1 00:00:05,930 --> 00:00:08,270 Oh, Congressman Romero, 2 00:00:08,350 --> 00:00:11,810 I just wanted to see you one last time before I leave. 3 00:00:11,890 --> 00:00:13,480 I don't believe there's anything left to be said. 4 00:00:13,560 --> 00:00:16,230 No, not between us. Not any longer. 5 00:00:16,320 --> 00:00:21,650 I just wanted to thank you for... your tenacity. 6 00:00:23,700 --> 00:00:25,990 Whatever you're up to, you won't get away with it. 7 00:00:26,080 --> 00:00:28,040 Maybe I already have. 8 00:00:29,290 --> 00:00:32,540 The committee will continue its work. We'll recommend charges to DOJ. 9 00:00:33,710 --> 00:00:35,130 Rochelle. 10 00:00:46,010 --> 00:00:47,550 Rochelle. 11 00:00:48,930 --> 00:00:50,720 Such a lovely name. 12 00:00:52,350 --> 00:00:55,600 Tell me how much you don't want that to end up in the press. 13 00:00:56,650 --> 00:00:59,320 And then shut this committee down. 14 00:00:59,400 --> 00:01:00,690 No deals. 15 00:01:05,320 --> 00:01:07,910 - Mr. President! Mr. President! 16 00:02:56,350 --> 00:02:57,600 How could you? 17 00:02:57,680 --> 00:02:59,980 -How could you not warn me? -To protect you. 18 00:03:00,060 --> 00:03:02,650 -I was protecting you. -You should take your hands off me. 19 00:03:02,730 --> 00:03:04,610 No, look, I understand if you feel broadsided. 20 00:03:04,690 --> 00:03:06,650 -I don't care about feelings, Francis. -But listen to me-- 21 00:03:06,740 --> 00:03:09,490 -Look, Claire, listen to me. -You made me look absolutely ridiculous. 22 00:03:09,570 --> 00:03:11,450 -Ill-prepared and ignorant. -No! Claire. 23 00:03:11,530 --> 00:03:13,950 -We have one rule, Francis. One rule. -No, not anymore. 24 00:03:14,040 --> 00:03:15,450 Not anymore. We don't. 25 00:03:15,540 --> 00:03:18,370 I cannot be your ally if I don't know what you're thinking. 26 00:03:18,460 --> 00:03:20,750 Listen, Claire. It would have never ended. 27 00:03:20,830 --> 00:03:23,340 All right, fine, we got to stop judiciary, 28 00:03:23,420 --> 00:03:27,010 but other committees would have sprung up, just to keep the charges going. 29 00:03:27,090 --> 00:03:30,590 Oversight, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence. 30 00:03:30,680 --> 00:03:31,760 It would have gone on and on. 31 00:03:31,840 --> 00:03:33,510 -Years and years of investigation. -I don't care. 32 00:03:33,600 --> 00:03:35,060 You should have talked to me, 33 00:03:35,140 --> 00:03:37,520 instead of making a last-minute decision like this. 34 00:03:37,600 --> 00:03:38,680 I didn't. 35 00:03:40,350 --> 00:03:46,030 I created this confusion in order to take advantage of it. 36 00:03:46,610 --> 00:03:51,320 Everything that has happened... was planned. 37 00:03:53,740 --> 00:03:55,370 Since when? 38 00:03:55,450 --> 00:03:57,790 Since before Elysian Fields. 39 00:03:58,500 --> 00:04:01,170 But it was at Elysian Fields that it hit me. 40 00:04:01,250 --> 00:04:07,090 I saw it... almost like a light bulb going off above my head. 41 00:04:08,510 --> 00:04:11,510 Where does the real power lie? 42 00:04:11,590 --> 00:04:14,930 The power behind the power. 43 00:04:16,010 --> 00:04:17,600 And I understood, Claire, 44 00:04:17,680 --> 00:04:22,230 that we have to think and act differently than we ever have. 45 00:04:22,310 --> 00:04:25,810 Because it's no longer about who lives in the White House... 46 00:04:28,230 --> 00:04:31,450 it's about who owns the White House. 47 00:04:31,530 --> 00:04:35,070 This is the presidency. How much higher can a politician go? 48 00:04:35,160 --> 00:04:37,580 The real power isn't here. 49 00:04:38,870 --> 00:04:40,450 It's beyond here. 50 00:04:40,540 --> 00:04:43,750 It's above it, but still working in conjunction with it. 51 00:04:43,830 --> 00:04:46,590 Look, Claire, you and I have always been on the inside. 52 00:04:46,670 --> 00:04:49,300 Trapped. In the bubble. 53 00:04:50,920 --> 00:04:52,380 But going forward... 54 00:04:53,340 --> 00:04:57,100 with my operating on the outside, in the private sector, 55 00:04:57,180 --> 00:05:00,350 and you working from here... 56 00:05:02,560 --> 00:05:05,730 we can own this house together. 57 00:05:08,440 --> 00:05:12,440 Don't you see? I've designed this. 58 00:05:13,610 --> 00:05:16,200 I wanted you to be the president. 59 00:05:16,870 --> 00:05:20,410 I've made you the president. 60 00:05:23,620 --> 00:05:25,580 Am I supposed to say thank you? 61 00:05:26,250 --> 00:05:27,750 No. 62 00:05:27,830 --> 00:05:32,010 But you will have to pardon me. Pardon me for all of my crimes. 63 00:05:32,090 --> 00:05:34,180 As the president, you're the only one who can. 64 00:05:34,260 --> 00:05:36,010 Francis, I could be impeached if I do that. 65 00:05:36,090 --> 00:05:39,810 No, no. Look, Davis and Usher, they're in a position to protect you. 66 00:05:39,890 --> 00:05:42,970 -They want you to succeed. -We can be sure of nothing, Francis. 67 00:05:43,060 --> 00:05:45,690 Everything going on with Doug, the leak still in the White House-- 68 00:05:45,770 --> 00:05:47,560 No, that was me, too. 69 00:05:49,480 --> 00:05:51,400 -What? -I'm the leak. 70 00:05:52,360 --> 00:05:54,320 I've been feeding information to Tom Hammerschmidt 71 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:56,280 for months with Doug's help. 72 00:05:58,030 --> 00:06:00,660 That doesn't make any sense, Francis. 73 00:06:00,740 --> 00:06:03,370 Claire, when you bring yourself down before someone else can, 74 00:06:03,450 --> 00:06:05,460 you control the way it happens. 75 00:06:06,580 --> 00:06:11,670 This was the only path to get us to this moment 76 00:06:11,750 --> 00:06:15,630 where you and I can own it all. 77 00:06:24,180 --> 00:06:26,440 Get rid of the surveillance. 78 00:06:27,100 --> 00:06:31,110 Erase it. Shut everything down. Anything you and Doug were up to. 79 00:06:31,190 --> 00:06:34,440 All right. But you have to pardon me first. 80 00:06:34,530 --> 00:06:38,950 And, at the right time, Doug. Or we could both go to prison. 81 00:06:42,200 --> 00:06:43,990 I killed Tom. 82 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:46,580 I killed Tom Yates. He's dead. 83 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:50,080 And I had Mark clean it up. 84 00:06:51,540 --> 00:06:54,510 So it will never make its way back to us. 85 00:07:00,260 --> 00:07:02,760 Well, then I guess we both did what we had to. 86 00:07:05,140 --> 00:07:06,810 -Did you know he was gonna do this? -No. 87 00:07:06,890 --> 00:07:11,150 - Because this is bad, Claire. - This is very... very bad. 88 00:07:13,400 --> 00:07:14,860 My God! 89 00:07:15,980 --> 00:07:17,610 What is it with you two? 90 00:07:17,690 --> 00:07:20,820 -If there's something on your mind, say-- -In my house? 