1 00:00:03,200 --> 00:00:05,580 I really wish I could have changed your mind, Cathy. 2 00:00:05,660 --> 00:00:07,120 -I just-- -Because, you know... 3 00:00:07,210 --> 00:00:09,460 you know, this is just not good for you. 4 00:00:09,540 --> 00:00:12,290 The negotiations with the committee are just too far down the road. 5 00:00:12,380 --> 00:00:14,000 Well, you agreed to see me because you're smart. 6 00:00:14,090 --> 00:00:16,210 Because doubt is what you should be having. 7 00:00:16,300 --> 00:00:17,970 Look, Cathy, I respect you. 8 00:00:18,050 --> 00:00:20,590 We wouldn't have lasted as long together if I didn't. 9 00:00:20,680 --> 00:00:23,850 -My husband's waiting for me. -But you're gonna be made to look a fool. 10 00:00:23,930 --> 00:00:25,470 There's no need to insult me, Francis. 11 00:00:25,560 --> 00:00:28,390 Witness after witness is gonna rebut whatever you have to say. 12 00:00:28,480 --> 00:00:30,310 My testimony is what it is. 13 00:00:30,400 --> 00:00:33,190 It'll all be resolved in the court of public opinion. 14 00:00:33,270 --> 00:00:35,530 Yes, but who is the public going to believe? 15 00:00:35,610 --> 00:00:39,280 You or explosive residue on a terrorist's computer? 16 00:00:39,360 --> 00:00:43,070 Look, Cathy, your testimony's gonna seem petty and vengeful. 17 00:00:43,160 --> 00:00:45,540 And then where is that gonna leave you? What prospects? 18 00:00:45,620 --> 00:00:46,740 It's too late. 19 00:00:47,500 --> 00:00:50,290 -You need to take a fall. -Excuse me? 20 00:00:50,370 --> 00:00:52,080 Look, the committee is just gonna have to wait. 21 00:00:52,170 --> 00:00:54,130 In two weeks, it's gonna be over anyway, 22 00:00:54,210 --> 00:00:56,130 and you're gonna be on the wrong side of this thing. 23 00:00:56,210 --> 00:00:59,130 -Well, we'll see. -Yes, we will. 24 00:00:59,720 --> 00:01:01,050 After you. 25 00:01:03,090 --> 00:01:05,050 But I meant what I said, Cathy. 26 00:01:10,600 --> 00:01:11,940 Cathy? 27 00:01:12,980 --> 00:01:13,980 Cathy? 28 00:01:14,650 --> 00:01:18,360 Help! Help! The secretary has fallen! 29 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:02,420 You're a lucky bastard. 30 00:03:02,510 --> 00:03:05,680 Oh, not until the end of the night. Or should I say, the morning. 31 00:03:05,760 --> 00:03:08,260 Catherine Durant fell? How? 32 00:03:08,340 --> 00:03:12,810 -Well, people fall. That's what they do. -Yes, they fall when they need to. 33 00:03:14,180 --> 00:03:16,140 Your new friend is still gonna get impeached. 34 00:03:16,940 --> 00:03:18,850 Well, I hope I can still count 35 00:03:18,940 --> 00:03:21,730 on the good senator's support when the time comes. 36 00:03:23,650 --> 00:03:25,280 You're a good card player, Mark. 37 00:03:25,360 --> 00:03:28,030 You never talk shop at the table. It's always when you're cashing out. 38 00:03:28,110 --> 00:03:29,740 Well, my mother raised me well. 39 00:03:31,280 --> 00:03:33,950 The numbers are getting harder and harder for the senator. 40 00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:38,580 - Why is that? - The money and the calls coming in. 41 00:03:38,670 --> 00:03:40,420 One number goes down, and the other one goes up. 42 00:03:40,500 --> 00:03:43,170 The senator's feeling the heat, from where? 43 00:03:43,250 --> 00:03:45,090 Why don't you come in later. We can talk about it then. 44 00:03:45,170 --> 00:03:46,880 No, no, no. Wait a minute. 45 00:03:46,970 --> 00:03:49,800 Danny... I'm counting on his vote. 46 00:03:49,890 --> 00:03:51,300 -Well, you can count it out. -No. No-- 47 00:03:51,390 --> 00:03:53,470 And half of the Democrats as well. 48 00:03:53,560 --> 00:03:55,480 Forget about censure, the House hasn't even voted yet 49 00:03:55,560 --> 00:03:57,230 on articles of impeachment. 50 00:03:58,440 --> 00:04:00,020 You're not the only one working the Senate. 51 00:04:00,610 --> 00:04:03,400 -Someone wants Francis out. -And I'm asking you who. 52 00:04:04,690 --> 00:04:07,490 You've been around a long time. Nobody tells you how to vote. 53 00:04:07,570 --> 00:04:09,740 They just tell you what happens if you don't go their way. 54 00:04:11,820 --> 00:04:13,620 Oil's at $50 a barrel. 55 00:04:13,700 --> 00:04:15,370 Nobody's happy with that. 56 00:05:27,020 --> 00:05:28,780 We were hoping to bring you live coverage 57 00:05:28,860 --> 00:05:30,570 of the judiciary hearing today. 58 00:05:30,650 --> 00:05:34,280 But given the postponement due to Secretary Durant's unexpected absence, 59 00:05:34,360 --> 00:05:37,450 we'll be switching to the Armed Services Committee meeting instead, 60 00:05:37,530 --> 00:05:39,290 - Ma'am? - where several military officials... 61 00:05:39,370 --> 00:05:41,330 ...are citing the increased threat of ICO-- 62 00:05:41,410 --> 00:05:42,750 Today's schedule. 63 00:05:43,750 --> 00:05:46,840 And I thought you might wanna see this. It's a note from Tom Yates. 64 00:05:54,380 --> 00:05:58,060 Oh, and reminder, we have to get back to the Soldier Recovery Project. 65 00:06:27,210 --> 00:06:28,750 Peace. 66 00:06:28,840 --> 00:06:30,920 That's our goal. 67 00:06:31,010 --> 00:06:34,300 And through peace, we must find a different way forward. 68 00:06:34,380 --> 00:06:37,640 Colonel Ismat is the leader of the Democratic faction, 69 00:06:37,720 --> 00:06:40,640 dedicated to freeing the Syrian people. 70 00:06:40,720 --> 00:06:44,060 And since Secretary Durant is temporarily sidelined, 71 00:06:44,140 --> 00:06:47,230 I'm stepping in today because the American government 72 00:06:47,310 --> 00:06:50,860 supports any concrete steps toward stability. 73 00:06:50,940 --> 00:06:54,110 If it is determined that chemical or biological weapons 74 00:06:54,190 --> 00:06:58,910 have been used in the Syrian conflict, then from this moment forward, 75 00:06:58,990 --> 00:07:02,200 the United States will be morally obligated to intervene. 76 00:07:02,790 --> 00:07:07,040 So, the Syrian president should consider himself on notice. 77 00:07:08,210 --> 00:07:09,880 Mr. President, given the potential outcome 78 00:07:09,960 --> 00:07:12,050 that the House will affirm articles of impeachment, 79 00:07:12,130 --> 00:07:15,130 is this the right time to wade into a Middle Eastern conflict? 80 00:07:15,220 --> 00:07:17,800 Well, the question's off subject, but I'll answer it. 81 00:07:19,180 --> 00:07:21,430 First of all, the vote is never gonna get to the Senate. 82 00:07:21,510 --> 00:07:24,770 It's a senseless partisan circus. 83 00:07:24,850 --> 00:07:28,230 My focus is to remain doing my job, 84 00:07:28,310 --> 00:07:31,650 which is to ensure prosperity for the American people, 85 00:07:31,730 --> 00:07:33,650 and to try to achieve... 86 00:07:33,730 --> 00:07:36,150 I'm sorry, how did you say it again? Peace? 87 00:07:36,240 --> 00:07:38,490 -Salam. -Salam... 88 00:07:38,570 --> 00:07:42,160 That's what we're trying to broker here. Salam. 89 00:07:42,240 --> 00:07:45,960 So let's give the president time to meet with Colonel Ismat. 