1 00:00:02,460 --> 00:00:04,627 [man] We have a president who not only took 2 00:00:04,628 --> 00:00:06,671 mind-altering medication, a man who has his finger on the button 3 00:00:06,672 --> 00:00:08,841 while US ships are squaring off with China, 4 00:00:08,842 --> 00:00:12,054 but then instructed his White House counsel to coach a-- 5 00:00:12,055 --> 00:00:16,432 - Allegedly, sir, not proven. - To coach a witness. 6 00:00:16,433 --> 00:00:19,350 Which is behavior either resulting from the use of those drugs, 7 00:00:19,351 --> 00:00:22,104 or worse, a deliberate attempt to obstruct the law. 8 00:00:22,105 --> 00:00:24,940 Wouldn't you call either scenario impeachable? 9 00:00:24,941 --> 00:00:27,943 That's for the United States Congress to decide, sir, not me. 10 00:00:27,944 --> 00:00:30,611 Were you aware that the president was taking any form of medication? 11 00:00:30,612 --> 00:00:34,282 - No, I was not. - Did you notice him acting in a bizarre fashion? 12 00:00:34,283 --> 00:00:36,078 - Unstable, incoherent? - [Linda] No, sir. 13 00:00:36,079 --> 00:00:38,412 - Any odd behavior? - No, sir. 14 00:00:38,413 --> 00:00:41,917 Not even firing his chief of staff in the midst of a trade war? 15 00:00:41,918 --> 00:00:44,169 He didn't fire me. I resigned. 16 00:00:44,170 --> 00:00:48,840 - Would you tell us why? - I resigned because I felt 17 00:00:48,841 --> 00:00:51,925 I could no longer serve the president to the best of my ability. 18 00:00:51,926 --> 00:00:54,972 And what changed? How did you come to that conclusion? 19 00:00:56,389 --> 00:00:59,474 I had some fundamental differences of opinion 20 00:00:59,475 --> 00:01:01,478 with certain people in the White House. 21 00:01:01,479 --> 00:01:04,064 - Like who? The president? - No, sir. 22 00:01:04,065 --> 00:01:06,315 What "certain people" then? 23 00:01:06,316 --> 00:01:08,818 One person, actually. The vice president. 24 00:01:08,819 --> 00:01:12,197 - Frank Underwood. - He wanted you gone? 25 00:01:12,198 --> 00:01:15,865 I can't speak as to what the vice president did or didn't want. 26 00:01:15,866 --> 00:01:20,538 Was he trying to hide anything? Was he afraid you might expose something? 27 00:01:20,539 --> 00:01:22,498 You'd have to ask him, sir. 28 00:01:22,499 --> 00:01:25,250 What's happening in the Judiciary Committee is a farce. 29 00:01:25,251 --> 00:01:29,048 - The Republicans are exploiting-- - Excuse me, Mr. Vice President, 30 00:01:29,049 --> 00:01:31,340 but it's not just Republicans. 31 00:01:31,341 --> 00:01:35,593 A number of Democrats have come out saying they would support impeachment. 32 00:01:35,594 --> 00:01:38,180 Including the majority whip, Jackie Sharp. 33 00:01:38,181 --> 00:01:41,975 Which is egregious, since the committee hasn't stopped hearing testimony, 34 00:01:41,976 --> 00:01:44,769 nor has the special prosecutor completed her investigation. 35 00:01:44,770 --> 00:01:46,896 You vigorously defend the president, 36 00:01:46,897 --> 00:01:49,399 but there are reports that you've had a falling out, 37 00:01:49,400 --> 00:01:52,360 - that you haven't spoken in weeks. - That is simply not true. 38 00:01:52,361 --> 00:01:54,904 I've spoken to senior staff at the White House 39 00:01:54,905 --> 00:01:58,908 who say the president is worried you want to run against him in 2016. 40 00:01:58,909 --> 00:02:01,911 And just today Linda Vasquez intimated that you-- 41 00:02:01,912 --> 00:02:05,373 Look, I fully expect that the president will run in 2016, 42 00:02:05,374 --> 00:02:08,751 and I hope that he's generous enough to invite me to be his running mate. 43 00:02:08,752 --> 00:02:11,379 Impeachment, conviction, let's say it happens. 44 00:02:11,380 --> 00:02:13,464 It won't. He's completely innocent. 45 00:02:13,465 --> 00:02:15,508 Let's say it does happen. You become president-- 46 00:02:15,509 --> 00:02:17,552 That is not a scenario I'm going to entertain. 47 00:02:17,553 --> 00:02:19,929 The thought must have crossed your mind. 48 00:02:19,930 --> 00:02:23,683 And one could make the argument that the president wouldn't be in this predicament 49 00:02:23,684 --> 00:02:28,020 if it weren't for you. It's your staff's involvement with Feng and Lanagin 50 00:02:28,021 --> 00:02:30,398 that expanded Dunbar's investigation, 51 00:02:30,399 --> 00:02:32,859 - which resulted in the travel logs-- - These impeachment hearings 52 00:02:32,860 --> 00:02:35,320 are the result of political maneuvering, not-- 53 00:02:35,321 --> 00:02:37,199 Your maneuverings, or the Republicans? 54 00:02:37,200 --> 00:02:41,493 Morley, I've always liked you. You ask the tough questions. 55 00:02:41,494 --> 00:02:43,621 And you can certainly question my judgment, 56 00:02:43,622 --> 00:02:46,082 but do not question my patriotism. 57 00:02:46,083 --> 00:02:50,002 I serve this nation and my president, not myself. 58 00:02:50,003 --> 00:02:53,339 - He's lying through his teeth. - [Linda] What we're doing is working. 59 00:02:53,340 --> 00:02:55,299 We keep the whisper campaign alive. 60 00:02:55,300 --> 00:02:57,925 We spin him as power hungry, as duplicitous. 61 00:02:57,926 --> 00:03:00,470 - Focus attention on him, not you. - What's the latest? 62 00:03:00,471 --> 00:03:05,227 - Twenty percent? - Zogby has you at 24. Your speech made a difference. 63 00:03:05,228 --> 00:03:09,356 The approval numbers are moving in the right direction. 64 00:03:09,357 --> 00:03:12,649 We need to do more than play the spin game. 65 00:03:12,650 --> 00:03:14,902 We need to destroy Frank. 66 00:03:14,903 --> 00:03:17,739 Offer his head instead of mine. 67 00:03:18,948 --> 00:03:21,159 - We use Raymond Tusk. - How? 68 00:03:21,160 --> 00:03:24,745 At his hearing. When he goes to the judiciary. 69 00:03:24,746 --> 00:03:28,039 Sir, you're already being accused of coaching one witness. 70 00:03:28,040 --> 00:03:31,459 - If you take steps to coach another-- - Not coaching. The truth. 71 00:03:31,460 --> 00:03:33,253 Raymond admits to the money laundering, 72 00:03:33,254 --> 00:03:36,217 puts Frank at the center of this, and says I knew nothing. 73 00:03:36,218 --> 00:03:39,260 And then we'll reward him for his honesty. 74 00:03:39,261 --> 00:03:41,012 You mean a pardon? 75 00:03:43,765 --> 00:03:47,518 - I want you to talk to him. - And put myself at risk? 76 00:03:47,519 --> 00:03:49,769 You're not part of this administration anymore. 77 00:03:49,770 --> 00:03:53,066 There's no law that says you can't pay Raymond Tusk a visit. 78 00:03:53,067 --> 00:03:58,571 And in return, resignations don't have to last forever. 79 00:04:01,325 --> 00:04:06,287 If I do this, you have to be a million miles away. 80 00:04:06,288 --> 00:04:08,123 Tricia and I will go to Camp David. 81 00:04:08,124 --> 00:04:14,044 It's not a million miles away, but it'll do the job. 82 00:04:14,045 --> 00:04:15,962 I can go after Linda, dig into her past-- 83 00:04:15,963 --> 00:04:18,631 [Frank] Neutralizing her won't neutralize the bigger problem. 84 00:04:18,632 --> 00:04:21,761 - The president is after blood. - Then what's his move? 85 00:04:21,762 --> 00:04:25,681 He can't ask me to resign, he'd have to force me out. 86 00:04:25,682 --> 00:04:29,977 And to do that, if I were him... 87 00:04:29,978 --> 00:04:32,895 ...I would return to the hand that first fed me. 88 00:04:32,896 --> 00:04:35,064 - Raymond Tusk? - [Frank] Exactly. 89 00:04:35,065 --> 00:04:37,445 He'd have to implicate himself to implicate you. 90 00:04:37,446 --> 00:04:39,362 Not if he gets a pardon. 91 00:04:39,363 --> 00:04:42,906 It's the one thing that only a president can offer. 