1 00:00:01,251 --> 00:00:03,170 Previously on designated survivor... 2 00:00:03,295 --> 00:00:06,340 That there was a plan to make sure congressman Peter macleish survived. 3 00:00:06,465 --> 00:00:07,633 They built a bomb shelter. 4 00:00:07,758 --> 00:00:10,236 - Speaker of the house? - We think you'd be the obvious choice. 5 00:00:10,260 --> 00:00:12,304 I'm honored. I just don't want the job. 6 00:00:12,429 --> 00:00:14,029 [Tom] Maybe we offered him the wrong job. 7 00:00:14,097 --> 00:00:16,308 What about the vice presidency? 8 00:00:16,433 --> 00:00:19,311 Does Leo know... that the president might not be his father? 9 00:00:19,436 --> 00:00:20,788 [Hookstraten] It's been a whole week 10 00:00:20,812 --> 00:00:22,582 since nassar confessed to the capitol bombing. 11 00:00:22,606 --> 00:00:23,774 Where are we on our search? 12 00:00:23,899 --> 00:00:26,985 Recent NSA chatter indicates new attacks, both at home and abroad. 13 00:00:27,110 --> 00:00:30,197 Nassar could prove to be an extremely valuable source of intelligence. 14 00:00:30,322 --> 00:00:31,990 Put down your guns! 15 00:00:32,115 --> 00:00:33,155 [Woman screams, explosion] 16 00:00:33,617 --> 00:00:34,952 We have majid nassar. 17 00:00:41,250 --> 00:00:43,627 [Man shouts indistinctly] 18 00:00:45,295 --> 00:00:47,756 [Chains rattling] 19 00:00:50,175 --> 00:00:52,177 [Breathing heavily] 20 00:00:59,851 --> 00:01:02,521 Notify. No one coming down now. 21 00:01:02,646 --> 00:01:04,123 [Male reporter] According to the white house, 22 00:01:04,147 --> 00:01:05,649 shortly after 11:00 p. M, 23 00:01:05,774 --> 00:01:08,151 a team of Navy seals launched a daring raid 24 00:01:08,277 --> 00:01:10,529 into a compound in southern Algeria. 25 00:01:10,654 --> 00:01:13,865 While taking great care to avoid civilian casualties, 26 00:01:13,991 --> 00:01:16,702 the seals exchanged gunfire with the enemy, and in the end... 27 00:01:16,827 --> 00:01:17,828 Here you go. 28 00:01:17,953 --> 00:01:20,330 Majid nassar, the alleged mastermind 29 00:01:20,455 --> 00:01:22,055 behind the capitol bombing, was captured. 30 00:01:22,124 --> 00:01:23,750 - Heads up. - Military officials declined 31 00:01:23,875 --> 00:01:25,711 to disclose where nassar is being held, 32 00:01:25,836 --> 00:01:28,505 but confirmed he remains under heavy security. 33 00:01:28,630 --> 00:01:31,883 After a video showing nassar taking credit for the attacks... 34 00:01:32,009 --> 00:01:34,261 Military intelligence keeps working on nassar, 35 00:01:34,386 --> 00:01:36,179 and, still, he hasn't said a word. 36 00:01:36,305 --> 00:01:38,025 Is there a timetable for this sort of thing? 37 00:01:38,056 --> 00:01:39,391 When can we expect some results? 38 00:01:39,516 --> 00:01:41,059 Well, maybe today. Maybe tomorrow. 39 00:01:41,184 --> 00:01:42,561 Maybe never. 40 00:01:42,686 --> 00:01:44,771 We lost a good man bringing nassar back alive. 41 00:01:44,896 --> 00:01:46,398 We better get something for it. 42 00:01:46,523 --> 00:01:49,359 Well, sir, let's focus on the positive. The nassar raid is a win. 43 00:01:49,484 --> 00:01:50,837 Your approval numbers ticked up another two... 44 00:01:50,861 --> 00:01:53,196 - I don't care... - He doesn't care about approval numbers. 45 00:01:53,530 --> 00:01:55,741 Anne, you look lovely. 46 00:01:55,866 --> 00:01:56,908 Thank you, Mr. President. 47 00:01:57,034 --> 00:01:59,053 Look, sir, you may not care about your approval numbers, 48 00:01:59,077 --> 00:02:01,079 but you need people's confidence to be effective. 49 00:02:01,204 --> 00:02:02,247 I also need a congress. 50 00:02:02,372 --> 00:02:04,809 Well, governors wouldn't be here unless they wanted to give you one. 51 00:02:04,833 --> 00:02:07,353 And you're giving them a chance to discuss their issues face-to-face. 52 00:02:07,377 --> 00:02:09,755 And they all showed up. Maybe that's half the battle. 53 00:02:09,880 --> 00:02:12,215 [Chuckles] Well, the open bar should do the rest. 54 00:02:12,341 --> 00:02:13,501 First we'll appoint a senate, 55 00:02:13,550 --> 00:02:15,510 then we'll get elections on the books for a house. 56 00:02:15,552 --> 00:02:17,763 Remember, sir, they need this to work as much as you do. 57 00:02:17,888 --> 00:02:19,608 Without a house, there is no federal budget. 58 00:02:19,723 --> 00:02:22,809 The va closes, farmers lose subsidies, public schools don't get funding. 59 00:02:22,934 --> 00:02:25,663 Plus, no one wants to be responsible for not bringing this country together. 60 00:02:25,687 --> 00:02:26,563 [Ritter] Looking sharp, sir. 61 00:02:26,688 --> 00:02:29,816 Apparently I clean up pretty well. You coming with us to this thing? 62 00:02:29,941 --> 00:02:32,069 No, sir. I'm done for the evening. About to head out. 63 00:02:32,194 --> 00:02:33,445 Nice. Big plans? 64 00:02:33,570 --> 00:02:36,114 Bowling with my brother and his in-laws, 65 00:02:36,239 --> 00:02:37,783 . no. 66 00:02:37,908 --> 00:02:39,242 Good luck with the governors, sir. 67 00:02:39,576 --> 00:02:41,161 - Thanks, Mike. - Yeah. 68 00:02:41,286 --> 00:02:43,806 Also, sir, when you meet governor Rivera, remember to thank him. 69 00:02:43,914 --> 00:02:46,249 He stepped up to accept a plane full of Syrian refugees. 70 00:02:46,375 --> 00:02:47,894 It's scheduled to land in Miami tomorrow. 71 00:02:47,918 --> 00:02:48,960 Okay. 72 00:02:51,630 --> 00:02:52,798 [Sighs] 73 00:02:55,425 --> 00:02:57,094 Stop it. 74 00:02:58,595 --> 00:02:59,930 You look breathtaking. 75 00:03:00,055 --> 00:03:01,055 Nice haircut. 76 00:03:01,098 --> 00:03:03,100 - Contacts, too. - Mm-hmm. 77 00:03:03,225 --> 00:03:04,935 I don't even recognize you anymore. 78 00:03:05,060 --> 00:03:06,144 [Chuckles] 79 00:03:07,229 --> 00:03:08,522 Hey. 80 00:03:08,647 --> 00:03:10,315 You think I'm wrong hosting a dinner 81 00:03:10,440 --> 00:03:12,150 this soon after the capitol attack? 82 00:03:12,275 --> 00:03:16,530 You can't invite 50 governors to do. And take them to golden corral. 83 00:03:16,655 --> 00:03:18,323 [Chuckles] 84 00:03:18,448 --> 00:03:19,783 I like golden corral. 85 00:03:23,245 --> 00:03:26,623 [Indistinct conversations] 86 00:03:26,748 --> 00:03:29,167 So, the white house is riding high on this nassar news. 87 00:03:29,292 --> 00:03:30,502 What's the goal now? 88 00:03:30,627 --> 00:03:33,046 Well, the goal is to rebuild, starting with a full senate 89 00:03:33,171 --> 00:03:34,811 that can confirm the president's cabinet. 90 00:03:34,840 --> 00:03:37,801 And what's the plan for that, exactly? 91 00:03:40,637 --> 00:03:42,472 Sorry, uh, who are you with? 92 00:03:42,597 --> 00:03:44,099 I came alone. 93 00:03:45,976 --> 00:03:48,395 The chronicle. Lisa Jordan. New white house correspondent. 94 00:03:48,520 --> 00:03:52,983 Right. Look, our hope is that before the governors leave at the end of the week, 95 00:03:53,108 --> 00:03:54,585 that they'll submit appointments for the senate 96 00:03:54,609 --> 00:03:56,089 and agree to special house elections. 97 00:03:56,153 --> 00:03:57,233 [Reporter] And the cabinet? 98 00:03:57,279 --> 00:03:58,673 Does the president have nominees in mind? 99 00:03:58,697 --> 00:04:00,490 [Man] The president of the United States. 100 00:04:00,615 --> 00:04:02,260 O'Neil, I'll get back to you. Our host is here. 101 00:04:02,284 --> 00:04:05,203 ["Hail to the chief" plays] 102 00:04:05,328 --> 00:04:07,289 [Applause] 103 00:04:09,458 --> 00:04:11,251 Way to enter a room. 104 00:04:11,376 --> 00:04:12,711 Stick with me, kid. 105 00:04:13,336 --> 00:04:15,213 Hey. Great to see you. 106 00:04:16,339 --> 00:04:17,674 Congressman macleish. 107 00:04:18,467 --> 00:04:19,551 Mr. Shore. 108 00:04:19,676 --> 00:04:22,012 Ms. Rhodes. How are you? 109 00:04:22,137 --> 00:04:23,889 Ah, that depends on how tonight goes. 110 00:04:24,014 --> 00:04:26,349 Indeed. You know my wife, Beth. 111 00:04:26,475 --> 00:04:27,618 - Hi. Nice to see you. - Ma'am. 112 00:04:27,642 --> 00:04:29,102 Um, excuse me. I'm gonna get a drink. 113 00:04:29,227 --> 00:04:33,273 All right. Guys, I did want to just say, I hope you made it clear to the president 114 00:04:33,398 --> 00:04:35,692 I was saying no to the job of speaker, not to him. 115 00:04:35,817 --> 00:04:37,110 He knows. 116 00:04:37,235 --> 00:04:39,196 And there's another way for you to serve, 117 00:04:39,321 --> 00:04:40,739 if you're interested. 118 00:04:40,864 --> 00:04:42,866 Hypothetically speaking, of course, 119 00:04:43,533 --> 00:04:45,243 how does vice president sound to you? 120 00:04:48,205 --> 00:04:49,331 Hypothetically speaking? 