1 00:00:05,339 --> 00:00:06,574 EMILY: Then breakfast at Volga 2 00:00:06,607 --> 00:00:08,676 with Minister Ognian, followed by... 3 00:00:08,709 --> 00:00:10,044 Ognian? 4 00:00:10,078 --> 00:00:12,046 New finance minister. Ah, right. 5 00:00:12,080 --> 00:00:14,248 Then your monthly ambassador's roundtable 6 00:00:14,282 --> 00:00:16,350 with local NGO leaders at 10:00. 7 00:00:16,384 --> 00:00:17,651 Cool. Who we got this month? 8 00:00:17,685 --> 00:00:19,687 (whirring) 9 00:00:19,720 --> 00:00:21,155 What the hell? 10 00:00:21,189 --> 00:00:23,324 (rumbling, high-pitched ringing) 11 00:00:25,193 --> 00:00:26,694 MITCHELL: Out, out, everybody out! 12 00:00:26,727 --> 00:00:27,661 (high-pitched ringing continues) 13 00:00:27,695 --> 00:00:29,763 Let's go! 14 00:00:29,797 --> 00:00:30,831 Clear the floor! 15 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:32,533 Now! 16 00:00:35,636 --> 00:00:39,407 (all shouting, screaming) 17 00:00:39,440 --> 00:00:41,775 I can't feel my ears. 18 00:00:41,809 --> 00:00:43,111 Maybe you should've worn a hat. 19 00:00:43,144 --> 00:00:45,813 I can't, I'm wearing fancy hair. 20 00:00:45,846 --> 00:00:47,548 Men never get that. 21 00:00:47,581 --> 00:00:48,582 (sighs) 22 00:00:48,616 --> 00:00:51,785 Listen, I really want to hold onto my gloves. 23 00:00:51,819 --> 00:00:53,554 But is that tacky? 24 00:00:53,587 --> 00:00:55,556 Uh, hey, we have had colder weather than this. 25 00:00:55,589 --> 00:00:56,624 I don't know... 26 00:00:56,657 --> 00:00:58,626 When? Henry, it is two degrees. 27 00:00:58,659 --> 00:01:00,128 Two. 28 00:01:00,161 --> 00:01:02,630 It's not enough degrees for a basketball team. 29 00:01:02,663 --> 00:01:04,632 Boot camp, Lake County, Illinois. 30 00:01:04,665 --> 00:01:07,735 T-That December, it was consistently in the negatives. 31 00:01:07,768 --> 00:01:09,303 You don't remember that? 32 00:01:09,337 --> 00:01:12,473 It's all a blur of newlywed bliss. 33 00:01:12,506 --> 00:01:14,175 Oh. 34 00:01:16,310 --> 00:01:19,280 Bet Prime Minister Soeda is pining away 35 00:01:19,313 --> 00:01:22,350 for the balmy shores of Tokyo right now. 36 00:01:22,383 --> 00:01:24,585 Hope it doesn't damage our relationship. 37 00:01:24,618 --> 00:01:25,819 Oh, I'm sure Conrad will ply him 38 00:01:25,853 --> 00:01:27,188 with the finest American spirits. 39 00:01:27,221 --> 00:01:28,256 (laughs) 40 00:01:28,289 --> 00:01:30,158 Nothing to warm you up like a dose 41 00:01:30,191 --> 00:01:32,226 of Thomas Jefferson's Reserve. 42 00:01:32,260 --> 00:01:33,727 KAT: Madam Secretary. 43 00:01:33,761 --> 00:01:37,531 Kat. Oh, man, I wished I'd held onto my coat. 44 00:01:37,565 --> 00:01:39,833 Have you met my husband, Henry? 45 00:01:39,867 --> 00:01:41,068 No. I've heard so much about you. 46 00:01:41,101 --> 00:01:43,371 It's a pleasure to meet you, Dr. McCord. You, too, Kat. 47 00:01:43,404 --> 00:01:45,306 Uh, ma'am, our embassy in Bulgaria 48 00:01:45,339 --> 00:01:46,640 is reporting some kind of... attack. 49 00:01:46,674 --> 00:01:48,476 What do you mean? 50 00:01:48,509 --> 00:01:49,810 A military attack? 51 00:01:49,843 --> 00:01:50,711 We're not sure where it's coming from. 52 00:01:50,744 --> 00:01:52,180 What kind of weaponry? 53 00:01:52,213 --> 00:01:53,847 Sound. 54 00:01:53,881 --> 00:01:55,683 Thank you, Lucy. 55 00:01:55,716 --> 00:01:57,251 A sonic attack. 56 00:01:57,285 --> 00:01:58,386 Really? 57 00:01:58,419 --> 00:01:59,620 That's what it sounds like, sir. 58 00:01:59,653 --> 00:02:00,921 I... so to speak. 59 00:02:00,954 --> 00:02:03,724 Sounds more like something out of Star Trek. 60 00:02:03,757 --> 00:02:04,825 It's the Russians, isn't it? 61 00:02:04,858 --> 00:02:05,726 Where's Ephraim? 62 00:02:05,759 --> 00:02:07,295 On his way, sir. 63 00:02:07,328 --> 00:02:09,863 I'm not aware of any evidence pointing to Russia. 64 00:02:09,897 --> 00:02:11,232 But I did just speak 65 00:02:11,265 --> 00:02:12,500 with Ambassador Williams. 66 00:02:12,533 --> 00:02:14,202 And? How is he? 67 00:02:14,235 --> 00:02:16,304 Rattled, but hanging in there. 68 00:02:16,337 --> 00:02:18,739 About 20 FSOs are being treated for hearing loss, 69 00:02:18,772 --> 00:02:20,641 headache, nausea. 70 00:02:20,674 --> 00:02:24,812 Embassy security is getting into it with Bulgaria's SIA, 71 00:02:24,845 --> 00:02:26,714 but to be clear, we still don't know 72 00:02:26,747 --> 00:02:29,317 whether this was an attack, or something else. 73 00:02:29,350 --> 00:02:31,319 Like what? (door opens) 74 00:02:31,352 --> 00:02:32,953 Ephraim Ware, sir. DALTON: Get him in here. 75 00:02:32,986 --> 00:02:34,455 It's the Russians, isn't it? 76 00:02:34,488 --> 00:02:37,225 Actually, sir, yes, it looks like it is. 77 00:02:37,258 --> 00:02:40,828 SIA is reporting that just prior to the incident, 78 00:02:40,861 --> 00:02:42,830 three men broke into an office building 79 00:02:42,863 --> 00:02:45,199 with direct line of sight to our embassy. 80 00:02:45,233 --> 00:02:46,600 RUSSELL: Which is what you'd need 81 00:02:46,634 --> 00:02:48,869 for a sonic weapon, I presume. 82 00:02:48,902 --> 00:02:49,837 Facial recognition identified 83 00:02:49,870 --> 00:02:52,206 one of the men as Yuri Sturble, 84 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:53,674 a Russian national. 85 00:02:53,707 --> 00:02:55,843 So much for "something else." 86 00:02:55,876 --> 00:02:57,245 Where are these men now? 87 00:02:57,278 --> 00:02:58,779 Unknown. But we're working 88 00:02:58,812 --> 00:03:00,581 with the Bulgarians to track them. 89 00:03:00,614 --> 00:03:01,949 It's practically an act of war. 90 00:03:01,982 --> 00:03:04,285 RUSSELL: Top Russian brass certainly grumbled 91 00:03:04,318 --> 00:03:06,220 after we thwarted their invasion in Emona, 92 00:03:06,254 --> 00:03:08,689 then added that new wing onto the embassy 93 00:03:08,722 --> 00:03:09,857 as a victory lap, but I-I... 94 00:03:09,890 --> 00:03:10,891 Now they're hitting back. 95 00:03:10,924 --> 00:03:12,426 WARE: I'm putting Special Activities Division 96 00:03:12,460 --> 00:03:14,928 in charge of the investigation. 97 00:03:14,962 --> 00:03:16,764 Dr. McCord is already being briefed. 98 00:03:16,797 --> 00:03:20,334 Fine, but I want the Pentagon working on countermeasures now. 99 00:03:20,368 --> 00:03:22,336 Well, I suppose we should go and greet 100 00:03:22,370 --> 00:03:23,871 Prime Minister Soeda and smile 101 00:03:23,904 --> 00:03:26,674 like we're not careening toward the abyss. 102 00:03:26,707 --> 00:03:28,876 Lydia wouldn't have it any other way. 103 00:03:30,644 --> 00:03:32,880 You look quite fetching, by the way, Bess. Oh. 104 00:03:34,915 --> 00:03:37,418 (quietly): Thank you, sir. 105 00:03:37,451 --> 00:03:41,422 (reporters clamoring) 106 00:03:41,455 --> 00:03:43,591 (cameras clicking) 107 00:03:43,624 --> 00:03:45,859 WOMAN: Mr. President? 108 00:03:45,893 --> 00:03:48,562 What about the attack on our embassy in Bulgaria? 109 00:03:48,596 --> 00:03:49,730 Was it Russia? 110 00:03:49,763 --> 00:03:51,665 I will tell you this: 111 00:03:51,699 --> 00:03:52,833 if we confirm 112 00:03:52,866 --> 00:03:54,968 that Russia is behind it, 113 00:03:55,002 --> 00:03:57,905 they are going to feel the overwhelming force and ferocity 114 00:03:57,938 --> 00:03:59,673 of our military might. 115 00:03:59,707 --> 00:04:00,908 MONICA: Are you threatening 116 00:04:00,941 --> 00:04:02,876 a nuclear attack, Mr. President? 117 00:04:02,910 --> 00:04:04,912 (reporters clamoring) 118 00:04:04,945 --> 00:04:06,914 That's it. 119 00:04:06,947 --> 00:04:09,817 Thanks, everyone. 120 00:04:09,850 --> 00:04:11,952 Mr. President, I have to ask, 121 00:04:11,985 --> 00:04:14,822 what did you have in mind with that statement? 122 00:04:14,855 --> 00:04:16,624 We're putting the Russians on notice. 123 00:04:16,657 --> 00:04:18,426 It's called leading from strength. 124 00:04:18,459 --> 00:04:19,993 Okay. And did you vet it 125 00:04:20,027 --> 00:04:22,830 with the secretary of defense or anyone on the NSC? 126 00:04:22,863 --> 00:04:23,997 Relax, Russell. 127 00:04:24,031 --> 00:04:25,333 As the top of the food chain around here, 128 00:04:25,366 --> 00:04:26,534 I don't have to check with anyone 129 00:04:26,567 --> 00:04:27,868 before warning an adversary. 130 00:04:27,901 --> 00:04:30,438 Due respect, sir, actually, you do. 131 00:04:30,471 --> 00:04:31,872 Excuse me? 132 00:04:31,905 --> 00:04:33,841 Mr. President, I-I... 133 00:04:33,874 --> 00:04:36,510 I know I don't need to explain 134 00:04:36,544 --> 00:04:39,313 why it's dangerous to improvise foreign policy, 135 00:04:39,347 --> 00:04:40,848 especially with threats. 136 00:04:40,881 --> 00:04:42,683 That's right, you don't. 137 00:04:42,716 --> 00:04:44,718 Lydia. 138 00:04:49,890 --> 00:04:51,425 Just, uh... 139 00:04:51,459 --> 00:04:53,594 call the Russian foreign minister. 