 I'm glad to hear that. 677 00:44:12,483 --> 00:44:16,601 It was never in doubt. I just needed to think about how. 678 00:44:19,657 --> 00:44:21,989 How long does this arrangement last? 679 00:44:22,493 --> 00:44:23,653 For the time being. 680 00:44:26,873 --> 00:44:29,285 How did we get here, Francis? 681 00:44:29,375 --> 00:44:31,661 Oh, let it go. It's done. 682 00:44:34,172 --> 00:44:35,787 Oh, and one word of advice. 683 00:44:36,507 --> 00:44:38,919 Whomever Usher offers up to you as vice president, 684 00:44:39,010 --> 00:44:41,922 that's the person that you're really gonna have to watch. 685 00:44:43,514 --> 00:44:46,301 I won't choose anyone I can't manage. 686 00:45:31,062 --> 00:45:33,098 SOLDIER 1: Southwest corner of the building. Maintain visual. 687 00:45:33,189 --> 00:45:34,349 SOLDIER 2: Copy that. 688 00:45:35,107 --> 00:45:36,187 Frag out! 689 00:45:38,778 --> 00:45:40,689 SOLDIER 1: There's Ahmadi. l have visual on Ahmadi. 690 00:45:40,780 --> 00:45:43,487 SOLDIER 2: lsee him. SOLDIER 1: Go, go! Fire! 691 00:45:43,574 --> 00:45:44,563 -(GUNSHOTS) -(WOMAN GASPING) 692 00:45:49,789 --> 00:45:51,575 I made a terrible mistake. 693 00:45:54,877 --> 00:45:56,617 What did you do? 694 00:45:57,588 --> 00:46:00,330 I don't even know what I'm doing here. I, uh... 695 00:46:01,217 --> 00:46:04,380 This morning, I started driving. I got scared. 696 00:46:06,639 --> 00:46:09,346 Anyway, I'm on my way back. Can I come see you? 697 00:46:09,433 --> 00:46:10,718 Yes, please. 698 00:46:49,181 --> 00:46:53,094 Sometimes, you don't have to watch the whole movie to know how it ends. 699 00:46:57,982 --> 00:47:01,600 The speech is gonna play well with both parties. 700 00:47:01,694 --> 00:47:03,525 Where are we with the Republicans? 701 00:47:03,612 --> 00:47:06,024 Trading names when it comes to your cabinet. 702 00:47:06,115 --> 00:47:08,151 We have our generals, which is good. 703 00:47:08,242 --> 00:47:12,201 Some corporate types, outsiders. Make you seem like a renegade. 704 00:47:12,288 --> 00:47:13,744 Corporate, from where? 705 00:47:14,790 --> 00:47:18,328 Oil, banking, mostly. Some tech. 706 00:47:18,419 --> 00:47:20,751 Occasional D.C. lifer sprinkled into the mix 707 00:47:20,838 --> 00:47:22,499 to make sure the trains run on time. 708 00:47:22,590 --> 00:47:24,581 I was going over our list for vice president. 709 00:47:24,675 --> 00:47:27,007 Yeah. Hold on. 710 00:47:27,094 --> 00:47:29,631 Uh, this will seem unexpected, 711 00:47:29,722 --> 00:47:33,510 but a lot of the people I spoke to suggested me. 712 00:47:38,481 --> 00:47:40,472 You're not a politician. 713 00:47:43,194 --> 00:47:45,185 But I could be by your side. 714 00:47:45,279 --> 00:47:48,737 Most of the Hill and the Senate would not come near us. 715 00:47:50,951 --> 00:47:52,657 I'll take it into consideration. 716 00:47:52,745 --> 00:47:54,406 It's beyond that. You'll need me. 717 00:47:55,498 --> 00:47:56,829 Excuse me? 718 00:47:57,625 --> 00:47:59,456 I can help. Look... 719 00:48:01,212 --> 00:48:03,544 (SIGHS) It is the way to keep you in power. 720 00:48:05,174 --> 00:48:06,960 And keep your secrets. 721 00:48:18,187 --> 00:48:19,848 Good evening. 722 00:48:19,939 --> 00:48:23,852 I'm here to report to the American people and the world 723 00:48:23,943 --> 00:48:26,309 that early this morning, Special Forces 724 00:48:26,404 --> 00:48:30,238 killed the ICO terrorist Ahmed Al Ahmadi. 725 00:48:30,324 --> 00:48:31,609 We got him. 726 00:48:32,743 --> 00:48:33,983 We got him. 727 00:48:34,954 --> 00:48:37,741 Now, there comes a time in every president's tenure 728 00:48:37,832 --> 00:48:41,871 when he or she must face the question of whether or not 729 00:48:41,961 --> 00:48:46,045 to send young American soldiers into harm's way. 730 00:48:46,132 --> 00:48:47,963 In my case, 731 00:48:48,050 --> 00:48:52,419 that time has fallen within the very first days of my presidency. 732 00:48:53,681 --> 00:48:57,424 Russian President Viktor Petrov collaborated with the Chinese 733 00:48:57,518 --> 00:49:00,726 on illegal oil exploration in Antarctica. 734 00:49:00,813 --> 00:49:03,976 Recently, we have learned that he has sent troops 735 00:49:04,066 --> 00:49:06,227 to fight alongside the Syrian regime, 736 00:49:06,318 --> 00:49:09,526 assisting them in the destruction of the Syrian nation. 737 00:49:09,613 --> 00:49:13,572 These forces are using chemical weapons on their own people, 738 00:49:13,659 --> 00:49:15,365 torturing the opposition, 739 00:49:15,453 --> 00:49:18,240 and starving huge segments of the population. 