121 00:04:52,876 --> 00:04:54,836 I-I would be honored. 122 00:04:55,712 --> 00:04:56,792 [Tom] Thank you for coming. 123 00:04:56,838 --> 00:04:58,638 Thank you for coming tonight. You look lovely. 124 00:04:58,715 --> 00:05:01,152 - [Man] Good to see you again. - Governor Rivera, great to see you. 125 00:05:01,176 --> 00:05:02,761 - My pleasure, sir. - Great to see you. 126 00:05:02,886 --> 00:05:04,054 - How are you? - My pleasure. 127 00:05:04,179 --> 00:05:05,323 Thank you for being here tonight. 128 00:05:05,347 --> 00:05:06,765 [Nichols] Mr. President. 129 00:05:06,890 --> 00:05:08,159 Governor Chris Nichols. Arizona. 130 00:05:08,183 --> 00:05:09,768 Governor Nichols. What a pleasure. 131 00:05:09,893 --> 00:05:11,645 Thank you for coming to Washington, DC. 132 00:05:11,770 --> 00:05:14,481 Oh, this is a great opportunity for us to get to know each other. 133 00:05:14,606 --> 00:05:16,107 I couldn't agree with you more. 134 00:05:16,233 --> 00:05:18,151 While I have you, perhaps we can find some time 135 00:05:18,276 --> 00:05:20,036 to discuss what happened with governor Royce. 136 00:05:20,529 --> 00:05:22,489 That was a very difficult situation. 137 00:05:22,614 --> 00:05:24,449 Yes, yes, I'm sure you can understand 138 00:05:24,574 --> 00:05:28,578 how disconcerting it was for me to see one of my colleagues arrested. 139 00:05:28,703 --> 00:05:30,223 Of course I understand, but, unfortunately, 140 00:05:30,247 --> 00:05:31,682 governor Royce didn't give me much choice. 141 00:05:31,706 --> 00:05:33,625 Mr. President, it's time. 142 00:05:33,750 --> 00:05:34,918 Excuse me. 143 00:05:40,590 --> 00:05:42,551 Perks of a promotion, huh? 144 00:05:44,553 --> 00:05:45,804 You gonna talk to her or what? 145 00:05:45,929 --> 00:05:47,430 [Sighs] No-fly zone, man. She's press. 146 00:05:47,556 --> 00:05:49,474 Come on. This is D.C. 147 00:05:49,599 --> 00:05:51,935 Hours you work, who else are you gonna meet? 148 00:05:52,310 --> 00:05:53,470 [Tom] Good evening, everyone. 149 00:05:54,563 --> 00:05:57,899 To begin, I simply want to thank all of you for being here tonight. 150 00:05:58,567 --> 00:06:02,112 Recently, our country was devastated by an unspeakable attack, 151 00:06:02,237 --> 00:06:03,989 and yet I can't think 152 00:06:04,114 --> 00:06:07,450 of a more fitting way to honor our fallen colleagues 153 00:06:07,576 --> 00:06:10,161 than by re-dedicating ourselves 154 00:06:10,287 --> 00:06:13,164 to the values and ideals of this great nation. 155 00:06:13,623 --> 00:06:17,669 I am not the president you or the rest of the country voted for. 156 00:06:17,794 --> 00:06:20,630 But I have to believe that we all want the same thing: 157 00:06:20,755 --> 00:06:23,675 To rebuild the capitol, the congress, the senate... 158 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:24,634 [Crowd murmurs] 159 00:06:24,759 --> 00:06:26,928 To rebuild our country. 160 00:06:27,345 --> 00:06:28,513 I can't do it alone. 161 00:06:28,638 --> 00:06:30,974 Nor would I ever want to. 162 00:06:31,099 --> 00:06:32,142 [Chuckles] 163 00:06:32,642 --> 00:06:34,728 I can't help but smile at the irony of that, 164 00:06:34,853 --> 00:06:38,356 because, well, I'm a registered independent. 165 00:06:38,481 --> 00:06:41,151 [Laughter] 166 00:06:42,694 --> 00:06:45,572 It's nice to hear some laughter for a change. 167 00:06:45,697 --> 00:06:48,199 But the truth is, I believe, as an independent, 168 00:06:48,325 --> 00:06:52,746 I have a unique opportunity to effect positive political change, 169 00:06:52,871 --> 00:06:56,333 that I can help bridge the divide. 170 00:06:56,458 --> 00:06:58,585 And together, we can find the common ground 171 00:06:58,710 --> 00:07:01,713 that has been missing in the American political landscape for years. 172 00:07:01,838 --> 00:07:03,924 [Applause] 173 00:07:04,049 --> 00:07:06,551 If we do this, if we work together, 174 00:07:06,676 --> 00:07:09,262 I promise you we will be stronger and better than ever. 175 00:07:09,387 --> 00:07:12,015 This is how we are gonna honor the incredible sacrifice... 176 00:07:12,140 --> 00:07:13,159 [Gunfire, guests screaming] 177 00:07:13,183 --> 00:07:14,517 Everybody down! 178 00:07:16,353 --> 00:07:17,604 Alex! 179 00:07:17,729 --> 00:07:18,939 [Gunfire continues] 180 00:07:19,064 --> 00:07:20,774 Shots fired outside the east wing. 181 00:07:20,899 --> 00:07:22,901 - Alex! - Go! 182 00:07:23,026 --> 00:07:24,026 Down! Down! 183 00:07:25,028 --> 00:07:27,197 [Theme music] 184 00:07:32,661 --> 00:07:34,788 [Police radio chatter] 185 00:07:34,913 --> 00:07:37,290 I was on my way home, heard the shots. Talk to me. 186 00:07:37,415 --> 00:07:40,095 We believe there's only one gunman. We've tracked him into the park. 187 00:07:40,168 --> 00:07:41,228 - The president? - [Man] Safe. 188 00:07:41,252 --> 00:07:43,772 The whole family's locked down in the residence. No one injured. 189 00:07:44,172 --> 00:07:46,174 [Man] You two, you're with me. Let's move. 190 00:08:06,361 --> 00:08:07,612 [Gunshots] 191 00:08:07,737 --> 00:08:08,738 [Grunts] 192 00:08:08,863 --> 00:08:11,449 [Indistinct shouting, voices echoing] 193 00:08:11,574 --> 00:08:14,494 Agent down. Repeat, agent down. Lafayette park. 194 00:08:14,619 --> 00:08:16,246 [Indistinct distorted voice] 195 00:08:16,371 --> 00:08:18,498 [Helicopter blades whirring] 196 00:08:18,623 --> 00:08:20,625 Mike. Mike. 197 00:08:20,750 --> 00:08:21,793 Stay with me. 198 00:08:23,044 --> 00:08:26,131 I'm sorry, sir. We're still on lock-down. You need to stay in the white house. 199 00:08:26,256 --> 00:08:28,656 I get that I can't go to the hospital, but can someone please 200 00:08:28,717 --> 00:08:30,111 get me an update on Mike's condition? 201 00:08:30,135 --> 00:08:31,404 I'm on the phone with the hospital now. 202 00:08:31,428 --> 00:08:33,638 - Thank you. - Well, what about all the governors? 203 00:08:33,763 --> 00:08:36,033 They'll be escorted back to their hotels as soon as it's safe. 204 00:08:36,057 --> 00:08:37,618 [Seth] That was the chief of surgery at gw. 205 00:08:37,642 --> 00:08:40,437 Agent ritter was hit twice. Kevlar vest stopped the first bullet, 206 00:08:40,562 --> 00:08:42,605 but the second one penetrated his axillary artery. 207 00:08:42,731 --> 00:08:45,275 - They're prepping him for surgery now. - Oh, my god. 208 00:08:45,400 --> 00:08:46,484 [Tom] I-I just saw him. 209 00:08:46,609 --> 00:08:48,820 He was going home to spend time with his family. 210 00:08:48,945 --> 00:08:50,196 I know. 211 00:08:50,321 --> 00:08:51,990 I'm sure he's in the best hands. 212 00:08:52,490 --> 00:08:55,160 - I got to go check on the kids. - Of course. Please. 213 00:08:55,285 --> 00:08:58,455 Can you explain to me how they got close enough to shoot at the white house? 214 00:08:58,580 --> 00:09:00,665 Ar-15. Range of 1,800 feet. 215 00:09:00,790 --> 00:09:02,226 Luckily, the windows are bulletproof. 216 00:09:02,250 --> 00:09:04,890 Sir, we have an update on the shooter. His name is murad yamadayev. 217 00:09:04,961 --> 00:09:06,546 He's a chechen national. 218 00:09:06,671 --> 00:09:08,271 - Is he in custody? - No, sir. He's dead. 219 00:09:08,298 --> 00:09:10,008 Agent ritter got him before he went down. 220 00:09:10,133 --> 00:09:11,968 [Sighs] And do we know why he did this? 221 00:09:12,093 --> 00:09:14,054 Three minutes before firing on the white house, 222 00:09:14,179 --> 00:09:15,847 yamadayev took to social media, 223 00:09:15,972 --> 00:09:19,434 pledged his allegiance to majid nassar. 224 00:09:20,977 --> 00:09:22,145 Oh, my god. 225 00:09:23,480 --> 00:09:26,775 Al-sakar's shown us they can attack the capitol, the white house. 226 00:09:27,984 --> 00:09:29,527 What's next? 227 00:09:32,864 --> 00:09:34,657 [Computers beeping] 228 00:09:34,783 --> 00:09:36,159 [Tom] I have to be honest. 229 00:09:36,785 --> 00:09:39,662 It's looking like bringing nassar back alive was more of a liability 230 00:09:39,788 --> 00:09:42,207 - than an asset. - Sir, I appreciate your frustration, 231 00:09:42,332 --> 00:09:44,810 but effective interrogation takes time. [Aaron] No, we don't have time. 232 00:09:44,834 --> 00:09:47,879 How many more terrorists like murad yamadayev are out there? 233 00:09:48,004 --> 00:09:51,216 If there are cells within the country, we need to know before they hit us again. 