90 00:07:46,040 --> 00:07:47,920 I'll take follow-up questions in the press briefing room. 91 00:07:48,500 --> 00:07:52,000 Maybe I'm being too literal, but that's the sea at night. 92 00:07:54,380 --> 00:07:57,340 -Do you like it? -I prefer the reds. 93 00:07:58,380 --> 00:08:01,430 I... I saw a show of his at the Tate Modern. 94 00:08:02,300 --> 00:08:05,730 I have trouble separating the man from the art, though. 95 00:08:05,810 --> 00:08:08,890 He was, uh, depressive, as I'm sure you know. 96 00:08:09,730 --> 00:08:13,020 You can see him fighting his demons. 97 00:08:15,150 --> 00:08:16,940 So Mr. Nasser has arrived? 98 00:08:17,030 --> 00:08:20,320 Uh, here and waiting for my call at the Four Seasons. 99 00:08:20,410 --> 00:08:22,490 Well, I just... I don't think it's a good idea 100 00:08:22,570 --> 00:08:27,290 for anyone in our administration to be meeting with a member of ICO. 101 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:31,580 -He's not a member. -He went to school with Yusuf Al Ahmadi. 102 00:08:32,250 --> 00:08:35,250 He's a lawyer. He represents people, organizations. 103 00:08:35,340 --> 00:08:38,470 -One organization, to be exact. -And he's meeting with me. 104 00:08:38,550 --> 00:08:40,550 Where is all this hesitation coming from? 105 00:08:40,630 --> 00:08:44,890 I'm sorry. I just have a splitting headache. 106 00:08:48,140 --> 00:08:49,560 Gelsemium. 107 00:08:51,480 --> 00:08:54,560 For migraines. I get them all the time. It comes out of China. 108 00:08:56,190 --> 00:08:58,030 But don't worry, it's herbal. 109 00:08:58,740 --> 00:09:02,870 You have to be careful of the dosing, though. Just two drops. 110 00:09:02,950 --> 00:09:03,990 Hmm. 111 00:09:06,120 --> 00:09:08,330 You know, it's pure feeling for me. 112 00:09:09,120 --> 00:09:10,790 Light versus dark. 113 00:09:11,420 --> 00:09:13,460 And that line where they meet. 114 00:09:16,630 --> 00:09:18,170 The president had no idea. 115 00:09:18,260 --> 00:09:20,220 You were close to Mr. Macallan? 116 00:09:20,300 --> 00:09:23,220 Yes, but that doesn't mean that I knew what he was up to. 117 00:09:23,300 --> 00:09:26,010 But then how do you know the president wasn't involved? 118 00:09:26,680 --> 00:09:29,980 I was the last person to see Aidan. He confessed to me. 119 00:09:30,060 --> 00:09:33,810 He secretly used the NSA, FISA, to manipulate the electorate. 120 00:09:34,400 --> 00:09:37,070 We're meeting with counsel to perfect the rest of the testimony. 121 00:09:37,150 --> 00:09:39,480 As long as no one has anything that contradicts you. 122 00:09:40,070 --> 00:09:41,240 No one does. 123 00:09:41,320 --> 00:09:44,570 -Does it feel good to be back, LeAnn? -It does. Thank you. 124 00:09:44,660 --> 00:09:47,120 Well, I know Claire is delighted to have you back in her office. 125 00:09:47,200 --> 00:09:49,620 Will you let me know as soon as the vice president's meeting is done? 126 00:09:49,700 --> 00:09:50,960 Yes, sir. 127 00:09:57,630 --> 00:10:00,260 I hate having her back. She's a liar. 128 00:10:01,050 --> 00:10:03,470 You think Macallan gave her something for insurance? 129 00:10:04,260 --> 00:10:06,680 She won't admit it. But, yeah, I think he did. 130 00:10:06,760 --> 00:10:08,930 Let's get her in front of that committee when they're up. 131 00:10:09,010 --> 00:10:10,720 Then she'll have to make a choice. 132 00:10:11,730 --> 00:10:13,600 Green is hesitant to testify. 133 00:10:14,350 --> 00:10:16,940 You know, if I didn't know better, I'd think he was the leak. 134 00:10:17,020 --> 00:10:19,480 He has far more information than anyone should be comfortable with. 135 00:10:19,570 --> 00:10:21,990 Also, Senator Richardson hasn't called me back. 136 00:10:23,990 --> 00:10:25,910 Colonel, my apologies for the interruption. 137 00:10:28,030 --> 00:10:32,370 And I want to assure you that your concerns are my concerns. 138 00:10:33,710 --> 00:10:35,370 The Ahmadi brothers... 139 00:10:35,460 --> 00:10:39,880 their idea of radical Islam is unsustainable. 140 00:10:39,960 --> 00:10:44,340 Nasser represents members of ICO who are tired of death. 141 00:10:44,420 --> 00:10:49,100 They essentially control numerous oil fields and several refineries. 142 00:10:49,180 --> 00:10:52,100 Nasser already met with the president of Syria. 143 00:10:52,180 --> 00:10:56,270 And Petrov's minister of foreign affairs. He's looking for a deal. 144 00:10:57,020 --> 00:11:00,770 They wanna be a corporation trading on the Dow before the decade is over. 145 00:11:00,860 --> 00:11:02,780 They wanna be a part of OPEC. 146 00:11:03,690 --> 00:11:07,160 So where does that leave Colonel Ismat and the Syrian people? 147 00:11:07,240 --> 00:11:10,080 Alive... once we're on the ground. 148 00:11:10,160 --> 00:11:13,040 Yes, but Russia was invited in. We need cause. 149 00:11:13,120 --> 00:11:18,500 The Syrian president has gassed civilians. He will again. I can guarantee it. 150 00:11:18,580 --> 00:11:23,260 Colonel Ismat will make sure of it. He'll instigate an attack from the regime. 151 00:11:26,510 --> 00:11:30,680 We put troops on the ground, leave ICO resources alone... 152 00:11:31,310 --> 00:11:33,720 and Nasser will make sure they cooperate. 153 00:11:36,690 --> 00:11:37,890 What is it? 154 00:11:40,440 --> 00:11:42,110 Are you afraid he's gonna be impeached? 155 00:11:42,190 --> 00:11:45,070 'Cause there's a good chance that he will be. 156 00:11:45,950 --> 00:11:50,280 Is that why you wanna wait? 'Cause... I can make it all wait. 157 00:11:52,870 --> 00:11:55,250 Ms. Davis and I had a very productive talk. 158 00:11:55,330 --> 00:12:00,790 I let her know that our involvement is contingent on the delivery of Ahmadi. 159 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:04,710 Yes, but the window is closing for me to be able to act on this. 160 00:12:04,800 --> 00:12:06,840 Judiciary's not gonna wait. 161 00:12:06,920 --> 00:12:09,880 For this to be effective, it has to be now or never. 162 00:12:09,970 --> 00:12:12,220 I'll have her reach out to Mr. Nasser. 163 00:12:12,300 --> 00:12:15,140 And, uh, what about the other matter? 164 00:12:15,220 --> 00:12:17,730 -You mean LeAnn? -Mmm-hmm. 165 00:12:17,810 --> 00:12:20,440 Ms. Davis will speak to her later this afternoon. 166 00:12:23,070 --> 00:12:24,820 You heard the president. 167 00:12:36,250 --> 00:12:38,160 Uh, I'm still at the White House. 168 00:12:38,910 --> 00:12:41,250 -Once we get into Syria-- -Sir, my name is Sean Jeffries. 169 00:12:41,330 --> 00:12:42,880 -I work with-- -Yes, I know who you are. 170 00:12:42,960 --> 00:12:43,880 Sean... 171 00:12:43,960 --> 00:12:45,710 I know what Tom Hammerschmidt is working on. 172 00:12:45,800 --> 00:12:48,130 Mr. Jeffries, if you need an appointment, I can arrange one... 173 00:12:48,220 --> 00:12:51,430 Sir, if I could. Just a moment of your time. 174 00:12:53,640 --> 00:12:55,180 It's confidential. 175 00:13:04,860 --> 00:13:07,780 Oh, if you don't mind, we'd like this room for a moment. 