92 00:04:42,907 --> 00:04:44,907 Tusk is a hand grenade. If he pardons him-- 93 00:04:44,908 --> 00:04:46,410 You're right. Tusk is a hand grenade. 94 00:04:46,411 --> 00:04:48,494 We need to pull the pin and throw him at Walker 95 00:04:48,495 --> 00:04:51,499 before Walker pulls the pin and throws him at us. 96 00:04:51,500 --> 00:04:54,336 I want to meet with Raymond. One-on-one. 97 00:04:54,337 --> 00:04:56,378 Let me speak on your behalf. That way if anyone finds out-- 98 00:04:56,379 --> 00:04:59,465 I know Raymond. He won't respond to anyone but me. 99 00:04:59,466 --> 00:05:02,844 - When's his hearing scheduled? - Day after tomorrow. 100 00:05:02,845 --> 00:05:05,596 - Two p.m. - That gives us... 101 00:05:05,597 --> 00:05:09,559 - ...40 hours to make it happen. - [Doug] Yes, sir. 102 00:06:35,231 --> 00:06:38,507 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com 103 00:06:48,908 --> 00:06:52,620 [cell phone vibrating] 104 00:06:57,208 --> 00:06:59,210 I think it's mine. 105 00:07:02,839 --> 00:07:06,925 Seth, it's four in the morning. 106 00:07:06,926 --> 00:07:09,762 - When? - I want you to go with her. 107 00:07:09,763 --> 00:07:11,347 I'll get it cleared right now. 108 00:07:11,348 --> 00:07:13,349 Thank you. 109 00:07:15,101 --> 00:07:17,477 Meechum says the plane will be ready in 30 minutes. 110 00:07:17,478 --> 00:07:20,688 - OK, good. - Think it was just a panic attack, 111 00:07:20,689 --> 00:07:22,523 - or was she really trying-- - I don't know. 112 00:07:22,524 --> 00:07:24,817 It was bad enough they felt they had to keep her overnight. 113 00:07:24,818 --> 00:07:26,444 I'm gonna call the White House physician's office, 114 00:07:26,445 --> 00:07:28,281 - see if they can recommend anyone. - OK. 115 00:07:28,282 --> 00:07:31,785 - Oh, wait, my phone. - It's in your hand. 116 00:07:33,411 --> 00:07:35,914 I'll be back sometime tonight. 117 00:07:36,873 --> 00:07:39,792 Impeachment is our only chance. 118 00:07:39,793 --> 00:07:43,169 Here are the seats that are still in contention in the midterms. 119 00:07:43,170 --> 00:07:47,384 These 13 we're gonna lose, no matter what we do. But even if we win all the rest, 120 00:07:47,385 --> 00:07:50,761 that only leaves us with a five-seat majority. 121 00:07:50,762 --> 00:07:53,137 We either save the party or we save the president. 122 00:07:53,138 --> 00:07:55,390 Anyone who votes against impeachment 123 00:07:55,391 --> 00:07:58,684 is gonna get pummeled by attack ads between now and election day. 124 00:07:58,685 --> 00:08:01,439 - How many do you have already? - We need 18. 125 00:08:01,440 --> 00:08:06,193 - I have six. - So 12 more to go. 126 00:08:06,194 --> 00:08:10,447 Look, Donald, I know this is a big ask, 127 00:08:10,448 --> 00:08:14,827 - and you prefer to focus on policy-- - Jackie, you can stop. 128 00:08:14,828 --> 00:08:17,246 - I'm on board. - Really? 129 00:08:17,247 --> 00:08:19,540 One hundred percent. 130 00:08:19,541 --> 00:08:21,749 I have to say I'm a little surprised. 131 00:08:21,750 --> 00:08:23,795 When you rolled those dollies into the cloakroom, 132 00:08:23,796 --> 00:08:28,757 you said, "Work with me, I'm not Frank Underwood." 133 00:08:28,758 --> 00:08:33,847 And then you helped get my stimulus package through, just like you promised. 134 00:08:35,473 --> 00:08:37,684 And what do you expect this time? 135 00:08:37,685 --> 00:08:40,769 That you never become Frank Underwood. 136 00:08:40,770 --> 00:08:44,647 You must realize, if we're successful, he will replace Walker. 137 00:08:44,648 --> 00:08:48,818 I don't like Frank, but I hate being in the minority even more. 138 00:08:48,819 --> 00:08:51,614 We can't let the Republicans control both houses of Congress. 139 00:08:51,615 --> 00:08:55,284 You've changed since I joined the leadership. 140 00:08:55,285 --> 00:08:59,079 Just getting better at playing the game. 141 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:01,332 I guess you can teach an old liberal new tricks. 142 00:09:01,333 --> 00:09:03,042 [laughs] 143 00:09:03,043 --> 00:09:05,295 I guess so. 144 00:09:06,379 --> 00:09:08,881 So tell me who you still need. 145 00:09:08,882 --> 00:09:13,010 My lawyers are saying fifty-fifty that I survive a trial. 146 00:09:13,011 --> 00:09:17,597 Now, I'm not a big fan of those odds, but I'm willing to take them. 147 00:09:17,598 --> 00:09:20,016 If your lawyers are putting it at a coin toss, 148 00:09:20,017 --> 00:09:22,602 then you're paying them too much to be overly optimistic. 149 00:09:22,603 --> 00:09:25,938 How can I trust Garrett? He turned his back on 20 years of friendship. 150 00:09:25,939 --> 00:09:27,567 He could accuse you of the same. 151 00:09:30,987 --> 00:09:36,408 Nobody on this planet wants to see Frank Underwood go to jail more than I do. 152 00:09:36,409 --> 00:09:38,703 I just don't want to be sharing a cell with him. 153 00:09:38,704 --> 00:09:40,621 That won't happen. 154 00:09:40,622 --> 00:09:44,208 All you've given me to go on is Garrett's word. 155 00:09:44,209 --> 00:09:46,459 He's asking you to tell the truth. 156 00:09:46,460 --> 00:09:48,837 Good things happen to those who do the right thing. 157 00:09:48,838 --> 00:09:51,632 [laughs] 158 00:09:51,633 --> 00:09:55,968 [sighs] And you just expect Frank to lie down, throw in the towel? 159 00:09:55,969 --> 00:09:59,307 We don't even give him the chance. Your testimony knocks him out cold. 160 00:09:59,308 --> 00:10:02,519 - [knocking on door] - Excuse me. 161 00:10:06,814 --> 00:10:09,483 Yes? Oh, thank you. 162 00:10:09,484 --> 00:10:11,194 Hold on. 163 00:10:13,113 --> 00:10:15,031 There you go. 164 00:10:28,169 --> 00:10:30,921 Care package, from my wife. 165 00:10:33,717 --> 00:10:36,885 Now, you were saying. 166 00:10:38,388 --> 00:10:40,389 [thunder rumbles] 167 00:10:40,390 --> 00:10:43,810 I just want to warn you, she's not herself right now. 168 00:10:43,811 --> 00:10:46,936 They had to put her on some heavy doses. 169 00:10:46,937 --> 00:10:49,856 - Of what? - Lithium, mostly. 170 00:10:49,857 --> 00:10:53,110 It was either that or commit her for 30 days. 171 00:10:53,111 --> 00:10:56,989 She just took some, so she might be a little... 172 00:11:03,163 --> 00:11:05,873 Megan? 173 00:11:27,645 --> 00:11:29,564 Stop. 174 00:11:41,493 --> 00:11:46,747 Your mom told me they found you in the lake. 175 00:11:46,748 --> 00:11:50,877 - What do you care? - I care very much. 176 00:11:53,296 --> 00:11:55,256 No, you don't. 177 00:11:57,467 --> 00:11:59,636 You don't use somebody you care about. 178 00:12:05,974 --> 00:12:08,227 Whore. 179 00:12:08,228 --> 00:12:10,103 Slut. 180 00:12:10,104 --> 00:12:12,607 Bitch. 181 00:12:13,316 --> 00:12:16,025 Traitor. 182 00:12:16,026 --> 00:12:18,612 That's what they call me, 183 00:12:18,613 --> 00:12:22,200 in my mail, online. 184 00:12:23,493 --> 00:12:26,412 I wish I had never called. 185 00:12:26,413 --> 00:12:29,122 I wish I had never met you. 186 00:12:29,123 --> 00:12:35,044 I feel so stupid, believing what you told me, thinking that you did care. 187 00:12:35,045 --> 00:12:38,799 I was getting better. 188 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:41,093 You did this to me. 189 00:12:45,097 --> 00:12:48,809 Every time I take one of these, I think of him. 190 00:12:48,810 --> 00:12:51,311 And the next face I think of? 191 00:12:51,312 --> 00:12:53,648 It's yours. 192 00:12:57,527 --> 00:13:01,406 I'm sorry that you felt used. 193 00:13:02,949 --> 00:13:04,534 You weren't. 194 00:13:06,870 --> 00:13:08,913 I just, um... 195 00:13:11,039 --> 00:13:16,670 Like I told you, the political landscape shifted and we... 196 00:13:16,671 --> 00:13:19,340 ...found... 