234 00:09:51,341 --> 00:09:53,343 Sir, I believe we can get answers more quickly 235 00:09:53,468 --> 00:09:56,096 if you were willing to consider removing him from us. Soil 236 00:09:56,221 --> 00:09:58,223 to a black site for enhanced interrogation. 237 00:09:58,348 --> 00:09:59,933 My men can be extremely persuasive. 238 00:10:00,058 --> 00:10:02,894 Mr. President, enhanced interrogation does not work. 239 00:10:03,019 --> 00:10:05,355 Nassar will tell you whatever you want to hear. 240 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:07,065 That is your opinion. 241 00:10:07,190 --> 00:10:10,735 We have extracted actionable intel that has headed off multiple threats. 242 00:10:10,860 --> 00:10:12,112 Yeah, what about abu zubydah? 243 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:13,672 - What about him? - We had him first. 244 00:10:13,696 --> 00:10:15,049 We used rapport-based questioning. 245 00:10:15,073 --> 00:10:17,408 We got names, dates, resources, 246 00:10:17,534 --> 00:10:20,912 turned him over to the agency, where you waterboarded him 83 times 247 00:10:21,037 --> 00:10:22,247 and got nothing but gibberish. 248 00:10:22,372 --> 00:10:23,516 - That is one... - An unconfirmed... 249 00:10:23,540 --> 00:10:25,208 Gentlemen, a black site is not an option. 250 00:10:25,333 --> 00:10:26,751 Deputy director atwood, 251 00:10:26,876 --> 00:10:28,294 you believe you can make progress? 252 00:10:28,419 --> 00:10:29,796 Yes, sir. I do. 253 00:10:29,921 --> 00:10:31,381 You've got 24 hours. 254 00:10:32,715 --> 00:10:34,592 [Indistinct conversations] 255 00:10:36,511 --> 00:10:39,156 Tell whoever's running scheduling that I want to see the "ten day book" 256 00:10:39,180 --> 00:10:41,599 for the president, and have Aaron find me when he comes back. 257 00:10:43,351 --> 00:10:44,394 Mr. Atwood. 258 00:10:45,061 --> 00:10:47,230 Ms. Rhodes. What can I do for you? 259 00:10:47,355 --> 00:10:49,566 I was gonna call you, but since I've caught you, 260 00:10:49,691 --> 00:10:52,610 we would like to begin the formal vetting process on a vp candidate. 261 00:10:52,735 --> 00:10:54,612 Sure. I can get the ball rolling. Who is it? 262 00:10:54,737 --> 00:10:56,156 Congressman Peter macleish. 263 00:10:56,281 --> 00:10:57,883 I'd appreciate if you could have your team 264 00:10:57,907 --> 00:11:00,386 forward all relevant research to myself and the chief of staff. 265 00:11:00,410 --> 00:11:02,078 You know, with all the recent events, 266 00:11:02,203 --> 00:11:03,246 it's gonna take some time. 267 00:11:03,371 --> 00:11:05,516 I understand that, but this is a priority for the president, 268 00:11:05,540 --> 00:11:07,167 so anything you can do to speed it along. 269 00:11:07,292 --> 00:11:09,085 - Will do. - Emily rhodes. 270 00:11:11,212 --> 00:11:12,922 I'll let the president know right away. 271 00:11:14,048 --> 00:11:14,841 [Tom] Yes, doctor. 272 00:11:14,966 --> 00:11:16,301 Thank you. Goodbye. 273 00:11:16,426 --> 00:11:17,635 [Telephone beeps] 274 00:11:17,760 --> 00:11:18,760 Mike's out of surgery. 275 00:11:18,803 --> 00:11:20,471 Doctor said it went well. 276 00:11:20,597 --> 00:11:22,640 - Oh, thank god. - [Chuckling] Yeah. 277 00:11:22,765 --> 00:11:24,058 [Sighs] 278 00:11:24,809 --> 00:11:27,478 I wanted to tell you, I-I kept the kids home today. 279 00:11:28,897 --> 00:11:31,441 - They're still scared? - We're all still scared. 280 00:11:33,651 --> 00:11:35,612 Tom, was he shooting at you? 281 00:11:36,446 --> 00:11:40,116 Honestly, from that far away... 282 00:11:41,451 --> 00:11:43,578 I think he was trying to hit anything he could. 283 00:11:44,454 --> 00:11:47,665 Secret service has raised security for you and the kids across the board. 284 00:11:47,790 --> 00:11:50,168 They've extended the perimeter around the white house. 285 00:11:50,293 --> 00:11:52,545 Hopefully, that'll reassure the governors. 286 00:11:52,670 --> 00:11:54,756 They're supposed to come back soon. 287 00:11:56,841 --> 00:11:58,301 Hey, hey. 288 00:12:00,094 --> 00:12:02,222 [Emily] I'm sorry to interrupt. We have a problem. 289 00:12:02,347 --> 00:12:04,807 I just got word that the plane carrying the Syrian refugees 290 00:12:04,933 --> 00:12:07,477 has landed in Miami, but governor Rivera won't let them off. 291 00:12:07,602 --> 00:12:08,478 What? 292 00:12:08,603 --> 00:12:10,146 The governors are due back in an hour. 293 00:12:10,271 --> 00:12:12,815 See if you can get governor Rivera here before the rest of them. 294 00:12:12,941 --> 00:12:14,525 - I'm on it. - Thanks, em. 295 00:12:14,651 --> 00:12:15,944 [Door closes] 296 00:12:19,489 --> 00:12:20,990 - [Hannah] Macleish? - Yes. 297 00:12:21,115 --> 00:12:22,242 For vp? 298 00:12:22,367 --> 00:12:23,952 They want to start the vetting. 299 00:12:24,494 --> 00:12:26,894 Jason, you have to stall this process until we can figure out 300 00:12:26,955 --> 00:12:27,997 how he fits into all this. 301 00:12:28,122 --> 00:12:30,708 [Sighs] 302 00:12:30,833 --> 00:12:32,085 When's the last time you heard 303 00:12:32,210 --> 00:12:34,754 from the mystery caller that told you about room 105? 304 00:12:34,879 --> 00:12:36,214 Not since that night. 305 00:12:38,967 --> 00:12:41,127 I'll work on stalling the vetting, but in the meantime, 306 00:12:41,219 --> 00:12:43,054 we still have nassar to deal with. 307 00:12:43,179 --> 00:12:45,014 Military intelligence gave it a shot. 308 00:12:45,139 --> 00:12:45,932 They got nothing. 309 00:12:46,057 --> 00:12:47,725 That's because nassar didn't... 310 00:12:48,518 --> 00:12:50,871 - He didn't blow up the capitol. - That's exactly why we need you 311 00:12:50,895 --> 00:12:53,022 to get him to admit that as soon as possible. 312 00:12:54,857 --> 00:12:56,234 [Door closes] 313 00:12:56,359 --> 00:12:58,194 [Tom] Governor, thank you for taking the time. 314 00:12:58,987 --> 00:13:02,407 I asked my wife to join us because of her immigration-law expertise. 315 00:13:02,532 --> 00:13:05,451 Ah, yes, I saw Sunday's "20/20" piece on you. 316 00:13:05,576 --> 00:13:07,870 [Chuckles] It made my mom proud. 317 00:13:07,996 --> 00:13:09,080 Governor, two days ago, 318 00:13:09,205 --> 00:13:11,325 you gave permission for a planeload of Syrian refugees 319 00:13:11,374 --> 00:13:12,750 to land in Florida, and now... 320 00:13:12,875 --> 00:13:16,129 That was before a nassar sympathizer fired on the white house. 321 00:13:16,254 --> 00:13:18,381 Today I have protests across my state. 322 00:13:18,506 --> 00:13:20,758 You and I both know that the attack on the white house 323 00:13:20,883 --> 00:13:23,553 had absolutely nothing to do with the people on that plane. 324 00:13:23,678 --> 00:13:25,596 Those refugees are not extremists. 325 00:13:25,722 --> 00:13:28,391 In fact, they came here to escape them. 326 00:13:29,392 --> 00:13:31,894 With all due respect, ma'am, how can you be so sure? 327 00:13:32,562 --> 00:13:34,439 I mean, do we really know who they are, 328 00:13:34,564 --> 00:13:36,607 whether or not they have links to terrorism? 329 00:13:36,733 --> 00:13:40,403 Not one of those passengers has been flagged by dhs. 330 00:13:41,237 --> 00:13:45,241 They've been checked and re-checked against multiple watch lists. 331 00:13:45,366 --> 00:13:46,784 You'd find very few us. Citizens 332 00:13:46,909 --> 00:13:48,411 who could pass that kind of scrutiny. 333 00:13:48,536 --> 00:13:50,913 They're from a failed state, 334 00:13:51,039 --> 00:13:52,290 a country in chaos. 335 00:13:52,415 --> 00:13:54,292 It's impossible to properly screen them. 336 00:13:54,417 --> 00:13:55,585 And you cannot guarantee 337 00:13:55,710 --> 00:13:58,296 that one of them does not intend to harm us. 338 00:13:58,421 --> 00:14:00,340 Ma'am, the people of Florida are scared. 339 00:14:00,465 --> 00:14:04,635 Governor, in 1980, congress passed the refugee act, 340 00:14:04,761 --> 00:14:07,805 empowering the federal government to place refugees across this country. 341 00:14:07,930 --> 00:14:09,932 Sir, that was, what, 36 years ago? 342 00:14:10,058 --> 00:14:11,142 Times have changed, 343 00:14:11,267 --> 00:14:12,852 and our country must change with them. 344 00:14:12,977 --> 00:14:15,438 But change does not mean that we abandon our principles. 345 00:14:15,563 --> 00:14:17,523 If we don't let these people off the plane... 346 00:14:17,648 --> 00:14:18,941 You'll send in the guard? 347 00:14:21,277 --> 00:14:22,153 Arrest me? 348 00:14:22,278 --> 00:14:24,781 - That's not what I was going to say. - Please, governor. 