176 00:13:14,870 --> 00:13:17,830 You have 30 seconds. But before you start, 177 00:13:17,910 --> 00:13:20,580 am I mistaken, or is Mr. Grayson your superior? 178 00:13:20,660 --> 00:13:22,370 Yes, I'm sorry, but... 179 00:13:22,460 --> 00:13:24,830 Tom thinks Doug Stamper and yourself, sir, 180 00:13:24,920 --> 00:13:27,170 are somehow involved with the death of Zoe Barnes. 181 00:13:27,250 --> 00:13:29,670 And Mr. Hammerschmidt has a phone that was given to Ms. Barnes. 182 00:13:29,760 --> 00:13:32,680 It called only one number, and that number was yours. 183 00:13:32,760 --> 00:13:35,850 Now, it seems that number has shown up on the phone that she died with. 184 00:13:36,640 --> 00:13:39,270 It was damaged, but there's technology now 185 00:13:39,350 --> 00:13:42,230 that will give them access to the data leading up to the day of her death. 186 00:13:42,310 --> 00:13:45,110 Its internal memory. Calls, texts. 187 00:13:45,980 --> 00:13:47,520 It's all there. 188 00:13:50,280 --> 00:13:52,110 When did you start with us? 189 00:13:52,780 --> 00:13:53,990 A week ago. 190 00:13:55,530 --> 00:13:57,740 And it was the vice president who brought you on? 191 00:13:57,830 --> 00:13:59,120 That's correct. 192 00:14:01,080 --> 00:14:02,290 A week... 193 00:14:03,120 --> 00:14:07,960 and you're already having confidential conversations with the president. 194 00:14:09,250 --> 00:14:10,260 I am. 195 00:14:12,130 --> 00:14:15,010 If you hear anything else, you come directly to me. 196 00:14:16,430 --> 00:14:17,640 Yes, sir. 197 00:14:23,140 --> 00:14:25,980 Whatever you say it is, it's perjury. 198 00:14:26,060 --> 00:14:27,610 Oh, perjury, huh? 199 00:14:28,360 --> 00:14:29,770 That's where you draw the line? 200 00:14:30,530 --> 00:14:31,650 I'm done. 201 00:14:32,530 --> 00:14:33,990 The case has already been prepared. 202 00:14:34,070 --> 00:14:37,700 TATP was found on Muhammed Kalabi's computer. 203 00:14:37,780 --> 00:14:40,540 It doesn't matter what Secretary Durant believes or not. 204 00:14:40,620 --> 00:14:43,330 One is speculation, and the other is fact. 205 00:14:43,410 --> 00:14:46,630 Fact? Really? Is that what it is? 206 00:14:46,710 --> 00:14:49,380 If it sounds like a fact, then it is a fact. 207 00:14:49,460 --> 00:14:53,170 Kalabi had explosive residue on his keyboard. 208 00:14:53,260 --> 00:14:56,010 You know the rest of the bureau is done with the president. 209 00:14:56,090 --> 00:14:59,470 I'm not talking to them. I'm talking to you. 210 00:14:59,550 --> 00:15:02,020 They've looked the other way, but for how much longer? 211 00:15:02,600 --> 00:15:05,270 Doug... he's done. 212 00:15:06,730 --> 00:15:10,360 -Where does that leave me? -That's what we're discussing right now. 213 00:15:11,730 --> 00:15:13,400 Do you know what the president thinks? 214 00:15:14,070 --> 00:15:15,740 He thinks you're the leak. 215 00:15:16,740 --> 00:15:18,120 I wish. 216 00:15:21,030 --> 00:15:23,580 I'm going to give you a moment to take that statement back. 217 00:15:27,080 --> 00:15:30,080 I'll do what I have to do. I'll testify. 218 00:15:30,590 --> 00:15:32,170 But the president is done. 219 00:15:33,710 --> 00:15:36,300 He's losing support. You can smell it. 220 00:15:37,840 --> 00:15:39,760 Are you working for anyone else? 221 00:15:41,680 --> 00:15:44,270 -Are you working for anyone else? -No. 222 00:15:45,600 --> 00:15:47,690 And I don't wanna know anything else. 223 00:15:48,480 --> 00:15:50,100 I'm tired of what I know. 224 00:15:54,690 --> 00:15:56,240 Consider me a proxy. 225 00:15:57,610 --> 00:16:00,530 -What? -They don't wanna ask, but I will. 226 00:16:00,620 --> 00:16:03,790 You need to be fully committed, which means being fully transparent, 227 00:16:03,870 --> 00:16:05,950 which means handing over what you have. 228 00:16:10,920 --> 00:16:12,340 Slow down, will you, please? 229 00:16:12,420 --> 00:16:14,420 I'd like to get home, Ms. Davis. 230 00:16:15,880 --> 00:16:18,510 LeAnn? LeAnn? 231 00:16:21,350 --> 00:16:25,720 Some nights, I go to a hotel to sleep, just to get out of my apartment. 232 00:16:26,600 --> 00:16:29,810 Being a woman in this city, the vigilance it takes... 233 00:16:29,890 --> 00:16:33,940 You're not allowed to make a mistake... get distracted. 234 00:16:34,020 --> 00:16:36,030 It's a heavy price. 235 00:16:36,110 --> 00:16:39,450 To be on the edge that way for years and years... 236 00:16:39,530 --> 00:16:41,780 My testimony won't disappoint. 237 00:16:42,450 --> 00:16:45,330 Well, the president and vice president are pleased, I assume. 238 00:16:45,410 --> 00:16:49,660 But how long before the media starts asking questions about Macallan's death, 239 00:16:49,750 --> 00:16:51,540 and how he was killed? 240 00:16:53,210 --> 00:16:54,880 I have your gun, by the way. 241 00:16:57,550 --> 00:17:00,130 -Good night. -Yes, good night. 242 00:17:09,100 --> 00:17:10,440 Claire? 243 00:17:12,770 --> 00:17:15,020 -Yes? -Claire? 244 00:17:19,240 --> 00:17:20,450 What's the matter? 245 00:17:21,320 --> 00:17:23,450 Hammerschmidt has a new theory. 246 00:17:24,570 --> 00:17:27,660 He thinks Doug Stamper and I killed Zoe Barnes. 247 00:17:28,410 --> 00:17:31,670 They may have access to my cell phone, to my texts. 248 00:17:34,420 --> 00:17:37,210 Someone in this White House is talking to Hammerschmidt 249 00:17:37,300 --> 00:17:38,630 and now this. 250 00:17:42,470 --> 00:17:44,890 Oh, Doug. 251 00:17:48,560 --> 00:17:49,970 Poor Doug. 252 00:17:52,980 --> 00:17:54,230 Yes. 253 00:17:56,150 --> 00:17:58,280 He's an unlucky person. 254 00:17:59,780 --> 00:18:01,360 Always has been. 255 00:18:31,430 --> 00:18:35,060 - Sir, the senator's support is wavering. - Doug, it's Claire. 256 00:18:36,730 --> 00:18:37,980 I'm sorry, I... 257 00:18:38,060 --> 00:18:41,990 Francis and I were wondering if you could come up to the residence tomorrow evening. 258 00:18:42,070 --> 00:18:43,240 For dinner. 259 00:18:44,490 --> 00:18:49,410 It'll give us a chance to take a breath with all that's been happening. 260 00:19:05,840 --> 00:19:07,180 Hello? 261 00:19:07,260 --> 00:19:08,800 Happy birthday. 262 00:19:10,760 --> 00:19:13,730 -Who is this? -Come on, you must know by now. 263 00:19:14,310 --> 00:19:16,900 -No, I don't. -Aidan Macallan. 264 00:19:16,980 --> 00:19:19,900 Look into how he used and abused the FISA ruling. 265 00:19:20,730 --> 00:19:21,860 How do we know each other? 266 00:19:21,940 --> 00:19:25,190 Now come on. If I told you that, how can I possibly keep helping you? 267 00:19:25,280 --> 00:19:27,110 And don't you want me to help you? 268 00:19:27,200 --> 00:19:30,700 But where do we meet? Just give me that. 269 00:19:30,780 --> 00:19:32,490 -In the muck. -Wait. 270 00:19:32,580 --> 00:19:36,620 Zoe Barnes' death was not an accident. Doug Stamper killed her. 271 00:19:36,710 --> 00:19:38,170 But you already know that. 272 00:19:38,250 --> 00:19:40,670 No, don't hang up. Don't hang up. 273 00:19:44,050 --> 00:19:47,840 The Judiciary Committee may be hoping Secretary Durant recovers. 