140 00:04:53,627 --> 00:04:54,762 Cool things down. 141 00:04:54,795 --> 00:04:55,929 Yeah, that'll be easy. 142 00:04:55,963 --> 00:04:58,666 He just threatened "ferocity and might"? 143 00:04:58,699 --> 00:04:59,933 What the hell? 144 00:04:59,967 --> 00:05:01,869 I have no idea. 145 00:05:01,902 --> 00:05:03,771 (sighs) Is it Harrison? 146 00:05:03,804 --> 00:05:05,105 He-he gets this way 147 00:05:05,138 --> 00:05:07,541 with Harrison, but he doesn't usually 148 00:05:07,575 --> 00:05:09,477 take it out on our nuclear adversaries. 149 00:05:09,510 --> 00:05:10,844 Hopefully, he'll sleep it off. 150 00:05:10,878 --> 00:05:14,648 For now, let's just... contain the damage. 151 00:05:17,050 --> 00:05:19,052 ♪ 152 00:05:28,762 --> 00:05:29,797 Oh! 153 00:05:29,830 --> 00:05:30,864 Wow. 154 00:05:30,898 --> 00:05:31,899 Isn't the heat working? 155 00:05:31,932 --> 00:05:34,001 It's on, it's just taking a second to kick in. 156 00:05:34,034 --> 00:05:36,069 We closed the vents in here to make it warmer in your office. 157 00:05:36,103 --> 00:05:37,538 Then let's go directly there. 158 00:05:37,571 --> 00:05:38,939 Okay, good. Great. 159 00:05:38,972 --> 00:05:40,974 Ma'am, Jay has Chloe tonight, so he's monitoring 160 00:05:41,008 --> 00:05:42,376 the situation from home. 161 00:05:42,410 --> 00:05:43,544 Understood. 162 00:05:43,577 --> 00:05:45,546 And where are we on the situation? 163 00:05:45,579 --> 00:05:47,948 I have set up an emergency call with Foreign Minister Avdonin. 164 00:05:47,981 --> 00:05:49,950 Who is standing by to teach us an advanced course 165 00:05:49,983 --> 00:05:50,884 in Russian expletives, 166 00:05:50,918 --> 00:05:53,687 if his preliminary e-mail is any indication. 167 00:05:53,721 --> 00:05:55,956 I saw it. Some of the phrases were pretty imaginative. 168 00:05:55,989 --> 00:05:57,491 Yeah. Ma'am, I hate to ask, 169 00:05:57,525 --> 00:05:59,927 but what's going on with the president? 170 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:04,965 Look, let's just focus on containing the damage. 171 00:06:04,998 --> 00:06:05,966 Okay? Okay, ma'am. 172 00:06:05,999 --> 00:06:07,901 Yes, ma'am. 173 00:06:09,069 --> 00:06:11,472 I suppose the challenge in this call with Avdonin 174 00:06:11,505 --> 00:06:14,107 is to walk the delicate line 175 00:06:14,141 --> 00:06:15,976 of not undermining the president's position 176 00:06:16,009 --> 00:06:18,746 while assuring Russia there are no immediate plans 177 00:06:18,779 --> 00:06:23,417 to respond to the Sofia situation with force. 178 00:06:23,451 --> 00:06:25,653 Piece of cake. 179 00:06:25,686 --> 00:06:27,955 No immediate plans? Really? 180 00:06:27,988 --> 00:06:30,558 Well, that just makes it all better, doesn't it? 181 00:06:30,591 --> 00:06:31,959 Minister Avdonin... 182 00:06:31,992 --> 00:06:34,828 I have been in President Salnikov's office 183 00:06:34,862 --> 00:06:37,798 for the last hour, and trust me, 184 00:06:37,831 --> 00:06:39,099 he's not happy. 185 00:06:39,132 --> 00:06:41,001 He makes me look like the picture 186 00:06:41,034 --> 00:06:42,936 of peace and solitude. And that's why 187 00:06:42,970 --> 00:06:44,705 you and I need to tamp things down. 188 00:06:44,738 --> 00:06:45,839 Tamp? 189 00:06:45,873 --> 00:06:47,107 Your president is the only one 190 00:06:47,140 --> 00:06:50,143 who needs to tamp, Madam Secretary. 191 00:06:50,177 --> 00:06:52,980 In fact, he should apologize publicly 192 00:06:53,013 --> 00:06:57,084 for his spectacularly over-the-top, barbaric, 193 00:06:57,117 --> 00:07:01,655 asinine, outrageous threat against the Russian people. 194 00:07:01,689 --> 00:07:05,125 Why don't you and I focus on what we can actually do? 195 00:07:05,158 --> 00:07:06,994 I can't wait to hear what you have in mind. 196 00:07:07,027 --> 00:07:08,529 You say you didn't attack us. 197 00:07:08,562 --> 00:07:11,799 We know for a fact that one of your citizens 198 00:07:11,832 --> 00:07:15,068 was seen in position to strike our embassy before the incident. 199 00:07:15,102 --> 00:07:16,470 Let us talk to him. 200 00:07:16,504 --> 00:07:17,571 That's your idea 201 00:07:17,605 --> 00:07:20,073 of something we can actually do? 202 00:07:20,107 --> 00:07:23,844 If it wasn't an attack, then you have nothing to worry about. 203 00:07:23,877 --> 00:07:25,245 Us, worry? 204 00:07:25,278 --> 00:07:26,614 President Dalton 205 00:07:26,647 --> 00:07:30,751 threatened Russia on the world stage. 206 00:07:30,784 --> 00:07:32,152 No. You worry. 207 00:07:32,185 --> 00:07:36,189 We will not let this affront go unanswered. 208 00:07:38,759 --> 00:07:40,694 So much for containment. 209 00:07:40,728 --> 00:07:43,631 (chuckles softly) 210 00:07:43,664 --> 00:07:45,065 ELIZABETH: Good night, Geri. Good night. 211 00:07:45,098 --> 00:07:46,734 Hey. 212 00:07:46,767 --> 00:07:48,936 Oh. You're still up? 213 00:07:48,969 --> 00:07:49,837 Yeah, I was, I was trying to get a jump 214 00:07:49,870 --> 00:07:51,839 on this intel on the ground in Sofia. 215 00:07:51,872 --> 00:07:53,974 Any luck? Well, it's mostly conflicting reports 216 00:07:54,007 --> 00:07:55,876 and speculation at this point. 217 00:07:55,909 --> 00:07:57,778 How did things go with Avdonin? 218 00:07:57,811 --> 00:08:00,948 Not in a good place yet. 219 00:08:00,981 --> 00:08:03,083 What on earth possessed Conrad? 220 00:08:03,116 --> 00:08:04,818 It's so unlike him. 221 00:08:04,852 --> 00:08:06,186 I tried calling Lydia, 222 00:08:06,219 --> 00:08:07,888 but she didn't pick up. 223 00:08:07,921 --> 00:08:09,557 Maybe something with Harrison. 224 00:08:09,590 --> 00:08:11,659 That usually sets him off. 225 00:08:11,692 --> 00:08:14,662 I'm hoping he turns on the charm tomorrow 226 00:08:14,695 --> 00:08:16,664 and buys it all back, and then 227 00:08:16,697 --> 00:08:21,902 this will have just been a very strange, very cold evening. 228 00:08:21,935 --> 00:08:24,037 And right now, I am going 229 00:08:24,071 --> 00:08:26,674 to go take a very hot bath. 230 00:08:26,707 --> 00:08:28,676 For about two and a half hours. 231 00:08:28,709 --> 00:08:30,210 Well, that sounds good. 232 00:08:30,243 --> 00:08:32,580 (clattering loudly, metal screeching) 233 00:08:32,613 --> 00:08:34,882 That doesn't sound good. 234 00:08:36,884 --> 00:08:38,151 ELIZABETH: Oh! HENRY: Oh, gosh. 235 00:08:38,185 --> 00:08:39,887 No, no, no, no. Oh, no. 236 00:08:39,920 --> 00:08:43,190 ALISON: Mom? Dad? What? 237 00:08:43,223 --> 00:08:45,693 What is happening? What on earth? 238 00:08:45,726 --> 00:08:48,562 It sounded like the world was ending. 239 00:08:48,596 --> 00:08:50,631 It's just a broken pipe, calm down. 240 00:08:50,664 --> 00:08:52,900 Really? You were the first one to say "giant sinkhole." 241 00:08:52,933 --> 00:08:54,001 That could still happen. 242 00:08:54,034 --> 00:08:55,836 Is there something that we can do? 243 00:08:55,869 --> 00:08:58,138 I don't even know what's down here. 244 00:08:58,171 --> 00:09:00,708 Look at that box. 245 00:09:00,741 --> 00:09:03,777 Ugh. Got even worse news. 246 00:09:03,811 --> 00:09:05,245 There goes your hot bath. What? 247 00:09:05,278 --> 00:09:07,047 I had to turn off the main. 248 00:09:07,080 --> 00:09:09,617 I hate this night. 249 00:09:09,650 --> 00:09:11,151 Let's go, come on. 250 00:09:11,184 --> 00:09:13,286 Isn't there supposed to be a drain? Call the plumber. Plumber, plumber. 251 00:09:13,320 --> 00:09:16,824 When it gets this cold, you got to run the water through 252 00:09:16,857 --> 00:09:18,125 as a preventative measure. 253 00:09:18,158 --> 00:09:19,827 Why? 254 00:09:19,860 --> 00:09:22,996 'Cause if you let it just sit there, it freezes, expands. 255 00:09:23,030 --> 00:09:24,632 The pipes burst. 256 00:09:24,665 --> 00:09:26,867 Did you run the water through? 257 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:28,068 Let me answer that for you, 258 00:09:28,101 --> 00:09:31,171 because I wouldn't be here if you ran the water through. 259 00:09:31,204 --> 00:09:33,273 We ran the water in the morning. We were only gone for the day. 260 00:09:33,306 --> 00:09:34,908 Yeah, well, that's all it takes in weather like this. 261 00:09:34,942 --> 00:09:36,076 ELIZABETH: Well, I was about to 262 00:09:36,109 --> 00:09:38,178 draw a bath when it happened... 263 00:09:40,180 --> 00:09:42,282 The point here isn't to be right. 264 00:09:42,315 --> 00:09:45,185 The point here is to learn from your mistakes. 265 00:09:45,218 --> 00:09:46,854 Well, thank you, Earl. 266 00:09:46,887 --> 00:09:49,690 This is a terrific opportunity for growth. 267 00:09:49,723 --> 00:09:50,958 ELIZABETH: Ooh, hey. 268 00:09:50,991 --> 00:09:52,025 Looks like you guys 269 00:09:52,059 --> 00:09:53,694 found the fishing gear. 270 00:09:53,727 --> 00:09:55,228 Yeah, it was on the top shelf. 271 00:09:55,262 --> 00:09:56,930 Most of the boxes look like this. 272 00:09:56,964 --> 00:09:59,066 Ugh. JASON: Or worse. 