197 00:13:23,344 --> 00:13:25,763 Megan? 198 00:13:25,764 --> 00:13:28,433 [thunder rumbles] 199 00:13:41,362 --> 00:13:44,741 - [Claire] Hello? - I got your text. 200 00:13:46,409 --> 00:13:48,743 I know I shouldn't be reaching out to you, but I thought-- 201 00:13:48,744 --> 00:13:50,037 [Tricia] No, that doesn't matter. 202 00:13:50,038 --> 00:13:52,415 I'm glad you did. How is she? 203 00:13:54,834 --> 00:13:56,919 In bad shape. 204 00:13:56,920 --> 00:13:59,923 I'm surprised they even let her out of the hospital, to be honest. 205 00:13:59,924 --> 00:14:02,466 Is there anything I can do? 206 00:14:02,467 --> 00:14:04,176 Should I contact her family, 207 00:14:04,177 --> 00:14:06,804 or go out there myself? 208 00:14:06,805 --> 00:14:09,723 We should probably leave her alone. 209 00:14:09,724 --> 00:14:14,478 - Are you OK? - I'm fine. 210 00:14:14,479 --> 00:14:18,982 - How about you? - Holding up. 211 00:14:18,983 --> 00:14:22,821 I spent the whole day talking to lawyers. 212 00:14:23,863 --> 00:14:26,532 It's hard on the kids. 213 00:14:26,533 --> 00:14:31,119 They're embarrassed, and frightened, but we'll get through it. 214 00:14:31,120 --> 00:14:35,791 I thought the speech you and Garrett gave was very moving. 215 00:14:35,792 --> 00:14:38,044 Well, it seems to have helped some. 216 00:14:38,045 --> 00:14:41,046 I was inspired by you, actually. 217 00:14:41,047 --> 00:14:44,967 When you admitted to the abortion on TV. 218 00:14:44,968 --> 00:14:48,054 The truth is a powerful thing. 219 00:14:52,141 --> 00:14:56,144 Tricia, I want... to apologize. 220 00:14:56,145 --> 00:14:58,146 What for? 221 00:14:58,147 --> 00:15:00,315 I feel partly responsible for everything 222 00:15:00,316 --> 00:15:02,736 your family is going through. 223 00:15:04,654 --> 00:15:08,532 It was my suggestion that you get counseling. 224 00:15:08,533 --> 00:15:11,368 And had I known then, I never would have said a word. 225 00:15:11,369 --> 00:15:15,956 Claire, please. Counseling was a godsend. 226 00:15:15,957 --> 00:15:21,044 Garrett and I needed help, and it's made things better. I should be thanking you. 227 00:15:21,045 --> 00:15:23,713 And thank you for letting me know about Megan. 228 00:15:23,714 --> 00:15:25,842 It was kind of you to make that trip. 229 00:15:25,843 --> 00:15:29,218 You're a good person, Claire. 230 00:15:29,219 --> 00:15:31,388 Be well. 231 00:15:39,814 --> 00:15:44,151 [sobbing] 232 00:16:08,885 --> 00:16:12,847 [opera plays] 233 00:16:24,358 --> 00:16:27,821 [woman singing opera] 234 00:16:58,225 --> 00:17:00,770 [opera continues faintly in background] 235 00:17:22,834 --> 00:17:25,879 [Raymond] I take it this is about my hearing? 236 00:17:25,880 --> 00:17:28,755 [Frank] Did Walker get to you first? 237 00:17:28,756 --> 00:17:29,923 [Raymond] Barely. 238 00:17:29,924 --> 00:17:33,177 But sometimes barely is enough. 239 00:17:33,178 --> 00:17:35,594 [Frank] I'm sure he offered you a pardon. 240 00:17:35,595 --> 00:17:38,432 Always better to offer something your competitor can't. 241 00:17:40,642 --> 00:17:44,270 - Oh, but I can. - Hm. 242 00:17:44,271 --> 00:17:48,776 Last time I read the Constitution, the most a vice president could offer 243 00:17:48,777 --> 00:17:51,652 was a... smile and wink. 244 00:17:51,653 --> 00:17:55,824 I think I've proven that I'm not your typical vice president. 245 00:17:55,825 --> 00:17:58,534 Typical or not, you've lost, Frank. 246 00:17:58,535 --> 00:18:01,246 I have an out. You don't. 247 00:18:01,247 --> 00:18:05,084 Garrett will not survive impeachment. 248 00:18:05,085 --> 00:18:10,255 If there's one skill you can't deny, it's my ability to whip votes. 249 00:18:10,256 --> 00:18:13,549 In the House, not in the Senate. 250 00:18:13,550 --> 00:18:16,635 Which the Constitution makes me the president of. 251 00:18:16,636 --> 00:18:18,597 And you saw what I did with entitlement. 252 00:18:18,598 --> 00:18:23,144 Hubris is giving you delusions of grandeur, Frank. 253 00:18:24,520 --> 00:18:27,064 Let's say Walker squeaks by. 254 00:18:27,065 --> 00:18:28,982 Yes, you get your pardon, 255 00:18:28,983 --> 00:18:31,234 but you've bound yourself at the hip to a man 256 00:18:31,235 --> 00:18:33,779 - who has zero political capital. - [door slams] 257 00:18:37,741 --> 00:18:40,786 And if he gets convicted, we all go to jail. 258 00:18:40,787 --> 00:18:44,790 - There's no pardon for anyone. - I'll roll the dice. 259 00:18:48,377 --> 00:18:52,131 Raymond, think like a businessman. 260 00:18:52,132 --> 00:18:56,093 Haven't you built a fortune by minimizing risk? 261 00:18:56,094 --> 00:18:58,972 Isn't that why you stacked Congress all these years, 262 00:18:58,973 --> 00:19:04,017 why you guided Garrett to the Oval and why you kept me on as whip? 263 00:19:04,018 --> 00:19:07,895 Walker is a junk bond quickly depreciating, 264 00:19:07,896 --> 00:19:12,399 whereas I can end the conflict with China and keep you in the black. 265 00:19:12,400 --> 00:19:15,487 You can't promise better relations with China. 266 00:19:15,488 --> 00:19:19,449 I wrecked them, I can repair them. 267 00:19:19,450 --> 00:19:25,706 Now, let's work together, as we always intended to do. 268 00:19:35,050 --> 00:19:40,554 When they put you in that box barely bigger than a coffin... 269 00:19:43,183 --> 00:19:47,394 ...remember how beautiful the music was tonight. 270 00:19:49,272 --> 00:19:52,566 It might give you some small degree of comfort. 271 00:19:56,487 --> 00:20:01,367 Puccini's a downer. I prefer something much more optimistic. 272 00:20:01,368 --> 00:20:02,993 [opera continues in background] 273 00:20:02,994 --> 00:20:07,374 [Frank humming "Hail to the Chief"] 274 00:20:09,958 --> 00:20:13,752 - [Green] They won't touch Brown. The trial date is set. - [techno plays] 275 00:20:13,753 --> 00:20:17,047 - They can reduce the charges. - Dallas won't give. 276 00:20:17,048 --> 00:20:20,094 If I keep pressing, it'll start to look suspect. 277 00:20:20,095 --> 00:20:24,181 What I can do is make sure you don't get prosecuted. 278 00:20:24,182 --> 00:20:27,226 - And I stop working for you. - Not quite. 279 00:20:27,227 --> 00:20:30,435 I told the US attorney that we wanted to bring you on with us, 280 00:20:30,436 --> 00:20:35,065 - cyberterrorism division. You'd get a clean slate-- - No fucking way. 281 00:20:35,066 --> 00:20:38,403 They're not gonna let your case go unless we give them a compelling reason. 282 00:20:38,404 --> 00:20:40,363 - There's no-- - I've spent half of my life 283 00:20:40,364 --> 00:20:43,073 - fighting the bureau. - It's the only way I could sell it. 284 00:20:43,074 --> 00:20:47,162 Take this opportunity, Gavin, before they change their minds. 285 00:20:47,163 --> 00:20:49,747 I want to meet with Douglas Stamper. 286 00:20:49,748 --> 00:20:54,001 No. The deal was I find you a way out-- 287 00:20:54,002 --> 00:20:56,586 No, the deal was you help out Brown and give me my freedom. 288 00:20:56,587 --> 00:20:59,591 You haven't done shit for Brown and you want me to keep me under your thumb. 289 00:20:59,592 --> 00:21:02,845 So I meet Stamper, or any kind of deal is off. 290 00:21:05,390 --> 00:21:08,558 [rowing machine whirring] 291 00:21:08,559 --> 00:21:10,769 [door slams] 292 00:21:16,984 --> 00:21:19,193 Raymond said no. 293 00:21:19,194 --> 00:21:22,112 He said neither yes nor no. I'll keep the pressure on. 294 00:21:22,113 --> 00:21:25,907 - So he could still name you. - He could. Anything's possible. 295 00:21:25,908 --> 00:21:27,993 - You have to stop him. - I'm trying. 