274 00:19:47,930 --> 00:19:50,090 But the rest of the world is waiting to see 275 00:19:50,180 --> 00:19:55,560 how the Syrian president responds to President Underwood's line in the sand. 276 00:19:55,640 --> 00:19:58,520 Moscow, meanwhile, calls the president's statements, 277 00:19:58,600 --> 00:20:02,070 "The desperate act of a man on his way out of office." 278 00:20:05,650 --> 00:20:07,990 Are you in contact with your brother? 279 00:20:10,410 --> 00:20:11,620 No. 280 00:20:11,700 --> 00:20:15,750 -Sundays. Occasional birthday. -Hmm. 281 00:20:16,330 --> 00:20:18,870 I thought you were closer than that. 282 00:20:18,960 --> 00:20:21,840 No. We usually only speak when one of us is in trouble. 283 00:20:23,590 --> 00:20:24,920 Well, that's why I ask, 284 00:20:25,000 --> 00:20:28,680 'cause in times like these, we all need support. 285 00:20:28,760 --> 00:20:31,800 - Well, I'll have counsel. - No, you'll have the best lawyers. 286 00:20:31,890 --> 00:20:34,010 The best of everything. The best. 287 00:20:36,980 --> 00:20:38,640 Would you like some more fish? 288 00:20:39,890 --> 00:20:41,560 No, thank you. 289 00:20:42,940 --> 00:20:45,360 Whatever the Herald has is circumstantial. 290 00:20:45,440 --> 00:20:46,650 Of course. 291 00:20:46,740 --> 00:20:50,490 No one knows what really happened to her, and no one ever will. 292 00:20:52,700 --> 00:20:54,330 But, look, Doug... 293 00:20:55,080 --> 00:20:57,790 The reason that Claire and I invited you over tonight 294 00:20:57,870 --> 00:21:02,130 is because we want you to know how much you mean to us. 295 00:21:02,210 --> 00:21:03,290 To both of us. 296 00:21:04,750 --> 00:21:07,630 -Yes, sir. -Before we say anything else, 297 00:21:07,710 --> 00:21:10,260 we just wanted to be absolutely certain that... 298 00:21:11,840 --> 00:21:13,220 you knew that. 299 00:21:14,510 --> 00:21:16,140 Of course. 300 00:21:17,930 --> 00:21:20,060 What we're up against, 301 00:21:20,140 --> 00:21:24,400 what this administration is facing... Well, what I'm facing... 302 00:21:24,480 --> 00:21:26,230 Even though both of us believe that 303 00:21:26,320 --> 00:21:30,280 there's very little chance that I could ever be indicted, we still... 304 00:21:31,200 --> 00:21:35,200 have to find a way to remove this entire issue from the table. 305 00:21:35,280 --> 00:21:38,950 I just can no longer be associated with this. 306 00:21:39,040 --> 00:21:41,830 I'll resign while I'm dealing with this. 307 00:21:45,540 --> 00:21:48,510 I think this is going to require more than that. 308 00:21:49,210 --> 00:21:52,010 Well, I'll make a statement... 309 00:21:52,090 --> 00:21:54,550 and blame it on the politics of personal destruction. 310 00:21:54,640 --> 00:21:58,310 No, Doug, I'm afraid that's just not going to be enough. 311 00:21:59,600 --> 00:22:03,940 We have to shift... the suspicion. 312 00:22:05,980 --> 00:22:07,150 We need you to-- 313 00:22:07,230 --> 00:22:10,940 We need you to implicate yourself in the death of Zoe Barnes. 314 00:22:11,030 --> 00:22:13,200 Now, before you react, just listen. 315 00:22:13,280 --> 00:22:14,950 You are the most likely candidate at this point. 316 00:22:15,030 --> 00:22:16,620 You were distraught, you were drinking. 317 00:22:16,700 --> 00:22:17,950 The... I don't know. 318 00:22:18,030 --> 00:22:20,040 We'll make up some story, and then we'll leak it. 319 00:22:20,120 --> 00:22:21,910 You... you were loyal, you did it for me. 320 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:25,080 You were too loyal. You went too far. 321 00:22:25,170 --> 00:22:28,250 And... and then, in the end, there'll be no question-- 322 00:22:28,340 --> 00:22:30,050 Can you excuse me? 323 00:23:29,690 --> 00:23:32,940 Well, it's either a crank looking for a headline, 324 00:23:33,030 --> 00:23:35,240 or someone on the inside telling the truth. 325 00:23:35,320 --> 00:23:38,280 -What's your sense? -He knew about the birthday cards. 326 00:23:38,360 --> 00:23:39,660 I don't know. 327 00:23:40,370 --> 00:23:44,200 Maybe the story is the call. The flash drives. The leaks themselves. 328 00:23:44,290 --> 00:23:46,960 If we call out the leaks, he may stop contacting me. 329 00:23:47,040 --> 00:23:49,830 And the Macallan business, is that even a real lead? 330 00:23:49,920 --> 00:23:51,630 None of these sites will admit to anything. 331 00:23:51,710 --> 00:23:53,380 Because it's an embarrassment. 332 00:23:53,460 --> 00:23:55,720 An overwhelming amount of Underwood material 333 00:23:55,800 --> 00:24:00,180 was reported by social media users in counties that he was expected to lose. 334 00:24:00,260 --> 00:24:03,720 But anyone I reach out to does not wanna be talking about this. 335 00:24:03,810 --> 00:24:06,430 The leak said it was unauthorized domestic surveillance. 336 00:24:06,520 --> 00:24:09,650 All the administration has to say is "terror," and they seem justified. 337 00:24:09,730 --> 00:24:12,480 He wasn't rooting out terrorists. 338 00:24:12,570 --> 00:24:14,070 He was trying to win an election. 339 00:24:14,150 --> 00:24:16,900 And very convenient that the Secretary of State hits her head. 340 00:24:16,990 --> 00:24:20,740 -Now you sound like a conspiracy-- -I'm not a conspiracy theorist. 341 00:24:20,820 --> 00:24:23,370 I try to imagine what it's like inside his mind, 342 00:24:23,450 --> 00:24:25,370 what I would do if I were him. 343 00:24:25,450 --> 00:24:28,920 And I'm telling you, it is all sorts of... 344 00:24:30,920 --> 00:24:35,090 He has no ideology. No North Star. 345 00:24:35,170 --> 00:24:37,800 Isn't that the scariest thing of all? 346 00:24:37,880 --> 00:24:40,930 Tom, do you think Zoe Barnes was murdered? 347 00:24:41,510 --> 00:24:44,310 How often does a 27-year-old fall in front of a train? 348 00:24:44,390 --> 00:24:47,770 -All right, then. Let's prove that. -All right. 349 00:24:57,150 --> 00:24:58,240 What's wrong? 350 00:24:58,820 --> 00:25:01,570 Doug Stamper's office called. They wanna set up a meeting. 351 00:25:01,660 --> 00:25:02,820 Soon as possible. 352 00:25:04,780 --> 00:25:06,200 This is good. 353 00:25:07,080 --> 00:25:11,040 Whatever your boyfriend read off your phone this morning 354 00:25:11,120 --> 00:25:12,500 made its way to the right person. 355 00:25:13,630 --> 00:25:15,800 I don't know how much longer I can do this. 356 00:25:17,340 --> 00:25:20,300 You're lying to a liar. 357 00:25:20,880 --> 00:25:23,430 You can't get anything off the phone Zoe died with. 358 00:25:23,510 --> 00:25:25,430 They just need to believe we can. 359 00:25:26,510 --> 00:25:27,890 What is this job? 360 00:25:31,520 --> 00:25:33,190 Not what it used to be. 361 00:25:41,110 --> 00:25:43,030 I don't want you to overreact. 362 00:25:43,610 --> 00:25:48,200 But Tom kept writing. It seems he finally finished his book. 363 00:25:49,370 --> 00:25:50,750 And he alludes to things. 364 00:25:51,920 --> 00:25:53,710 What do you mean "alludes to things"? 