740 00:49:18,330 --> 00:49:21,037 The Syrians are a people besieged. 741 00:49:21,125 --> 00:49:24,208 Let them not also be forgotten. 742 00:49:24,295 --> 00:49:28,664 The time has come for our outrage to be turned into action. 743 00:49:29,592 --> 00:49:33,130 Five months ago, my husband addressed the House of Representatives 744 00:49:33,220 --> 00:49:36,508 and asked them to declare war on ICO. 745 00:49:36,599 --> 00:49:38,339 Congress failed him. 746 00:49:39,435 --> 00:49:41,300 Congress failed you. 747 00:49:42,271 --> 00:49:45,229 ICO extremists want democracy 748 00:49:45,316 --> 00:49:48,399 and America itself to die a fiery death. 749 00:49:49,320 --> 00:49:51,902 We cannot allow that to happen. 750 00:49:51,989 --> 00:49:54,355 We can't wait for Congress any longer. 751 00:49:54,450 --> 00:49:56,532 We gave Congress every chance. 752 00:49:57,328 --> 00:49:58,818 She isn't going to say it. 753 00:50:00,039 --> 00:50:03,372 Now, historyjudges every leader, every president, 754 00:50:03,459 --> 00:50:06,667 by how he or she treats his or her own people. 755 00:50:06,754 --> 00:50:11,714 A regime that would target hospitals, refugee camps, 756 00:50:11,800 --> 00:50:15,634 schools or bread lines in order to retain power 757 00:50:15,721 --> 00:50:17,211 must be confronted. 758 00:50:17,306 --> 00:50:19,092 A leader that would sacrifice 759 00:50:19,183 --> 00:50:22,767 the physical and emotional well-being of his citizens, 760 00:50:23,604 --> 00:50:25,970 that would treat his people as pawns, 761 00:50:26,065 --> 00:50:29,353 just to stay in power? Well, 762 00:50:29,443 --> 00:50:32,526 that leader needs to be stopped. 763 00:50:35,449 --> 00:50:37,610 If she doesn't pardon me, 764 00:50:39,078 --> 00:50:40,318 I'll kill her. 765 00:50:41,997 --> 00:50:45,489 Thank you and God bless this great country. 766 00:50:53,050 --> 00:50:55,336 The calls are coming in already. 767 00:50:55,427 --> 00:50:57,383 Well done. This'll be a good night for you. 768 00:50:57,471 --> 00:50:58,586 Nothing from Moscow yet. 769 00:50:58,681 --> 00:51:00,672 Right now, ljust need some time to myself. 770 00:51:06,313 --> 00:51:08,304 -(S|GHS) -Do you know Tom Yates? 771 00:51:08,399 --> 00:51:10,139 Uh, not personally. Why? 772 00:51:10,234 --> 00:51:12,941 He hasn't been around in a while. 773 00:51:13,028 --> 00:51:15,440 I don't know, forget it. 774 00:51:15,531 --> 00:51:16,737 What? 775 00:51:16,824 --> 00:51:20,157 (SIGHS) I've been calling him. And he usually answers. 776 00:51:21,579 --> 00:51:24,070 (ALL CHANTING) We demand justice, we demand peace! 777 00:51:24,164 --> 00:51:26,450 NO more war in the Middle East! 778 00:51:26,584 --> 00:51:28,996 We demand justice, we demand peace! 779 00:51:29,295 --> 00:51:31,331 NO more war in the Middle East! 780 00:51:31,589 --> 00:51:32,795 We demand justice, we demand peace! 781 00:51:32,923 --> 00:51:34,083 (SIREN WAILING) 782 00:51:34,174 --> 00:51:36,506 NO more war in the Middle East! 783 00:51:36,635 --> 00:51:38,171 We demand justice, we demand peace... 784 00:51:38,304 --> 00:51:39,840 (ALL CHEERING) 785 00:51:39,930 --> 00:51:42,091 NEWSCASTER: The anti-war demonstrations outside the White House 786 00:51:42,182 --> 00:51:43,342 finally got out of hand. 787 00:51:43,475 --> 00:51:46,182 LEANN: (OVER VOICEMAIL) You’ve reached LeAnn Harvey. Please leave a message. 788 00:51:46,270 --> 00:51:48,602 NEWSCASTER: One of the protesters made his way over the gates. 789 00:51:48,689 --> 00:51:50,600 As he was running across the White House lawn, 790 00:51:50,691 --> 00:51:52,352 Secret Service agents moved in, 791 00:51:52,443 --> 00:51:55,435 tragically shooting and killing the man. 792 00:51:57,197 --> 00:51:58,733 (DIALING) 793 00:52:02,870 --> 00:52:05,612 LEANN: (OVER VOICEMAIL) You’ve reached LeAnn Harvey. Please leave a message. 794 00:52:05,706 --> 00:52:07,492 Hey, where are you? 795 00:52:22,139 --> 00:52:23,595 (INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER) 796 00:52:25,517 --> 00:52:27,007 (SIRENS WAILING) 797 00:52:41,700 --> 00:52:44,237 MAN: I'm sorry, ma'am, it's just not possible tonight. 798 00:52:44,370 --> 00:52:45,576 We can't secure the run. 799 00:52:45,663 --> 00:52:48,826 The level of threat at this point isjust too high. 800 00:52:48,916 --> 00:52:50,076 Okay. Thank you. 801 00:52:50,167 --> 00:52:51,247 Yes, ma'am. 802 00:52:55,506 --> 00:52:56,962 (CELL PHONE RINGING) 803 00:53:02,680 --> 00:53:04,671 -(L|NE RINGING) -(SIGHS) 804 00:53:08,602 --> 00:53:10,342 (LINE CONTINUES RINGING) 805 00:53:39,883 --> 00:53:41,373 (LINE RINGING) 806 00:54:15,419 --> 00:54:16,829 My turn.