273 00:09:59,099 --> 00:10:01,268 We're setting up Operation Dig Through in the kitchen. 274 00:10:01,301 --> 00:10:03,303 I-It's probably just old linens 275 00:10:03,336 --> 00:10:05,305 and stuff we don't care about, right? 276 00:10:05,338 --> 00:10:07,675 We'll see. 277 00:10:07,708 --> 00:10:09,843 Pretty expensive lesson, am I right? 278 00:10:09,877 --> 00:10:11,812 Wow. 279 00:10:11,845 --> 00:10:13,046 Ooh. 280 00:10:13,080 --> 00:10:16,283 See, it's easy to forget about the foundations. 281 00:10:16,316 --> 00:10:17,117 You live in the bright, 282 00:10:17,150 --> 00:10:20,220 shiny spaces where everything works, 283 00:10:20,253 --> 00:10:23,757 but you let yourselves forget about structural integrity. 284 00:10:23,791 --> 00:10:25,793 The sanctity of the pipes. 285 00:10:25,826 --> 00:10:29,029 Everything inside the walls that makes it all work. 286 00:10:29,062 --> 00:10:32,232 Houses are built from the ground up. 287 00:10:32,265 --> 00:10:34,868 Remember that. 288 00:10:39,106 --> 00:10:41,074 Okay. I consider myself 289 00:10:41,108 --> 00:10:43,010 a relatively progressive, enlightened man... 290 00:10:43,043 --> 00:10:44,845 You want to punch Earl. 291 00:10:44,878 --> 00:10:46,814 So much. I know. 292 00:10:46,847 --> 00:10:49,282 I get it. (phone ringing) 293 00:10:49,316 --> 00:10:50,283 Okay. 294 00:10:50,317 --> 00:10:52,352 Hello. 295 00:10:52,385 --> 00:10:55,422 Russia just announced an $8 billion arms sale to Iran. 296 00:10:55,455 --> 00:10:57,324 Okay. Not too bad, considering. 297 00:10:57,357 --> 00:10:58,826 The release says it's 298 00:10:58,859 --> 00:11:01,161 to "counteract imperialist Western influence." 299 00:11:01,194 --> 00:11:03,731 Has a sort of autocratic charm. 300 00:11:03,764 --> 00:11:06,900 They know it's not in their interest to amp up aggressions. 301 00:11:06,934 --> 00:11:08,969 So it's a measured response. 302 00:11:09,002 --> 00:11:10,070 Then you should tell POTUS that. 303 00:11:10,103 --> 00:11:12,439 He wants you in the Situation Room. 304 00:11:15,142 --> 00:11:16,409 (buzzer sounds) 305 00:11:16,443 --> 00:11:18,311 Morning. You got something? 306 00:11:18,345 --> 00:11:19,379 We lost Yuri Sturble. 307 00:11:19,412 --> 00:11:21,281 He was over the Romanian border less than two hours 308 00:11:21,314 --> 00:11:23,383 after the incident, along with the two other men. 309 00:11:23,416 --> 00:11:24,785 It's all on border security footage. 310 00:11:24,818 --> 00:11:27,354 SRI is into it, but we're not hopeful. 311 00:11:27,387 --> 00:11:28,255 What about our foreign service officers? 312 00:11:28,288 --> 00:11:29,256 MOLLY: Still being treated for hearing loss 313 00:11:29,289 --> 00:11:31,324 and severe headaches. 314 00:11:31,358 --> 00:11:33,260 Some are having prolonged bouts of dizziness and nausea. 315 00:11:33,293 --> 00:11:35,262 And that's consistent with a sonic attack? 316 00:11:35,295 --> 00:11:38,098 Still, the case against Russia is completely circumstantial. 317 00:11:38,131 --> 00:11:41,835 MOLLY: But the president must know something, right? 318 00:11:41,869 --> 00:11:45,138 "Overwhelming force and veracity of our military might." 319 00:11:45,172 --> 00:11:46,273 He must have some broader strategy. 320 00:11:46,306 --> 00:11:48,842 The president is counting on us to provide clarity. 321 00:11:48,876 --> 00:11:50,410 Let's broaden all our inquiries. 322 00:11:50,443 --> 00:11:51,945 Okay. 323 00:11:53,981 --> 00:11:56,349 What the hell took you so long? 324 00:11:56,383 --> 00:11:57,885 Excuse me? 325 00:11:57,918 --> 00:11:59,853 Sorry. The stress of wrangling 326 00:11:59,887 --> 00:12:01,321 the most powerful man on Earth. 327 00:12:01,354 --> 00:12:02,890 What now? 328 00:12:02,923 --> 00:12:04,825 He's talking about shooting down 329 00:12:04,858 --> 00:12:07,160 Russian military satellites. What?! 330 00:12:07,194 --> 00:12:09,062 At least he wants to hear from the NSC 331 00:12:09,096 --> 00:12:10,363 before giving the order. 332 00:12:10,397 --> 00:12:11,999 Oh, he'll hear from us. 333 00:12:12,032 --> 00:12:14,301 Any word from Harrison? 334 00:12:14,334 --> 00:12:15,368 Yeah, I just talked to him. 335 00:12:15,402 --> 00:12:17,838 Chewed my ear off about his blog, 336 00:12:17,871 --> 00:12:20,440 the whole juicing versus regular juicing or whatever the hell. 337 00:12:20,473 --> 00:12:21,942 He's not the problem. 338 00:12:21,975 --> 00:12:23,010 What about Lydia? 339 00:12:23,043 --> 00:12:24,311 She's not returning my calls. 340 00:12:24,344 --> 00:12:26,379 Yeah, she's been dodging me, too. 341 00:12:26,413 --> 00:12:28,181 What is happening? 342 00:12:28,215 --> 00:12:30,117 HILL: I suggest either targeted economic sanctions 343 00:12:30,150 --> 00:12:31,885 or the expulsion of diplomats. 344 00:12:31,919 --> 00:12:34,421 Same old dance. 345 00:12:34,454 --> 00:12:35,989 It's a proportional response, sir. 346 00:12:36,023 --> 00:12:37,791 That's exactly my problem with it. 347 00:12:37,825 --> 00:12:39,392 I agree with Ellen, sir. 348 00:12:39,426 --> 00:12:41,561 We're talking about a response to an arms deal. 349 00:12:41,594 --> 00:12:43,430 Do you really have any doubt about the sonic attack 350 00:12:43,463 --> 00:12:45,198 on our embassy? Yes. 351 00:12:45,232 --> 00:12:46,566 It's still being investigated. 352 00:12:46,599 --> 00:12:49,502 That leaves you, Gordon. 353 00:12:49,536 --> 00:12:51,504 I'm with Ellen and the secretary on this, sir. 354 00:12:51,538 --> 00:12:53,240 Although I might also advocate 355 00:12:53,273 --> 00:12:54,407 for the seizure of Russian property 356 00:12:54,441 --> 00:12:56,476 on our soil. None of which will teach 357 00:12:56,509 --> 00:12:57,811 Salnikov and his comrades a lesson. 358 00:12:57,845 --> 00:12:59,446 How many 359 00:12:59,479 --> 00:13:01,949 Oko missile detection satellites do they have? 360 00:13:01,982 --> 00:13:04,217 Five, sir. 361 00:13:04,251 --> 00:13:05,552 Take 'em out. 362 00:13:05,585 --> 00:13:07,855 All of 'em. Thanks, everyone. 363 00:13:07,888 --> 00:13:10,858 Conrad, that's a massive escalation 364 00:13:10,891 --> 00:13:12,492 without definitive proof that Russia is beh... We're done here, Bess. 365 00:13:14,261 --> 00:13:16,563 Mr. President, I strongly advise against this order. 366 00:13:16,596 --> 00:13:18,331 I already heard your recommendation. 367 00:13:18,365 --> 00:13:20,500 Sir, I cannot in good conscience carry it out. 368 00:13:20,533 --> 00:13:22,435 What makes you think I give a crap 369 00:13:22,469 --> 00:13:24,237 about your conscience, Gordon? 370 00:13:24,271 --> 00:13:27,040 I will not obey the order, sir. 371 00:13:27,074 --> 00:13:28,508 Then I'll expect your resignation. 372 00:13:28,541 --> 00:13:30,510 Mr. President. Sir. 373 00:13:30,543 --> 00:13:32,512 Yes, sir. In the meantime, 374 00:13:32,545 --> 00:13:34,181 you're fired. 375 00:13:34,214 --> 00:13:37,384 Deputy Secretary Holland, congratulations. 376 00:13:37,417 --> 00:13:39,853 You are now acting secretary of defense. 377 00:13:39,887 --> 00:13:41,521 Do you understand my order? 378 00:13:41,554 --> 00:13:44,257 Yes, Mr. President. 379 00:13:49,963 --> 00:13:52,599 Mr. President, I have to tell you, 380 00:13:52,632 --> 00:13:54,301 I, uh, I agree with Gordon. 381 00:13:54,334 --> 00:13:55,635 Noted. I think we should... 382 00:13:55,668 --> 00:13:58,105 Conrad, can we just talk about this? 383 00:13:58,138 --> 00:13:59,539 We just did. 384 00:13:59,572 --> 00:14:01,975 But striking Russia when we... 385 00:14:02,009 --> 00:14:04,544 I'm standing up to them. No, thi-this isn't like you, 386 00:14:04,577 --> 00:14:07,580 ignoring your entire National Security Council, 387 00:14:07,614 --> 00:14:10,483 escalating before we have all the facts. Enough. 388 00:14:10,517 --> 00:14:12,485 This is our policy now. 389 00:14:12,519 --> 00:14:14,521 You and the rest of the NSC need to get on board 390 00:14:14,554 --> 00:14:15,655 or get out of the way. 391 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:18,091 What's going on? 392 00:14:18,125 --> 00:14:20,527 You have always insisted that I speak my mind. 393 00:14:20,560 --> 00:14:22,495 Well, I might have to rethink that policy, too. 394 00:14:22,529 --> 00:14:24,464 Conrad. 395 00:14:24,497 --> 00:14:27,200 Let's stick with Mr. President, hmm? 396 00:14:37,210 --> 00:14:39,512 Dr. McCord, we have Agent Montgomery on SVTC. 397 00:14:39,546 --> 00:14:40,480 You're gonna want to hear this. 398 00:14:42,482 --> 00:14:44,684 HENRY: Nicole, I understand you found a recording. 399 00:14:44,717 --> 00:14:47,387 Yeah, it matches the timing exactly. 400 00:14:47,420 --> 00:14:50,390 And several FSOs confirmed it's what they heard. 