91 00:07:20,910 --> 00:07:22,200 You left him in my house?! 92 00:07:22,280 --> 00:07:25,490 Lower your voice, or at least change your tone. 93 00:07:26,290 --> 00:07:27,830 Did you take care of it? 94 00:07:30,420 --> 00:07:32,210 Yes, that's what I do. 95 00:07:32,290 --> 00:07:34,090 Then thank you, and well done. 96 00:07:34,920 --> 00:07:36,510 Now let's get back to what's in front of us. 97 00:07:36,590 --> 00:07:38,510 Does he even want you to be here, Claire? 98 00:07:38,590 --> 00:07:41,130 Mark, please. What I need right now is your political calculus. 99 00:07:41,220 --> 00:07:44,930 He has put you, he has put all of us, in an impossible position. 100 00:07:45,010 --> 00:07:46,350 You see that? 101 00:07:47,850 --> 00:07:51,060 If you don't handle this correctly, you do not recover from it. 102 00:07:51,140 --> 00:07:54,110 This is about continuity of government. 103 00:07:55,110 --> 00:07:59,650 Informing NATO, informing world leaders. We should have had ambassadors on call. 104 00:07:59,740 --> 00:08:01,740 Joint Chiefs of Staff, the National Security... 105 00:08:01,820 --> 00:08:04,200 Even Nixon did that! 106 00:08:08,370 --> 00:08:10,120 I'm ready to hand it over, 107 00:08:10,210 --> 00:08:11,830 but I want to be assured that no matter what, 108 00:08:11,920 --> 00:08:13,880 Macallan's death is not related to me. 109 00:08:13,960 --> 00:08:15,880 That can be taken care of. 110 00:08:15,960 --> 00:08:18,550 -I want what you have of mine. -Okay. 111 00:08:19,130 --> 00:08:20,420 That's what you'll get. 112 00:08:20,510 --> 00:08:22,840 And I want to be Chief of Staff. 113 00:08:25,220 --> 00:08:27,310 Well, I don't think that's a problem. 114 00:08:28,140 --> 00:08:30,390 I'm glad you're asking for what you want. 115 00:08:36,900 --> 00:08:39,320 Doug Stamper would do anything for the president. 116 00:08:39,400 --> 00:08:42,740 He saw a threat in Zoe Barnes, who the president was involved with. 117 00:08:43,410 --> 00:08:45,120 And he took care of it. 118 00:08:45,200 --> 00:08:47,490 He's threatened my life on numerous occasions. 119 00:08:48,660 --> 00:08:51,160 -But to go back to my question... -No, ma'am. 120 00:08:51,250 --> 00:08:54,210 I don't think the president knew what Doug was up to. 121 00:08:54,290 --> 00:08:55,670 Not at all. 122 00:09:02,470 --> 00:09:03,760 Mr. Hammerschmidt. 123 00:09:04,680 --> 00:09:06,260 I've been meaning to call you. 124 00:09:09,890 --> 00:09:10,970 Sean. 125 00:09:12,020 --> 00:09:13,730 As you can tell, I work here now. 126 00:09:15,440 --> 00:09:19,820 I'm shaking your hand right now because I believe in social graces. 127 00:09:22,320 --> 00:09:23,490 You're lost. 128 00:09:24,660 --> 00:09:27,530 -I don't think so. -No, you are. 129 00:09:27,620 --> 00:09:29,450 No, not at all. 130 00:09:29,540 --> 00:09:30,990 This is what you wanted? 131 00:09:31,620 --> 00:09:36,330 A job in a corrupt administration? Presidency in ruin? 132 00:09:36,420 --> 00:09:39,380 I'm in the White House. Not out there, wondering what it's like in here. 133 00:09:41,250 --> 00:09:43,800 - Not for long. 134 00:09:43,880 --> 00:09:47,510 Once you're in, you're in. It's the American way. 135 00:09:47,590 --> 00:09:50,390 -Mr. Stamper will see you now. -Thank you. 136 00:09:58,060 --> 00:09:59,770 Sorry to keep you waiting. 137 00:09:59,860 --> 00:10:01,190 When I asked for this meeting, I had no idea 138 00:10:01,270 --> 00:10:04,240 the president would be signing his resignation this evening. 139 00:10:05,150 --> 00:10:07,490 And I, this morning. 140 00:10:08,070 --> 00:10:10,700 -I heard a rumor you might. -Now it's confirmed. 141 00:10:10,780 --> 00:10:12,080 Mr. Stamper... 142 00:10:12,160 --> 00:10:14,580 Yeah, please. You can call me Doug. 143 00:10:15,330 --> 00:10:18,670 I'd rather not, for the sake of this interview. 144 00:10:18,750 --> 00:10:20,960 I want you to know this will not be off the record, 145 00:10:21,040 --> 00:10:22,300 or on background. 146 00:10:25,010 --> 00:10:28,720 I do know Lisa Williams. I met her a couple years ago. 147 00:10:31,720 --> 00:10:32,720 Okay. 148 00:10:33,640 --> 00:10:35,770 But before we get to anything else... 149 00:10:38,190 --> 00:10:42,020 did President Underwood, when he was congressman, kill Zoe Barnes? 150 00:10:45,400 --> 00:10:46,610 No. 151 00:10:47,490 --> 00:10:48,400 Mr. Stamper... 152 00:10:52,450 --> 00:10:54,580 did you kill Zoe Barnes? 153 00:10:54,660 --> 00:10:56,870 I'm not prepared to answer that question. 154 00:10:57,910 --> 00:11:00,920 You understand I can use your refusal in print. 155 00:11:01,750 --> 00:11:03,250 Yes. 156 00:11:03,340 --> 00:11:06,090 Were you on the Cathedral Heights D.C. Metro platform 157 00:11:06,170 --> 00:11:07,470 the day of Zoe's death? 158 00:11:07,550 --> 00:11:11,430 Any questions regarding Zoe Barnes, you need to speak with my attorneys. 159 00:11:16,020 --> 00:11:18,810 Did Zoe Barnes make a call to Francis Underwood 160 00:11:18,890 --> 00:11:21,560 from a burner phone when he was congressman? 161 00:11:22,310 --> 00:11:24,980 -Why would you ask me that? -Why won't you answer? 162 00:11:25,070 --> 00:11:27,490 I almost always answer the president's phone. 163 00:11:27,570 --> 00:11:29,200 Calls, texts... 164 00:11:31,660 --> 00:11:33,410 Do you have any knowledge of those texts? 165 00:11:33,490 --> 00:11:35,490 I'm not prepared to comment on that. 166 00:11:36,290 --> 00:11:38,450 Then this conversation is over. 167 00:11:44,670 --> 00:11:46,090 Have a good day. 168 00:11:50,880 --> 00:11:52,090 One last thing. 169 00:11:53,090 --> 00:11:55,100 Did you send me two birthday cards? 170 00:11:55,760 --> 00:11:56,770 No. 171 00:12:03,610 --> 00:12:05,320 Slàinte mhath. 172 00:12:05,400 --> 00:12:07,610 That's Scottish Gaelic. It means "good health." 173 00:12:07,690 --> 00:12:09,440 My father's kind of obsessed. 174 00:12:09,530 --> 00:12:13,280 And he traced our line of Graysons back to, like, 16th century or something. 