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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,836 --> 00:00:03,838 Previously on House of Cards... 2 00:00:03,921 --> 00:00:06,257 I love this man as if he were my son. 3 00:00:06,340 --> 00:00:09,260 And he's a fighter, and I'm sure that he'll pull through. 4 00:00:10,720 --> 00:00:12,596 Doug, do you recall anything? 5 00:00:14,515 --> 00:00:16,267 I have to get back to work. 6 00:00:18,978 --> 00:00:20,354 Mr President. 7 00:00:20,938 --> 00:00:23,941 - Mark? - Is the President running in 2016? 8 00:00:24,275 --> 00:00:26,485 Ask me again tomorrow. 9 00:00:26,569 --> 00:00:28,571 I believe in you more than anyone, Claire. 10 00:00:28,654 --> 00:00:30,906 Then show it. Nominate me. 11 00:00:30,990 --> 00:00:34,910 I won't actively block you. The rest is on your shoulders. 12 00:00:34,994 --> 00:00:36,454 Maybe we shouldn't rush this. 13 00:00:36,537 --> 00:00:38,122 You're having doubts now, too. 14 00:00:38,205 --> 00:00:39,206 Are those children? 15 00:00:39,290 --> 00:00:41,083 I can't say definitely, sir, but they could be. 16 00:00:41,167 --> 00:00:43,294 Do we have authorisation, sir? 17 00:00:45,588 --> 00:00:49,008 I will not be a placeholder president, Claire. 18 00:00:49,091 --> 00:00:50,509 I will win. 19 00:00:50,593 --> 00:00:52,678 And I will leave a legacy. 20 00:00:52,762 --> 00:00:54,513 You mean we will. 21 00:02:35,119 --> 00:02:37,330 I'm glad you brought up nepotism, Senator. 22 00:02:38,164 --> 00:02:40,833 If this were an outright appointment, that would be one thing. 23 00:02:40,917 --> 00:02:43,753 But in this case the President can only nominate. 24 00:02:43,836 --> 00:02:46,422 It's the Senate that deems me worthy. 25 00:02:46,964 --> 00:02:49,175 I'm here to convince you that I am. 26 00:02:49,258 --> 00:02:50,551 Although I must admit, 27 00:02:50,635 --> 00:02:52,845 my husband never remembers to put the toilet seat down, 28 00:02:52,929 --> 00:02:55,389 so he could be trying to make it up to me. 29 00:02:56,432 --> 00:02:58,267 My larger concern is your experience. 30 00:02:58,392 --> 00:02:59,519 You have very little. 31 00:02:59,602 --> 00:03:03,022 Well, a decade ago, I founded a small non-profit 32 00:03:03,105 --> 00:03:05,483 and I built it into a major global player. 33 00:03:06,192 --> 00:03:09,820 I shepherded a number of bills through Congress on its behalf, 34 00:03:09,904 --> 00:03:11,781 and over the last year I've dedicated myself 35 00:03:11,864 --> 00:03:13,616 to Sexual Assault Reform 36 00:03:13,699 --> 00:03:16,118 and have made meaningful strides. 37 00:03:16,202 --> 00:03:18,621 Now, while this may not qualify as statecraft, 38 00:03:18,704 --> 00:03:20,957 it does illustrate my effectiveness, 39 00:03:21,040 --> 00:03:24,627 the same effectiveness I plan on bringing to the United Nations. 40 00:03:24,710 --> 00:03:27,588 Thank you, Mrs Underwood. I yield the remainder of my time. 41 00:03:29,382 --> 00:03:32,843 Mrs Wallace of North Dakota, you have eight minutes. 42 00:03:33,427 --> 00:03:34,720 Thank you, Mr Chairman. 43 00:03:35,221 --> 00:03:37,848 Mrs Underwood, allow me to get specific. 44 00:03:38,641 --> 00:03:41,727 What is your take on U.N. Resolution 9214, 45 00:03:41,811 --> 00:03:44,939 the imposition of sanctions on the Congo for... 46 00:03:45,022 --> 00:03:47,984 The illegal mining and smuggling of mineral resources. 