401 00:14:50,423 --> 00:14:52,459 You buried the lede. Tell him how you got it. 402 00:14:52,492 --> 00:14:56,629 The, uh, embassy has a Diplotots day care on the first floor 403 00:14:56,663 --> 00:14:59,232 with a nanny cam recording all the fun. 404 00:14:59,266 --> 00:15:02,002 I've always questioned the civil rights implications 405 00:15:02,035 --> 00:15:03,203 of those things, but I'll take it. 406 00:15:03,236 --> 00:15:04,304 Okay, let's hear it. 407 00:15:04,337 --> 00:15:07,074 (high-pitched frequency whines) 408 00:15:10,043 --> 00:15:11,611 HENRY: It's pretty faint. 409 00:15:11,644 --> 00:15:13,546 We're sending it over to the FBI lab. 410 00:15:13,580 --> 00:15:15,582 If it's a sonic weapon, they'll know. 411 00:15:15,615 --> 00:15:16,616 Maybe they can also 412 00:15:16,649 --> 00:15:18,651 reverse-engineer the signal. 413 00:15:18,685 --> 00:15:20,954 That way we'll know if it's Russian tech or something else. 414 00:15:20,988 --> 00:15:22,589 I'll make the request. 415 00:15:36,536 --> 00:15:39,106 Are they here? 416 00:15:42,575 --> 00:15:44,177 Does anyone know you're here? 417 00:15:44,211 --> 00:15:46,513 Uh, no. I mean, my husband, but... 418 00:15:46,546 --> 00:15:49,149 I didn't tell my wife. 419 00:15:49,182 --> 00:15:52,319 If this goes sideways, I don't want her to have to lawyer up. 420 00:15:52,352 --> 00:15:54,054 I'd rather be eaten by lawyers than do this, 421 00:15:54,087 --> 00:15:56,756 but we should get started. 422 00:15:56,789 --> 00:15:59,759 The president, who I would normally 423 00:15:59,792 --> 00:16:01,594 walk through the gates of hell for, 424 00:16:01,628 --> 00:16:04,331 has issued an order that, for the good of the country, 425 00:16:04,364 --> 00:16:06,499 cannot be executed. 426 00:16:06,533 --> 00:16:09,436 We are the firewall between that order 427 00:16:09,469 --> 00:16:11,604 and the nightmare it could unleash. 428 00:16:11,638 --> 00:16:12,372 Inspiring words, Russell, 429 00:16:12,405 --> 00:16:14,407 but I'm the one who's on the hook. 430 00:16:14,441 --> 00:16:16,209 A pact among all of us. 431 00:16:16,243 --> 00:16:18,045 A suicide pact. HILL: Call it whatever you want. 432 00:16:18,078 --> 00:16:19,646 We all threaten to quit if it comes to that, 433 00:16:19,679 --> 00:16:20,680 except Gordon. 434 00:16:20,713 --> 00:16:23,050 First unto the breach. 435 00:16:23,083 --> 00:16:24,684 Look, even in his current state, 436 00:16:24,717 --> 00:16:25,752 I believe the president would realize 437 00:16:25,785 --> 00:16:27,287 he couldn't afford to lose 438 00:16:27,320 --> 00:16:30,357 all four of us, especially with news not breaking yet 439 00:16:30,390 --> 00:16:31,458 of Gordon's firing. 440 00:16:31,491 --> 00:16:33,193 All of that coming out at once 441 00:16:33,226 --> 00:16:35,595 would create a political firestorm, 442 00:16:35,628 --> 00:16:38,631 could lead to a constitutional crisis, God knows what. 443 00:16:38,665 --> 00:16:39,632 Maybe I should just refuse the order outright, 444 00:16:39,666 --> 00:16:40,667 like Gordon. 445 00:16:40,700 --> 00:16:42,469 And take our chances on Sorenson? 446 00:16:42,502 --> 00:16:44,237 You took your chances on me. 447 00:16:44,271 --> 00:16:45,805 I tried to shock POTUS into changing his mind. 448 00:16:45,838 --> 00:16:47,607 Now we're in a different situation. 449 00:16:47,640 --> 00:16:49,609 I see. So, you're honorable and I'm the traitor? 450 00:16:49,642 --> 00:16:51,578 Oh, please. Come on. 451 00:16:51,611 --> 00:16:52,645 Look, I'm sorry. 452 00:16:52,679 --> 00:16:55,348 I just... I-I never considered 453 00:16:55,382 --> 00:16:57,550 shirking an order from the president before. 454 00:16:57,584 --> 00:16:59,119 You know, I already have stomach issues. 455 00:16:59,152 --> 00:17:01,721 I know it's a lot to ask, Bob, 456 00:17:01,754 --> 00:17:03,490 but what's the alternative? 457 00:17:03,523 --> 00:17:04,691 To follow orders. 458 00:17:04,724 --> 00:17:07,560 You know, maybe POTUS is right. 459 00:17:07,594 --> 00:17:09,296 Maybe we need to push back on Salnikov. 460 00:17:09,329 --> 00:17:10,697 You really want to risk striking a country 461 00:17:10,730 --> 00:17:12,232 with 1,500 nuclear-armed ICBMs 462 00:17:12,265 --> 00:17:14,701 on a hair-trigger? 463 00:17:14,734 --> 00:17:16,669 Do you really want to risk a constitutional crisis? 464 00:17:16,703 --> 00:17:21,641 Look, there is a reason the chain of command 465 00:17:21,674 --> 00:17:23,610 begins with civilians. 466 00:17:23,643 --> 00:17:26,179 And it follows the Constitution's empowerment 467 00:17:26,213 --> 00:17:28,515 of civilians over the military 468 00:17:28,548 --> 00:17:33,853 because we exercise judgment before just following orders. 469 00:17:33,886 --> 00:17:35,722 I've read the Constitution, Madam Secretary. 470 00:17:35,755 --> 00:17:37,790 And it doesn't spell out any of that, 471 00:17:37,824 --> 00:17:39,359 but it does say that the president 472 00:17:39,392 --> 00:17:40,360 is the commander in chief. 473 00:17:40,393 --> 00:17:42,229 Okay, okay. 474 00:17:42,262 --> 00:17:44,797 How long do we have 475 00:17:44,831 --> 00:17:46,666 until our missiles are ready to be fired? 476 00:17:46,699 --> 00:17:47,734 BECKER: Our sea-based interceptors 477 00:17:47,767 --> 00:17:49,802 have to move to AOR for launch, 478 00:17:49,836 --> 00:17:51,338 and that'll take at least another 15 hours. 479 00:17:51,371 --> 00:17:53,506 Then STRATCOM has to calibrate targeting. 480 00:17:53,540 --> 00:17:56,243 We have 24 hours. RUSSELL: Good. 481 00:17:56,276 --> 00:17:58,311 Maybe by then we'll have something 482 00:17:58,345 --> 00:17:59,646 that'll make POTUS reconsider. 483 00:17:59,679 --> 00:18:00,680 ELIZABETH: If not, 484 00:18:00,713 --> 00:18:03,450 I mean, is there any way to slow-play the order? 485 00:18:03,483 --> 00:18:05,752 Hold it up somehow? 486 00:18:05,785 --> 00:18:07,354 You could jam up STRATCOM. 487 00:18:07,387 --> 00:18:10,323 Order a review of the launch trajectory. 488 00:18:10,357 --> 00:18:11,791 This is a coup. 489 00:18:11,824 --> 00:18:13,593 What we're talking about is a coup. 490 00:18:13,626 --> 00:18:16,829 RUSSELL: I realize we're painting outside the lines here, 491 00:18:16,863 --> 00:18:18,798 but the framers never contemplated 492 00:18:18,831 --> 00:18:21,668 that an elected president wouldn't be reasonable. 493 00:18:21,701 --> 00:18:22,769 We're doing the best we can. 494 00:18:22,802 --> 00:18:24,337 What about the 25th Amendment? 495 00:18:24,371 --> 00:18:26,306 We're not there yet. Well, what are we waiting for? 496 00:18:26,339 --> 00:18:27,807 The clock to run out. ROBERT: And then what? 497 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:29,142 Then we'll do what we have to. 498 00:18:29,176 --> 00:18:31,211 All right? Just... 499 00:18:31,244 --> 00:18:35,682 let's just see what the next day brings. 500 00:18:35,715 --> 00:18:38,151 ROBERT: Okay. 501 00:18:38,185 --> 00:18:40,420 But I'm not making any promises. 502 00:18:43,556 --> 00:18:45,425 (groans) 503 00:18:45,458 --> 00:18:46,859 Gross. 504 00:18:46,893 --> 00:18:50,563 How is Operation Dig Through going? 505 00:18:50,597 --> 00:18:52,765 Oh, you know, it's your basic, weird, 506 00:18:52,799 --> 00:18:55,335 soggy journey through the past. 507 00:18:55,368 --> 00:18:57,237 Oh, did anything survive? 508 00:18:57,270 --> 00:18:59,172 Uh, yeah. It's mostly junk, though. 509 00:18:59,206 --> 00:19:00,940 It's baby stuff that Mom was saving. 510 00:19:00,973 --> 00:19:02,909 It's not junk to her. 511 00:19:02,942 --> 00:19:04,511 Sentimentality is the superstructure 512 00:19:04,544 --> 00:19:05,845 erected upon brutality. 513 00:19:05,878 --> 00:19:07,514 Way to plagiarize Jung. 514 00:19:07,547 --> 00:19:09,916 Uh, it's still true. 515 00:19:10,950 --> 00:19:13,620 Oh, no. (gasps) 516 00:19:13,653 --> 00:19:15,755 Looks like your formative years took a hit. 517 00:19:15,788 --> 00:19:18,758 (laughing): Oh, no. Oh, my God. 518 00:19:18,791 --> 00:19:20,860 Oh, you can kind of make out some of the stuff. 519 00:19:20,893 --> 00:19:21,861 Here, let's see. 520 00:19:21,894 --> 00:19:23,830 "Stevie spits up." 521 00:19:23,863 --> 00:19:25,698 No. "Sits up." Sits up. 522 00:19:25,732 --> 00:19:27,634 (laughs) "Stevie..." 523 00:19:27,667 --> 00:19:30,903 What is that? Uh... "Sees herself in mirror." 524 00:19:30,937 --> 00:19:33,806 And never stops. Hey. 525 00:19:33,840 --> 00:19:35,308 ALISON: My book is pretty messed up, too. 526 00:19:35,342 --> 00:19:38,911 And, wow, there's a lot of blank pages. 527 00:19:38,945 --> 00:19:42,382 And after my first step there's nothing until preschool. 528 00:19:42,415 --> 00:19:45,418 (gasps) Jason's looks in pretty good condition. 529 00:19:45,452 --> 00:19:49,456 Uh, yeah, because it was never taken out of its shrink-wrap. 530 00:19:49,489 --> 00:19:50,823 ALISON: That can't be true. 531 00:20:01,834 --> 00:20:03,803 Great. 