296 00:21:27,994 --> 00:21:29,911 Trying's not enough, Francis. 297 00:21:29,912 --> 00:21:31,999 Well, I can't sit next to him in the hearing room 298 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,583 with a gun to his head. 299 00:21:33,584 --> 00:21:35,834 - That sounds like an excuse. - It's a reality. 300 00:21:35,835 --> 00:21:39,171 You promised me I wasn't going to have to prepare for the worst. 301 00:21:39,172 --> 00:21:41,882 - And I intend to keep that promise. - Well, I want to be sure. 302 00:21:41,883 --> 00:21:44,509 - I want both of us to be sure. - The only surefire way 303 00:21:44,510 --> 00:21:48,307 - is for Walker to call him off personally. - Then make that happen. 304 00:21:48,308 --> 00:21:53,978 I cannot force a man who thinks I'm his enemy to suddenly call me his friend. 305 00:21:53,979 --> 00:21:57,483 I've done what I had to do. 306 00:21:57,484 --> 00:22:00,568 Now you do what you have to do. 307 00:22:00,569 --> 00:22:03,154 Seduce him. Give him your heart. 308 00:22:03,155 --> 00:22:07,493 Cut it out and put it in his fucking hands. 309 00:22:07,494 --> 00:22:09,454 [door slams] 310 00:23:15,602 --> 00:23:17,563 [Frank] Dear Mr. President. 311 00:23:17,564 --> 00:23:21,356 I'm writing you on an Underwood portable my father gave me 312 00:23:21,357 --> 00:23:23,191 when I left for the Sentinel. 313 00:23:23,192 --> 00:23:26,321 It was the words my father said when he gave it to me 314 00:23:26,322 --> 00:23:32,243 that resonated even more than this 70-year-old machine. 315 00:23:32,244 --> 00:23:35,455 "This Underwood built an empire," he said. 316 00:23:35,456 --> 00:23:39,000 "Now you go and build one of your own." 317 00:23:39,001 --> 00:23:43,922 Those words have been a large part of what has motivated my life. 318 00:23:45,716 --> 00:23:49,094 I've only written one other letter with these keys. 319 00:23:49,095 --> 00:23:51,262 It did not fail me then. 320 00:23:51,263 --> 00:23:55,141 I hope it will not fail me now. 321 00:23:55,142 --> 00:23:57,478 You said I wanted to diminish you. 322 00:23:57,479 --> 00:23:59,353 The truth is I don't. 323 00:23:59,354 --> 00:24:02,523 You said I wanted to challenge you in 2016. 324 00:24:02,524 --> 00:24:04,567 The truth is I don't. 325 00:24:04,568 --> 00:24:06,779 You said I wanted the presidency for myself. 326 00:24:06,780 --> 00:24:12,533 The truth is... I do. 327 00:24:12,534 --> 00:24:15,162 What politician hasn't dreamed about what it would be like 328 00:24:15,163 --> 00:24:18,831 to take the oath of the highest office of our land? 329 00:24:18,832 --> 00:24:21,919 I've stared at your desk in the Oval and coveted it. 330 00:24:21,920 --> 00:24:24,420 The power. The prestige. 331 00:24:24,421 --> 00:24:28,091 Those things have a strong pull on someone like me, 332 00:24:28,092 --> 00:24:33,137 who came from a small South Carolina town with nothing. 333 00:24:33,138 --> 00:24:38,059 But since you assumed office, my only aim has been to fight, 334 00:24:38,060 --> 00:24:40,103 for you and alongside you. 335 00:24:40,104 --> 00:24:42,731 Whether that be in Congress or, as now, 336 00:24:42,732 --> 00:24:45,108 the battle over impeachment. 337 00:24:45,109 --> 00:24:49,320 Maybe one day I'll have my chance to serve as president. 338 00:24:49,321 --> 00:24:52,782 But not while you are the nation's leader. 339 00:24:52,783 --> 00:24:56,994 And in you, sir, I see a brave man. 340 00:24:56,995 --> 00:24:58,871 A just man. 341 00:24:58,872 --> 00:25:01,375 A president whom I would follow anywhere, 342 00:25:01,376 --> 00:25:05,671 no matter how strong the wind blows against us. 343 00:25:10,175 --> 00:25:13,804 I want to tell you something I have never told anyone. 344 00:25:13,805 --> 00:25:17,515 When I was 13, I walked in on my father in the barn. 345 00:25:17,516 --> 00:25:20,560 There was a shotgun in his mouth. 346 00:25:20,561 --> 00:25:23,439 He waved me over. "Come here, Francis," he said. 347 00:25:23,440 --> 00:25:26,482 "Pull the trigger for me." 348 00:25:26,483 --> 00:25:29,526 Because he didn't have the courage to do it himself. 349 00:25:29,527 --> 00:25:33,697 I said, "No, Pop," and walked out, knowing he would never find that courage. 350 00:25:33,698 --> 00:25:36,410 The next seven years were hell for my father, 351 00:25:36,411 --> 00:25:39,412 but even more hell for my mother and me. 352 00:25:39,413 --> 00:25:44,751 He made all of us miserable, drinking, despair, violence. 353 00:25:44,752 --> 00:25:47,086 My only regret in life 354 00:25:47,087 --> 00:25:49,714 is that I didn't pull that trigger. 355 00:25:49,715 --> 00:25:51,631 He would've been better off in the grave, 356 00:25:51,632 --> 00:25:54,176 and we would have been better off without him. 357 00:25:54,177 --> 00:25:56,305 I'm not going to put you in the same position 358 00:25:56,306 --> 00:25:58,264 as my father put me in. 359 00:25:58,265 --> 00:26:02,477 You will find enclosed, on a separate sheet, 360 00:26:02,478 --> 00:26:05,481 a confession to the crimes you have been accused of. 361 00:26:05,482 --> 00:26:10,067 They're false words, but my signature will make them true. 362 00:26:10,068 --> 00:26:13,446 Use them if you must. 363 00:26:13,447 --> 00:26:17,200 If you truly believe that I have only served myself, 364 00:26:17,201 --> 00:26:19,952 then I have forever lost your trust. 365 00:26:19,953 --> 00:26:25,875 All I can do now is give you my freedom to save your own. 366 00:26:25,876 --> 00:26:28,087 I said I would take the fall for you, 367 00:26:28,088 --> 00:26:31,714 and now I give you the means to make that happen. 368 00:26:31,715 --> 00:26:35,134 I am pulling the trigger myself. 369 00:26:35,135 --> 00:26:38,763 We all must make sacrifices to achieve our dreams. 370 00:26:38,764 --> 00:26:42,601 But sometimes we must sacrifice ourselves for the greater good. 371 00:26:42,602 --> 00:26:46,395 It is my honor to make such a sacrifice now. 372 00:26:46,396 --> 00:26:50,067 Your loyal friend, still in my heart, if not in yours... 373 00:26:50,068 --> 00:26:52,945 ...Francis. 374 00:27:01,161 --> 00:27:04,164 The Constitution sets forth the general principle-- 375 00:27:04,165 --> 00:27:06,750 Sir, the president's on the phone. 376 00:27:21,140 --> 00:27:24,684 - Mr. President. - [Walker] I got your letter. 377 00:27:24,685 --> 00:27:27,771 I had Tricia read it too. 378 00:27:29,189 --> 00:27:31,190 I'm torn, Frank. 379 00:27:31,191 --> 00:27:33,318 Half of me wants to think you're genuine. 380 00:27:33,319 --> 00:27:36,612 The other half doesn't trust a word of it. 381 00:27:36,613 --> 00:27:38,572 [Frank] Does Tricia feel the same way? 382 00:27:38,573 --> 00:27:42,619 She believes in Claire, which inclines her to believe in you. 383 00:27:42,620 --> 00:27:44,662 I meant every syllable. 384 00:27:44,663 --> 00:27:46,914 I wanted you to know beyond a shadow of a doubt 385 00:27:46,915 --> 00:27:50,501 that I'm willing to do whatever is necessary. 386 00:27:50,502 --> 00:27:53,546 Then why can't I shake the shadow? 387 00:27:53,547 --> 00:27:56,591 Because I'm a liar, sir. 388 00:27:56,592 --> 00:28:00,427 Because I lack scruples and some would even say compassion. 389 00:28:00,428 --> 00:28:03,390 But that's just the image that I present to the world 390 00:28:03,391 --> 00:28:07,852 because it elicits fear and respect. But it is not who I am. 391 00:28:07,853 --> 00:28:13,233 My hope was that my letter would prove that to you. 392 00:28:14,651 --> 00:28:16,736 Even if you are being genuine, 393 00:28:16,737 --> 00:28:19,946 that doesn't do much for me. 394 00:28:19,947 --> 00:28:23,786 I won't survive impeachment because I got along with my vice president. 