349 00:14:25,782 --> 00:14:28,993 Mrs. Kirkman, I am not unsympathetic. 350 00:14:29,118 --> 00:14:30,828 In fact, I'm the child of immigrants. 351 00:14:30,953 --> 00:14:33,498 But it's my job to represent my people, 352 00:14:33,623 --> 00:14:35,833 not to impose my will on them. 353 00:14:37,627 --> 00:14:39,253 The answer is no. 354 00:14:42,298 --> 00:14:44,300 Well, governor Rivera's a reasonable man. 355 00:14:44,425 --> 00:14:48,012 A reasonable man keeping 300 refugees detained on a plane. 356 00:14:48,137 --> 00:14:50,491 Well, he's under intense pressure from his constituents. Give him time. 357 00:14:50,515 --> 00:14:52,493 - He'll come back to his senses. - We don't have time. 358 00:14:52,517 --> 00:14:54,811 We need to find another state to land this plane in now. 359 00:14:54,936 --> 00:14:55,812 Yes, sir. 360 00:14:55,937 --> 00:14:58,082 Mr. President, you need to focus on getting back on track 361 00:14:58,106 --> 00:14:59,625 - with the governors. - You know what? She's right. 362 00:14:59,649 --> 00:15:01,901 Let me make some calls to ice, see what I can find. 363 00:15:02,026 --> 00:15:02,902 Okay, thanks. 364 00:15:03,027 --> 00:15:05,154 [Indistinct conversations] 365 00:15:08,324 --> 00:15:09,343 [Tom] Good morning, everyone. 366 00:15:09,367 --> 00:15:10,785 Please, sit. 367 00:15:15,498 --> 00:15:16,999 Given last night's events, 368 00:15:17,125 --> 00:15:19,252 I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am 369 00:15:19,377 --> 00:15:23,172 to see you all back here today, because the work we have in front of us 370 00:15:23,297 --> 00:15:24,715 could not be more important. 371 00:15:24,841 --> 00:15:27,009 The rebuilding of our congress and our senate 372 00:15:27,135 --> 00:15:31,055 to ensure that all American citizens have a voice in all 50 states. 373 00:15:31,180 --> 00:15:32,491 - This... - Excuse me, Mr. President, 374 00:15:32,515 --> 00:15:35,560 but with all due respect, we can spend all day here 375 00:15:35,685 --> 00:15:37,895 talking about the issues that face us, 376 00:15:38,020 --> 00:15:41,732 but the fact is, we don't know who we're discussing them with. 377 00:15:41,858 --> 00:15:44,152 - We don't know what you stand for. - Sir. 378 00:15:45,653 --> 00:15:47,405 Governor mennuti. 379 00:15:47,530 --> 00:15:49,532 Very nice to see you again. 380 00:15:49,657 --> 00:15:51,576 The president and I go way back. 381 00:15:52,535 --> 00:15:54,036 He's a fine man. 382 00:15:54,912 --> 00:15:58,040 But most of these governors don't know you like I do, sir. 383 00:15:58,916 --> 00:16:01,919 I think this is the perfect opportunity to change that. 384 00:16:02,920 --> 00:16:04,213 What do you suggest? 385 00:16:04,338 --> 00:16:05,882 Mr. President, your friend is right. 386 00:16:06,007 --> 00:16:08,134 If we're to recognize you 387 00:16:08,259 --> 00:16:10,261 as the legitimate leader of our nation, 388 00:16:10,386 --> 00:16:12,054 we need our minds put at ease. 389 00:16:12,722 --> 00:16:14,891 Answer our questions, all of them. 390 00:16:15,016 --> 00:16:17,810 And if we're satisfied with what you have to say, 391 00:16:17,935 --> 00:16:19,604 you'll get your senate appointees. 392 00:16:20,396 --> 00:16:22,607 With all due respect, governor Nichols, 393 00:16:22,732 --> 00:16:24,108 I'm not on trial here. 394 00:16:24,233 --> 00:16:25,526 You are now. 395 00:16:33,451 --> 00:16:36,454 There is no other president in history who'd agree to this inquisition. 396 00:16:36,579 --> 00:16:39,832 No president since Lincoln has faced questions of his legitimacy. 397 00:16:39,957 --> 00:16:41,459 Enough. I don't need a history lesson. 398 00:16:41,584 --> 00:16:42,752 This is about the future. 399 00:16:42,877 --> 00:16:44,837 If we don't get the governors on board, it's over, 400 00:16:44,879 --> 00:16:47,089 and I'm not talking about my presidency. 401 00:16:47,215 --> 00:16:49,675 I'm talking about the country as we know it. 402 00:16:49,800 --> 00:16:52,720 Em, tell the governors I'll answer whatever questions they want. 403 00:16:53,930 --> 00:16:54,805 Yes, sir. 404 00:16:54,931 --> 00:16:57,141 Sir, this is a fundamentally bad idea. 405 00:16:57,266 --> 00:16:59,519 The president does not answer to state leadership. 406 00:16:59,644 --> 00:17:01,038 Then pretend I'm not the president. 407 00:17:01,062 --> 00:17:03,773 It seems to be working for everybody else. 408 00:17:04,941 --> 00:17:07,109 Look, for the last time, I have no new information 409 00:17:07,235 --> 00:17:10,321 concerning the interrogation of majid nassar, including his whereabouts 410 00:17:10,446 --> 00:17:12,949 or any information that he may or may not have provided 411 00:17:13,074 --> 00:17:14,314 and would have been classified. 412 00:17:14,408 --> 00:17:15,785 - Is there... - Yes, Ms. Jordan? 413 00:17:16,619 --> 00:17:19,330 Rumor is kirkman's on the verge of losing the governors' support 414 00:17:19,455 --> 00:17:20,974 and a senate in the process. Any comment? 415 00:17:20,998 --> 00:17:22,392 Lisa, you know I don't comment on rumors. 416 00:17:22,416 --> 00:17:24,794 Thank you very much, everyone. That's all for now. 417 00:17:29,006 --> 00:17:30,466 Thanks a lot. Appreciate it. 418 00:17:30,591 --> 00:17:33,177 You are good at your job. 419 00:17:33,803 --> 00:17:36,448 Of course, the last press secretary nearly drowned from flop sweat, so... 420 00:17:36,472 --> 00:17:38,474 - [Chuckles] - Low bar. 421 00:17:41,477 --> 00:17:43,646 I may be way off-base here. 422 00:17:44,522 --> 00:17:46,148 Did we have a thing last night? 423 00:17:47,024 --> 00:17:48,067 A thing? 424 00:17:48,192 --> 00:17:50,236 Eyes locked. Crowded room. 425 00:17:51,821 --> 00:17:53,155 Did you think we had a thing? 426 00:17:53,281 --> 00:17:56,534 I did. But... I'm romantic like that. 427 00:17:56,659 --> 00:17:58,828 I thought we had a thing, too. Uh... 428 00:17:59,704 --> 00:18:02,164 Um, it's just, um, you're, you know... 429 00:18:02,290 --> 00:18:03,541 Press. 430 00:18:03,666 --> 00:18:05,501 And you're press secretary, 431 00:18:05,626 --> 00:18:08,379 so you probably think asking me out would be... 432 00:18:08,504 --> 00:18:10,047 A lapse in judgment. 433 00:18:10,172 --> 00:18:13,384 Well, then, since you answer my questions for a living, 434 00:18:13,509 --> 00:18:15,303 why don't I make it easy for you? 435 00:18:16,721 --> 00:18:18,848 Feel like having a drink with me tonight? 436 00:18:22,059 --> 00:18:24,562 I need statistics on resettlement programs 437 00:18:24,687 --> 00:18:27,106 in the states with the largest refugee populations, 438 00:18:27,231 --> 00:18:29,233 so Texas, California, New York. 439 00:18:29,358 --> 00:18:31,402 Mrs. Kirkman, a moment, please? 440 00:18:31,527 --> 00:18:33,362 I'll catch up with you. 441 00:18:33,487 --> 00:18:34,780 Yeah? 442 00:18:34,905 --> 00:18:36,282 [Sighs] Ma'am, 443 00:18:36,407 --> 00:18:37,884 your husband's position with the governors 444 00:18:37,908 --> 00:18:39,508 - is rather delicate right now. - Mm-hmm. 445 00:18:39,535 --> 00:18:40,411 And it's my belief that... 446 00:18:40,536 --> 00:18:42,163 You don't want me to rock the boat. 447 00:18:43,080 --> 00:18:44,582 In a manner of speaking, yes. 448 00:18:44,707 --> 00:18:45,708 Nor do I. 449 00:18:45,833 --> 00:18:47,918 But there are 300 Syrian refugees 450 00:18:48,044 --> 00:18:50,212 being denied basic human rights in our country. 451 00:18:50,338 --> 00:18:53,257 This isn't a political issue. It's more of a humanitarian one. 452 00:18:53,382 --> 00:18:55,926 All due respect, ma'am, but everything is political. 453 00:18:56,052 --> 00:18:58,596 What do you want me to do? Sit down and shut up? 454 00:18:58,721 --> 00:18:59,930 No, I-I didn't say that. 455 00:19:00,056 --> 00:19:03,059 Yes, you did, and that's okay 'cause that's your job, but here is mine. 456 00:19:03,184 --> 00:19:04,935 As a wife of 17 years 457 00:19:05,061 --> 00:19:06,937 and an immigration attorney of 22, 458 00:19:07,063 --> 00:19:09,940 I am gonna counsel my husband through this. 459 00:19:10,066 --> 00:19:12,276 And if there is a political fallout, 460 00:19:12,401 --> 00:19:14,403 then I trust that you can handle it. 461 00:19:20,951 --> 00:19:22,620 [Sighs] 462 00:19:22,745 --> 00:19:25,247 [Man shouting indistinctly] 463 00:19:25,373 --> 00:19:26,582 [Buzzer sounds] 464 00:19:28,084 --> 00:19:30,244 The prisoner will be shackled throughout the interview. 