175 00:12:13,360 --> 00:12:16,700 Hmm. Well, if we ever needed a drink in the middle of the day... 176 00:12:17,950 --> 00:12:20,790 It went well with the US attorney. 177 00:12:22,670 --> 00:12:24,040 It's tragic. 178 00:12:24,670 --> 00:12:28,170 Our hearts are just broken at the thought of what Doug did. 179 00:12:29,050 --> 00:12:30,720 I don't know what happened to him. 180 00:12:31,420 --> 00:12:33,720 I guess somewhere along the line... 181 00:12:35,010 --> 00:12:37,140 When will, uh, he be announcing his resignation? 182 00:12:37,220 --> 00:12:40,600 -It's happening this afternoon. -Oh, of course. 183 00:12:40,680 --> 00:12:43,060 And, Seth, you'll need to resign as well. 184 00:12:45,730 --> 00:12:49,530 -Uh... Um, I thought that, uh-- -I know, but think about this. 185 00:12:49,610 --> 00:12:53,360 I need to establish my own team. Publicly. 186 00:12:53,450 --> 00:12:57,660 And there's no avoiding how tied you and Doug are to Francis at this point. 187 00:12:57,740 --> 00:13:02,080 So, it's really just waiting for the dust to settle. That's all. 188 00:13:02,960 --> 00:13:06,330 Why does it feel like you're telling me my career is over, Madam Vice President? 189 00:13:06,420 --> 00:13:10,090 No, I'm just saying, you just need to go away for a little while. 190 00:13:10,760 --> 00:13:14,470 And we'll bring you back into the fold at a later date, and don't worry. 191 00:13:14,550 --> 00:13:17,430 Look at LeAnn. She left and now she's back. 192 00:13:19,720 --> 00:13:21,730 Have we ever had a drink together? 193 00:13:23,640 --> 00:13:24,810 Never. 194 00:13:43,040 --> 00:13:45,620 I wanted to hand this to you while you were still president. 195 00:13:54,800 --> 00:13:57,140 I accept this with a heavy heart. 196 00:14:00,680 --> 00:14:02,930 I had a strategy session with the attorneys yesterday. 197 00:14:03,560 --> 00:14:05,640 I hope they're treating you well. 198 00:14:08,940 --> 00:14:10,820 You know... 199 00:14:12,860 --> 00:14:16,400 Doug, we're not gonna be able to see each other for some time now. 200 00:14:24,250 --> 00:14:26,330 So why don't you take something? 201 00:14:27,080 --> 00:14:29,040 -No. -No, no. Go on. Take something. 202 00:14:29,130 --> 00:14:32,090 Anything. Anything you want. Even if it's small. 203 00:14:33,460 --> 00:14:36,130 Something you can hold in your hand 204 00:14:36,220 --> 00:14:41,010 to remind you of this place... until you get back. 205 00:14:42,510 --> 00:14:43,970 You go on. 206 00:15:50,170 --> 00:15:53,540 We're a few hours away from my official resignation... 207 00:15:54,290 --> 00:15:58,130 and you still have not agreed to pardon me. 208 00:15:59,340 --> 00:16:00,880 And if you don't, 209 00:16:00,970 --> 00:16:04,970 I will be forced to renege on that resignation. 210 00:16:05,060 --> 00:16:07,100 That would be outrageous. 211 00:16:07,180 --> 00:16:11,100 Well, it isn't official until I submit a signed letter. 212 00:16:12,060 --> 00:16:14,270 And what would that do to the rest of your presidency? 213 00:16:14,360 --> 00:16:15,820 What would be left of it? 214 00:16:15,900 --> 00:16:19,440 Claire, if you don't do it, you're gonna risk being married to a felon. 215 00:16:19,530 --> 00:16:22,070 And if I do, where does that leave me? 216 00:16:22,160 --> 00:16:24,780 Look, is this really the conversation you want to be having? 217 00:16:24,870 --> 00:16:26,330 You've trapped me, Francis. 218 00:16:26,410 --> 00:16:29,040 No, I do not accept that I've done something to you. 219 00:16:29,120 --> 00:16:33,080 I have provided you with an opportunity. 220 00:16:33,170 --> 00:16:37,500 Now, you have said before, that this is your endgame. 221 00:16:37,590 --> 00:16:41,760 And now, your goal is within spitting distance 222 00:16:41,840 --> 00:16:45,850 and all you see is betrayal? I don't buy it. 223 00:16:48,310 --> 00:16:51,100 Stop talking about what I've done to you. 224 00:16:54,690 --> 00:16:56,110 Admit it. 225 00:16:57,070 --> 00:16:58,900 This is what you want. 226 00:16:59,940 --> 00:17:01,900 You were willing to kill for it. 227 00:17:03,280 --> 00:17:05,410 So, Claire, come and take it... 228 00:17:07,330 --> 00:17:09,160 before I take it back. 229 00:17:17,340 --> 00:17:20,840 We'll find the most strategic time and place. 230 00:17:21,340 --> 00:17:23,220 But I will pardon you, Francis. 231 00:17:51,120 --> 00:17:53,580 For the good of the nation, we need to disband this committee, 232 00:17:53,660 --> 00:17:55,290 and put this behind us. 233 00:17:55,370 --> 00:17:58,290 The president most likely would not have survived the hearings. 234 00:17:58,380 --> 00:18:01,460 You could argue that he had no choice but to resign. 235 00:18:02,090 --> 00:18:04,590 But we can't deny that his testimony struck a chord. 236 00:18:04,670 --> 00:18:06,550 Well, that may be true. 237 00:18:06,630 --> 00:18:09,100 But how is it that you, Congressman Romero, 238 00:18:09,180 --> 00:18:12,600 his biggest critic, are supporting him now? 239 00:18:15,270 --> 00:18:16,730 History. 240 00:18:16,810 --> 00:18:20,230 By the end of the day, the country will have its first woman president. 241 00:18:20,940 --> 00:18:24,570 Look, I've always been a supporter of the idea of a woman in the Oval Office. 242 00:18:24,650 --> 00:18:27,160 But when all is said and done, 243 00:18:27,240 --> 00:18:30,080 you do realize that Francis Underwood 244 00:18:30,160 --> 00:18:33,080 will still be sleeping in the White House tonight? 245 00:18:46,760 --> 00:18:50,800 Isn't this when you pack everything up? Or at least take the personal things? 246 00:18:50,890 --> 00:18:52,680 I'm not taking anything. 247 00:18:55,100 --> 00:18:56,940 You can do what you want with it. 248 00:19:02,480 --> 00:19:05,490 -When do you meet with the US attorney? -Day after tomorrow. 249 00:19:12,120 --> 00:19:15,290 I never thought that Frank Underwood would not be president. 250 00:19:16,250 --> 00:19:17,620 Not really. 251 00:19:21,960 --> 00:19:23,880 You could just run away. 252 00:19:25,380 --> 00:19:26,920 What does that get me? 253 00:19:27,510 --> 00:19:29,340 You're good at taking care of yourself. 254 00:19:31,390 --> 00:19:32,720 That's funny. 255 00:19:33,470 --> 00:19:35,600 Look, I want you to know that I care for you, 256 00:19:35,680 --> 00:19:38,560 but I don't know how much I can be there. 257 00:19:45,320 --> 00:19:47,360 I think I'm gonna just sit here for a while. 