395 00:28:23,787 --> 00:28:28,456 No, I agree you need more than my good intentions. 396 00:28:28,457 --> 00:28:32,085 Proof, that's what I want to see, Frank. 397 00:28:32,086 --> 00:28:36,839 Not just falling on the sword. Show me results, 398 00:28:36,840 --> 00:28:39,676 and then I'll reconsider whether you're worth any of my trust at all. 399 00:28:39,677 --> 00:28:44,138 - You're talking votes. - Whipping votes is your strong suit. 400 00:28:44,139 --> 00:28:46,556 That's the side of you I want to see. 401 00:28:46,557 --> 00:28:49,518 - I've already begun, sir. - You have a count? 402 00:28:49,519 --> 00:28:51,895 An approximation, the sands keep shifting. 403 00:28:51,896 --> 00:28:55,524 - Can we survive the House or not? - Possibly. But Jackie Sharp 404 00:28:55,525 --> 00:28:58,151 - is making it very difficult. - Give me numbers. 405 00:28:58,152 --> 00:29:00,278 Over half of the 18 that she needs, 406 00:29:00,279 --> 00:29:03,156 which is why I'd like to start focusing on the Senate. 407 00:29:03,157 --> 00:29:06,159 - Don't you think that's premature? - We should be prepared. 408 00:29:06,160 --> 00:29:09,748 The key battle is making sure that you avoid conviction. 409 00:29:11,417 --> 00:29:13,251 You keep whipping, 410 00:29:13,252 --> 00:29:17,171 you keep getting me information, I'll answer your calls. 411 00:29:17,172 --> 00:29:20,884 But don't take that as a sign of reconciliation, Frank. 412 00:29:20,885 --> 00:29:25,971 I'll sing for my supper, sir. I don't expect it for free. 413 00:29:25,972 --> 00:29:31,853 - Let's talk again tomorrow. - Thank you, Mr. President. 414 00:29:31,854 --> 00:29:34,646 - You said you wanted options. - Frank didn't leave me options. 415 00:29:34,647 --> 00:29:37,691 - He fucked me. - You fucked him first, when you sided with Tusk. 416 00:29:37,692 --> 00:29:39,568 But who cares what happened each inning? 417 00:29:39,569 --> 00:29:41,738 It's the final score that counts. 418 00:29:41,739 --> 00:29:45,575 Eight years I spent busting my ass in this office, 419 00:29:45,576 --> 00:29:48,618 - I can't seem to escape it. - Are you going to help us or not? 420 00:29:48,619 --> 00:29:50,956 - I need to know what I gain. - You'll be taken care of. 421 00:29:50,957 --> 00:29:53,039 Specifically. 422 00:29:53,040 --> 00:29:56,585 We'll see what makes sense when all the chips have fallen. 423 00:29:56,586 --> 00:29:59,796 So you just want me to leap off a cliff and hope for a soft landing beneath? 424 00:29:59,797 --> 00:30:02,632 No one will touch you now. Nobody except us. 425 00:30:02,633 --> 00:30:04,386 We're as soft as you're going to get. 426 00:30:04,387 --> 00:30:09,807 - A job at the White House? - No promises. 427 00:30:09,808 --> 00:30:14,771 Other than something commensurate with your loyalty and experience. 428 00:30:14,772 --> 00:30:17,608 I could just walk away from it all, start a new life. 429 00:30:17,609 --> 00:30:20,568 No, you can't. You know you can't. 430 00:30:20,569 --> 00:30:23,110 You'd wither away anywhere but the Hill. 431 00:30:23,111 --> 00:30:25,741 It's never been about the money, no matter what you tell yourself. 432 00:30:25,742 --> 00:30:29,786 When I left, Frank begged me to stay. 433 00:30:29,787 --> 00:30:34,457 Power vs. money, he said. Don't reduce myself to a tax bracket. 434 00:30:34,458 --> 00:30:37,209 He was right. And I doubt he begged. 435 00:30:37,210 --> 00:30:41,673 He was half right. Power is better than money, for as long as it lasts. 436 00:30:41,674 --> 00:30:46,595 - But it never lasts. - What's your answer? 437 00:30:53,519 --> 00:30:56,312 You've gotten colder since you've taken over this job. 438 00:30:59,065 --> 00:31:01,274 It makes things easier. 439 00:31:01,275 --> 00:31:05,948 - On the outside. - And the inside. 440 00:31:08,575 --> 00:31:10,243 I miss you, Jackie. 441 00:31:12,996 --> 00:31:15,541 Tell me if you'll cooperate. 442 00:31:19,878 --> 00:31:22,004 [cell phone rings] 443 00:31:22,005 --> 00:31:24,049 [Linda] Excuse me one second. 444 00:31:24,883 --> 00:31:26,717 Mr. President? 445 00:31:26,718 --> 00:31:29,761 [Walker] I want you to call Tusk. Tell him the deal is off. 446 00:31:29,762 --> 00:31:31,262 - What? - You were right. 447 00:31:31,263 --> 00:31:33,180 I don't want to take the risk. 448 00:31:33,181 --> 00:31:35,017 But I already spoke to him. 449 00:31:35,018 --> 00:31:36,937 Well, so speak to him again, and tell him there's no pardon. 450 00:31:36,938 --> 00:31:40,731 Sir, I was skeptical of this strategy at first, 451 00:31:40,732 --> 00:31:43,483 but now that we've gone down this road, we should stick to it. 452 00:31:43,484 --> 00:31:45,946 Linda, do you still want your job back? 453 00:31:45,947 --> 00:31:49,867 - Of course, sir. - Then make the call. 454 00:31:53,119 --> 00:31:58,039 I'd rather see what happens in the House before I get involved in any way. 455 00:31:58,040 --> 00:32:00,625 But if you come out vigorously in defense of the president, 456 00:32:00,626 --> 00:32:02,209 it might convince the judiciary committee-- 457 00:32:02,210 --> 00:32:04,211 To be honest, I'm not particularly inclined 458 00:32:04,212 --> 00:32:06,215 to be doing Walker any favors. 459 00:32:06,216 --> 00:32:10,011 Now, Michael, I know he revoked your nomination. 460 00:32:10,012 --> 00:32:12,763 - He didn't fight for me at all. - He had just been elected. 461 00:32:12,764 --> 00:32:16,223 - He wasn't in a position-- - Wrong. He had a clear mandate. 462 00:32:16,224 --> 00:32:18,394 He was in a strong position to defend me. 463 00:32:19,813 --> 00:32:22,648 You're right. If I'd been president, 464 00:32:22,649 --> 00:32:24,523 I wouldn't have given in so easily. 465 00:32:24,524 --> 00:32:27,569 I would've stuck by you after that article came to light. 466 00:32:27,570 --> 00:32:31,072 In fact, if you'd been our secretary of state instead of Durant, 467 00:32:31,073 --> 00:32:32,991 I don't think we'd be in the mess we are with China. 468 00:32:32,992 --> 00:32:35,619 The truth is I wouldn't have nominated you 469 00:32:35,620 --> 00:32:37,203 for secretary of state in the first place. 470 00:32:37,204 --> 00:32:38,412 I would have nominated you 471 00:32:38,413 --> 00:32:39,706 for secretary of treasury. 472 00:32:39,707 --> 00:32:41,499 Because your expertise in economics 473 00:32:41,500 --> 00:32:43,629 is even better than your grasp on foreign affairs. 474 00:32:43,630 --> 00:32:47,633 Now, if I were president, you'd be secretary of treasury. 475 00:32:48,884 --> 00:32:54,221 - If you were president. - That's right. 476 00:32:54,222 --> 00:32:56,683 You can't do this. 477 00:32:57,726 --> 00:32:59,812 What happened? 478 00:33:02,522 --> 00:33:04,691 Was it Frank? 479 00:33:06,693 --> 00:33:08,862 Linda, listen to me-- 480 00:33:13,199 --> 00:33:15,450 I understand. 481 00:33:15,451 --> 00:33:18,495 Thanks. 482 00:33:18,496 --> 00:33:21,289 - The deal is off. - Did she say why? 483 00:33:21,290 --> 00:33:25,002 No. Other than he changed his mind. 484 00:33:25,003 --> 00:33:26,838 But it must be Frank. 485 00:33:26,839 --> 00:33:29,421 - Then we go back to the original plan. - That's right. 486 00:33:29,422 --> 00:33:32,008 You plead the Fifth, just like you did before. This is political theater. 487 00:33:32,009 --> 00:33:33,592 - We get past it and focus-- - [man] Jesus Christ. 488 00:33:33,593 --> 00:33:36,220 - What is it? - Remy Danton is volunteering 489 00:33:36,221 --> 00:33:38,389 to testify to Dunbar, right now. 490 00:33:38,390 --> 00:33:40,476 He volunteered? He wasn't subpoenaed? 