465 00:19:30,294 --> 00:19:31,462 If you need assistance, 466 00:19:31,587 --> 00:19:34,131 guards will be stationed outside the interview room. 467 00:19:34,632 --> 00:19:37,134 Chow time. Guess your guy will have to wait. 468 00:19:40,262 --> 00:19:41,305 There'll be no video. 469 00:19:41,430 --> 00:19:43,099 They're keeping your name off the log. 470 00:19:43,224 --> 00:19:45,768 We've got one shot. Don't waste it. 471 00:19:46,394 --> 00:19:47,478 I won't. 472 00:19:47,603 --> 00:19:49,247 - We have less than 24 hours. - [Lock beeps] 473 00:19:49,271 --> 00:19:51,148 Prisoner is being transported now. 474 00:19:52,942 --> 00:19:54,610 [Man speaking indistinctly over P.A.] 475 00:19:54,985 --> 00:19:56,737 [Man] Keep walking. 476 00:19:57,405 --> 00:19:58,406 [Man 477 00:20:16,799 --> 00:20:18,426 [Indistinct conversations] 478 00:20:24,432 --> 00:20:25,975 [Handcuffs click] 479 00:20:32,815 --> 00:20:33,858 He's all yours. 480 00:20:34,984 --> 00:20:36,193 [Buzzer sounds] 481 00:20:37,445 --> 00:20:40,322 [Speaking arabic] 482 00:20:41,449 --> 00:20:43,659 All right, tell you how this is gonna go. 483 00:20:43,784 --> 00:20:45,971 We're gonna ask you some questions. You're gonna answer them. 484 00:20:45,995 --> 00:20:47,715 The sooner you do, the sooner we'll be done. 485 00:20:47,830 --> 00:20:50,875 If you do not wish to speak to us, other arrangements can be made. 486 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:52,042 [Sniffs] 487 00:20:52,168 --> 00:20:53,210 Look at me. 488 00:20:54,003 --> 00:20:55,504 Look at me. 489 00:20:57,173 --> 00:20:59,383 First, I want to make sure that you know your rights. 490 00:20:59,508 --> 00:21:01,093 You have the right to a lawyer. 491 00:21:01,218 --> 00:21:03,220 You have the right not to speak to us. 492 00:21:03,345 --> 00:21:06,432 You have the right to humane treatment, to an appeal. 493 00:21:06,557 --> 00:21:08,434 You have the right to confront your accuser. 494 00:21:08,559 --> 00:21:11,437 But only if you're here, in the us. 495 00:21:11,562 --> 00:21:15,024 We already have an extradition request for you from Pakistan 496 00:21:15,149 --> 00:21:17,401 for a car bombing in Karachi. 497 00:21:17,526 --> 00:21:20,112 So, this is your last shot 498 00:21:20,237 --> 00:21:21,947 to talk in a comfortable, seated position, 499 00:21:22,072 --> 00:21:24,658 because in Pakistan, human rights are optional. 500 00:21:25,242 --> 00:21:27,036 Six years ago... 501 00:21:28,871 --> 00:21:30,581 U.S. Maverick missiles 502 00:21:30,706 --> 00:21:32,917 struck an apartment building outside barmal 503 00:21:33,042 --> 00:21:35,044 holding over 100 civilians, 504 00:21:35,169 --> 00:21:37,421 including my wife and two daughters. 505 00:21:37,546 --> 00:21:39,757 I spent seven days sifting through the rubble 506 00:21:39,882 --> 00:21:41,425 hoping to find their remains. 507 00:21:41,550 --> 00:21:44,261 Searched day and night and found nothing. 508 00:21:45,387 --> 00:21:47,223 I didn't sleep for one second that week, 509 00:21:47,348 --> 00:21:48,724 nor the week after. 510 00:21:49,058 --> 00:21:51,060 So if you think you can break me, 511 00:21:52,228 --> 00:21:54,230 I suggest you re-evaluate your methods. 512 00:21:59,068 --> 00:22:01,904 [Tom] I understand that you all have questions about me. 513 00:22:02,029 --> 00:22:03,280 If I was in your position, 514 00:22:03,405 --> 00:22:05,115 I would probably feel the same way. 515 00:22:05,241 --> 00:22:08,118 My only hope is that when we are finished, 516 00:22:08,244 --> 00:22:10,496 that we can all move forward together. 517 00:22:10,621 --> 00:22:12,081 Mr. President, 518 00:22:12,206 --> 00:22:14,792 would you consider yourself an impulsive man? 519 00:22:14,917 --> 00:22:16,335 [Chuckles] 520 00:22:16,460 --> 00:22:18,295 Uh, according to my wife, no. 521 00:22:18,420 --> 00:22:19,672 [Laughter] 522 00:22:19,797 --> 00:22:22,967 So, if you're not impulsive, can you explain 523 00:22:23,092 --> 00:22:26,262 why you overhauled the department of housing and urban development 524 00:22:26,387 --> 00:22:28,973 within weeks of your appointment as hud secretary? 525 00:22:29,098 --> 00:22:30,766 Well, w-when I was appointed, 526 00:22:30,891 --> 00:22:34,645 it was expected that I would infuse the department with fresh, new ideas. 527 00:22:34,770 --> 00:22:37,481 And so you just fired anyone that didn't get on board? 528 00:22:37,606 --> 00:22:39,483 The department was stagnant. 529 00:22:39,608 --> 00:22:42,987 I needed community activist leaders, not civil servants. 530 00:22:43,112 --> 00:22:45,823 President Richmond appointed me to effect change. 531 00:22:45,948 --> 00:22:48,325 I did it in the most efficient way possible. 532 00:22:48,450 --> 00:22:51,287 [Brownley] Speaking of change, sir, why did you fire general Cochrane? 533 00:22:51,412 --> 00:22:54,123 Was he just a "civil servant" to you? 534 00:22:54,582 --> 00:22:56,125 The general was insubordinate. 535 00:22:56,959 --> 00:23:00,045 He advanced a military operation without my authorization. 536 00:23:00,170 --> 00:23:01,463 And governor Royce? 537 00:23:01,589 --> 00:23:02,673 I know him, sir. 538 00:23:02,798 --> 00:23:04,508 He is a good man. 539 00:23:04,633 --> 00:23:08,178 He may be, but what the governor did was tantamount to sedition. 540 00:23:08,304 --> 00:23:09,847 I'm sorry, Mr. President. 541 00:23:09,972 --> 00:23:13,142 To be clear, the staffers at hud were complacent, 542 00:23:13,267 --> 00:23:16,812 Cochrane was insubordinate, and Royce seditious. 543 00:23:17,479 --> 00:23:21,358 Perhaps, sir, you're just threatened by people who disagree with you. 544 00:23:22,318 --> 00:23:23,861 [Atwood] We know all about you. 545 00:23:23,986 --> 00:23:26,363 You know, we've been tracking you for a long time. 546 00:23:26,488 --> 00:23:27,823 College in Egypt. 547 00:23:28,824 --> 00:23:31,577 Selling islamic banking systems in Jordan. 548 00:23:31,702 --> 00:23:34,163 You came to the jihad dance kind of late. 549 00:23:34,288 --> 00:23:36,540 The Taliban had already moved to Pakistan. 550 00:23:36,665 --> 00:23:38,143 [Hannah] But you're big-time now, right? 551 00:23:38,167 --> 00:23:40,669 Al sakar brought down the temple of democracy. 552 00:23:40,794 --> 00:23:43,047 Did something no one thought was possible. 553 00:23:43,172 --> 00:23:45,049 And it's already fired up new recruits. 554 00:23:45,174 --> 00:23:47,054 One of them attacked the white house last night. 555 00:23:47,801 --> 00:23:49,970 So, explain something to me. 556 00:23:50,846 --> 00:23:52,556 Up until now, 557 00:23:52,681 --> 00:23:55,684 al sakar has always been a leech. 558 00:23:56,185 --> 00:23:58,938 You just attach yourself to bigger groups. 559 00:23:59,063 --> 00:24:00,606 In 2013, 560 00:24:00,731 --> 00:24:02,733 you took credit for the Rabat night club bombing, 561 00:24:02,858 --> 00:24:04,818 when it was actually aqim that did it. 562 00:24:06,862 --> 00:24:08,822 You want to know what the truth is? 563 00:24:09,406 --> 00:24:11,909 You don't have the skills to pull off something 564 00:24:12,034 --> 00:24:13,911 as complicated as the capitol attack. 565 00:24:14,411 --> 00:24:15,579 Do you? 566 00:24:19,875 --> 00:24:22,753 Anti-tank mines with cyrillic on the outside. 567 00:24:23,879 --> 00:24:25,547 Pakistani lock rings. 568 00:24:26,423 --> 00:24:28,258 Iranian firing pins. 569 00:24:28,384 --> 00:24:30,260 Someone fed me that info, too. 570 00:24:30,386 --> 00:24:32,262 You think a small-time organization 571 00:24:32,388 --> 00:24:34,556 can get their hands on such mines in such quantities? 572 00:24:35,057 --> 00:24:38,352 We blew up your capitol and brought it to the ground. 573 00:24:38,894 --> 00:24:40,437 No one else. 574 00:24:42,398 --> 00:24:44,692 [Mennuti] In defense of president kirkman, 575 00:24:45,234 --> 00:24:47,987 I would like to point out that in a few short weeks, 576 00:24:48,112 --> 00:24:51,073 under the most unyielding of circumstances, 577 00:24:51,198 --> 00:24:53,409 not only did he ascertain the identity 578 00:24:53,534 --> 00:24:56,787 of the group behind the bombing, but oversaw the operation 579 00:24:56,912 --> 00:24:59,790 which led to the swift capture of the mastermind himself. 580 00:24:59,915 --> 00:25:02,960 I'm sorry, but that was good intelligence and good operations. 581 00:25:03,085 --> 00:25:04,896 It wouldn't have mattered who was in the white house. 582 00:25:04,920 --> 00:25:07,423 The fact remains that president kirkman has no credentials, 583 00:25:07,548 --> 00:25:10,300 no accomplishments, no real experience. 