258 00:19:48,490 --> 00:19:50,110 Yeah, you should. 259 00:19:56,120 --> 00:19:58,410 Uh, the vice president would like you to leave the White House 260 00:19:58,500 --> 00:19:59,660 before she's sworn in. 261 00:20:02,830 --> 00:20:05,380 She doesn't think it would be a good idea for word to get out 262 00:20:05,460 --> 00:20:07,340 that you were here when it happened. 263 00:20:34,240 --> 00:20:37,410 I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute 264 00:20:37,490 --> 00:20:40,870 the office of President of the United States, 265 00:20:40,960 --> 00:20:43,170 and will to the best of my ability 266 00:20:43,250 --> 00:20:48,380 preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. 267 00:20:48,460 --> 00:20:50,720 -So help me God. -Here we are again. 268 00:20:50,800 --> 00:20:53,050 You know, if you ignore all the pomp and circumstance, 269 00:20:53,130 --> 00:20:57,350 the most perverse thing is I actually believe in the presidency. 270 00:20:57,430 --> 00:21:01,270 Its importance. What it means around the world, even symbolically. 271 00:21:01,350 --> 00:21:06,270 But I believe in power even more. For its own sake. 272 00:21:06,940 --> 00:21:11,320 Gore Vidal once wrote that power is an end to itself, 273 00:21:11,400 --> 00:21:15,200 and the instinctive urge to prevail... 274 00:21:15,740 --> 00:21:18,620 the most important single human trait. 275 00:21:19,790 --> 00:21:23,210 I've always told myself that everything I did was for her. 276 00:21:23,290 --> 00:21:27,710 But maybe it wasn't. Maybe I love power more. 277 00:21:29,210 --> 00:21:32,420 For you, and for any dear to you, 278 00:21:32,510 --> 00:21:34,590 I would do anything. 279 00:21:34,680 --> 00:21:37,300 If my career were of that better kind 280 00:21:37,390 --> 00:21:41,930 that there was any opportunity or capacity to sacrifice in it, 281 00:21:42,020 --> 00:21:46,940 I would embrace any sacrifice for you and for those dear to you. 282 00:21:47,610 --> 00:21:51,980 Try to hold me in your mind, at some quiet times, 283 00:21:52,070 --> 00:21:55,990 as ardent and sincere in this one thing. 284 00:21:56,070 --> 00:21:57,700 The time will come, 285 00:21:57,780 --> 00:22:02,870 the time will not be long in coming, when new ties will be formed about you. 286 00:22:02,950 --> 00:22:07,790 The ties that will bind you yet more tenderly and strongly 287 00:22:07,880 --> 00:22:10,710 to the home you so adorn. 288 00:22:10,800 --> 00:22:14,800 The dearest ties that will ever grace and gladden you. 289 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:16,430 Oh, Miss Manette, 290 00:22:16,510 --> 00:22:20,850 when the little picture of a happy father's face looks up in yours... 291 00:22:34,030 --> 00:22:36,030 - Good evening. 292 00:22:37,660 --> 00:22:40,410 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Sean Jeffries. 293 00:22:40,490 --> 00:22:42,870 I'm the new deputy director of communications. 294 00:22:42,950 --> 00:22:43,990 Where's Seth? 295 00:22:44,080 --> 00:22:47,920 Mr. Grayson got called away last minute, so I'm temporarily filling his shoes. 296 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:50,080 --Uh, I... 297 00:22:50,170 --> 00:22:55,170 I won't be taking any questions. Instead, I'll be reading from a prepared statement. 298 00:22:56,510 --> 00:22:57,840 A few hours ago, 299 00:22:57,930 --> 00:23:01,760 President Underwood resigned the office of President of the United States. 300 00:23:01,850 --> 00:23:04,270 And in a private ceremony attended by staff, 301 00:23:04,350 --> 00:23:07,390 President Claire Underwood was sworn in. 302 00:23:07,480 --> 00:23:09,850 Effective immediately, she will be assuming the office 303 00:23:09,940 --> 00:23:12,060 of President of the United States. 304 00:23:12,820 --> 00:23:15,990 -Details will be coming shortly... -You must be so proud of him. 305 00:23:16,690 --> 00:23:19,240 And while President Francis Underwood couldn't be here today... 306 00:23:19,320 --> 00:23:21,620 Transfer of power happened three hours ago, 307 00:23:21,700 --> 00:23:24,490 quote, "privately and quietly." 308 00:23:24,580 --> 00:23:25,950 And that's above the fold. 309 00:23:26,040 --> 00:23:28,040 -Anything from DOJ? -Nothing yet. 310 00:23:28,120 --> 00:23:29,330 No official title to him, 311 00:23:29,420 --> 00:23:31,380 but it's Mark Usher running the transition. 312 00:23:31,460 --> 00:23:35,550 Okay. Let's find out who's in and who's out. 313 00:23:35,630 --> 00:23:37,380 The dominoes are falling. 314 00:23:37,470 --> 00:23:39,340 -Now, who's on Romero? -Here. 315 00:23:40,010 --> 00:23:42,850 -We want the congressman on the record. -I've got it. 316 00:23:42,930 --> 00:23:45,390 And let's save Macallan for the weekend. 317 00:23:45,470 --> 00:23:47,770 Tom, where are we with Doug Stamper? 318 00:23:48,520 --> 00:23:50,440 There's, uh, something I need to check on. 319 00:23:50,520 --> 00:23:54,060 Slugline, BuzzFeed, half the outlets in this city are ready to jump on this. 320 00:23:54,150 --> 00:23:56,150 You spoke to him. One on one. 321 00:23:56,230 --> 00:23:59,570 - He didn't actually say he did it. - He doesn't have to. 322 00:23:59,650 --> 00:24:03,200 Does anyone know what Seth Grayson said to the US attorney? 323 00:24:05,790 --> 00:24:06,990 Tom? 324 00:24:10,460 --> 00:24:13,250 Two years you've been writing about this administration. 325 00:24:13,330 --> 00:24:15,880 -This is it. -I want to follow up, that's all. 326 00:24:17,590 --> 00:24:19,880 I see a beautiful city 327 00:24:19,970 --> 00:24:22,930 and a brilliant people rising from this abyss. 328 00:24:23,010 --> 00:24:26,510 And in their struggles to be truly free, 329 00:24:26,600 --> 00:24:28,890 in their triumphs and defeats, 330 00:24:28,970 --> 00:24:31,060 through long years to come, 331 00:24:31,140 --> 00:24:34,900 I see the evil of this time and of the previous time 332 00:24:34,980 --> 00:24:37,940 of which this is the natural birth, 333 00:24:38,030 --> 00:24:42,910 gradually making expiation for itself and wearing out. 334 00:24:44,410 --> 00:24:46,780 Surface-to-surface missiles delivered sarin 335 00:24:46,870 --> 00:24:49,290 at about three o'clock in the morning, our time. 336 00:24:49,370 --> 00:24:52,500 Moscow has already issued a statement condemning the rebels 337 00:24:52,580 --> 00:24:55,250 for orchestrating the attack on themselves. 