47 00:03:48,150 --> 00:03:51,153 Yes. The United States voted against this resolution. 48 00:03:51,779 --> 00:03:55,324 The DRC is already wracked with economic hardship, 49 00:03:55,408 --> 00:03:57,034 compounded by an unstable government. 50 00:03:57,159 --> 00:04:00,746 It ranks 192 out of 194 in GDP per capita. 51 00:04:01,622 --> 00:04:03,541 I think we need to encourage foreign investment 52 00:04:03,624 --> 00:04:05,960 and develop new forms of economic growth, 53 00:04:06,043 --> 00:04:09,213 rather than make one of the world's poorest countries even poorer. 54 00:04:09,463 --> 00:04:11,090 From a national security perspective, 55 00:04:11,173 --> 00:04:15,177 the United States maintains a strong interest in the success of the DRC. 56 00:04:15,511 --> 00:04:20,266 We want a stable nation that can help us in combatting the spread 57 00:04:20,349 --> 00:04:23,561 of Islamic radicalism throughout the continent. 58 00:04:23,894 --> 00:04:26,272 And in order to achieve that, we need to work as its ally, 59 00:04:26,355 --> 00:04:27,940 not its disciplinarian. 60 00:04:31,527 --> 00:04:33,487 - Good morning. - Mr President. 61 00:04:36,324 --> 00:04:40,453 - Jackie. Terry. Shall we? - Mr President. 62 00:04:40,703 --> 00:04:43,956 Now, you all have the overview, but what we have here today 63 00:04:44,040 --> 00:04:45,082 is the comprehensive breakdown of... 64 00:04:45,166 --> 00:04:46,334 Sir, before we begin... 65 00:04:46,417 --> 00:04:49,086 Look, Bob, I know you have some serious doubts about this programme, 66 00:04:49,170 --> 00:04:52,298 but just let me flesh it out first and then, I promise, 67 00:04:52,381 --> 00:04:54,425 we can address any questions that you might have. 68 00:04:54,508 --> 00:04:56,594 - Mr President... - Ten million jobs. 69 00:04:57,053 --> 00:04:59,930 Can we all agree that that's a good thing for this country? 70 00:05:00,014 --> 00:05:01,390 Universal Employment? 71 00:05:01,474 --> 00:05:04,310 It's the key for our keeping the White House in 2016, 72 00:05:04,393 --> 00:05:07,480 it's the only chance we have of winning back majorities in Congress. 73 00:05:07,563 --> 00:05:09,815 Now, the election's only eighteen months away. 74 00:05:09,899 --> 00:05:12,860 We need to do something bold, something decisive. 75 00:05:12,943 --> 00:05:14,904 We need to redefine our party. 76 00:05:14,987 --> 00:05:16,947 Actually, that's what we wanted to discuss. 77 00:05:17,031 --> 00:05:19,116 You're right, we do need to redefine the party. 78 00:05:19,200 --> 00:05:20,660 We need to do it with a fresh face. 79 00:05:20,743 --> 00:05:23,329 2016. We don't want you to run. 80 00:05:23,412 --> 00:05:25,748 You weren't even elected to the office in the first place. 81 00:05:25,831 --> 00:05:28,209 - The pardons hurt you. - Approvals are low. 82 00:05:28,292 --> 00:05:29,502 We're not casting blame, sir. 83 00:05:29,585 --> 00:05:32,213 We just believe that this is best for the Party. 84 00:05:42,515 --> 00:05:45,393 I suspected this was coming. But months from now. 85 00:05:45,643 --> 00:05:47,978 I was hoping by then, I'd have something to show for my efforts, 86 00:05:48,062 --> 00:05:50,940 that I could preempt their doubts with progress. 