584 00:25:10,426 --> 00:25:11,969 [Nichols] Exactly. 585 00:25:12,094 --> 00:25:14,430 As much as we can appreciate the position you're in, 586 00:25:14,555 --> 00:25:18,100 I just can't get behind the fact that you're the president simply because 587 00:25:18,225 --> 00:25:20,185 you were the designated survivor. 588 00:25:20,310 --> 00:25:23,147 Everyone here knows what that means. 589 00:25:23,272 --> 00:25:25,858 It wasn't an honor. You were a formality. 590 00:25:25,983 --> 00:25:28,318 And the truth is, the former president 591 00:25:28,444 --> 00:25:30,279 didn't even want you in his administration. 592 00:25:30,946 --> 00:25:34,366 So if you weren't good enough to be the hud secretary, 593 00:25:34,491 --> 00:25:36,160 please, from your heart, 594 00:25:36,285 --> 00:25:39,121 can you tell me why you think you should be my president? 595 00:25:39,621 --> 00:25:40,748 I can't. 596 00:25:42,750 --> 00:25:44,001 Excuse me? 597 00:25:56,263 --> 00:25:58,015 You may be right. 598 00:25:59,099 --> 00:26:01,101 Maybe I should not be president. 599 00:26:08,317 --> 00:26:10,027 [Indistinct conversations] 600 00:26:15,115 --> 00:26:18,160 This is getting out of control. Sir, you need to get in there and fight back. 601 00:26:18,285 --> 00:26:19,536 Fight back how, Aaron? 602 00:26:19,661 --> 00:26:22,515 You can start by reminding them that you're the president of the United States. 603 00:26:22,539 --> 00:26:25,417 Governor Nichols is right. I wasn't Richmond's choice for president. 604 00:26:25,542 --> 00:26:28,253 I wasn't anyone's choice. Richmond didn't want me in his cabinet, 605 00:26:28,378 --> 00:26:29,922 at the state of the union. 606 00:26:30,047 --> 00:26:33,342 That's why I was named designated survivor. Tell me I'm wrong. 607 00:26:34,176 --> 00:26:37,054 Look, six weeks ago, I barely remembered your name. 608 00:26:37,554 --> 00:26:39,181 I didn't know much about you, 609 00:26:39,306 --> 00:26:41,225 and, frankly, what I did know didn't impress me. 610 00:26:41,350 --> 00:26:43,936 But, sir, I don't feel the same way anymore. 611 00:26:44,061 --> 00:26:46,063 Iran, Royce, nassar. 612 00:26:46,188 --> 00:26:48,232 And what you said at the capitol site that day, 613 00:26:48,357 --> 00:26:50,901 that we would rise better and stronger than ever before. 614 00:26:51,568 --> 00:26:53,028 I believed you. 615 00:26:54,488 --> 00:26:57,533 So don't let those people bring you down. 616 00:26:59,868 --> 00:27:01,078 I truly believe 617 00:27:01,203 --> 00:27:03,497 you're the only chance this country has. 618 00:27:08,001 --> 00:27:09,086 What he said. 619 00:27:09,211 --> 00:27:10,587 - [Chuckles] - [Knock on door] 620 00:27:10,712 --> 00:27:11,964 Come in. 621 00:27:12,089 --> 00:27:12,965 Hey. 622 00:27:13,090 --> 00:27:16,135 - Oh, is it a bad time? - No. Thank you both. 623 00:27:16,260 --> 00:27:17,553 Aaron. 624 00:27:19,596 --> 00:27:20,764 Thank you. 625 00:27:20,889 --> 00:27:23,100 Mr. President. Ma'am. 626 00:27:23,225 --> 00:27:24,101 [Alex] What's going on? 627 00:27:24,226 --> 00:27:26,987 I got to get back to the governors. Emily can't hold them off forever. 628 00:27:27,062 --> 00:27:30,149 One of the Syrian refugees is only 30 weeks pregnant, she's gone into labor. 629 00:27:30,274 --> 00:27:33,235 We need to get governor Rivera to let her off that plane now. 630 00:27:33,360 --> 00:27:35,445 Governor Rivera won't be taking any requests from me. 631 00:27:35,571 --> 00:27:37,215 This is beyond a request. It's an emergency. 632 00:27:37,239 --> 00:27:38,383 I understand what you're saying, Alex. 633 00:27:38,407 --> 00:27:40,909 I've got no leverage with him. I need you to handle it, please. 634 00:27:41,034 --> 00:27:42,034 Okay. 635 00:27:45,080 --> 00:27:46,748 [Hannah] You pulled it off, 636 00:27:46,874 --> 00:27:49,459 something that we all thought was unimaginable. 637 00:27:50,043 --> 00:27:51,128 But you were sloppy. 638 00:27:51,253 --> 00:27:54,131 One of your bombs didn't detonate, and a congressman survived. 639 00:27:54,256 --> 00:27:56,466 That must bother you, 640 00:27:56,592 --> 00:27:57,968 not finishing the job. 641 00:27:58,093 --> 00:28:02,055 We will take out your congressman and anyone else we missed. 642 00:28:03,098 --> 00:28:05,309 Because you want macleish dead. 643 00:28:05,434 --> 00:28:07,060 I want them all dead! 644 00:28:11,648 --> 00:28:14,109 Whoever blew up the capitol wanted macleish to live. 645 00:28:16,236 --> 00:28:18,822 But you don't know that because you didn't do it. 646 00:28:20,574 --> 00:28:22,993 Why are you taking credit for something you didn't do? 647 00:28:25,287 --> 00:28:27,831 [Alex] Governor, she's in preterm labor. 648 00:28:27,956 --> 00:28:30,125 Y-You have to do something. 649 00:28:31,460 --> 00:28:32,669 I'll send in a doctor. 650 00:28:32,794 --> 00:28:36,006 If that baby is born on the plane, he or she becomes an American citizen, 651 00:28:36,131 --> 00:28:37,883 so why not take her to the hospital, 652 00:28:38,008 --> 00:28:40,344 - where she can deliver it safely? - Fine. She can go. 653 00:28:40,469 --> 00:28:42,137 And the husband, the baby's father? 654 00:28:42,262 --> 00:28:43,680 Yes. Him, too. 655 00:28:43,805 --> 00:28:44,890 Thank you. 656 00:28:45,015 --> 00:28:46,391 And once they're off the plane, 657 00:28:46,516 --> 00:28:47,809 it can return to Istanbul. 658 00:28:47,935 --> 00:28:49,575 But what about the rest of the passengers? 659 00:28:50,687 --> 00:28:53,023 As we discussed, they are all registered with dhs. 660 00:28:53,148 --> 00:28:54,650 And as I told you before, ma'am, 661 00:28:54,775 --> 00:28:56,360 the people of my state are frightened. 662 00:28:56,485 --> 00:28:59,238 And after Brussels, Paris, nice, Washington, 663 00:28:59,363 --> 00:29:00,763 they have a right to be suspicious. 664 00:29:00,822 --> 00:29:03,200 But what about the millions of Syrian refugees 665 00:29:03,325 --> 00:29:05,202 that Europe has taken in? What have they done? 666 00:29:05,327 --> 00:29:06,647 - It's what they could do. - Uh... 667 00:29:06,703 --> 00:29:08,997 Ma'am, why don't you quit while you're ahead? 668 00:29:13,293 --> 00:29:14,670 I'll let the family know. 669 00:29:15,337 --> 00:29:18,173 So you didn't blow up the capitol, but you took credit for it 670 00:29:18,298 --> 00:29:21,051 because the actual attackers wanted to stay anonymous. 671 00:29:21,176 --> 00:29:23,887 [Atwood] And the only way for them to do that was to contact you, 672 00:29:24,012 --> 00:29:26,598 let you know what type of munitions they used 673 00:29:26,723 --> 00:29:29,059 so you can convince the public that it was you. 674 00:29:29,184 --> 00:29:30,227 I'm done here. 675 00:29:30,352 --> 00:29:31,728 That's fine. We're done, too. 676 00:29:31,853 --> 00:29:33,397 Who's gonna call gid? 677 00:29:33,522 --> 00:29:34,398 About dena? 678 00:29:34,523 --> 00:29:35,357 Yeah. 679 00:29:35,482 --> 00:29:37,776 - I'll do it. - Okay. 680 00:29:37,901 --> 00:29:39,027 [Desk clangs] 681 00:29:42,239 --> 00:29:45,701 So, you didn't know that we know about your other family? 682 00:29:45,826 --> 00:29:47,869 The one that wasn't killed. 683 00:29:47,995 --> 00:29:50,414 They have such a nice life in Dubai. 684 00:29:50,539 --> 00:29:52,082 Your boy with his soccer team, 685 00:29:52,207 --> 00:29:54,918 and your mom getting such great treatment for diabetes. 686 00:29:55,043 --> 00:29:58,088 The thing is, if we send you to Pakistan, 687 00:29:58,213 --> 00:30:00,507 they'll also be on a plane in six hours out of dxb. 688 00:30:01,216 --> 00:30:03,302 I guess mom's just gonna have to take her chances 689 00:30:03,427 --> 00:30:04,928 - with Pakistani hospitals. - Yeah. 690 00:30:05,053 --> 00:30:06,239 And who knows? In her condition, 691 00:30:06,263 --> 00:30:08,390 it's gonna be a rough flight. 692 00:30:12,227 --> 00:30:13,228 Wait! 693 00:30:16,440 --> 00:30:18,233 [Breathing heavily] 694 00:30:24,114 --> 00:30:26,575 He said he wanted the same thing, 695 00:30:27,743 --> 00:30:29,036 death to america. 696 00:30:30,746 --> 00:30:32,247 And you took the credit 697 00:30:32,372 --> 00:30:34,624 so they could stay under the radar. 698 00:30:34,750 --> 00:30:36,126 What's his name? 699 00:30:36,251 --> 00:30:37,251 I don't know. 700 00:30:37,294 --> 00:30:38,734 - What is his name?! - He didn't say. 701 00:30:38,795 --> 00:30:40,355 You're telling me you signed on to this, 702 00:30:40,422 --> 00:30:42,299 and you don't know the person who set you up? 703 00:30:42,424 --> 00:30:43,633 You're gonna lose this family. 