532 00:20:03,836 --> 00:20:06,806 Great. I'll just... 533 00:20:06,839 --> 00:20:09,809 let the documented ones finish up here. 534 00:20:09,842 --> 00:20:12,612 What, so now sentimentality is okay? 535 00:20:12,645 --> 00:20:13,780 JASON: No. 536 00:20:13,813 --> 00:20:14,881 That's not nostalgia, that's history. 537 00:20:14,914 --> 00:20:15,882 And apparently mine isn't important. 538 00:20:15,915 --> 00:20:18,518 Jace. 539 00:20:18,551 --> 00:20:20,953 (piano playing) (indistinct chatter) 540 00:20:20,987 --> 00:20:22,522 Thank you, Mrs. Dalton. 541 00:20:28,695 --> 00:20:31,030 Elizabeth, what a nice surprise. 542 00:20:31,063 --> 00:20:33,833 I didn't see your name on the guest list. It isn't. 543 00:20:33,866 --> 00:20:36,336 I'm not allowed to participate in political fund-raisers, 544 00:20:36,369 --> 00:20:38,838 even though I'm a fan of Senator Giminski. 545 00:20:38,871 --> 00:20:40,940 No, I just am shamelessly crashing 546 00:20:40,973 --> 00:20:42,542 to get a moment with you. 547 00:20:42,575 --> 00:20:45,712 You know this is putting me in an awkward position. 548 00:20:45,745 --> 00:20:47,947 You know I wouldn't if it weren't extremely important. 549 00:20:49,982 --> 00:20:52,852 So, you want to know what's going on with Conrad 550 00:20:52,885 --> 00:20:55,688 because he's finally reached his limit with an adversary 551 00:20:55,722 --> 00:20:58,391 who has behaved consistently abominably 552 00:20:58,425 --> 00:20:59,626 under his administration. 553 00:20:59,659 --> 00:21:01,728 Conrad's behavior is out of character. 554 00:21:01,761 --> 00:21:04,531 It is extreme. 555 00:21:04,564 --> 00:21:06,966 You know him almost as well as I do. 556 00:21:06,999 --> 00:21:08,835 It takes a lot to get him angry, 557 00:21:08,868 --> 00:21:11,738 but once he gets there... 558 00:21:11,771 --> 00:21:13,973 everyone needs to take a step back. 559 00:21:14,006 --> 00:21:16,376 Lydia, Russia isn't going to take a step back. 560 00:21:16,409 --> 00:21:18,745 And the Conrad I've known 561 00:21:18,778 --> 00:21:20,913 for over two decades 562 00:21:20,947 --> 00:21:23,916 would be well aware of that. 563 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:26,018 You need to talk to him. I've tried. 564 00:21:26,052 --> 00:21:29,756 That's why I'm here. 565 00:21:29,789 --> 00:21:32,759 I need to know if you're aware of any changes in his health. 566 00:21:32,792 --> 00:21:34,861 He has a physical quarterly. 567 00:21:34,894 --> 00:21:37,029 There's never anything wrong. 568 00:21:37,063 --> 00:21:38,064 I think your worrying 569 00:21:38,097 --> 00:21:40,767 is out of proportion. 570 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:41,968 At the risk of breaching protocol, 571 00:21:42,001 --> 00:21:45,972 I am gonna tell you something. 572 00:21:46,005 --> 00:21:48,341 Conrad has ordered a missile strike 573 00:21:48,375 --> 00:21:49,542 against Russia's satellite system. 574 00:21:49,576 --> 00:21:52,078 It could easily lead to war. 575 00:21:52,111 --> 00:21:55,615 Every member of the NSC 576 00:21:55,648 --> 00:21:57,684 has advised against it. 577 00:21:57,717 --> 00:21:59,386 Gordon Becker was so opposed, 578 00:21:59,419 --> 00:22:01,588 he refused a direct order. 579 00:22:01,621 --> 00:22:05,792 So Conrad fired him, and he wants to do it anyway. 580 00:22:05,825 --> 00:22:08,628 You tell me, 581 00:22:08,661 --> 00:22:12,765 does that sound like the man we know? 582 00:22:12,799 --> 00:22:15,134 (high-pitched frequency whines over headphones) 583 00:22:15,167 --> 00:22:15,968 Hey. 584 00:22:18,538 --> 00:22:19,939 Should I even ask how your day was? 585 00:22:19,972 --> 00:22:20,840 Well... 586 00:22:20,873 --> 00:22:25,912 the Constitution is still intact for now. 587 00:22:28,114 --> 00:22:29,682 (sighs) You? 588 00:22:29,716 --> 00:22:30,950 Oh, I was hoping these FBI analysts 589 00:22:30,983 --> 00:22:32,952 could make some progress overnight, 590 00:22:32,985 --> 00:22:35,021 so we could get some answers about what happened in Sofia. 591 00:22:35,054 --> 00:22:40,059 Maybe even something that'll help talk Conrad off the ledge. 592 00:22:40,092 --> 00:22:42,995 He hasn't backed off this satellite strike? 593 00:22:43,029 --> 00:22:46,966 I don't know how long we can keep the acting SecDef in line. 594 00:22:46,999 --> 00:22:49,536 And I don't blame him for wavering. 595 00:22:49,569 --> 00:22:51,704 We're asking him to do something unprecedented. 596 00:22:51,738 --> 00:22:54,841 Well, at the end of the day, I guess the best we can hope for 597 00:22:54,874 --> 00:22:58,010 is that he follows his conscience. 598 00:22:58,044 --> 00:22:59,078 Even if his conscience 599 00:22:59,111 --> 00:23:03,683 is telling him to defy a direct order from POTUS? 600 00:23:03,716 --> 00:23:05,752 I think reptile brain wins that one. 601 00:23:05,785 --> 00:23:09,021 We have the best system of government 602 00:23:09,055 --> 00:23:10,857 the world has ever seen, 603 00:23:10,890 --> 00:23:15,428 but it's only as good as the people in charge. 604 00:23:15,462 --> 00:23:18,064 Gosh, that's reassuring. 605 00:23:18,097 --> 00:23:19,065 Sorry. 606 00:23:19,098 --> 00:23:22,602 I'm no Earl. (laughs) 607 00:23:25,137 --> 00:23:26,806 Morning, sir. 608 00:23:26,839 --> 00:23:28,007 Morning, Mr. President, Russell. 609 00:23:28,040 --> 00:23:30,777 Let's hear it. What did you find? 610 00:23:30,810 --> 00:23:33,145 The FBI lab has determined that the sonic event 611 00:23:33,179 --> 00:23:35,682 at our embassy in Sofia was not an attack. 612 00:23:35,715 --> 00:23:37,083 Then what the hell was it? 613 00:23:37,116 --> 00:23:39,085 There's high confidence that the sound was caused 614 00:23:39,118 --> 00:23:40,219 by a Russian listening device 615 00:23:40,252 --> 00:23:42,689 pointed at the embassy that interacted 616 00:23:42,722 --> 00:23:46,025 with the fourth floor's encryption frequency. 617 00:23:46,058 --> 00:23:48,495 So their frequencies crossed? Basically. 618 00:23:48,528 --> 00:23:51,063 Creating a beating effect. 619 00:23:51,097 --> 00:23:52,865 So how does that account for our people's injuries? 620 00:23:52,899 --> 00:23:54,601 WARE: Well, the noise would produce 621 00:23:54,634 --> 00:23:56,669 headaches and temporary hearing loss. 622 00:23:56,703 --> 00:23:58,137 The bottom line is, 623 00:23:58,170 --> 00:24:00,039 there was no attack, 624 00:24:00,072 --> 00:24:01,874 just a thwarted spying effort. 625 00:24:01,908 --> 00:24:03,510 So we're supposed to believe it's just a coincidence 626 00:24:03,543 --> 00:24:05,545 that when the Russians spied on us, suddenly, 627 00:24:05,578 --> 00:24:07,013 our FSOs became ill? 628 00:24:07,046 --> 00:24:08,247 That's right. 629 00:24:08,280 --> 00:24:12,184 All our top FBI sound engineers concur. 630 00:24:12,218 --> 00:24:14,020 There was no Russian attack. 631 00:24:14,053 --> 00:24:15,888 I heard you the first time. 632 00:24:15,922 --> 00:24:18,858 Thank you, Henry. Ephraim. 633 00:24:18,891 --> 00:24:20,527 Yes, sir. 634 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:21,961 You bet, Mr. President. 635 00:24:26,032 --> 00:24:27,099 So that changes things. 636 00:24:27,133 --> 00:24:29,736 Like what? The satellite attack. 637 00:24:29,769 --> 00:24:32,038 It's unwarranted now that we... No. 638 00:24:32,071 --> 00:24:34,206 We are not backing down now. 639 00:24:34,240 --> 00:24:36,609 It's not backing down if Russia never attacked us 640 00:24:36,643 --> 00:24:38,978 in the first place, sir. So you're okay with them spying on us? 641 00:24:39,011 --> 00:24:41,113 I seem to remember you running 642 00:24:41,147 --> 00:24:43,750 the biggest spy agency on Earth. 643 00:24:43,783 --> 00:24:46,152 No one ever declared war on us 644 00:24:46,185 --> 00:24:47,787 when they found out we were listening in. 645 00:24:47,820 --> 00:24:49,889 Because they knew what the consequences would be. 646 00:24:49,922 --> 00:24:52,224 Sir, I think the secretary 647 00:24:52,258 --> 00:24:55,161 is just pointing out that given what we now know... 648 00:24:55,194 --> 00:24:56,162 I know exactly 649 00:24:56,195 --> 00:24:56,996 what she's doing, Russell. 650 00:24:57,029 --> 00:24:58,598 And you, too. And I'm sick of it. 651 00:24:58,631 --> 00:25:00,633 I'm the damn president! 652 00:25:00,667 --> 00:25:02,068 And my authority will not be questioned, 653 00:25:02,101 --> 00:25:04,604 do you understand? 654 00:25:06,839 --> 00:25:09,241 Conrad, can you hear yourself? 655 00:25:09,275 --> 00:25:11,110 What's next, Russell? 656 00:25:11,143 --> 00:25:13,312 Uh... 657 00:25:13,345 --> 00:25:15,748 Meeting with the House Ways and Means Committee 658 00:25:15,782 --> 00:25:19,652 in the Roosevelt Room. 659 00:25:19,686 --> 00:25:21,287 Mr. President, you're not well. 660 00:25:23,255 --> 00:25:25,224 Really? 