338 00:24:55,340 --> 00:24:57,420 -And did they? -Of course not. 339 00:24:58,050 --> 00:25:00,840 Petrov will use this to justify air strikes. 340 00:25:01,720 --> 00:25:04,050 I'd like to show you an image. 341 00:25:11,140 --> 00:25:13,230 This one is coming out of Reuters. 342 00:25:13,850 --> 00:25:17,190 The feeling is most of the press will be using it by the a.m. 343 00:25:18,070 --> 00:25:21,990 Experience tells me this will resonate for about three to five days... 344 00:25:22,950 --> 00:25:24,410 which gives us our window. 345 00:25:24,490 --> 00:25:28,370 -Well, we can ready a statement. -Troops on the ground is the statement. 346 00:25:28,450 --> 00:25:32,200 No, I don't want to do anything until we find Ahmadi's location. 347 00:25:32,290 --> 00:25:34,830 I'm not sure we should wait on this, Madam President. 348 00:25:34,920 --> 00:25:37,460 I'd like to remind you that it was this administration 349 00:25:37,540 --> 00:25:39,250 that introduced the ultimatum. 350 00:25:39,340 --> 00:25:42,420 -You should act on it. -Yes, but I barely have a team in place. 351 00:25:42,510 --> 00:25:44,380 Well, you can run it by the former president-- 352 00:25:44,470 --> 00:25:46,140 The former president is just that. 353 00:25:46,220 --> 00:25:50,430 -An opportunity has presented itself. -And I'm trying to take advantage of it. 354 00:25:51,060 --> 00:25:54,310 -Is everyone in the Situation Room? -As of 20 minutes ago. 355 00:26:04,070 --> 00:26:06,320 So, the timing is bad. 356 00:26:07,160 --> 00:26:09,620 If you pardon him now, you're associated with his crimes. 357 00:26:09,700 --> 00:26:11,580 Republicans will have a field day. 358 00:26:12,160 --> 00:26:13,910 We need some cover. 359 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:15,620 Well, that would be Ahmadi's capture. 360 00:26:15,710 --> 00:26:18,880 - The right VP would help all this. - Have you had any further thoughts? 361 00:26:18,960 --> 00:26:22,380 My short list is the same. Westervelt, Clark, Klein. 362 00:26:22,460 --> 00:26:25,880 Klein would be the strongest bulwark against calls for your impeachment. 363 00:26:25,970 --> 00:26:28,890 -Swallowing poison to stay alive. -Alive is good. 364 00:26:28,970 --> 00:26:32,260 I don't think I can stomach Klein. He called me a bitch. I prefer Clark. 365 00:26:33,140 --> 00:26:37,770 Tell me. Before you moved the body, were you able to close his eyes? 366 00:26:39,100 --> 00:26:40,110 Yes. 367 00:26:43,030 --> 00:26:46,990 Look... I know his opinion means a lot to you. 368 00:26:48,200 --> 00:26:49,490 Francis. 369 00:26:49,570 --> 00:26:52,330 But having him here, in the White House, even in the East Wing, 370 00:26:52,410 --> 00:26:54,410 while we're trying to figure this out, it's hard. 371 00:26:55,250 --> 00:26:58,790 At some point, someone is going to imply that he is still making the decisions. 372 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,420 That wouldn't be good. 373 00:27:06,800 --> 00:27:09,840 -I'll advise her. She'll come around. -I hope so. 374 00:27:09,930 --> 00:27:13,510 Because if she doesn't act now, when it comes to Syria, 375 00:27:13,600 --> 00:27:15,850 her presidency could be in danger. 376 00:27:16,680 --> 00:27:20,860 -And your future in doubt. -Oh, don't threaten me, Ms. Davis. 377 00:27:20,940 --> 00:27:22,690 I don't threaten. 378 00:27:22,770 --> 00:27:25,360 I just try to remain as clear as possible. 379 00:27:25,440 --> 00:27:29,320 You offered me your services, and I offered you mine. 380 00:27:31,160 --> 00:27:32,530 You know... 381 00:27:33,700 --> 00:27:36,830 I was here before you and I'll be here after you. 382 00:27:37,750 --> 00:27:41,000 And regardless of that, let me remind you... 383 00:27:41,080 --> 00:27:44,420 that nothing is more dangerous than me. 384 00:27:47,170 --> 00:27:50,720 You need to be practical now. Davis isn't wrong. 385 00:27:50,800 --> 00:27:53,800 We've been trying to get our hands on Ahmadi for a year, Francis. 386 00:27:53,890 --> 00:27:56,890 -She hasn't delivered. -Yes, but this isn't about her. 387 00:27:56,970 --> 00:28:00,480 This is about you and coming out with a strong message 388 00:28:00,560 --> 00:28:02,980 in your first address to the nation. 389 00:28:03,060 --> 00:28:06,610 This is about setting the course for your presidency. 390 00:28:07,650 --> 00:28:09,190 Be strong, Claire. 391 00:28:10,150 --> 00:28:11,860 Go to war. 392 00:28:18,450 --> 00:28:20,120 But I need you to leave. 393 00:28:21,460 --> 00:28:23,000 Leave the White House. 394 00:28:26,050 --> 00:28:27,550 Yes, I see. 395 00:28:32,970 --> 00:28:37,220 For this pardon to succeed, Francis, we need to appear to be estranged. 396 00:28:38,970 --> 00:28:41,020 I'm just being strategic. 397 00:28:42,270 --> 00:28:44,610 And where do you suggest I go? 398 00:28:45,190 --> 00:28:46,610 I'm not sure. 399 00:28:48,780 --> 00:28:50,900 The Naval Observatory? 400 00:28:50,990 --> 00:28:53,910 Uh, I think the vice president's residence is still too close. 401 00:28:53,990 --> 00:28:55,450 I'm sorry, I just... 402 00:28:56,370 --> 00:28:59,120 We can't have anyone think you're still involved in policy. 403 00:28:59,200 --> 00:29:01,710 Look, if you're having second thoughts, you should tell me now. 404 00:29:01,790 --> 00:29:03,920 -No. I'm in full agreement. -'Cause this is no time to hesitate. 405 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,460 I am not hesitating. 406 00:29:06,290 --> 00:29:08,750 I just believe if we don't play this correctly, 407 00:29:08,840 --> 00:29:10,300 as far as the public, 408 00:29:10,380 --> 00:29:14,260 my term will be nothing but survival for both of us. 409 00:29:15,720 --> 00:29:16,970 All right. 410 00:29:18,930 --> 00:29:21,430 I want you to know I'm here if you need... 411 00:29:22,270 --> 00:29:27,770 any advice on policy or... anything else you might need. 412 00:29:30,150 --> 00:29:32,780 Thank you. I'm going to bed. 413 00:29:40,450 --> 00:29:43,040 No one will ever love you as much as I do. 414 00:29:44,620 --> 00:29:45,920 I hope you know that. 415 00:29:47,540 --> 00:29:52,510 Just as I know that no one will ever love me... like you. 416 00:31:51,920 --> 00:31:53,840 "Under the porcelain frog." 417 00:31:55,710 --> 00:31:59,470 The answers are case-sensitive and exact. You won't get a second chance. 418 00:32:01,640 --> 00:32:04,600 -And the middle one? -My favorite baseball player? 