365 00:25:53,790 --> 00:25:56,250 I don't know. Lines are blacked out. It's like it's redacted. 366 00:25:56,340 --> 00:25:58,250 There are paragraphs here and there... 367 00:25:59,130 --> 00:26:00,670 What did you tell him? 368 00:26:02,340 --> 00:26:03,890 What does he know? 369 00:26:03,970 --> 00:26:05,760 Has he shown this to anyone? Sent it to anyone? 370 00:26:05,850 --> 00:26:07,430 -Publishers, the press? -I don't know. 371 00:26:07,510 --> 00:26:09,270 Well, what do you know? 372 00:26:10,350 --> 00:26:13,020 I will handle him. I just wanted you to be aware. 373 00:26:13,100 --> 00:26:15,770 -Son of a bitch. -I said I'll take care of it. 374 00:26:15,860 --> 00:26:19,070 No, I'll take care of it. You stay a million miles away from this. 375 00:26:27,370 --> 00:26:29,450 How could you be so stupid... 376 00:26:31,910 --> 00:26:33,580 to fall in love? 377 00:26:35,460 --> 00:26:38,040 This thing isn't on the floor yet, and we're losing senators. 378 00:26:38,130 --> 00:26:39,840 We're losing some maybe, but... 379 00:26:40,800 --> 00:26:43,260 What I like about the Senate is what I hate. 380 00:26:43,760 --> 00:26:45,010 It's contagious. 381 00:26:45,090 --> 00:26:48,180 One of 'em gets an idea, and it spreads through the body like a flu. 382 00:26:48,260 --> 00:26:49,560 - I'll look into it. 383 00:26:49,640 --> 00:26:51,850 There's 100 of 'em. All we need is half. 384 00:26:54,020 --> 00:26:55,980 Can I just lay down? 385 00:26:56,060 --> 00:26:58,270 -I don't think that's a good idea. -Just for a few minutes. 386 00:26:58,360 --> 00:27:01,860 I'm just so fucking tired, and I need to think. 387 00:27:03,440 --> 00:27:05,240 --Why do you need to think? 388 00:27:08,660 --> 00:27:10,490 The longer you hang on to whatever he gave you, 389 00:27:10,580 --> 00:27:12,370 the more danger you're in. 390 00:27:12,450 --> 00:27:14,500 You're reading this wrong. 391 00:27:14,580 --> 00:27:17,210 You think it's some kind of insurance, but it's not. 392 00:27:18,920 --> 00:27:19,920 LeAnn... 393 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:24,470 Whatever happens to the president, it's not your fault, or mine. 394 00:27:24,550 --> 00:27:27,550 -You don't think I make a difference? -I didn't say that. 395 00:27:30,760 --> 00:27:33,600 You... you don't think that I'm dedicated enough? 396 00:27:33,680 --> 00:27:35,100 Too dedicated. 397 00:27:35,180 --> 00:27:38,230 That can be a problem. That can make you blind. 398 00:27:38,310 --> 00:27:39,730 You have no idea... 399 00:27:46,700 --> 00:27:49,530 I've done something unforgivable, LeAnn. 400 00:27:55,200 --> 00:27:56,210 What? 401 00:27:59,040 --> 00:28:00,960 I killed Zoe Barnes. 402 00:28:01,540 --> 00:28:03,380 Why would you say that? 403 00:28:14,640 --> 00:28:17,270 All I ever tried to do was keep her safe. 404 00:28:19,190 --> 00:28:21,520 She said she wanted to be invisible. 405 00:28:22,900 --> 00:28:24,900 I knew it wasn't possible. 406 00:28:28,570 --> 00:28:33,490 I knew that she would only ever go away... if I made sure of it. 407 00:28:38,120 --> 00:28:39,620 I don't believe you. 408 00:28:40,290 --> 00:28:41,500 Yes, you do. 409 00:28:45,050 --> 00:28:48,220 Believe me... I deserve this. 410 00:28:48,300 --> 00:28:51,760 Zoe Barnes fell in front of a train. It was ruled an accident. 411 00:28:51,840 --> 00:28:54,560 I pushed her off the platform and I walked away. 412 00:29:17,290 --> 00:29:20,250 I know you reached out to Bridget Cohen. 413 00:29:22,380 --> 00:29:25,540 Telling that committee or her how I got my liver 414 00:29:25,630 --> 00:29:29,720 is not going to help this administration or you. 415 00:29:31,010 --> 00:29:33,470 But here is what is going to help. 416 00:29:34,510 --> 00:29:39,140 This is what you're going to tell that committee about Doug Stamper. 417 00:29:41,940 --> 00:29:43,810 You actually live here? 418 00:29:43,900 --> 00:29:47,030 Well... I'm not here that much. 419 00:29:47,690 --> 00:29:49,400 I let friends use it now and again. 420 00:29:50,240 --> 00:29:52,410 -Thanks for your discretion. -Of course. 421 00:29:52,490 --> 00:29:53,910 I won't be too long. 422 00:29:54,490 --> 00:29:57,410 Take your time. If you need anything, I'll be on call. 423 00:29:59,290 --> 00:30:00,750 He's reasonable. 424 00:30:01,830 --> 00:30:03,540 Yeah, he needs to be. 425 00:30:03,620 --> 00:30:05,170 Uh, they didn't look that hard. 426 00:30:05,250 --> 00:30:07,960 The Secret Service knows I have nothing to hide. 427 00:30:08,050 --> 00:30:09,670 He's downstairs. 428 00:30:11,970 --> 00:30:13,430 Make yourself at home. 429 00:30:31,570 --> 00:30:33,700 I used to love to hide as a kid. 430 00:30:34,700 --> 00:30:36,660 I was really good at it. 431 00:30:38,030 --> 00:30:40,330 I could always choose the best places. 432 00:30:42,120 --> 00:30:43,870 Nobody ever found me. 433 00:30:47,290 --> 00:30:49,880 One time, everybody just gave up. 434 00:30:51,050 --> 00:30:54,550 So I stayed put for, like, 13 hours straight. 435 00:30:58,010 --> 00:30:59,350 What do you want? 436 00:31:02,560 --> 00:31:06,020 He said I wouldn't regret it... if I said yes. 437 00:31:08,360 --> 00:31:09,440 Francis. 438 00:31:09,980 --> 00:31:14,150 When I agreed to write the book about his origin story way back when. 439 00:31:14,240 --> 00:31:15,450 Hmm. 440 00:31:16,320 --> 00:31:18,700 Well, he regrets asking you now. 441 00:31:19,450 --> 00:31:21,370 I said yes 'cause I have always been a sucker 442 00:31:21,450 --> 00:31:24,790 for what people tell themselves about themselves. 443 00:31:24,870 --> 00:31:26,670 Who has the manuscript? 444 00:31:30,210 --> 00:31:31,380 You do. 445 00:31:32,710 --> 00:31:34,170 And publishers? 446 00:31:35,300 --> 00:31:37,800 - Not yet. 447 00:31:39,600 --> 00:31:41,470 So what did you think? 448 00:31:43,390 --> 00:31:45,730 There are huge sections blacked out, Tom. 449 00:31:45,810 --> 00:31:48,600 You portrayed us like a couple of monsters. 450 00:31:49,770 --> 00:31:52,440 -I never used that word. -You didn't have to. 451 00:31:58,610 --> 00:32:01,990 On the flight back from Moscow, not long after we met... 452 00:32:03,490 --> 00:32:05,910 ...you and Francis had a fight. 453 00:32:06,710 --> 00:32:08,330 A real knock down. 454 00:32:08,420 --> 00:32:11,210 I told Francis I heard the yelling, but not the words. 455 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,170 But... 456 00:32:16,590 --> 00:32:18,470 you said you were murderers. 457 00:32:19,930 --> 00:32:21,760 He said you were survivors. 458 00:32:26,100 --> 00:32:27,940 I was dreading coming here. 459 00:32:28,940 --> 00:32:31,730 -Why? -You can't publish it, Tom. 460 00:32:33,690 --> 00:32:35,360 I'd rather not. 461 00:32:35,440 --> 00:32:37,360 So, what? Money? 462 00:32:38,900 --> 00:32:42,030 Yeah... but enough. 463 00:32:42,870 --> 00:32:45,700 Enough so I can really get lost for a while. 