704 00:30:43,759 --> 00:30:45,260 You're gonna lose your mom. 705 00:30:45,385 --> 00:30:48,347 All for someone who's playing you like a damn fool! 706 00:30:48,472 --> 00:30:49,556 Catalan! 707 00:30:52,601 --> 00:30:54,895 He said his name was catalan. 708 00:30:55,437 --> 00:30:56,938 Catalan. 709 00:30:58,940 --> 00:31:00,484 - Guard. - [Door beeps] 710 00:31:00,609 --> 00:31:01,777 If you tell anyone... 711 00:31:03,153 --> 00:31:04,488 He'll kill you, too. 712 00:31:08,450 --> 00:31:09,326 Let him eat. 713 00:31:09,451 --> 00:31:11,453 - [Exhales sharply] - [Door slams] 714 00:31:12,788 --> 00:31:14,664 [Tom] Earlier, you asked me 715 00:31:14,790 --> 00:31:18,001 why I thought I should be your president. 716 00:31:18,126 --> 00:31:20,796 That is a question that I have wrestled with 717 00:31:20,921 --> 00:31:23,715 every single day and night since I have been sworn in. 718 00:31:23,840 --> 00:31:27,135 And the only answer I keep coming back to 719 00:31:27,260 --> 00:31:29,012 is what I told you last night. 720 00:31:29,137 --> 00:31:32,224 I think that I can effect change 721 00:31:32,349 --> 00:31:33,809 and promote unity. 722 00:31:34,643 --> 00:31:37,771 Never before in my life have I felt this more strongly. 723 00:31:38,313 --> 00:31:41,858 The depth of love that I have for this country and its survival. 724 00:31:41,983 --> 00:31:44,361 But I cannot do this alone. 725 00:31:44,486 --> 00:31:48,448 Nor can I waste any more time fighting with you. 726 00:31:49,116 --> 00:31:51,159 We need to move forward together, 727 00:31:52,452 --> 00:31:54,496 or I need to step down. 728 00:31:56,123 --> 00:31:57,541 Ladies and gentlemen... 729 00:31:59,501 --> 00:32:01,336 This is your moment to choose, 730 00:32:03,004 --> 00:32:06,216 to decide what side of history you want to be standing on 731 00:32:06,341 --> 00:32:07,843 when the dust settles. 732 00:32:09,845 --> 00:32:11,054 Thank you. 733 00:32:12,681 --> 00:32:15,725 [Indistinct conversations] 734 00:32:23,024 --> 00:32:25,026 - It's in their corner now. - Yeah. 735 00:32:27,195 --> 00:32:29,656 [Sighs] We'll know soon enough. 736 00:32:30,907 --> 00:32:33,243 Those were thoughtful words, Mr. President. 737 00:32:33,368 --> 00:32:34,411 Thank you. 738 00:32:35,036 --> 00:32:36,746 But if you want us to get behind you, 739 00:32:36,872 --> 00:32:40,041 don't just tell us what you're gonna do. Show us. 740 00:32:40,542 --> 00:32:42,627 I would love that opportunity. 741 00:32:42,752 --> 00:32:45,422 Then let's begin with the situation in Florida. 742 00:32:45,547 --> 00:32:49,301 These refugees are emblematic of a much larger issue. 743 00:32:49,426 --> 00:32:52,596 The threat to our country from unchecked immigration. 744 00:32:52,721 --> 00:32:56,433 And so we want you to suspend it until we feel safe. 745 00:32:56,558 --> 00:32:58,435 Suspend immigration from where? 746 00:32:58,560 --> 00:33:00,270 Everywhere. 747 00:33:00,937 --> 00:33:02,063 Everywhere? 748 00:33:03,940 --> 00:33:06,818 You understand what that means? We're not just talking about refugees. 749 00:33:06,943 --> 00:33:09,279 We're... we're talking about Australian students, 750 00:33:09,404 --> 00:33:11,448 German scientists, engineers from India. 751 00:33:11,573 --> 00:33:14,242 Our security is worth the sacrifice. 752 00:33:17,245 --> 00:33:19,080 And you all feel this way? 753 00:33:19,206 --> 00:33:22,417 Enough of us to stand in the way of your congress, Mr. President. 754 00:33:23,418 --> 00:33:25,128 So, which do you want more? 755 00:33:25,253 --> 00:33:27,631 Immigration or a congress? 756 00:33:27,756 --> 00:33:29,549 The choice is yours. 757 00:33:37,891 --> 00:33:39,476 A nationwide ban on immigration. 758 00:33:39,601 --> 00:33:41,478 I can't believe you really want that. 759 00:33:41,603 --> 00:33:42,812 Please, sit. 760 00:33:42,938 --> 00:33:44,457 Mr. President, we're not talking permanent. 761 00:33:44,481 --> 00:33:46,441 We're talking until things settle. 762 00:33:46,566 --> 00:33:49,152 Are you really so scared of these refugees 763 00:33:49,277 --> 00:33:51,988 that you'd be willing to leave your own constituents 764 00:33:52,113 --> 00:33:53,758 without a voice in their federal government? 765 00:33:53,782 --> 00:33:55,992 Sir, our people are scared. 766 00:33:56,117 --> 00:33:57,953 It only takes one person to set us back, 767 00:33:58,078 --> 00:34:01,831 and that plane is simply a microcosm of a much larger issue. 768 00:34:01,957 --> 00:34:03,959 Our borders are compromised every day. 769 00:34:04,084 --> 00:34:06,336 Foreigners are streaming in on all sides, 770 00:34:06,461 --> 00:34:07,671 and we need to stop it. 771 00:34:07,796 --> 00:34:10,674 Our country is not the same anymore. 772 00:34:10,799 --> 00:34:13,468 Not since the terrorists took down our capitol. 773 00:34:17,430 --> 00:34:18,473 Just so we're clear. 774 00:34:20,976 --> 00:34:23,144 If I refuse to allow these people to enter the country, 775 00:34:23,270 --> 00:34:25,146 the rest of the governors will get behind me? 776 00:34:27,857 --> 00:34:30,193 A majority, Mr. President. 777 00:34:30,318 --> 00:34:31,486 At that point, 778 00:34:31,611 --> 00:34:34,322 no one would want to be left out in the cold. 779 00:34:36,783 --> 00:34:38,410 [Sighs] 780 00:34:38,535 --> 00:34:40,245 [Horn blares] 781 00:34:40,370 --> 00:34:42,330 [Sighs] It's the one time in life 782 00:34:42,455 --> 00:34:44,374 I did not want you to be right. 783 00:34:44,833 --> 00:34:46,334 Honestly, me neither. 784 00:34:46,459 --> 00:34:47,877 But you heard him, Jason. 785 00:34:48,003 --> 00:34:50,046 Al-sakar didn't blow up the capitol. 786 00:34:50,171 --> 00:34:51,881 And who the hell is catalan? 787 00:34:52,007 --> 00:34:54,593 - [Computer beeps] - We're about to find out. 788 00:34:54,718 --> 00:34:56,678 [Keyboard clacks] 789 00:34:56,803 --> 00:34:57,887 [Computer beeps] 790 00:34:58,513 --> 00:35:00,015 [Sighs] [Rapid beeping] 791 00:35:01,349 --> 00:35:02,434 Nothing. 792 00:35:02,559 --> 00:35:03,727 How can it be nothing? 793 00:35:03,852 --> 00:35:06,396 Let me try a different spelling. 794 00:35:06,521 --> 00:35:08,231 [Keyboard clacks] 795 00:35:08,356 --> 00:35:09,608 [Computer beeping] 796 00:35:09,733 --> 00:35:10,859 [Sighs] 797 00:35:10,984 --> 00:35:12,736 [Rapid beeping] 798 00:35:13,194 --> 00:35:14,194 No results. 799 00:35:14,237 --> 00:35:16,489 Nothing for our entire terrorist database? 800 00:35:17,532 --> 00:35:18,742 What are we missing? 801 00:35:18,867 --> 00:35:20,243 Maybe he lied. 802 00:35:20,368 --> 00:35:21,870 Maybe there is no catalan. 803 00:35:25,165 --> 00:35:26,958 Or maybe catalan's bigger than we think. 804 00:35:27,083 --> 00:35:29,878 Maybe he's above even your clearance. 805 00:35:30,003 --> 00:35:31,880 We have 14 hours till we lose him. 806 00:35:33,048 --> 00:35:35,300 [Emily] Seth told me what you said to the president. 807 00:35:35,425 --> 00:35:37,677 I think it was really great. 808 00:35:39,387 --> 00:35:41,097 Hello? Aaron? 809 00:35:41,222 --> 00:35:43,558 - Rare compliment here. - I-I'm sorry. 810 00:35:43,683 --> 00:35:44,809 What are you reading? 811 00:35:44,934 --> 00:35:46,936 Look, I know you asked the FBI 812 00:35:47,062 --> 00:35:48,271 to start vetting macleish, 813 00:35:48,396 --> 00:35:50,982 but since the president let it leak to some of the governors, 814 00:35:51,107 --> 00:35:54,277 I figured I'd get a head start, so I contacted my researcher. 815 00:35:54,402 --> 00:35:55,904 The one who resurrected Jeffrey Myers? 816 00:35:56,029 --> 00:35:56,780 Yeah. 817 00:35:56,905 --> 00:35:57,947 How's it looking? 818 00:35:58,073 --> 00:36:00,742 Well, very vice-presidential. 819 00:36:07,248 --> 00:36:08,625 - Hey. - Hey. 820 00:36:08,750 --> 00:36:10,460 - Thank you, Wyatt. - Ma'am. 821 00:36:10,585 --> 00:36:14,172 So, I just got off the phone with governor Baylin of Missouri. 822 00:36:14,297 --> 00:36:16,758 He says the plane can land in Jefferson city 823 00:36:16,883 --> 00:36:19,803 and that he will accept all of the refugees, 824 00:36:19,928 --> 00:36:21,262 even if Florida won't. 825 00:36:23,973 --> 00:36:24,808 What is it? 826 00:36:24,933 --> 00:36:27,644 It's too late. The plane left 10 minutes ago for Toronto. 827 00:36:27,769 --> 00:36:29,288 The mother, the father, the baby can stay. 828 00:36:29,312 --> 00:36:30,522 Everybody else had to go. 829 00:36:30,647 --> 00:36:31,481 Well, who says? 830 00:36:31,606 --> 00:36:32,774 The governors. 