661 00:25:25,257 --> 00:25:27,627 Hmm. 662 00:25:27,660 --> 00:25:30,830 And what exactly do you think is wrong with me? 663 00:25:30,863 --> 00:25:32,899 I don't know, 664 00:25:32,932 --> 00:25:34,767 but you need to be examined by a doctor 665 00:25:34,801 --> 00:25:36,736 to find out. 666 00:25:36,769 --> 00:25:38,137 You've been talking to Lydia, haven't you? 667 00:25:38,170 --> 00:25:41,173 Yes. I'm concerned about you. 668 00:25:41,207 --> 00:25:43,743 We all are, sir. 669 00:25:43,776 --> 00:25:45,344 I am trying to show 670 00:25:45,377 --> 00:25:49,148 Salnikov and Russia that I will not be trifled with. 671 00:25:49,181 --> 00:25:52,184 That when I make a threat, I carry through on it. 672 00:25:52,218 --> 00:25:55,187 And I don't give a crap if you or anyone agrees 673 00:25:55,221 --> 00:25:57,189 because I am the most powerful man on Earth, 674 00:25:57,223 --> 00:26:00,026 and no one is going to stop me! 675 00:26:13,673 --> 00:26:15,675 (overlapping chatter) 676 00:26:20,947 --> 00:26:23,249 Okay. 677 00:26:23,282 --> 00:26:26,686 We all know why we're here. 678 00:26:26,719 --> 00:26:29,756 Conrad Dalton... 679 00:26:29,789 --> 00:26:33,225 is the finest public servant I've ever known. 680 00:26:33,259 --> 00:26:37,997 He's thoughtful, compassionate, courageous, 681 00:26:38,030 --> 00:26:40,266 the best damn listener in a town full of people 682 00:26:40,299 --> 00:26:41,701 who love to hear themselves talk. 683 00:26:41,734 --> 00:26:44,637 In short, he's a good man 684 00:26:44,671 --> 00:26:46,405 and a patriot. 685 00:26:46,438 --> 00:26:50,910 And I, like many of you in this room, owe my career to him. 686 00:26:50,943 --> 00:26:53,112 But the man who publicly threatened to unleash 687 00:26:53,145 --> 00:26:57,016 the overwhelming force of America's military might, 688 00:26:57,049 --> 00:27:01,654 and stands by his order to strike Russia's satellites, 689 00:27:01,688 --> 00:27:03,656 despite conclusive evidence 690 00:27:03,690 --> 00:27:06,726 that the Russians did not attack us, 691 00:27:06,759 --> 00:27:08,695 is not the same man. 692 00:27:08,728 --> 00:27:11,097 Something's wrong. 693 00:27:11,130 --> 00:27:15,301 Without a diagnosis, we don't know what. 694 00:27:15,334 --> 00:27:18,938 But I think the Conrad Dalton we all know 695 00:27:18,971 --> 00:27:20,139 would want us to stop him. 696 00:27:20,172 --> 00:27:22,675 I've talked to White House Counsel 697 00:27:22,709 --> 00:27:25,011 and the attorney general, 698 00:27:25,044 --> 00:27:26,813 and though there is a "fog of law" 699 00:27:26,846 --> 00:27:30,717 surrounding Section 4 of the 25th Amendment, 700 00:27:30,750 --> 00:27:34,153 because it's never been invoked, they assured me 701 00:27:34,186 --> 00:27:37,890 that if the heads of the executive departments 702 00:27:37,924 --> 00:27:39,358 plus the vice president 703 00:27:39,391 --> 00:27:41,828 vote by simple majority, 704 00:27:41,861 --> 00:27:45,164 the president will be removed from office, 705 00:27:45,197 --> 00:27:46,866 and Vice President Hurst 706 00:27:46,899 --> 00:27:49,802 will become the acting president. 707 00:27:49,836 --> 00:27:54,406 Acting secretaries can't vote, so that eliminates Bob here. 708 00:27:54,440 --> 00:27:58,845 Leaving 15 of you, 709 00:27:58,878 --> 00:28:00,346 including the VP. 710 00:28:00,379 --> 00:28:03,916 If ever there were a time to set aside politics 711 00:28:03,950 --> 00:28:08,855 and do what's best for the country, 712 00:28:08,888 --> 00:28:09,956 this is it. 713 00:28:12,792 --> 00:28:14,927 Russell has asked me to provide some context for this. 714 00:28:14,961 --> 00:28:18,164 Um, in two hours, 715 00:28:18,197 --> 00:28:21,968 President Dalton will enter the Situation Room, 716 00:28:22,001 --> 00:28:24,303 and I will execute his order. 717 00:28:24,336 --> 00:28:25,371 Nine minutes later, 718 00:28:25,404 --> 00:28:28,775 all five Russian Oko satellites will be destroyed. 719 00:28:28,808 --> 00:28:31,811 And we will be on a war footing. 720 00:28:31,844 --> 00:28:35,014 Unless you alter history here tonight. 721 00:28:35,047 --> 00:28:37,016 RUSSELL: On that cheerful note, 722 00:28:37,049 --> 00:28:40,719 we'll leave you to it. 723 00:28:44,123 --> 00:28:46,926 There is no playbook for this. 724 00:28:46,959 --> 00:28:48,795 And clearly, time is of the essence. 725 00:28:48,828 --> 00:28:50,930 So do you want to talk or just vote? 726 00:28:50,963 --> 00:28:51,931 Well, as attorney general, 727 00:28:51,964 --> 00:28:53,365 I would just like to say that, 728 00:28:53,399 --> 00:28:57,036 although I concur with Russell's explanation of the law, 729 00:28:57,069 --> 00:28:59,505 I just don't think we've hit the Section 4 threshold yet. 730 00:28:59,538 --> 00:29:00,506 Really? 731 00:29:00,539 --> 00:29:02,041 A reckless strike 732 00:29:02,074 --> 00:29:04,276 against our greatest nuclear adversary 733 00:29:04,310 --> 00:29:06,312 doesn't do it for you, Hank? 734 00:29:06,345 --> 00:29:08,080 Due respect, Madam Vice President, 735 00:29:08,114 --> 00:29:10,082 but perhaps it's indiscreet for you to weigh in 736 00:29:10,116 --> 00:29:13,219 given you're the one with an enormous vested interest 737 00:29:13,252 --> 00:29:15,254 in the outcome. My interest 738 00:29:15,287 --> 00:29:17,890 is only what is best for the country. 739 00:29:17,924 --> 00:29:18,891 But fair enough. 740 00:29:18,925 --> 00:29:21,060 MARY: Speaking of fairness, I mean, who are we 741 00:29:21,093 --> 00:29:23,395 to question the president's judgment? 742 00:29:23,429 --> 00:29:25,932 Some banana republic? I mean, hell, 743 00:29:25,965 --> 00:29:28,467 maybe it is just the right time to hit the Russians. 744 00:29:28,500 --> 00:29:32,071 I support the strike and our duly elected president. 745 00:29:32,104 --> 00:29:35,207 But even if the Russians are cowed, 746 00:29:35,241 --> 00:29:37,076 the president is still a wild card. 747 00:29:37,109 --> 00:29:39,311 And we will end up going 748 00:29:39,345 --> 00:29:42,314 from crisis to crisis, 749 00:29:42,348 --> 00:29:46,085 and eventually there'll be disaster. 750 00:29:49,155 --> 00:29:49,956 It's too dangerous. 751 00:29:49,989 --> 00:29:51,557 TOM: To my mind, it's more dangerous 752 00:29:51,590 --> 00:29:55,061 to support what amounts to a bloodless coup 753 00:29:55,094 --> 00:29:57,296 based on a medical diagnosis by the secretary of state 754 00:29:57,329 --> 00:29:59,265 and chief of staff. The commander in chief 755 00:29:59,298 --> 00:30:01,433 should only be removed from office 756 00:30:01,467 --> 00:30:03,369 under extraordinary circumstances. 757 00:30:03,402 --> 00:30:05,104 SAMUEL: And even if you and Russell 758 00:30:05,137 --> 00:30:06,973 are right, don't we owe it to Conrad 759 00:30:07,006 --> 00:30:08,007 to protect him and his reputation? 760 00:30:08,040 --> 00:30:10,076 Other administrations 761 00:30:10,109 --> 00:30:12,411 had shielded their presidents in the past. 762 00:30:12,444 --> 00:30:14,380 Maybe it's our turn to step up. 763 00:30:14,413 --> 00:30:16,883 Do our jobs while limiting his public appearances. 764 00:30:16,916 --> 00:30:20,119 I want to protect him, too. 765 00:30:20,152 --> 00:30:22,955 But a shadow government of unelected 766 00:30:22,989 --> 00:30:24,623 cabinet members running the show 767 00:30:24,656 --> 00:30:27,026 while keeping the president under wraps 768 00:30:27,059 --> 00:30:30,963 is no way to govern a democracy. 769 00:30:30,997 --> 00:30:32,431 We all pledged an oath 770 00:30:32,464 --> 00:30:35,935 to the Constitution, 771 00:30:35,968 --> 00:30:39,038 not to the president. 772 00:30:39,071 --> 00:30:41,073 (engine revving over television) 773 00:30:43,342 --> 00:30:45,144 HENRY: Hey, pal. 774 00:30:45,177 --> 00:30:47,046 Can I talk to you for a minute? 775 00:30:48,047 --> 00:30:50,116 (tires screeching) 776 00:30:50,149 --> 00:30:51,317 Maybe even look at each other? 777 00:30:51,350 --> 00:30:53,152 I don't need to see you to hear you. 778 00:30:53,185 --> 00:30:55,421 Especially if this is some lame apology about the baby book. 779 00:30:55,454 --> 00:30:56,889 I'm sure my poop wasn't special. 780 00:30:56,923 --> 00:30:58,457 Well, that's where you're wrong. 781 00:30:58,490 --> 00:31:00,492 (chuckles) 782 00:31:02,628 --> 00:31:05,164 Look, it's a thing, okay? 783 00:31:05,197 --> 00:31:06,298 The more kids you have, 784 00:31:06,332 --> 00:31:07,934 the less time you have to record 785 00:31:07,967 --> 00:31:09,035 their every move. 786 00:31:09,068 --> 00:31:10,136 A-And on top of that, 787 00:31:10,169 --> 00:31:12,371 you were a 9/11 baby. 788 00:31:12,404 --> 00:31:15,641 The world was crazy for quite a while after that, 789 00:31:15,674 --> 00:31:16,943 especially for Mom. 790 00:31:16,976 --> 00:31:20,079 It doesn't mean we were any less 791 00:31:20,112 --> 00:31:24,416 delighted to witness your milestones. 792 00:31:24,450 --> 00:31:26,052 (laughing): You were such a funny kid. 793 00:31:26,085 --> 00:31:29,188 Oh, my God, you were babbling all the time about something. 