419 00:32:05,180 --> 00:32:07,430 "Wade Boggs." Two G's. 420 00:32:10,060 --> 00:32:14,480 And the last? "What did you leave in that hotel room in Austin?" 421 00:32:17,150 --> 00:32:18,530 Where is my gun? 422 00:32:25,280 --> 00:32:26,580 Here you go. 423 00:32:35,250 --> 00:32:37,210 What guarantees do I have? 424 00:32:39,210 --> 00:32:40,800 I gave you your gun back. 425 00:32:44,430 --> 00:32:48,180 But what made you give it to him? I'm curious. 426 00:32:49,270 --> 00:32:51,060 I thought he was in danger. 427 00:32:53,560 --> 00:32:55,400 And now you think what? 428 00:32:59,150 --> 00:33:01,360 That is what I'm asking. 429 00:33:03,410 --> 00:33:07,790 As long as I'm around, you'll be a part of this administration. 430 00:33:08,580 --> 00:33:10,700 We both know too much about Aidan. 431 00:33:11,250 --> 00:33:14,500 And Claire knows how loyal you are. I'm sure of it. 432 00:33:16,790 --> 00:33:21,380 So, what did you leave in that hotel room in Austin? 433 00:33:26,140 --> 00:33:27,390 A bracelet. 434 00:33:28,510 --> 00:33:29,970 Oh, that's too bad. 435 00:33:35,150 --> 00:33:39,190 You know, I finally got a look at what Macallan passed on to Ms. Harvey. 436 00:33:39,270 --> 00:33:41,360 I was shocked to realize the degree 437 00:33:41,440 --> 00:33:43,530 to which you and your husband stole this election. 438 00:33:47,450 --> 00:33:50,540 I need to be honest with you. I've been in talks with him about 439 00:33:50,620 --> 00:33:53,080 helping him start a foundation of some kind. 440 00:33:53,710 --> 00:33:55,580 In exchange for influence over you. 441 00:33:59,210 --> 00:34:00,460 Interesting. 442 00:34:04,800 --> 00:34:07,590 I'm trying to help you navigate this transition. 443 00:34:14,940 --> 00:34:16,400 Who are you to me? 444 00:34:18,900 --> 00:34:21,070 - Who do you want me to be? 445 00:34:21,150 --> 00:34:22,730 That's not a good answer. 446 00:34:26,740 --> 00:34:30,700 You're the first woman President of the United States. 447 00:34:30,780 --> 00:34:35,000 All you've had to swallow, the sacrifices, the compromises. 448 00:34:35,080 --> 00:34:37,080 You're gonna want to isolate yourself. 449 00:34:37,710 --> 00:34:39,210 Not trust anyone. 450 00:34:39,290 --> 00:34:44,010 But that's exactly what you're gonna need. Someone to tell you what's what. 451 00:34:45,340 --> 00:34:47,260 And is that person you? 452 00:34:51,720 --> 00:34:52,810 Is it? 453 00:34:53,390 --> 00:34:56,100 I don't think there's anything I could say that would convince you 454 00:34:56,190 --> 00:34:57,480 if you don't already feel it. 455 00:34:59,650 --> 00:35:02,730 Ms. Davis, you are asking me to start a war. 456 00:35:04,400 --> 00:35:07,780 And you seem to deliver on promises when it suits you. 457 00:35:07,860 --> 00:35:10,530 So forgive me if I question your intentions. 458 00:35:13,330 --> 00:35:14,580 I like you. 459 00:35:15,250 --> 00:35:16,790 I like being around you. 460 00:35:19,920 --> 00:35:23,170 And sometimes that makes me less effective than I should be. 461 00:35:27,880 --> 00:35:32,890 Pardoning or not pardoning your husband, in either case, he's a liability. 462 00:35:34,890 --> 00:35:37,020 If it's not treated properly... 463 00:35:38,060 --> 00:35:42,110 your husband's liver could fail him at any time. 464 00:35:43,570 --> 00:35:45,780 It's not the kind of thing I could do. 465 00:35:46,990 --> 00:35:50,320 But I could find someone, or... 466 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:56,290 I... I don't know if you realize, but... even something like gelsemium 467 00:35:56,370 --> 00:35:59,870 can be lethal in higher doses. 468 00:36:04,540 --> 00:36:06,550 My husband's health is just fine. 469 00:36:09,720 --> 00:36:13,180 I'll continue to work with him. Follow your lead. 470 00:36:17,520 --> 00:36:19,810 Here's my client's passport. 471 00:36:19,890 --> 00:36:22,940 -There's a few things we want to go over. -That we haven't already? 472 00:36:23,020 --> 00:36:26,610 No cuffs, when you walk him out of here. I need to be sure. 473 00:36:26,690 --> 00:36:29,530 Oh, come on, James, we aren't gonna play that on this. 474 00:36:30,150 --> 00:36:32,990 You have some very good friends, Mr. Stamper, 475 00:36:33,070 --> 00:36:34,870 to keep the press out of this. 476 00:36:35,660 --> 00:36:37,660 You will walk out of here like a gentleman. 477 00:36:37,740 --> 00:36:40,710 We want him in front of the judge within 12 hours. 478 00:36:40,790 --> 00:36:43,250 We don't even know if we're gonna charge him yet. 479 00:36:43,330 --> 00:36:44,500 I did it. 480 00:36:45,420 --> 00:36:47,090 Let's get going. 481 00:36:51,050 --> 00:36:53,050 Who do you have on her cabinet? 482 00:36:53,970 --> 00:36:56,010 Right now, they're just suggestions. 483 00:36:56,100 --> 00:36:59,390 Oh, come on. We both know how this works. You've already made your choices. 484 00:36:59,470 --> 00:37:01,140 You wouldn't be worth your salt if you hadn't. 485 00:37:01,730 --> 00:37:04,020 I just want you to run them by me first. 486 00:37:04,730 --> 00:37:07,940 Look, I can make this transition easy for you or not. 487 00:37:09,900 --> 00:37:11,860 And a word of advice. 488 00:37:11,950 --> 00:37:15,320 She's gonna need some friendly faces looking at her across that table. 489 00:37:15,410 --> 00:37:16,410 There'll be a few... 490 00:37:17,370 --> 00:37:19,080 who will smile as required. 491 00:37:21,250 --> 00:37:22,620 Would you look at this? 492 00:37:26,790 --> 00:37:29,670 Both Special Forces. Former. 493 00:37:30,460 --> 00:37:33,050 They know how to forget, so you don't have to worry about them. 494 00:37:35,430 --> 00:37:36,760 And the body? 495 00:37:39,140 --> 00:37:40,430 It's on ice. 496 00:37:44,100 --> 00:37:47,060 I just made contact with Nasser. 497 00:37:47,150 --> 00:37:49,900 We have secured the location of Ahmadi. 498 00:37:50,480 --> 00:37:53,070 -I'll assemble the team. -I called Admiral Dale already. 499 00:37:53,150 --> 00:37:54,650 So we have some decisions to make. 500 00:37:54,740 --> 00:37:57,870 Once we have troops on the ground, we'll need to take a close look 501 00:37:57,950 --> 00:37:59,990 at who we're considering for your cabinet. 502 00:38:00,080 --> 00:38:01,870 You'll need a team around you with wartime experience. 