491 00:33:40,477 --> 00:33:43,896 - Looks that way. - He's going to sell me out. 492 00:33:43,897 --> 00:33:47,232 That would open him up to prosecution. 493 00:33:47,233 --> 00:33:50,070 Unless he's being protected. 494 00:33:54,657 --> 00:33:59,747 - Where's Danton? - I'll call his assistant. 495 00:34:01,832 --> 00:34:05,085 [man] Did you or did you not facilitate foreign money 496 00:34:05,086 --> 00:34:09,797 being funneled into political action committees? 497 00:34:09,798 --> 00:34:15,135 On the advice of my counsel, I reserve my right to invoke the Fifth Amendment. 498 00:34:15,136 --> 00:34:19,057 Xander Feng claims you not only facilitated, you orchestrated the scheme. 499 00:34:19,058 --> 00:34:23,186 What is your response to that testimony? 500 00:34:23,187 --> 00:34:27,064 On the advice of my counsel, I reserve my right-- 501 00:34:27,065 --> 00:34:29,900 [man] You can reserve your right all day long, Mr. Tusk. 502 00:34:29,901 --> 00:34:32,276 But when you appear in front of a grand jury, 503 00:34:32,277 --> 00:34:34,905 as I'm sure the justice department intends, 504 00:34:34,906 --> 00:34:36,990 your silence will be your downfall. 505 00:34:36,991 --> 00:34:38,282 Does the Congressman have a question? 506 00:34:38,283 --> 00:34:40,952 You can hide from us all you want, sir, 507 00:34:40,953 --> 00:34:43,412 you cannot hide from a jury of your peers. 508 00:34:43,413 --> 00:34:45,458 - Mr. Chairman. - That's it. I'm done. 509 00:34:45,459 --> 00:34:48,543 I relinquish the remainder of my time. 510 00:34:48,544 --> 00:34:52,797 The chair recognizes the congresswoman from Tennessee. You have 12 minutes, ma'am. 511 00:34:52,798 --> 00:34:56,970 [woman] Mr. Tusk, our nation is currently embroiled in a trade war with China. 512 00:34:56,971 --> 00:34:59,846 It has gutted our economy. 513 00:34:59,847 --> 00:35:02,682 It has placed our Navy in harm's way. 514 00:35:02,683 --> 00:35:05,187 - The president who put us there has-- - He knew. 515 00:35:05,188 --> 00:35:08,231 - [crowd murmuring] - [cameras clicking] 516 00:35:08,232 --> 00:35:11,315 - [woman] Excuse me? - [lawyer] My client reserves the-- 517 00:35:11,316 --> 00:35:13,987 He knew. Isn't that what you're all wondering? 518 00:35:13,988 --> 00:35:15,695 [crowd murmuring] 519 00:35:15,696 --> 00:35:20,826 - [man] Quiet, please. - [woman] Knew what, exactly? 520 00:35:20,827 --> 00:35:25,664 There was a mechanism by which a great many contributions were made 521 00:35:25,665 --> 00:35:29,626 over the last ten years. The legality of this mechanism 522 00:35:29,627 --> 00:35:35,134 is something I continue to believe is within the boundaries of the law. 523 00:35:37,677 --> 00:35:41,347 [Raymond on TV] But as for the mechanism itself, Mr. Feng is correct. 524 00:35:41,348 --> 00:35:46,726 I orchestrated it, I facilitated it, and the President knew about it. 525 00:35:46,727 --> 00:35:49,105 Danton just cancelled. 526 00:35:49,106 --> 00:35:53,109 Screw Danton. We've got Tusk. 527 00:35:53,110 --> 00:35:55,444 Get me the attorney general. 528 00:36:02,869 --> 00:36:06,537 [Dunbar] That won't be necessary, Mr. Tusk, if you'll come with us. 529 00:36:06,538 --> 00:36:10,499 That's a shame. Handcuffs were another item on my bucket list. 530 00:36:10,500 --> 00:36:13,627 Right this way, sir. You have the right to remain silent. 531 00:36:13,628 --> 00:36:15,754 Anything you say can and will be used against you... 532 00:36:15,755 --> 00:36:19,552 We'll want a bond, for his cooperation in the hearing. 533 00:36:19,553 --> 00:36:22,221 I'll talk bonds if you'll talk a plea. 534 00:36:22,222 --> 00:36:25,598 Response to the testimony has been swift and vocal. 535 00:36:25,599 --> 00:36:28,976 Protesters have been gathering in front of the White House since yesterday 536 00:36:28,977 --> 00:36:31,604 demanding President Walker's resignation. 537 00:36:31,605 --> 00:36:36,153 And an online petition has already accumulated over 200,000 signatures 538 00:36:36,154 --> 00:36:37,736 in the past 24 hours. 539 00:36:37,737 --> 00:36:40,155 The list of lawmakers publicly condemning 540 00:36:40,156 --> 00:36:42,656 the president has grown on both sides of the aisle. 541 00:36:42,657 --> 00:36:45,451 This afternoon, the Chinese ambassador also condemned 542 00:36:45,452 --> 00:36:47,953 the Walker administration, saying China would not 543 00:36:47,954 --> 00:36:50,082 negotiate with a president who dealt 544 00:36:50,083 --> 00:36:52,625 with corrupt businessmen behind Beijing's back. 545 00:36:52,626 --> 00:36:54,877 This at a time when warships from both countries-- 546 00:36:54,878 --> 00:36:58,422 Meanwhile, the president and First Lady remain bunkered at Camp David, 547 00:36:58,423 --> 00:37:02,551 and have offered no public response to the most recent developments in Washington. 548 00:37:02,552 --> 00:37:04,762 I'm here with Ayla Sayyad of the Wall Street Telegraph. 549 00:37:04,763 --> 00:37:08,516 I have to begin by saying that sources on the Hill are telling me 550 00:37:08,517 --> 00:37:12,019 that the Judiciary Committee may bypass debate altogether. 551 00:37:12,020 --> 00:37:14,356 No one on the committee has gone on record about that. 552 00:37:14,357 --> 00:37:16,941 But do you think these rumors would be circulating if there weren't some sort 553 00:37:16,942 --> 00:37:20,237 of strong preference to recommend the articles of impeachment to the House? 554 00:37:20,238 --> 00:37:22,780 I think it's safe to assume there is strong support. 555 00:37:22,781 --> 00:37:25,908 Every poll I've seen shows an overwhelming majority of Americans 556 00:37:25,909 --> 00:37:28,786 want this to move forward. I don't think politicians are going to ignore that. 557 00:37:28,787 --> 00:37:31,747 [Kern] I've talked to a number of my colleagues already. 558 00:37:31,748 --> 00:37:33,833 There is support on my side of the aisle. 559 00:37:33,834 --> 00:37:36,752 - How many do you have? - Five at this point, including me. 560 00:37:36,753 --> 00:37:39,547 That would put us at 60. We'd still need seven more. 561 00:37:39,548 --> 00:37:43,801 You've seen the overnight polls. He's dipped down into the single digits. 562 00:37:43,802 --> 00:37:46,388 Are you willing to make a public statement with us? 563 00:37:46,389 --> 00:37:51,475 I think the country could use a little bipartisanship right now, don't you? 564 00:37:51,476 --> 00:37:52,812 [Walker] Do you think they're bluffing? 565 00:37:53,813 --> 00:37:55,690 That it's some sort of stunt 566 00:37:55,691 --> 00:37:58,483 to sway the undecideds in the Senate? 567 00:37:58,484 --> 00:38:01,236 Michael Kern is bitter and small-minded, sir, 568 00:38:01,237 --> 00:38:04,780 but he wouldn't have appeared publicly with Mendoza if they didn't have the numbers. 569 00:38:04,781 --> 00:38:07,074 I imagine we're worse off in the House than we were before. 570 00:38:07,075 --> 00:38:10,245 In fact, I had a very productive conversation with Jackie Sharp. 571 00:38:10,246 --> 00:38:13,038 She agreed to stop the attack if we give her our support 572 00:38:13,039 --> 00:38:17,001 for majority leader after the midterms, but once Raymond gave his testimony, 573 00:38:17,002 --> 00:38:18,671 she called to say the deal was off. 574 00:38:18,672 --> 00:38:21,466 Raymond really has set us back. 575 00:38:21,467 --> 00:38:25,386 - I can't fathom why he lied. - It's retribution. 576 00:38:25,387 --> 00:38:29,265 - For what? The energy crisis? - No. 577 00:38:31,184 --> 00:38:35,187 Did you offer him something? 