794 00:31:29,221 --> 00:31:30,622 You were a champion crawler, 795 00:31:30,656 --> 00:31:32,558 had a huge appetite. 796 00:31:32,591 --> 00:31:36,295 You were the best thing about that time. 797 00:31:39,365 --> 00:31:41,000 (sighs) Okay. 798 00:31:41,033 --> 00:31:43,002 I'll just let my kids know that that's why 799 00:31:43,035 --> 00:31:46,338 I-I... don't know what my first word was or when I walked. 800 00:31:46,372 --> 00:31:48,107 It's because I was a 9/11 baby. 801 00:31:51,310 --> 00:31:54,213 If we do this, history will look at us as traitors. 802 00:31:54,246 --> 00:31:55,147 SAMUEL: History will judge us 803 00:31:55,181 --> 00:31:57,316 no matter what we do, Tom. 804 00:31:57,349 --> 00:31:58,417 Fine. 805 00:31:58,450 --> 00:32:00,686 But there have to be other ways to constrain Dalton. 806 00:32:00,719 --> 00:32:02,688 Not in the Constitution. 807 00:32:02,721 --> 00:32:04,656 The Constitution only allows 808 00:32:04,690 --> 00:32:07,093 for the 25th Amendment or impeachment. 809 00:32:07,126 --> 00:32:10,196 And that missile strike will happen in less than an hour, 810 00:32:10,229 --> 00:32:11,597 so impeachment isn't gonna 811 00:32:11,630 --> 00:32:13,966 cut it tonight. Look, I-I think 812 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:17,036 if we've all said our piece, we should vote. 813 00:32:17,069 --> 00:32:20,539 Okay, I'll keep the tally. 814 00:32:20,572 --> 00:32:22,274 Simple voice vote-- 815 00:32:22,308 --> 00:32:25,211 yes to invoke Section 4 and remove the president, 816 00:32:25,244 --> 00:32:27,713 effective immediately; 817 00:32:27,746 --> 00:32:30,282 no to reject it. 818 00:32:30,316 --> 00:32:32,284 I vote no. 819 00:32:32,318 --> 00:32:35,554 ♪ 820 00:32:37,289 --> 00:32:39,291 (engines start) 821 00:32:47,466 --> 00:32:49,701 It's done. 822 00:32:50,702 --> 00:32:52,138 (takes deep breath) 823 00:32:59,645 --> 00:33:01,613 I'm thinking of keeping Bob on at Defense. 824 00:33:01,647 --> 00:33:05,317 What do you think? He's a good man. 825 00:33:05,351 --> 00:33:08,654 Is he? I hadn't noticed. Takes orders. 826 00:33:08,687 --> 00:33:12,124 Pretty much my new number one requirement post-Gordon. 827 00:33:12,158 --> 00:33:14,693 Speaking of... 828 00:33:14,726 --> 00:33:17,363 Time for some fireworks. 829 00:33:17,396 --> 00:33:19,098 (door opens) 830 00:33:21,433 --> 00:33:23,102 What the hell? 831 00:33:23,135 --> 00:33:25,137 Where is everyone? 832 00:33:25,171 --> 00:33:26,805 Lydia? 833 00:33:26,838 --> 00:33:29,041 What is this? 834 00:33:29,075 --> 00:33:31,410 It's an intervention, Conrad. 835 00:33:31,443 --> 00:33:32,811 What? 836 00:33:32,844 --> 00:33:34,313 No. 837 00:33:34,346 --> 00:33:36,648 Where's my national security team? 838 00:33:36,682 --> 00:33:38,417 Where are my generals, my admirals? 839 00:33:38,450 --> 00:33:40,519 Get them the hell in here, now! There's not gonna be 840 00:33:40,552 --> 00:33:42,688 an attack on the Russian satellites tonight, sir. 841 00:33:42,721 --> 00:33:45,524 Of course there is-- now, call STRATCOM, call CNO! Sir, the cabinet... 842 00:33:45,557 --> 00:33:46,825 Oh, for God's sake, I'll do it myself. 843 00:33:46,858 --> 00:33:49,061 They won't take your order. 844 00:33:50,262 --> 00:33:53,399 The cabinet voted tonight to invoke Section 4 845 00:33:53,432 --> 00:33:55,534 of the 25th Amendment. What? 846 00:33:55,567 --> 00:33:57,636 What are you talking about? 847 00:33:57,669 --> 00:33:59,138 I'm sorry... 848 00:33:59,171 --> 00:34:02,040 sir, but you have been removed from office. 849 00:34:04,210 --> 00:34:07,479 Teresa Hurst is now the acting president. 850 00:34:09,181 --> 00:34:10,549 No. 851 00:34:10,582 --> 00:34:13,352 Why the hell would they do that? 852 00:34:13,385 --> 00:34:15,387 'Cause of Gordon? They want revenge? 853 00:34:15,421 --> 00:34:18,157 Because they're afraid to stand up to Russia? 854 00:34:18,190 --> 00:34:21,227 I'll fight this. You're not well, Conrad. 855 00:34:22,228 --> 00:34:23,695 You need help, sweetheart. 856 00:34:23,729 --> 00:34:26,132 No, Lydia, not you, too. You're too smart. 857 00:34:26,165 --> 00:34:28,134 You know me too well. 858 00:34:28,167 --> 00:34:29,835 You know that this is all just politics 859 00:34:29,868 --> 00:34:31,870 and backstabbing... I love you. 860 00:34:31,903 --> 00:34:33,439 We all do. No, it's a coup. 861 00:34:33,472 --> 00:34:35,274 It's a goddamn coup. Can't you see? 862 00:34:35,307 --> 00:34:37,209 It's the damn appeasers, the peaceniks, 863 00:34:37,243 --> 00:34:38,744 afraid of standing up to Russia! 864 00:34:38,777 --> 00:34:41,380 They want to drive me out to avoid a fight. 865 00:34:41,413 --> 00:34:43,382 But we can't back down-- we got to be tough. 866 00:34:43,415 --> 00:34:45,184 We can't let 'em get away with it, 867 00:34:45,217 --> 00:34:46,818 or Russia will be storming our shores! 868 00:34:46,852 --> 00:34:48,854 Can't you see that? 869 00:34:50,689 --> 00:34:52,224 I'll fight this. 870 00:34:53,425 --> 00:34:54,593 I'll fight it in Congress. 871 00:34:54,626 --> 00:34:56,262 You think I don't know how this works? 872 00:34:56,295 --> 00:34:58,297 Sir, a letter has been drafted 873 00:34:58,330 --> 00:35:01,233 to send to the Senate Pro Tem and the Speaker of the House. 874 00:35:01,267 --> 00:35:03,735 Once they receive it, the American people 875 00:35:03,769 --> 00:35:05,804 will know that the cabinet has lost faith 876 00:35:05,837 --> 00:35:06,972 in your ability to govern. 877 00:35:07,005 --> 00:35:10,509 There'll be great pressure on Congress to make it official 878 00:35:10,542 --> 00:35:12,144 by two-thirds vote, 879 00:35:12,178 --> 00:35:15,247 which I'm confident they will. 880 00:35:15,281 --> 00:35:17,183 Because you've given the enemies in our party 881 00:35:17,216 --> 00:35:19,818 the ammo they need to finally get rid of me. 882 00:35:19,851 --> 00:35:22,154 You handed it to them on a damn platter. 883 00:35:22,188 --> 00:35:24,923 ELIZABETH: There's another option, Conrad. 884 00:35:24,956 --> 00:35:28,227 Invoke Section 3, which is temporary, 885 00:35:28,260 --> 00:35:30,229 and we won't send the letter to Congress. 886 00:35:30,262 --> 00:35:34,433 All you have to do is submit to a full examination 887 00:35:34,466 --> 00:35:36,868 and treatment if... appropriate. 888 00:35:36,902 --> 00:35:40,172 And once it's determined that you're better, 889 00:35:40,206 --> 00:35:42,208 you can be reinstated. 890 00:35:42,241 --> 00:35:43,609 RUSSELL: Agree... 891 00:35:43,642 --> 00:35:46,178 (quavering): and we don't send the letter. 892 00:35:48,880 --> 00:35:51,550 Otherwise, Congress votes on Section 4 tomorrow. 893 00:35:53,552 --> 00:35:55,554 ♪ 894 00:35:59,325 --> 00:36:01,260 I made you. 895 00:36:01,293 --> 00:36:03,695 And this is the thanks I get? 896 00:36:06,865 --> 00:36:10,402 I plucked you off a goddamn farm, Bess. 897 00:36:10,436 --> 00:36:12,538 Shoveling horse crap in pigtails. 898 00:36:12,571 --> 00:36:14,706 You did. 899 00:36:16,275 --> 00:36:18,744 But now you need to trust us. 900 00:36:18,777 --> 00:36:21,179 LYDIA: Agree to the exam, Connie. 901 00:36:22,514 --> 00:36:24,516 (whispers): Please. 902 00:36:24,550 --> 00:36:26,552 ♪ 903 00:36:28,887 --> 00:36:31,523 ELIZABETH: I feel like it was 904 00:36:31,557 --> 00:36:33,792 almost 18 months. Right, 'cause his sisters 905 00:36:33,825 --> 00:36:37,363 never put him down long enough for him to learn to walk. (chuckles) 906 00:36:37,396 --> 00:36:39,231 14 months. 14 months. 907 00:36:39,265 --> 00:36:42,234 Yes, because I remember the doctor said let's give it Yeah. 908 00:36:42,268 --> 00:36:44,236 to 15, and then we'll take a look after that. 909 00:36:44,270 --> 00:36:45,637 HENRY: Then he went right from walking 910 00:36:45,671 --> 00:36:47,639 to running, just... (exhales sharply) (chuckles) 911 00:36:47,673 --> 00:36:49,708 His teeth were late, too. 912 00:36:49,741 --> 00:36:51,843 Yeah, I remember you wanted to get him x-rayed. (laughs) 913 00:36:51,877 --> 00:36:53,812 'Cause he was gonna be at preschool 914 00:36:53,845 --> 00:36:55,914 gumming his food. That was 14 months, too. 915 00:36:55,947 --> 00:36:57,549 Everything, like, just happened 916 00:36:57,583 --> 00:36:59,485 all at the same time. Except the talking. 917 00:36:59,518 --> 00:37:01,019 Well... That happened at six months. 918 00:37:01,052 --> 00:37:03,555 Yeah. His first word was "no." 919 00:37:03,589 --> 00:37:04,823 Oh, of course it was. 920 00:37:04,856 --> 00:37:07,025 Why are you guys doing this? 921 00:37:07,058 --> 00:37:09,628 You let the thing sit in plastic for 16 years-- 922 00:37:09,661 --> 00:37:11,397 why is it suddenly important? 923 00:37:12,030 --> 00:37:14,533 Because we almost lost it. 924 00:37:15,534 --> 00:37:17,669 (chuckles) And it feels 925 00:37:17,703 --> 00:37:19,305 like a good time to rebuild. No. 926 00:37:19,338 --> 00:37:21,473 Yes, yes, yes. Don't do... 927 00:37:21,507 --> 00:37:23,342 (chuckling) Rebuild? Really? 