464 00:32:45,790 --> 00:32:49,080 Buy some time till I figure out what I'm gonna do next. 465 00:32:50,870 --> 00:32:52,960 We can figure something out. 466 00:32:54,380 --> 00:32:55,550 I bet. 467 00:32:59,510 --> 00:33:02,350 You know, those parts you blacked out, that's... 468 00:33:03,470 --> 00:33:06,770 -I've never told anyone but you. -I know. 469 00:33:08,430 --> 00:33:09,890 I know everything. 470 00:33:11,940 --> 00:33:13,980 But isn't that what you wanted? 471 00:33:18,740 --> 00:33:20,320 I miss touching you. 472 00:33:22,160 --> 00:33:24,780 I don't know how to not be around you. 473 00:33:26,030 --> 00:33:30,210 I think of you all the time. It almost makes me hate you for it. 474 00:33:43,300 --> 00:33:45,930 - I don't know what to do. 475 00:33:50,930 --> 00:33:53,770 - You're so beautiful. 476 00:33:54,980 --> 00:33:57,820 - Keep going. - Not just beautiful, beautiful. 477 00:33:58,400 --> 00:34:00,240 There's lots of people like that. 478 00:34:05,450 --> 00:34:09,660 You are radiant, Claire. And good. You are so good. 479 00:34:09,750 --> 00:34:12,500 - I'm not good. - Yes, you are. 480 00:34:18,210 --> 00:34:20,920 -Why won't you kiss me? -I wanna look at you. 481 00:34:26,970 --> 00:34:29,720 I really do wanna go to Greenland one day. 482 00:34:30,390 --> 00:34:32,600 -We should go. -Don't stop. 483 00:34:33,810 --> 00:34:38,020 It's so frozen and remote. 484 00:34:40,230 --> 00:34:41,570 The way the... 485 00:34:41,650 --> 00:34:45,360 The way the... Smells before it... 486 00:34:46,660 --> 00:34:49,240 The... You know what I mean? 487 00:34:57,790 --> 00:34:59,340 Help. Help. 488 00:35:15,060 --> 00:35:16,310 Tom? 489 00:35:44,300 --> 00:35:47,090 - There are close to half a million dead. 490 00:35:47,180 --> 00:35:48,760 Over four million refugees, 491 00:35:48,840 --> 00:35:52,350 women and children who have left the region and require care. 492 00:35:53,310 --> 00:35:56,480 - At least 12 million displaced people. 493 00:35:56,560 --> 00:35:59,980 Homeless wanderers who no longer belong anywhere. 494 00:36:00,060 --> 00:36:01,940 We are all students of history. 495 00:36:02,020 --> 00:36:05,530 Syria was one of the founding members of the United Nations, for God's sakes. 496 00:36:05,610 --> 00:36:09,910 How did we get here? We, who sprang from one of the most ancient civilizations? 497 00:36:09,990 --> 00:36:13,370 At some point, we must accept peace as the only answer. 498 00:36:13,450 --> 00:36:17,750 All parties must lay down their arms and begin to talk. 499 00:37:24,400 --> 00:37:25,570 Okay. 500 00:37:28,900 --> 00:37:31,150 You were always good at tracking me down. 501 00:37:31,240 --> 00:37:32,700 It wasn't easy. 502 00:37:32,780 --> 00:37:36,160 Movie theater, the occasional classified meeting. 503 00:37:36,240 --> 00:37:38,040 I know what you're doing. 504 00:37:38,950 --> 00:37:40,660 Well, that's a bit vague. 505 00:37:40,750 --> 00:37:43,540 You're sabotaging him. Peeling off senators. 506 00:37:43,630 --> 00:37:45,340 I know it's you. 507 00:37:45,420 --> 00:37:47,460 You were much more interesting when you smoked. 508 00:37:47,550 --> 00:37:48,920 No, I wasn't. 509 00:37:49,010 --> 00:37:52,130 The money's not with him, Mark. 510 00:37:52,220 --> 00:37:55,600 The... the Koch brother types, Wall Street, oil and gas... 511 00:37:56,350 --> 00:37:58,180 Even labor's walking out on him. 512 00:37:58,270 --> 00:38:02,390 He's more resourceful than you think. He's done a lot without money, okay? 513 00:38:02,480 --> 00:38:05,360 I want you to back off, let me handle these hearings. 514 00:38:05,440 --> 00:38:07,480 I just got to the White House. I intend to stick around. 515 00:38:07,570 --> 00:38:09,650 I don't want him to be president. 516 00:38:15,620 --> 00:38:17,660 -The country needs a change. -Okay, so... 517 00:38:17,740 --> 00:38:19,580 And they don't need to look any further than his wife. 518 00:38:19,660 --> 00:38:23,790 She's tough, smart. He's smart, too, but he's not reliable. 519 00:38:23,870 --> 00:38:27,550 Her? You can work with her. I know you see it, too. 520 00:38:27,630 --> 00:38:31,460 I see a partner when it comes to Syria, or what's left of it. 521 00:38:31,550 --> 00:38:32,720 Let me try one of those. 522 00:38:33,760 --> 00:38:37,600 I mean, far be it from us to tell an ancient civilization its business... 523 00:38:37,680 --> 00:38:42,940 but Syria is now basically unrivaled as the most violent place on the planet. 524 00:38:43,020 --> 00:38:44,440 I know, I know. 525 00:38:46,350 --> 00:38:50,030 I'm not saying what to do with Frank Underwood 526 00:38:50,110 --> 00:38:53,280 - is not gonna be a difficult problem. 527 00:38:53,360 --> 00:38:57,780 But... if we don't establish a presence in the region... 528 00:38:59,330 --> 00:39:00,740 it's gonna be too late. 529 00:39:04,080 --> 00:39:06,420 -I'd rather have a cigarette. -Spit it out. 530 00:39:07,290 --> 00:39:10,420 Well... let me buy you dinner or something. 531 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:14,220 What? What happened? What's the matter? 532 00:39:18,300 --> 00:39:21,060 I had that child in my arms. 533 00:39:23,520 --> 00:39:26,390 I could feel her breath on me, but I couldn't look down. 534 00:39:30,690 --> 00:39:31,820 Excuse me. 535 00:39:33,610 --> 00:39:34,610 Yeah? 536 00:39:35,860 --> 00:39:37,570 Uh, 20 minutes away. 537 00:39:39,240 --> 00:39:42,370 -Okay. I have to go. I'm sorry. -Do, please. 538 00:39:50,170 --> 00:39:51,920 I'm tired. I'm going to bed. 539 00:40:00,680 --> 00:40:02,180 I need your services. 540 00:40:03,930 --> 00:40:04,930 Jesus. 541 00:40:05,730 --> 00:40:06,730 No. 542 00:40:07,310 --> 00:40:08,310 Now. 543 00:40:10,520 --> 00:40:13,650 I believe Doug Stamper killed Zoe Barnes. 544 00:40:13,730 --> 00:40:15,570 I believe he was unstable 545 00:40:15,650 --> 00:40:17,530 and killed her to benefit Francis Underwood. 546 00:40:17,610 --> 00:40:19,740 Stop. Stop it, please? Uh, off the record. 547 00:40:19,820 --> 00:40:22,490 Can you give us a second? I'll call you back in. 548 00:40:27,830 --> 00:40:31,330 Seth, this has nothing to do with pay for play, or Kalabi, 549 00:40:31,420 --> 00:40:33,590 or anything else the president is accused of. 550 00:40:34,170 --> 00:40:37,760 -Where are you getting this? -This is what I know about Doug. 551 00:40:38,510 --> 00:40:41,640 The chair will not let you testify in front of the committee with this. 552 00:40:41,720 --> 00:40:44,970 -This is what I have. -Can you prove any of it? 553 00:40:45,060 --> 00:40:46,810 He's implied that he did it. 554 00:40:46,890 --> 00:40:50,480 I can speak to his behavior. Things that he's done. 555 00:40:51,980 --> 00:40:53,900 You need to go to the US attorney. 556 00:40:56,740 --> 00:41:00,160 Seth, if you don't, I will. 557 00:41:01,700 --> 00:41:04,120 "I told the president there were four men by the same name 558 00:41:04,200 --> 00:41:07,250 the State Department was tracking. Two in the United States." 559 00:41:07,330 --> 00:41:10,870 So said a senior White House source, as quoted in the Washington Herald. 