578 00:38:35,188 --> 00:38:38,022 Well, Raymond's testimony hurts, but it can't finish us off. 579 00:38:38,023 --> 00:38:40,026 It's impossible to prove a lie. 580 00:38:40,027 --> 00:38:42,569 Impeachment is inevitable. 581 00:38:42,570 --> 00:38:46,823 Public opinion is the adversary now. Facts no longer matter. 582 00:38:46,824 --> 00:38:50,453 You should give Kern a call. The personal touch. 583 00:38:50,454 --> 00:38:54,372 If he came back to us, it might make the other Democrats get cold feet. 584 00:38:54,373 --> 00:39:00,044 China isn't helping. President Qian won't return my calls. Beijing must smell death. 585 00:39:00,045 --> 00:39:02,838 They're just exploiting the situation for leverage. 586 00:39:02,839 --> 00:39:07,303 Let's not worry about China for the moment. One battle at a time, sir. 587 00:39:07,304 --> 00:39:10,222 Maybe I'm finished, Frank. 588 00:39:10,223 --> 00:39:13,433 Maybe I need to start accepting that we won't pull out of this. 589 00:39:13,434 --> 00:39:17,812 Mr. President, I know you're tired. I know this has been hell for you. 590 00:39:17,813 --> 00:39:20,773 And yes, impeachment would be an awful blow. 591 00:39:20,774 --> 00:39:23,234 We'd have to fight tooth and nail in the Senate. 592 00:39:23,235 --> 00:39:28,074 And yes, we'll have to beg and compromise to regain our political capital. 593 00:39:28,075 --> 00:39:33,413 But we have it in us, sir, no matter how many scars it leaves us with. 594 00:39:33,414 --> 00:39:35,664 It's not just us, Frank. 595 00:39:35,665 --> 00:39:38,917 It's Tricia, it's my children. 596 00:39:38,918 --> 00:39:44,339 I stay awake at night thinking how much it would crush them, 597 00:39:44,340 --> 00:39:46,467 seeing their father hauled off. 598 00:39:46,468 --> 00:39:49,051 Sir, that won't happen, because I won't let it. 599 00:39:49,052 --> 00:39:52,807 If we're confronted by the worst, I'll make sure you never step foot behind bars. 600 00:39:52,808 --> 00:39:55,601 You have my word on that. 601 00:39:57,812 --> 00:40:02,023 He's in the darkness now. And I'm the only beacon of light. 602 00:40:02,024 --> 00:40:05,652 Now we gently guide him toward the rocks. 603 00:40:05,653 --> 00:40:09,030 Mr. President, you also still have my letter. 604 00:40:09,031 --> 00:40:11,868 It's not too late, if you want to use that option. 605 00:40:11,869 --> 00:40:15,704 You're more useful to me on the Hill than in handcuffs. 606 00:40:15,705 --> 00:40:20,877 - [clears throat] I'll call Kern. - Good night, sir. 607 00:40:43,065 --> 00:40:45,026 [clears throat] 608 00:40:51,407 --> 00:40:56,036 - How much did Green tell you? - Enough that I showed up. 609 00:40:56,037 --> 00:40:59,664 He probably didn't mention Rachel Posner. 610 00:40:59,665 --> 00:41:03,251 Don't worry, he doesn't know. 611 00:41:03,252 --> 00:41:05,796 I do. 612 00:41:05,797 --> 00:41:09,007 You have her in an apartment in Joppa. 613 00:41:09,008 --> 00:41:12,427 I have your movements, I have your text messages, 614 00:41:12,428 --> 00:41:16,140 before you destroyed your phone, but that's more than enough. 615 00:41:16,141 --> 00:41:21,686 I'll bet a lot of people would like to know what she knows. 616 00:41:21,687 --> 00:41:24,815 Now you listen to me very carefully. 617 00:41:24,816 --> 00:41:29,861 Whatever you think you've got, whatever you intend to do with it, 618 00:41:29,862 --> 00:41:34,032 I don't respond to extortion the same way that Green does. 619 00:41:34,033 --> 00:41:37,327 What Green promised you... 620 00:41:37,328 --> 00:41:40,330 ...it can be undone in a heartbeat. 621 00:41:40,331 --> 00:41:43,251 That's why you're here, to make sure it isn't. 622 00:41:47,171 --> 00:41:49,089 You want my protection. 623 00:41:49,090 --> 00:41:52,343 I don't trust Green, or anyone at the bureau. 624 00:41:56,013 --> 00:42:01,686 - Who else knows about this? - No one. 625 00:42:04,564 --> 00:42:05,982 Why should I trust you? 626 00:42:07,275 --> 00:42:10,486 Cause we both have too much to lose, man. 627 00:42:32,884 --> 00:42:35,135 Get dressed. 628 00:42:35,136 --> 00:42:39,056 - What are you doing here? - Put some clothes on. 629 00:42:40,308 --> 00:42:43,769 - Why? - Now. Let's go. 630 00:42:48,483 --> 00:42:51,943 Did anyone contact you? 631 00:42:51,944 --> 00:42:55,448 - Where are you taking me? - Answer my question. 632 00:42:56,616 --> 00:42:59,035 No, nobody. 633 00:43:01,704 --> 00:43:04,539 There's someone who knows about us, 634 00:43:04,540 --> 00:43:07,000 who knows where you are, 635 00:43:07,001 --> 00:43:09,212 and when we've met. 636 00:43:12,548 --> 00:43:15,634 Are you gonna hurt me? 637 00:43:15,635 --> 00:43:18,513 Nothing's going to happen if you tell the truth. 638 00:43:18,514 --> 00:43:21,974 I am. I haven't been contacted by anybody. 639 00:43:23,643 --> 00:43:25,937 Stop lying, Rachel. 640 00:43:27,647 --> 00:43:30,105 I will do whatever you want. Please, just don't hurt me-- 641 00:43:30,106 --> 00:43:33,776 What I want is for you to answer my questions, so I can help you. 642 00:43:33,777 --> 00:43:36,445 All you have ever done is fuck up my life! 643 00:43:36,446 --> 00:43:38,864 You fucked up the Fellowship. You fucked up what I had with Lisa! 644 00:43:38,865 --> 00:43:40,741 Even when I did what you asked! 645 00:43:40,742 --> 00:43:44,914 Your sick fucking visits and reading to you like a fucking child! 646 00:43:44,915 --> 00:43:47,249 What is wrong with you?! 647 00:43:47,250 --> 00:43:50,211 Why can't you just leave me be?! Why do you have to be such a fucking-- 648 00:43:50,212 --> 00:43:52,380 Stop! 649 00:44:21,325 --> 00:44:22,868 [grunts] 650 00:44:31,586 --> 00:44:34,421 [insects chirping] 651 00:44:34,422 --> 00:44:38,217 [Doug] Rachel? Don't be stupid. 652 00:44:47,518 --> 00:44:52,315 Rachel, everything's going to be fine. 653 00:44:58,446 --> 00:45:01,490 All I've ever done is try to protect you, 654 00:45:01,491 --> 00:45:03,743 what I'm trying to do now. 655 00:45:05,369 --> 00:45:08,205 You have to believe that. 656 00:45:08,206 --> 00:45:10,832 I didn't have to. 657 00:45:10,833 --> 00:45:13,336 It would've been a lot easier if I didn't. 658 00:45:16,297 --> 00:45:19,801 But I did. I did it, because I-- [grunts] 659 00:45:26,098 --> 00:45:27,891 What are you doing? 660 00:45:27,892 --> 00:45:29,893 [grunts] 661 00:45:29,894 --> 00:45:32,480 - Uh! - [Doug] Oof! 662 00:45:49,664 --> 00:45:53,124 Yesterday we completed hearings with regard to articles of impeachment 663 00:45:53,125 --> 00:45:55,292 for the president of the United States. 664 00:45:55,293 --> 00:45:58,254 The chair will now entertain motions from the committee. 665 00:45:58,255 --> 00:46:02,633 - Mr. Chairman. - The chair recognizes the congressman from Alabama. 666 00:46:02,634 --> 00:46:05,969 I move that we put our recommendation directly to a vote, 667 00:46:05,970 --> 00:46:10,184 so that debate on this important matter may take place on the House floor, 668 00:46:10,185 --> 00:46:13,436 open to all 435 members. 669 00:46:13,437 --> 00:46:18,942 Are there any objections to bypassing debate in this committee? 670 00:46:18,943 --> 00:46:20,984 We will now vote on recommendation of the 671 00:46:20,985 --> 00:46:23,320 articles of impeachment to the full House. 672 00:46:23,321 --> 00:46:25,991 Those in favor of recommendation say "aye." 673 00:46:25,992 --> 00:46:28,201 - Aye. - Those opposed? 674 00:46:28,202 --> 00:46:30,995 - Nay. - The "ayes" have it. 675 00:46:30,996 --> 00:46:34,124 This committee officially recommends articles of impeachment 676 00:46:34,125 --> 00:46:36,836 proceed to the House floor. 677 00:46:55,771 --> 00:46:57,815 He's here. 678 00:47:26,427 --> 00:47:30,513 [female reporter] The vice president is just arriving now here at Camp David. 