928 00:37:23,375 --> 00:37:24,576 While our democracy's falling apart? 929 00:37:24,610 --> 00:37:25,811 Okay, it's not. 930 00:37:25,844 --> 00:37:26,812 (high-pitched): Don't say that. Stop. 931 00:37:26,845 --> 00:37:28,013 That scares me. Yeah. 932 00:37:28,046 --> 00:37:31,483 Our democracy is not falling apart. Stop. 933 00:37:31,517 --> 00:37:32,751 Oh. 934 00:37:32,784 --> 00:37:34,486 You know what? I know this one. 935 00:37:34,520 --> 00:37:36,322 Favorite toy-- it was, uh... 936 00:37:36,355 --> 00:37:37,889 it was the weird monkey. 937 00:37:37,923 --> 00:37:39,257 You know, the weird... Devil monkey! Devil monkey. 938 00:37:39,291 --> 00:37:41,960 (high-pitched): Oh, devil monkey was scary! Because he... Stop! 939 00:37:44,530 --> 00:37:46,064 It's a pretty good-sized meningioma. 940 00:37:46,097 --> 00:37:47,232 But very treatable. 941 00:37:47,265 --> 00:37:50,669 Positioning makes it a snap to remove-- which we'll do 942 00:37:50,702 --> 00:37:53,639 after a course of IV steroids calms down the swelling. 943 00:37:53,672 --> 00:37:55,507 Is it malignant? 95% 944 00:37:55,541 --> 00:37:57,476 are not, so I wouldn't worry. 945 00:37:57,509 --> 00:37:59,311 He should make a full recovery. 946 00:37:59,345 --> 00:38:00,346 (relieved sigh) Thank God. 947 00:38:00,379 --> 00:38:03,081 And this accounts for the personality change? 948 00:38:03,114 --> 00:38:05,817 Oh, yeah. See? It's pressing against the frontal lobe. 949 00:38:05,851 --> 00:38:08,520 I'm surprised he wasn't running around the White House naked. 950 00:38:08,554 --> 00:38:10,622 I'm not kidding. 951 00:38:10,656 --> 00:38:12,458 These suckers grow symptomless for months 952 00:38:12,491 --> 00:38:14,893 until they're pushing against the brain, 953 00:38:14,926 --> 00:38:17,929 sometimes altering behavior quite suddenly. 954 00:38:17,963 --> 00:38:21,367 The frontal lobe is responsible for executive functions: 955 00:38:21,400 --> 00:38:24,002 judgment, decision-making, inhibition. 956 00:38:24,035 --> 00:38:26,004 So, when it's stimulated, 957 00:38:26,037 --> 00:38:28,974 significant personality change is common... 958 00:38:29,007 --> 00:38:31,943 along with excessive displays of emotion. 959 00:38:31,977 --> 00:38:34,012 And removing the growth will reverse 960 00:38:34,045 --> 00:38:36,114 all of that? Yep. In fact, 961 00:38:36,147 --> 00:38:38,083 the steroids I'm putting him on will rapidly reduce 962 00:38:38,116 --> 00:38:40,085 the swelling and ease the pressure. 963 00:38:40,118 --> 00:38:43,355 He should improve dramatically, even pre-op. 964 00:38:44,623 --> 00:38:46,892 (chuckles softly) 965 00:38:52,864 --> 00:38:54,833 Hey, you two. Hi, Lydia. 966 00:38:54,866 --> 00:38:56,835 We heard you were running a little low on flowers. 967 00:38:56,868 --> 00:38:58,704 (laughs) So we brought some reinforcements. 968 00:38:58,737 --> 00:39:00,406 They're beautiful. Thank you. Conrad. 969 00:39:00,439 --> 00:39:02,374 Bess. 970 00:39:04,843 --> 00:39:06,445 Henry. Conrad. 971 00:39:08,013 --> 00:39:10,148 Thank you for being here. ELIZABETH: Are you kidding? 972 00:39:10,181 --> 00:39:11,617 Chance to see something as historic as this, 973 00:39:11,650 --> 00:39:13,084 you couldn't keep me away with a stick. 974 00:39:13,118 --> 00:39:15,654 Listen, I have to apologize, Bess. 975 00:39:15,687 --> 00:39:17,989 No, Conrad, you don't. (sighs) 976 00:39:18,023 --> 00:39:20,058 What I put you all through... 977 00:39:20,091 --> 00:39:21,259 I think you get a pass 978 00:39:21,292 --> 00:39:23,629 for all of it. It wasn't you, it was the meningioma. 979 00:39:23,662 --> 00:39:24,763 Yeah. 980 00:39:24,796 --> 00:39:26,565 I told you you looked "fetching" 981 00:39:26,598 --> 00:39:28,934 the night of the Japanese state dinner. (Elizabeth laughs) 982 00:39:28,967 --> 00:39:30,101 HENRY: Well, she did. 983 00:39:30,135 --> 00:39:33,071 It's fine hearing it from you, Henry. 984 00:39:33,104 --> 00:39:36,442 Crazy thing is... 985 00:39:36,475 --> 00:39:38,577 I don't think I ever felt freer 986 00:39:38,610 --> 00:39:40,512 or more sure of myself. 987 00:39:40,546 --> 00:39:42,180 How scary is that? 988 00:39:42,213 --> 00:39:44,082 I mean, real madman stuff. 989 00:39:44,115 --> 00:39:46,952 No sense at all that I was out of my gourd. 990 00:39:46,985 --> 00:39:51,523 Well, it was Russell that we were really worried about. 991 00:39:51,557 --> 00:39:54,993 You could practically see the aneurysm. 992 00:39:56,462 --> 00:39:57,896 I... 993 00:39:57,929 --> 00:40:01,433 really did almost start World War III 994 00:40:01,467 --> 00:40:03,134 over a misunderstanding. 995 00:40:04,169 --> 00:40:06,171 LYDIA: Enough of the self-flagellation, 996 00:40:06,204 --> 00:40:07,806 darling, it's getting boring. Yeah. 997 00:40:07,839 --> 00:40:10,442 We need you to project confidence tonight. 998 00:40:10,476 --> 00:40:12,611 Hello. Lydia. Hi. 999 00:40:12,644 --> 00:40:14,646 How are you feeling, Mr. President? 1000 00:40:14,680 --> 00:40:16,114 Surprisingly well, thanks. 1001 00:40:16,147 --> 00:40:17,215 Madam President. 1002 00:40:17,248 --> 00:40:19,117 That has a nice ring to it. 1003 00:40:19,150 --> 00:40:21,152 But that's Acting President. 1004 00:40:21,186 --> 00:40:23,755 I'm just minding the store. Well, thanks for doing this, Teresa. 1005 00:40:23,789 --> 00:40:26,958 I think it'll mean a lot to the country. 1006 00:40:26,992 --> 00:40:29,495 So do I, sir. Well, it's time. 1007 00:40:35,601 --> 00:40:38,670 You know, Bess, that was quite a thing you all did, 1008 00:40:38,704 --> 00:40:40,205 invoking Section 4. 1009 00:40:40,238 --> 00:40:43,241 Took guts. Well, it wasn't fun. 1010 00:40:43,274 --> 00:40:45,977 Should I ask how you voted? 1011 00:40:47,212 --> 00:40:50,215 The way you would have wanted me to, sir. 1012 00:40:53,118 --> 00:40:56,154 I've since been given steroids to reduce the swelling 1013 00:40:56,187 --> 00:40:59,625 and will be operated on tomorrow to remove the tumor. 1014 00:40:59,658 --> 00:41:03,128 During my recovery, Acting President Teresa Hurst 1015 00:41:03,161 --> 00:41:06,264 will continue to provide steady, experienced leadership, 1016 00:41:06,297 --> 00:41:09,535 like she always has during her almost 30 years 1017 00:41:09,568 --> 00:41:11,537 of extraordinary public service. 1018 00:41:11,570 --> 00:41:14,540 She has my full faith and confidence. 1019 00:41:14,573 --> 00:41:17,509 When I have passed extensive medical tests 1020 00:41:17,543 --> 00:41:20,512 and the doctors say I'm 100% ready, 1021 00:41:20,546 --> 00:41:23,214 only then will I be reinstated 1022 00:41:23,248 --> 00:41:26,217 under Section 3 of the 25th Amendment. 1023 00:41:26,251 --> 00:41:28,787 Finally, I'd like to pay tribute 1024 00:41:28,820 --> 00:41:31,289 to the resiliency of our Constitution, 1025 00:41:31,322 --> 00:41:35,060 a 230-year-old document that has endured the challenges 1026 00:41:35,093 --> 00:41:37,529 of every stage of our nation's journey. 1027 00:41:37,563 --> 00:41:41,199 Our government is built on an ingenious foundation 1028 00:41:41,232 --> 00:41:43,201 of principles and laws, 1029 00:41:43,234 --> 00:41:46,237 and though the people within that system are fallible, 1030 00:41:46,271 --> 00:41:48,239 the system itself 1031 00:41:48,273 --> 00:41:51,042 is devised to withstand anything, 1032 00:41:51,076 --> 00:41:53,912 even an unfit president. 1033 00:41:53,945 --> 00:41:56,247 The fact that the system worked as it should 1034 00:41:56,281 --> 00:41:58,984 proves that our democracy 1035 00:41:59,017 --> 00:42:00,986 is as strong as ever. 1036 00:42:01,019 --> 00:42:03,321 I thank the brave cabinet secretaries 1037 00:42:03,354 --> 00:42:06,224 who voted to invoke the 25th Amendment. 1038 00:42:06,257 --> 00:42:10,696 They are all true American heroes and patriots. 1039 00:42:10,729 --> 00:42:11,997 They put their country 1040 00:42:12,030 --> 00:42:14,666 ahead of their personal relationship with me. 1041 00:42:14,700 --> 00:42:17,569 That's what separates us from dictatorships 1042 00:42:17,603 --> 00:42:20,271 and oligarchies. 1043 00:42:20,305 --> 00:42:25,010 Without people of such courage, our democracy would be lost, 1044 00:42:25,043 --> 00:42:27,979 and they will forever have my gratitude. 1045 00:42:28,013 --> 00:42:30,015 And because of them, 1046 00:42:30,048 --> 00:42:33,151 I have never felt more proud to be an American. 1047 00:42:33,184 --> 00:42:37,222 And now Acting President Hurst would like to say a few words. 1048 00:42:39,991 --> 00:42:43,261 Thank you, Mr. President. 1049 00:42:43,294 --> 00:42:46,331 Good evening, fellow Americans. 1050 00:42:46,364 --> 00:42:49,334 Captioning sponsored by CBS 1051 00:42:49,367 --> 00:42:51,336 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org