560 00:41:11,540 --> 00:41:13,290 Were you aware of this conversation? 561 00:41:14,130 --> 00:41:15,750 No, sir, I was not. 562 00:41:16,340 --> 00:41:19,220 The source went on. "I believe the president understood 563 00:41:19,300 --> 00:41:23,390 that the Muhammed Kalabi in Tennessee was not a legitimate threat." 564 00:41:23,470 --> 00:41:25,510 Was this conveyed to you in any way? 565 00:41:25,600 --> 00:41:27,350 Again, no, sir. 566 00:41:30,100 --> 00:41:31,350 Still, the committee's looking forward to 567 00:41:31,440 --> 00:41:33,230 Secretary Durant's testimony on this matter. 568 00:41:33,310 --> 00:41:36,900 I have no idea what the secretary will say or not say, but I... 569 00:41:36,980 --> 00:41:39,490 have great respect for her and wish her a speedy recovery. 570 00:41:40,070 --> 00:41:45,080 We were operating off of facts and reports coming in at an accelerated rate that day. 571 00:41:48,160 --> 00:41:49,500 I'll try this again. 572 00:41:50,660 --> 00:41:53,540 Did the president indicate to you at any time 573 00:41:53,630 --> 00:41:55,540 that he knew this was not a threat? 574 00:41:55,630 --> 00:41:59,380 No. And I'd like to point out that I'm proud to be representing 575 00:41:59,460 --> 00:42:01,470 the men and women of the FBI here today, 576 00:42:01,550 --> 00:42:04,590 who conducted that investigation as they always do 577 00:42:04,680 --> 00:42:07,140 in a competent, honest, and independent way, 578 00:42:07,220 --> 00:42:09,390 in the finest tradition of the FBI. 579 00:42:09,470 --> 00:42:11,850 -Did they? -Our people did their job. 580 00:42:12,520 --> 00:42:17,610 And it's unthinkable to assume the FBI would involve itself in an election. 581 00:42:17,690 --> 00:42:20,190 Because there may be an innocent man sitting in a cell as we speak. 582 00:42:20,280 --> 00:42:23,780 I can comment on this since it was mentioned in the press. 583 00:42:23,860 --> 00:42:28,830 Trace amounts of an explosive material were found on Mr. Kalabi's computer. 584 00:42:30,700 --> 00:42:32,830 Your assertion is that the president was unaware 585 00:42:32,920 --> 00:42:34,580 of what was happening in his own White House? 586 00:42:35,170 --> 00:42:37,090 Aidan Macallan was an NSA employee, 587 00:42:37,170 --> 00:42:41,010 so, no, the president had no idea what he was up to. 588 00:42:41,090 --> 00:42:43,680 Honestly, he was quite busy campaigning. 589 00:42:43,760 --> 00:42:47,930 But surely he knew the effects of Mr. Macallan's work? These exploits? 590 00:42:48,010 --> 00:42:49,220 No. 591 00:42:49,310 --> 00:42:52,060 The president and... I've been with him out on the stump. 592 00:42:52,140 --> 00:42:56,150 He likes to shake hands. He's not paying attention to social media. 593 00:42:56,230 --> 00:42:59,020 Ms. Harvey, there was a FISA ruling issued, 594 00:42:59,110 --> 00:43:02,400 which the Underwood administration used to spy on American citizens 595 00:43:02,490 --> 00:43:03,900 for the sake of swaying an election. 596 00:43:03,990 --> 00:43:07,990 Congressman Romero, Aidan Macallan was a troubled person. 597 00:43:08,080 --> 00:43:11,830 His mind worked fast, faster than I think anyone's should. 598 00:43:11,910 --> 00:43:14,290 What he was up to went to the grave with him. 599 00:43:14,370 --> 00:43:16,330 Ms. Harvey, please, spare me the semantics-- 600 00:43:16,420 --> 00:43:17,500 - Okay, fine. - I just need you-- 601 00:43:17,580 --> 00:43:22,760 Was he collecting data? Yes. Did he cross a line? Most likely. 602 00:43:23,380 --> 00:43:25,430 I did visit with him, checking in on his work. 603 00:43:25,510 --> 00:43:28,930 Have you seen a screen of code? Computer code. 604 00:43:29,010 --> 00:43:30,510 It's indecipherable. 605 00:43:32,560 --> 00:43:34,560 Why did Seth Grayson end up not testifying? 606 00:43:34,640 --> 00:43:35,640 No comment. 607 00:43:35,730 --> 00:43:38,770 We heard that his testimony had to do with the president's chief of staff. 608 00:43:38,860 --> 00:43:41,610 Who I would welcome testifying in front of our committee. 609 00:43:41,690 --> 00:43:44,690 I urge Doug Stamper and the rest of the administration 610 00:43:44,780 --> 00:43:47,160 to stop hiding behind executive privilege. 611 00:43:47,820 --> 00:43:49,870 All we learned so far is that the president knew nothing 612 00:43:49,950 --> 00:43:52,450 about anything going on in his White House. 613 00:43:55,370 --> 00:43:58,420 There were six of them, and they all took a turn. 614 00:43:59,380 --> 00:44:00,670 Except for Romero. 615 00:44:00,750 --> 00:44:02,380 He only watched. 616 00:44:02,460 --> 00:44:05,010 Or... at least that's what he told the dean. 617 00:44:06,380 --> 00:44:08,010 But I know the real story. 618 00:44:08,640 --> 00:44:10,760 Her name was, uh, Rochelle. 619 00:44:11,390 --> 00:44:14,060 I thought you had nothing on this guy. How long have you known this? 620 00:44:14,140 --> 00:44:16,350 I was holding it until... Or, if we needed it. 621 00:44:16,430 --> 00:44:18,350 No, until you needed it, you mean. 622 00:44:18,440 --> 00:44:20,650 Look, it makes no difference. I might use it, I might not. 623 00:44:20,730 --> 00:44:21,900 But I still wanna testify. 624 00:44:21,980 --> 00:44:24,690 For you to testify now, excuse me for saying it, it's crazy. 625 00:44:24,780 --> 00:44:26,360 Do you think it's crazy, Claire? 626 00:44:26,440 --> 00:44:29,530 -I wanna defend myself against this guy. -We have witnesses. 627 00:44:29,610 --> 00:44:31,780 Our witnesses, surrogates. Let it come from them. 628 00:44:31,870 --> 00:44:33,240 I think I can win. 629 00:44:33,330 --> 00:44:34,740 Or maybe I should wait until I lose the Senate-- 630 00:44:34,830 --> 00:44:35,870 I just think there are other ways-- 631 00:44:35,950 --> 00:44:40,790 If you give up executive privilege, we lose leverage. We lose it all. 632 00:44:42,540 --> 00:44:44,340 Tell the chair I'm ready to appear. 633 00:44:46,880 --> 00:44:51,300 I mean, the damage your testimony could do to your wife is not worth the risk. 634 00:44:51,390 --> 00:44:53,930 Oh, its worth is what we're here to discuss. 635 00:44:54,560 --> 00:44:58,390 I... I don't appreciate being the one to tell you this, but... 636 00:44:59,190 --> 00:45:02,400 your presidency is beyond repair. 637 00:45:04,610 --> 00:45:06,480 You don't know what I'm going to do next. 638 00:45:06,570 --> 00:45:09,610 Isn't that it? Isn't that what really bothers you? 639 00:45:09,700 --> 00:45:13,120 Don't think I haven't been watching you from the moment you stepped on board. 640 00:45:13,700 --> 00:45:16,200 You're full of promises, Ms. Davis. 641 00:45:16,290 --> 00:45:18,460 The information about Macallan is still out there 642 00:45:18,540 --> 00:45:21,460 and Ahmadi is, oh, so elusive. 643 00:45:22,750 --> 00:45:26,880 You've been sabotaging me from the moment you stepped into my house. 644 00:45:28,800 --> 00:45:31,050 You don't care for me very much, do you? 645 00:45:32,010 --> 00:45:33,680 No, I don't. 646 00:45:34,510 --> 00:45:36,350 I couldn't care less. 647 00:45:37,270 --> 00:45:39,810 But if you make Claire happy, that makes me happy. 