503 00:38:01,950 --> 00:38:04,330 I have some suggestions I've passed on to Mark. 504 00:38:04,410 --> 00:38:07,790 I think Deputy Director of the CIA, Marcy Siegerson, 505 00:38:07,880 --> 00:38:12,170 would make a terrific Secretary of State. Someone I could easily liaison with. 506 00:38:12,260 --> 00:38:16,300 Well, I was hoping that you would be on my cabinet, in some capacity. 507 00:38:16,390 --> 00:38:19,850 I'll be operating out of the region. It's where my strength lies. 508 00:38:19,930 --> 00:38:22,020 There are better people who can take it from here, 509 00:38:22,100 --> 00:38:23,730 advise you on the home front. 510 00:38:23,810 --> 00:38:27,690 And Ms. Harvey, LeAnn, we need to move you. 511 00:38:27,770 --> 00:38:29,770 Uh, just for now, of course. 512 00:38:29,860 --> 00:38:32,980 -It was my understanding that-- -Right now a more seasoned Chief of Staff 513 00:38:33,070 --> 00:38:36,240 would send a strong message to the Congress and to the nation. For now. 514 00:38:56,970 --> 00:38:59,050 She'll do it. She'll send in the troops. 515 00:38:59,140 --> 00:39:01,140 I'll be in Dubai by tomorrow afternoon. 516 00:39:02,100 --> 00:39:03,770 And our deal stays in place. 517 00:39:03,850 --> 00:39:05,770 --Yeah, hold on a second. 518 00:39:05,850 --> 00:39:07,060 -Ready? -Go ahead. 519 00:39:12,400 --> 00:39:15,900 Yes. Ms. Harvey has her gun back. 520 00:39:15,990 --> 00:39:18,990 Macallan's files are with the president. 521 00:39:19,070 --> 00:39:22,620 Any hard evidence connecting you to the election... 522 00:39:22,700 --> 00:39:24,290 is in her hands. 523 00:39:25,080 --> 00:39:27,210 Then LeAnn's job is done. 524 00:40:14,920 --> 00:40:17,670 If you have anything to say, now is the time. 525 00:40:21,760 --> 00:40:23,430 What do you think happened? 526 00:40:25,470 --> 00:40:27,180 I'd prefer you tell me that. 527 00:40:27,270 --> 00:40:30,270 Humor me. You asked for this meeting. 528 00:40:31,440 --> 00:40:33,060 What do you think happened? 529 00:40:38,110 --> 00:40:39,780 I believe Zoe Barnes was investigating 530 00:40:39,860 --> 00:40:42,200 a relationship you were having with Rachel Posner. 531 00:40:43,030 --> 00:40:45,830 And somehow, that knowledge would endanger 532 00:40:45,910 --> 00:40:50,330 Francis Underwood, who you would do anything for. 533 00:40:52,290 --> 00:40:54,920 But did anyone think about the life of Zoe Barnes? 534 00:40:58,260 --> 00:41:00,760 You know, you think you can erase something. 535 00:41:02,180 --> 00:41:04,590 Then you find out that's not possible. 536 00:41:06,390 --> 00:41:10,020 Tom, my attorneys didn't even want me to speak with you. 537 00:41:10,850 --> 00:41:13,480 I'm sorry, there's just nothing more to say here. 538 00:41:13,560 --> 00:41:15,860 I don't know what happened to Rachel Posner. 539 00:41:16,650 --> 00:41:19,320 But I don't believe you killed Zoe Barnes. 540 00:41:20,570 --> 00:41:22,900 Is this you in this video? 541 00:41:28,620 --> 00:41:30,120 Looks like me. 542 00:41:43,470 --> 00:41:46,470 I've thought long and hard, Francis. 543 00:41:47,350 --> 00:41:48,890 Barely slept. 544 00:41:49,760 --> 00:41:51,270 That's the job. 545 00:41:52,930 --> 00:41:56,270 I'm going to send in troops. I'll be announcing it tomorrow night. 546 00:41:57,810 --> 00:41:59,860 I think you're doing the right thing. 547 00:42:02,860 --> 00:42:04,110 Do you hate it here? 548 00:42:04,860 --> 00:42:06,910 Oh, you know I don't like hotels. 549 00:42:08,030 --> 00:42:11,620 An approximation of home just to remind you you're not there. 550 00:42:14,660 --> 00:42:16,500 Well, we don't live in a home. 551 00:42:17,670 --> 00:42:20,590 We live in a house, borrowed and temporary. 552 00:42:24,470 --> 00:42:27,390 Something in your eye. A look. 553 00:42:28,220 --> 00:42:29,600 It's changed. 554 00:42:32,560 --> 00:42:34,850 We're the same now, you and I. 555 00:42:35,690 --> 00:42:37,810 -How so? -You know how. 556 00:42:39,060 --> 00:42:41,570 It's been a long time since I surprised myself. 557 00:42:44,280 --> 00:42:45,820 You'll recover. 558 00:42:47,110 --> 00:42:50,120 You're the most powerful woman in the world, Claire. 559 00:42:50,200 --> 00:42:52,660 Comfort pales by comparison. 560 00:42:56,290 --> 00:42:59,580 I'll announce it during the speech, after the troops. 561 00:42:59,670 --> 00:43:01,960 A full and unconditional pardon... 562 00:43:03,090 --> 00:43:05,970 for Francis Underwood and any crimes he might have committed 563 00:43:06,050 --> 00:43:08,550 against the United States while president. 564 00:43:10,140 --> 00:43:11,720 I'm glad to hear that. 565 00:43:12,470 --> 00:43:16,600 It was never in doubt. I just needed to think about how. 566 00:43:19,690 --> 00:43:22,440 So how long does this arrangement last? 567 00:43:22,520 --> 00:43:23,650 For the time being. 568 00:43:26,860 --> 00:43:29,280 How did we get here, Francis? 569 00:43:29,360 --> 00:43:31,660 Oh, let it go. It's done. 570 00:43:34,160 --> 00:43:35,790 Oh, and one word of advice. 571 00:43:36,500 --> 00:43:38,920 Whomever Usher offers up to you as vice president, 572 00:43:39,000 --> 00:43:41,920 that's the person that you're really gonna have to watch. 573 00:43:43,500 --> 00:43:46,300 I won't choose anyone I can't manage. 574 00:44:31,050 --> 00:44:33,220 Southwest corner of the building. Maintain visual. 575 00:44:33,300 --> 00:44:34,350 Copy that. 576 00:44:35,100 --> 00:44:37,140 - Frag out! 577 00:44:39,270 --> 00:44:41,020 There's Ahmadi. I have visual on Ahmadi. 578 00:44:41,100 --> 00:44:43,190 - I see him. - Go, go! Fire! 579 00:44:49,780 --> 00:44:51,570 I made a terrible mistake. 580 00:44:54,870 --> 00:44:56,620 What did you do? 581 00:44:57,580 --> 00:45:00,330 I don't even know what I'm doing here. I, uh... 582 00:45:01,210 --> 00:45:04,380 This morning I started driving. I... I got scared. 583 00:45:06,630 --> 00:45:09,340 Anyway, I'm on my way back. Can I come see you? 584 00:45:09,420 --> 00:45:10,720 Yes, please. 585 00:45:49,170 --> 00:45:53,090 Sometimes you don't have to watch the whole movie to know how it ends. 586 00:45:57,970 --> 00:46:00,390 The speech is gonna play well with both parties. 587 00:46:01,680 --> 00:46:03,390 Where are we with the Republicans? 588 00:46:03,480 --> 00:46:05,440 Trading names when it comes to your cabinet. 589 00:46:06,100 --> 00:46:08,150 We have our generals, which is good. 590 00:46:08,230 --> 00:46:12,190 Some corporate types, outsiders. Make you seem like a renegade. 