679 00:47:30,514 --> 00:47:33,516 We expect President Walker to speak within the hour, 680 00:47:33,517 --> 00:47:38,356 announcing his official resignation as president of the United States. 681 00:47:51,911 --> 00:47:54,914 - How are you? - All right. 682 00:47:57,583 --> 00:47:59,835 [Frank] Mr. President. 683 00:47:59,836 --> 00:48:02,922 I have coffee in the kitchen. Would you like some? 684 00:48:02,923 --> 00:48:04,799 I'm fine. 685 00:48:13,015 --> 00:48:18,478 Well, you're about to become the most powerful man in the free world. 686 00:48:18,479 --> 00:48:23,024 - You don't have to do this, sir. - I spoke to Kern last night. 687 00:48:23,025 --> 00:48:27,236 - He's not going to back down. - So we'll beat him down. 688 00:48:27,237 --> 00:48:30,699 No, Frank. My approvals are at eight percent. 689 00:48:30,700 --> 00:48:34,200 Even if I avoid conviction, I have no mandate to lead, so... 690 00:48:34,201 --> 00:48:39,041 ...better I step aside with some dignity so the nation can start to heal. 691 00:48:45,172 --> 00:48:48,092 I can never fill your shoes, sir. 692 00:48:51,178 --> 00:48:53,430 You don't have a choice now. 693 00:49:02,023 --> 00:49:04,066 Your letter. 694 00:49:12,282 --> 00:49:14,743 Well... 695 00:49:14,744 --> 00:49:18,956 ...shall we go introduce the 46th president of the United States? 696 00:49:35,305 --> 00:49:40,977 Effective immediately, I am resigning the presidency of the United States. 697 00:49:40,978 --> 00:49:45,356 Tricia and I believe that this is the best course of action, 698 00:49:45,357 --> 00:49:48,567 not only for us and our children, 699 00:49:48,568 --> 00:49:50,654 but for country. 700 00:49:50,655 --> 00:49:54,115 It's a sad day for us. I can't deny that. 701 00:49:54,116 --> 00:49:56,868 But I take solace in this: 702 00:49:56,869 --> 00:50:02,331 Frank Underwood will bring virtue, experience and courage 703 00:50:02,332 --> 00:50:04,291 to the Oval Office. 704 00:50:04,292 --> 00:50:07,337 I have been blessed to have him as my vice president. 705 00:50:07,338 --> 00:50:10,758 But I'm even more blessed to call him my friend. 706 00:50:13,136 --> 00:50:16,680 It has been... 707 00:50:16,681 --> 00:50:22,936 ...the greatest honor of my life to serve this country as president. 708 00:50:22,937 --> 00:50:26,230 I thank my family, my staff, 709 00:50:26,231 --> 00:50:29,483 and all of those who have supported me. 710 00:50:29,484 --> 00:50:31,695 Despite the last few months, 711 00:50:31,696 --> 00:50:36,490 my faith in this country has never been stronger. 712 00:50:36,491 --> 00:50:38,325 God bless all of you. 713 00:50:38,326 --> 00:50:41,789 And God bless the United States of America. 714 00:50:43,875 --> 00:50:46,376 Thank you, Mr. President. 715 00:51:00,265 --> 00:51:05,228 [man] Sir, please raise your right hand and repeat after me. 716 00:51:05,229 --> 00:51:10,316 - "I, Francis J. Underwood..." - I, Francis J. Underwood... 717 00:51:10,317 --> 00:51:14,071 - "...do solemnly swear..." - ...do solemnly swear... 718 00:51:15,823 --> 00:51:18,950 - [all] Mr. President. - Mr. President. 719 00:51:18,951 --> 00:51:20,827 Madame Secretary. 720 00:51:20,828 --> 00:51:23,286 The rest of the cabinet is awaiting you at the White House. 721 00:51:23,287 --> 00:51:25,705 We'd like to give you a national security briefing right away, sir. 722 00:51:25,706 --> 00:51:28,708 I'm aware of the particulars. Please get Beijing on the phone. 723 00:51:28,709 --> 00:51:32,422 Qian hasn't returned the president's calls for two days. 724 00:51:33,715 --> 00:51:35,968 Well, there's a new president now. 725 00:51:35,969 --> 00:51:39,470 Please get him on the line. 726 00:51:39,471 --> 00:51:44,266 Two hours ago, President Underwood, in his first act as commander in chief, 727 00:51:44,267 --> 00:51:47,519 gave orders to the Seventh Fleet to vacate Japanese waters. 728 00:51:47,520 --> 00:51:51,314 This was a result of a productive conversation with President Qian, 729 00:51:51,315 --> 00:51:55,027 who gave similar orders to Chinese naval vessels in the same region. 730 00:51:55,028 --> 00:51:59,073 - He moves quick. - Do you mean with the Chinese, or with Walker? 731 00:51:59,074 --> 00:52:02,286 [man on TV] After a grueling night, the four exiles make their way... 732 00:52:02,287 --> 00:52:03,870 [knocking on door] 733 00:52:03,871 --> 00:52:05,370 - [man] Mr. Feng? - What is it? 734 00:52:05,371 --> 00:52:06,621 US Justice Department. 735 00:52:06,622 --> 00:52:08,333 We need you to come with us. 736 00:52:08,334 --> 00:52:11,253 - Where? - You're going back to China. 737 00:52:11,254 --> 00:52:13,212 - I have asylum. - No, sir, you don't. 738 00:52:13,213 --> 00:52:15,089 Your asylum has been rescinded. 739 00:52:15,090 --> 00:52:17,551 I have it in writing. Unconditional and permanent. 740 00:52:17,552 --> 00:52:19,261 Sir, I'm telling you, 741 00:52:19,262 --> 00:52:21,763 your asylum has been rescinded. Now, please, 742 00:52:21,764 --> 00:52:24,850 gather your things and come with us. 743 00:52:26,852 --> 00:52:29,727 Revoking his asylum will have consequences. 744 00:52:29,728 --> 00:52:31,688 But we're solid from a legal perspective. 745 00:52:31,689 --> 00:52:35,650 Legally, yes. His initial paperwork hasn't been processed, 746 00:52:35,651 --> 00:52:38,736 and we can claim he poses a threat to our national interests. 747 00:52:38,737 --> 00:52:41,533 But it diminishes the integrity of our State Department. 748 00:52:41,534 --> 00:52:46,163 What's more important, Cathy, integrity or peace? 749 00:52:46,164 --> 00:52:50,498 - You know they'll execute him. - The Chinese are right about one thing: 750 00:52:50,499 --> 00:52:54,044 Sometimes you have to sacrifice the one for the many. 751 00:52:54,045 --> 00:52:55,922 Let's get back to Washington. 752 00:52:58,425 --> 00:53:02,637 [helicopter passing overhead] 753 00:53:06,309 --> 00:53:09,020 OK, please let me know. Thanks very much. 754 00:53:09,021 --> 00:53:10,895 - Anything? - Not yet. 755 00:53:10,896 --> 00:53:13,022 See if you can track down anyone from his regular AA meetings. 756 00:53:13,023 --> 00:53:15,191 I spoke to the moderator, he says he hasn't seen 757 00:53:15,192 --> 00:53:18,610 Doug in several weeks. I checked all the hospitals, his landlord... 758 00:53:18,611 --> 00:53:21,529 - Sir, everyone's here. - When this is all over, 759 00:53:21,530 --> 00:53:23,073 I want you to work with Nancy on finding Doug. 760 00:53:23,074 --> 00:53:24,991 I've already alerted the DC Metro. 761 00:53:24,992 --> 00:53:27,662 - They put out an APB on his car. - We'll find him, sir. 762 00:53:27,663 --> 00:53:29,663 - Claire? - Just outside. 763 00:53:29,664 --> 00:53:31,500 Let's go, Nancy. 764 00:53:40,675 --> 00:53:45,847 Ladies and gentlemen, the President and the First Lady. 765 00:54:31,518 --> 00:54:33,978 Francis. 766 00:54:33,979 --> 00:54:36,771 I know your birthday isn't for a couple of weeks, 767 00:54:36,772 --> 00:54:38,942 - but I got you something. - What's this? 768 00:54:38,943 --> 00:54:40,861 Open it. 769 00:54:47,784 --> 00:54:50,371 I had a new one made. 770 00:54:52,539 --> 00:54:56,461 - I love you. - I love you too. 771 00:54:57,794 --> 00:55:00,796 - You go ahead. - Come on. 772 00:55:00,797 --> 00:55:02,631 We earned this together. 773 00:55:02,632 --> 00:55:05,885 Take a few moments for yourself first. 774 00:55:05,886 --> 00:55:08,513 I'll be out here. 775 00:56:50,073 --> 00:56:51,783 [loud banging] 776 00:56:53,982 --> 00:57:00,598 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com