648 00:45:39,890 --> 00:45:43,770 -If you can help her, good. -What's it worth to you? 649 00:45:45,360 --> 00:45:47,030 Well, what kind of deal are we talking about? 650 00:45:47,110 --> 00:45:48,320 For me not to testify. 651 00:45:48,400 --> 00:45:50,320 Well, I have contacts outside the Beltway. 652 00:45:50,400 --> 00:45:52,860 I can set you up in any number of lucrative positions. 653 00:45:52,950 --> 00:45:55,830 No, that's not good enough. Anyone could offer me that. 654 00:45:57,370 --> 00:45:58,540 You tell me. 655 00:45:58,620 --> 00:46:00,870 No, no, no. It's not going to work like that. 656 00:46:00,960 --> 00:46:04,790 -You tell me what you can do for me. -I've been around your kind. 657 00:46:05,420 --> 00:46:08,880 Not usually at this level. But you can't help yourself. 658 00:46:12,340 --> 00:46:14,470 Make me an offer, Ms. Davis. 659 00:46:16,930 --> 00:46:19,560 What is she worth to you? 660 00:46:21,640 --> 00:46:22,890 A lot. 661 00:46:27,650 --> 00:46:29,690 So then here's what I'm thinking. 662 00:46:31,490 --> 00:46:32,820 Do you solemnly swear and affirm 663 00:46:32,900 --> 00:46:34,660 that the testimony you are about to give is the truth, 664 00:46:34,740 --> 00:46:36,280 the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? 665 00:46:36,370 --> 00:46:37,740 I do. 666 00:46:37,830 --> 00:46:41,450 Let the record reflect that the witness has answered in the affirmative. 667 00:46:42,910 --> 00:46:44,920 Mr. President, I want to thank you for appearing... 668 00:46:45,500 --> 00:46:48,210 and I hope we get to clear some things up for the American people. 669 00:46:48,300 --> 00:46:50,090 Mr. President, the floor is yours. 670 00:46:50,170 --> 00:46:51,960 You can take as long or as short as you like. 671 00:46:52,050 --> 00:46:54,220 If you have any written statement, 672 00:46:54,300 --> 00:46:57,220 we will include it after and it will be part of the record. 673 00:46:58,220 --> 00:47:01,600 -Mr. President, you are recognized. -Thank you, Mr. Chairman... 674 00:47:02,140 --> 00:47:04,770 and to the other members of this committee. 675 00:47:05,690 --> 00:47:09,230 I have agreed to appear before this committee today... 676 00:47:09,320 --> 00:47:10,820 because... 677 00:47:11,650 --> 00:47:13,030 I'm guilty. 678 00:47:19,450 --> 00:47:24,750 Guilty of having spent the last 30 years of my life here... 679 00:47:25,370 --> 00:47:26,870 in this Congress. 680 00:47:27,500 --> 00:47:29,420 In this House. 681 00:47:29,500 --> 00:47:32,380 Then as vice president and now as president, 682 00:47:32,460 --> 00:47:34,970 trying to do the people's work. 683 00:47:35,680 --> 00:47:39,470 Now, this committee has accused me of a great number of things. 684 00:47:39,550 --> 00:47:43,480 You accused me of pay to play. 685 00:47:43,560 --> 00:47:48,270 And so I accuse you of exactly the same. 686 00:47:48,360 --> 00:47:52,610 I also accuse you of playing politics only when it suits you. 687 00:47:54,490 --> 00:47:56,360 You're all being paid. 688 00:47:56,450 --> 00:47:59,030 You're all serving some master. 689 00:47:59,120 --> 00:48:04,290 Each and every one of you, and you know I know that for a fact. 690 00:48:04,370 --> 00:48:07,540 You, for example, Congressman Romero... 691 00:48:08,170 --> 00:48:12,550 and your crusade to take me down, is it for justice? 692 00:48:12,630 --> 00:48:14,510 For the good of the nation? 693 00:48:14,590 --> 00:48:18,550 Is the truth what you're really after? 694 00:48:18,640 --> 00:48:21,390 Or is it for some personal gain? 695 00:48:21,470 --> 00:48:26,850 Perhaps to try to fill the small hole in your soul 696 00:48:26,930 --> 00:48:30,520 that you sold off a long time ago? 697 00:48:31,110 --> 00:48:33,480 - Mr. President. - No, no, no. 698 00:48:33,570 --> 00:48:37,700 This is my opening statement, and I will give it in full. 699 00:48:37,780 --> 00:48:40,950 I am not done, ladies and gentlemen. 700 00:48:42,780 --> 00:48:45,620 You accuse me of breaking the rules, 701 00:48:45,700 --> 00:48:49,830 and I tell you, I am playing by the rules. 702 00:48:49,920 --> 00:48:54,710 The very rules that you and I all agreed upon. 703 00:48:54,800 --> 00:49:00,640 The very rules that you and I all wrote together. 704 00:49:01,300 --> 00:49:04,760 So, yes, I'm guilty as hell, but then so are all of you. 705 00:49:04,850 --> 00:49:06,850 Yes, the system is corrupt, 706 00:49:06,930 --> 00:49:10,140 but you wanted a guardian at the gate like me. 707 00:49:10,230 --> 00:49:15,940 And why? Because you know I will do whatever it takes. 708 00:49:16,440 --> 00:49:20,070 And you have all enjoyed it, 709 00:49:20,150 --> 00:49:24,030 been party to it and benefited by it. 710 00:49:24,990 --> 00:49:27,200 Oh, don't deny it. You've loved it. 711 00:49:27,290 --> 00:49:29,580 You don't actually need me to stand for anything. 712 00:49:29,660 --> 00:49:31,500 You just need me to stand. 713 00:49:32,170 --> 00:49:35,380 To be the strong man. The man of action. 714 00:49:36,000 --> 00:49:40,260 My God, you're addicted to action and slogans. 715 00:49:40,340 --> 00:49:43,470 It doesn't matter what I say. It doesn't matter what I do. 716 00:49:43,550 --> 00:49:48,430 Just as long as I'm doing something, you're happy to be along for the ride. 717 00:49:48,520 --> 00:49:51,100 And frankly, I don't blame you. 718 00:49:51,190 --> 00:49:55,650 With all the foolishness and indecision in your lives, why not a man like me? 719 00:49:56,150 --> 00:49:57,690 I don't apologize. 720 00:49:58,530 --> 00:50:01,700 In the end, I don't care whether you love me or you hate me, 721 00:50:01,780 --> 00:50:03,740 just as long as I win. 722 00:50:04,320 --> 00:50:07,370 The deck is stacked. The rules are rigged. 723 00:50:11,660 --> 00:50:15,040 Welcome to the death of the Age of Reason. 724 00:50:16,340 --> 00:50:20,630 There is no right or wrong. Not anymore. 725 00:50:21,420 --> 00:50:23,470 There's only being in... 726 00:50:24,800 --> 00:50:26,890 and then being out. 727 00:50:30,640 --> 00:50:33,480 So I will not be party to this any longer. 728 00:50:33,560 --> 00:50:37,860 I will not wear the target for any of you anymore. 729 00:50:37,940 --> 00:50:41,990 You have all used me far long enough. 730 00:50:42,070 --> 00:50:44,820 So, the party's over, the ride's done. 731 00:50:44,910 --> 00:50:48,450 I respect the office too much to allow this to continue going on. 732 00:50:48,540 --> 00:50:51,830 That's why I am announcing to this committee and to the nation 733 00:50:51,910 --> 00:50:54,080 that as of 6:00 p.m. tomorrow evening, 734 00:50:54,170 --> 00:50:57,540 I shall resign the office of President of the United States. 735 00:50:57,630 --> 00:51:00,210 --Order! 736 00:51:01,090 --> 00:51:05,300 And I will be happy to take any questions you may have. 737 00:51:05,390 --> 00:51:09,140 But my gut tells me that isn't really going to be necessary.