591 00:46:12,280 --> 00:46:13,740 Corporate, from where? 592 00:46:14,780 --> 00:46:17,780 Oil, banking, mostly. Some tech. 593 00:46:18,410 --> 00:46:20,620 Occasional D.C. lifer sprinkled into the mix 594 00:46:20,700 --> 00:46:22,500 to make sure the trains run on time. 595 00:46:22,580 --> 00:46:24,580 I was going over our list for vice president. 596 00:46:24,660 --> 00:46:25,960 Yeah. Hold on. 597 00:46:26,630 --> 00:46:29,630 Uh, this will seem unexpected, 598 00:46:29,710 --> 00:46:33,510 but a lot of the people I spoke to suggested me. 599 00:46:38,470 --> 00:46:40,470 You're not a politician. 600 00:46:41,510 --> 00:46:43,100 Exactly. 601 00:46:43,180 --> 00:46:45,180 But I could be by your side. 602 00:46:45,270 --> 00:46:48,730 Most of the Hill and the Senate would not come near us. 603 00:46:50,940 --> 00:46:54,400 -I'll take it into consideration. -It's beyond that. You'll need me. 604 00:46:55,490 --> 00:46:56,820 Excuse me? 605 00:46:57,610 --> 00:46:59,450 I can help. Look... 606 00:47:00,450 --> 00:47:03,540 It is the way to keep you in power. 607 00:47:05,160 --> 00:47:06,960 And keep your secrets. 608 00:47:18,180 --> 00:47:19,340 Good evening. 609 00:47:19,930 --> 00:47:23,850 I'm here to report to the American people and the world 610 00:47:23,930 --> 00:47:29,650 that early this morning, Special Forces killed the ICO terrorist Ahmed Al Ahmadi. 611 00:47:30,310 --> 00:47:31,610 We got him. 612 00:47:32,730 --> 00:47:33,980 We got him. 613 00:47:34,940 --> 00:47:37,740 Now, there comes a time in every president's tenure 614 00:47:37,820 --> 00:47:41,870 when he or she must face the question of whether or not 615 00:47:41,950 --> 00:47:45,240 to send young American soldiers into harm's way. 616 00:47:46,120 --> 00:47:47,410 In my case... 617 00:47:48,040 --> 00:47:52,420 that time has fallen within the very first days of my presidency. 618 00:47:53,670 --> 00:47:57,420 Russian President Viktor Petrov collaborated with the Chinese 619 00:47:57,510 --> 00:48:00,720 on illegal oil exploration in Antarctica. 620 00:48:00,800 --> 00:48:03,970 Recently, we have learned that he has sent troops 621 00:48:04,060 --> 00:48:06,220 to fight alongside the Syrian regime, 622 00:48:06,310 --> 00:48:09,520 assisting them in the destruction of the Syrian nation. 623 00:48:09,600 --> 00:48:13,560 These forces are using chemical weapons on their own people, 624 00:48:13,650 --> 00:48:18,240 torturing the opposition, and starving huge segments of the population. 625 00:48:18,320 --> 00:48:20,530 The Syrians are a people besieged. 626 00:48:21,110 --> 00:48:24,200 Let them not also be forgotten. 627 00:48:24,280 --> 00:48:28,660 The time has come for our outrage to be turned into action. 628 00:48:29,580 --> 00:48:33,130 Five months ago, my husband addressed the House of Representatives 629 00:48:33,210 --> 00:48:36,500 and asked them to declare war on ICO. 630 00:48:36,590 --> 00:48:38,340 Congress failed him. 631 00:48:39,420 --> 00:48:41,300 Congress failed you. 632 00:48:42,260 --> 00:48:48,390 ICO extremists want democracy and America itself to die a fiery death. 633 00:48:49,310 --> 00:48:51,900 We cannot allow that to happen. 634 00:48:51,980 --> 00:48:56,520 We can't wait for Congress any longer. We gave Congress every chance. 635 00:48:57,320 --> 00:48:58,820 She isn't going to say it. 636 00:49:00,030 --> 00:49:03,360 Now, history judges every leader, every president, 637 00:49:03,450 --> 00:49:06,660 by how he or she treats his or her own people. 638 00:49:06,740 --> 00:49:11,710 A regime that would target hospitals, refugee camps, 639 00:49:11,790 --> 00:49:17,210 schools or bread lines in order to retain power must be confronted. 640 00:49:17,300 --> 00:49:22,760 A leader that would sacrifice the physical and emotional well-being of his citizens, 641 00:49:23,590 --> 00:49:25,970 that would treat his people as pawns, 642 00:49:26,050 --> 00:49:29,350 just to stay in power? Well... 643 00:49:29,430 --> 00:49:32,520 that leader needs to be stopped. 644 00:49:35,440 --> 00:49:37,610 If she doesn't pardon me... 645 00:49:39,070 --> 00:49:40,320 I'll kill her. 646 00:49:41,990 --> 00:49:45,490 Thank you and God bless this great country. 647 00:49:53,000 --> 00:49:55,290 Well, the calls are coming in already. 648 00:49:55,370 --> 00:49:57,380 Well done. This'll be a good night for you. 649 00:49:57,460 --> 00:49:58,500 Nothing from Moscow yet. 650 00:49:58,590 --> 00:50:00,670 Right now I just need some time to myself. 651 00:50:06,300 --> 00:50:08,220 --Do you know Tom Yates? 652 00:50:08,300 --> 00:50:10,140 Uh, not personally. Why? 653 00:50:10,220 --> 00:50:12,100 He hasn't been around in a while. 654 00:50:13,020 --> 00:50:14,560 I don't know, forget it. 655 00:50:15,480 --> 00:50:16,480 What? 656 00:50:16,560 --> 00:50:20,150 I've been calling him. And he usually answers. 657 00:50:21,570 --> 00:50:24,110 We demand justice, we demand peace! 658 00:50:24,200 --> 00:50:26,450 No more war in the Middle East! 659 00:50:26,530 --> 00:50:29,080 We demand justice, we demand peace! 660 00:50:29,160 --> 00:50:31,490 No more war in the Middle East! 661 00:50:31,580 --> 00:50:34,120 We demand justice, we demand peace! 662 00:50:34,210 --> 00:50:36,540 No more war in the Middle East! 663 00:50:36,620 --> 00:50:39,840 - We demand justice, we demand peace... 664 00:50:39,920 --> 00:50:42,210 The anti-war demonstrations outside the White House 665 00:50:42,300 --> 00:50:43,380 finally got out of hand. 666 00:50:43,460 --> 00:50:46,180 You've reached LeAnn Harvey. Please leave a message. 667 00:50:46,260 --> 00:50:48,590 One of the protesters made his way over the gates. 668 00:50:48,680 --> 00:50:50,640 As he was running across the White House lawn, 669 00:50:50,720 --> 00:50:54,810 Secret Service agents moved in, tragically shooting and killing the man. 670 00:51:02,900 --> 00:51:05,610 You've reached LeAnn Harvey. Please leave a message. 671 00:51:05,690 --> 00:51:07,490 Hey, where are you? 672 00:51:41,690 --> 00:51:44,280 I'm sorry, ma'am, it's just not possible tonight. 673 00:51:44,360 --> 00:51:45,570 We can't secure the run. 674 00:51:45,650 --> 00:51:48,070 The level of threat at this point is just too high. 675 00:51:48,900 --> 00:51:51,280 -Okay. Thank you. -Yes, ma'am. 676 00:53:15,410 --> 00:53:16,830 My turn.