831 00:36:35,777 --> 00:36:38,697 I had to make a deal to keep the rest of the governors on board. 832 00:36:38,822 --> 00:36:40,990 Wh... I thought we were on the same page. 833 00:36:41,116 --> 00:36:42,992 We were. We... we are. 834 00:36:43,118 --> 00:36:44,762 Look, they threatened to withhold congress over this. 835 00:36:44,786 --> 00:36:46,037 I had to give them something. 836 00:36:46,162 --> 00:36:49,040 Tom, those people gave up everything to come here. 837 00:36:49,165 --> 00:36:50,625 This country made them a promise. 838 00:36:50,750 --> 00:36:53,628 Alex, they're going to Canada, not back to Syria. 839 00:36:53,753 --> 00:36:55,439 They'll still be free. They'll still be safe. 840 00:36:55,463 --> 00:36:57,632 Yeah, but they could be free and safe here. 841 00:36:57,757 --> 00:36:59,175 Governor Baylin is ready for them. 842 00:36:59,300 --> 00:37:01,386 Well, unfortunately, he's not in the majority. 843 00:37:01,511 --> 00:37:04,013 No, he was standing up for an American principle. 844 00:37:04,139 --> 00:37:05,849 Who are we without our principles? 845 00:37:05,974 --> 00:37:07,809 Alex, it was an impossible choice. 846 00:37:07,934 --> 00:37:10,186 I know, and you had to make it and you will again, 847 00:37:10,311 --> 00:37:12,480 a-and the choices will always be impossible. 848 00:37:12,605 --> 00:37:13,940 That's not gonna change. 849 00:37:14,649 --> 00:37:17,444 But y-you will, and I will, and... 850 00:37:17,986 --> 00:37:19,279 This will. 851 00:37:20,780 --> 00:37:22,460 It used to be you and me against the world. 852 00:37:22,490 --> 00:37:25,452 I have an obligation to the country. I took the job! 853 00:37:30,498 --> 00:37:32,667 I'm not angry with the president. 854 00:37:33,835 --> 00:37:36,296 I am disappointed in my husband. 855 00:37:38,506 --> 00:37:40,675 I need to call governor Baylin. 856 00:37:43,470 --> 00:37:45,013 [Door slams] 857 00:37:49,142 --> 00:37:50,477 [Sighs] 858 00:38:03,823 --> 00:38:04,823 [Aaron] Mr. President. 859 00:38:04,908 --> 00:38:06,708 Please tell me you've got an update on nassar. 860 00:38:06,826 --> 00:38:09,537 Not yet, sir, but the FBI still has several hours with him. 861 00:38:10,371 --> 00:38:11,372 Then what is it? 862 00:38:11,498 --> 00:38:12,516 [Emily] The FBI has indicated 863 00:38:12,540 --> 00:38:14,351 that the macleish vetting might take some time. 864 00:38:14,375 --> 00:38:16,135 So I had someone do some preliminary digging, 865 00:38:16,252 --> 00:38:17,688 make sure there weren't any red flags. 866 00:38:17,712 --> 00:38:19,047 And? 867 00:38:19,172 --> 00:38:21,591 Well, actually, sir, it's looking really good. 868 00:38:21,716 --> 00:38:23,843 I see no reason why we shouldn't move forward. 869 00:38:25,261 --> 00:38:26,513 Okay. Great. 870 00:38:28,223 --> 00:38:29,933 You know, on second thought, 871 00:38:30,058 --> 00:38:32,602 I'd like to get to know congressman macleish as a person, 872 00:38:32,727 --> 00:38:35,688 not just a file. What are the chances of having he and his wife 873 00:38:35,814 --> 00:38:37,774 over to the white house for dinner later tonight? 874 00:38:38,733 --> 00:38:40,610 Sure. I'm sure that could be arranged. 875 00:38:40,735 --> 00:38:42,403 What about Mrs. Kirkman? 876 00:38:42,529 --> 00:38:44,113 I'll let her know. 877 00:38:44,239 --> 00:38:45,657 Thank you. Have a good night. 878 00:38:45,782 --> 00:38:46,908 Sir. 879 00:38:47,283 --> 00:38:49,911 Mr. President, are you okay? 880 00:38:51,412 --> 00:38:52,539 It's fine. 881 00:38:53,122 --> 00:38:54,290 Thank you. 882 00:38:55,291 --> 00:38:56,292 Good night. 883 00:38:56,417 --> 00:38:57,919 [Door opens] 884 00:38:58,044 --> 00:38:59,462 [Cellphone vibrating] 885 00:38:59,587 --> 00:39:01,256 [Device beeping] 886 00:39:05,093 --> 00:39:06,261 [Cellphone beeps] 887 00:39:07,762 --> 00:39:08,638 Ritter. 888 00:39:08,763 --> 00:39:09,763 Mike. 889 00:39:09,806 --> 00:39:11,349 It's Tom kirkman. 890 00:39:11,474 --> 00:39:13,643 - Yes, Mr. President. Lknow. - [Chuckles] 891 00:39:13,768 --> 00:39:14,811 How are you feeling? 892 00:39:14,936 --> 00:39:15,770 Lucky. 893 00:39:15,895 --> 00:39:17,981 The pain meds don't hurt, either. 894 00:39:18,106 --> 00:39:19,106 [Chuckles] 895 00:39:19,148 --> 00:39:21,109 - How are you? - To be honest, 896 00:39:21,234 --> 00:39:23,278 I'm just glad to hear your voice. 897 00:39:24,070 --> 00:39:25,655 I don't know how to thank you enough. 898 00:39:26,614 --> 00:39:28,616 You went above and beyond. 899 00:39:28,741 --> 00:39:30,410 I just did my job. 900 00:39:31,327 --> 00:39:32,327 And... 901 00:39:33,580 --> 00:39:35,623 It's an honor, sir. 902 00:39:36,332 --> 00:39:38,835 I'm about to watch my caps crush your islanders. 903 00:39:38,960 --> 00:39:40,003 [Chuckles] 904 00:39:40,128 --> 00:39:41,671 That'll be all the thanks I need. 905 00:39:41,796 --> 00:39:46,009 Well, for one night only, Mike, I'm gonna be rooting for your caps, too. 906 00:39:46,134 --> 00:39:48,344 - Good night, sir. - Get some rest. 907 00:39:48,469 --> 00:39:49,596 Thank you. 908 00:39:50,471 --> 00:39:51,890 [Telephone beeps] 909 00:39:52,015 --> 00:39:53,015 [Sighs] 910 00:39:53,099 --> 00:39:55,143 [Indistinct conversations] 911 00:39:57,937 --> 00:40:00,023 Hey, sorry. Uh, meeting ran over. 912 00:40:00,148 --> 00:40:03,192 Look, basically, I have no time off ever. 913 00:40:03,318 --> 00:40:06,195 Uh, but there's a bottle of sparking cider on the second floor 914 00:40:06,321 --> 00:40:07,697 if you still want that drink. 915 00:40:07,822 --> 00:40:09,657 - Sounds juvenile. I'm in. But... - [Chuckles] 916 00:40:09,782 --> 00:40:12,035 Mind if I get a little business out of the way first? 917 00:40:12,160 --> 00:40:13,536 I need a comment. 918 00:40:13,661 --> 00:40:15,663 Sure. What's up? Congress, al-sakar, refugees? 919 00:40:15,788 --> 00:40:19,334 It's more of a personal nature. 920 00:40:19,459 --> 00:40:20,627 Okay. 921 00:40:22,045 --> 00:40:26,841 I have a source claiming that Leo kirkman is not the president's son. 922 00:40:41,856 --> 00:40:43,066 [Cellphone ringing] 923 00:40:43,191 --> 00:40:44,192 [Cellphone beeps] 924 00:40:45,026 --> 00:40:46,027 Atwood. 925 00:40:48,071 --> 00:40:48,947 What? 926 00:40:49,072 --> 00:40:50,949 How the hell did that happen? 927 00:40:51,074 --> 00:40:54,243 No, we're right outside. All right, we'll be right there. 928 00:40:54,369 --> 00:40:55,495 - What is it? - Nassar. 929 00:40:56,704 --> 00:40:59,248 President kirkman's promise to rebuild the government 930 00:40:59,374 --> 00:41:01,417 is closer to reality today. 931 00:41:01,542 --> 00:41:03,020 At the close of the governors' summit, 932 00:41:03,044 --> 00:41:04,963 the white house confirmed that all 50 933 00:41:05,088 --> 00:41:07,256 had delivered their appointees to the new senate 934 00:41:07,382 --> 00:41:09,759 and agreed to hold special house elections. 935 00:41:09,884 --> 00:41:11,427 This was the first major step for... 936 00:41:11,552 --> 00:41:13,179 You got your congress. 937 00:41:13,554 --> 00:41:14,931 Hey. 938 00:41:15,890 --> 00:41:18,434 We've got a ways to go, but it's a start. 939 00:41:19,060 --> 00:41:20,478 Look, about earlier today, I... 940 00:41:20,603 --> 00:41:22,438 No. I get it. 941 00:41:22,939 --> 00:41:24,899 You're always gonna disappoint someone. 942 00:41:25,024 --> 00:41:27,652 It's a professional hazard, 943 00:41:27,777 --> 00:41:29,988 especially in your line of work. 944 00:41:30,113 --> 00:41:31,948 [Chuckles] 945 00:41:32,073 --> 00:41:34,283 I invited the macleishes over for dinner tonight. 946 00:41:34,409 --> 00:41:36,244 I'm vetting him for vp. 947 00:41:38,246 --> 00:41:40,581 I'll just tell them you're not feeling well. 948 00:41:43,876 --> 00:41:45,169 I'll be there. 949 00:41:45,294 --> 00:41:46,754 [Chuckles] 950 00:41:48,631 --> 00:41:50,133 Thank you. 951 00:41:53,261 --> 00:41:54,762 [Man] Let's go. Don't move. 952 00:41:54,887 --> 00:41:57,473 [Man Medical personnel only. 953 00:41:57,598 --> 00:41:59,142 Full lock-down. 954 00:41:59,267 --> 00:42:00,768 Full lock-down now! 955 00:42:02,478 --> 00:42:03,646 What happened?! 956 00:42:03,771 --> 00:42:05,189 I went in to get his dinner tray, 957 00:42:05,314 --> 00:42:07,066 and I found him like this. 958 00:42:11,654 --> 00:42:13,489 They tried to revive him, but it was too late. 959 00:42:13,614 --> 00:42:15,450 [Sighs] 960 00:42:15,575 --> 00:42:18,119 [Breathing heavily]