87 00:05:51,315 --> 00:05:54,026 They're nervous. They're being impulsive. 88 00:05:54,110 --> 00:05:56,612 It's a bit early to be deciding something like this. 89 00:05:56,696 --> 00:05:59,198 Shouldn't we revisit this when we're closer to the primaries? 90 00:05:59,281 --> 00:06:00,741 What do you think, Terry? 91 00:06:00,825 --> 00:06:01,826 Well, like you said, sir, 92 00:06:01,909 --> 00:06:03,369 we only have 18 months until the general. 93 00:06:03,452 --> 00:06:04,537 Less than half of that till Iowa, 94 00:06:04,620 --> 00:06:06,455 we would want to settle on a candidate soon. 95 00:06:06,539 --> 00:06:08,040 Someone who the whole party can get behind, 96 00:06:08,124 --> 00:06:10,042 like the Republicans are getting behind Mendoza. 97 00:06:10,126 --> 00:06:11,252 And who would that be? 98 00:06:11,335 --> 00:06:12,753 Well, we haven't had a discussion on that, yet. 99 00:06:12,837 --> 00:06:15,214 We came to you first, out of respect. 100 00:06:15,297 --> 00:06:17,049 Well, there must be a shortlist. 101 00:06:17,133 --> 00:06:21,137 No, not yet. It'll be a process to find the right person. 102 00:06:21,220 --> 00:06:23,389 And we were hoping that you would be a part of that process. 103 00:06:23,472 --> 00:06:25,683 Obviously, this is a request, Mr President. 104 00:06:26,600 --> 00:06:27,643 It's your decision. 105 00:06:27,727 --> 00:06:30,771 But if you do run, sir, you won't have our support. 106 00:06:32,690 --> 00:06:33,816 Jackie? 107 00:06:36,318 --> 00:06:38,237 I stand by the rest of the Leadership. 108 00:06:41,907 --> 00:06:43,868 Well, this is certainly a lot to think about. 109 00:06:43,951 --> 00:06:46,954 Let's table our discussion on America Works for another time, 110 00:06:47,037 --> 00:06:48,956 but thank you all for being so forthright. 111 00:06:49,039 --> 00:06:51,167 I'll get back to you on this issue a little later on. 112 00:06:51,250 --> 00:06:53,127 Would you like us to stick around for a while? 113 00:06:53,210 --> 00:06:54,545 We wouldn't want the press to think 114 00:06:54,628 --> 00:06:56,380 that we came all the way here for a five-minute meeting. 115 00:06:56,464 --> 00:06:58,924 Well, that's a very good idea. No raised eyebrows. 116 00:06:59,008 --> 00:07:01,802 I'll have some refreshments sent for you into the Map Room. 117 00:07:02,094 --> 00:07:04,346 Wonderful. Thank you, Mr President. 118 00:07:14,148 --> 00:07:17,526 As a vocal proponent for the Sexual Assault Bill last session, 119 00:07:17,860 --> 00:07:20,029 are you concerned about your relationship with the U.S. military? 120 00:07:20,112 --> 00:07:21,238 No, I'm not, Senator. 121 00:07:21,322 --> 00:07:24,074 I worked closely with the Joint Chiefs on that bill. 122 00:07:24,158 --> 00:07:26,035 What if there were a peacekeeping mission 123 00:07:26,410 --> 00:07:28,871 in say, Burma, to quell civil unrest, 124 00:07:28,954 --> 00:07:31,874 and the United Nations asked us to contribute troops 125 00:07:32,708 --> 00:07:34,919 to put our servicemen and women's lives in peril. 126 00:07:35,002 --> 00:07:37,129 Well, if you're using Myanmar as a hypothetical, 127 00:07:37,213 --> 00:07:39,131 I think we're a long way from that, but as Ambassador, I... 128 00:07:39,215 --> 00:07:41,842 My question concerns the use of U.S. military. 129 00:07:42,676 --> 00:07:44,136 The U.S. military is irrelevant. 130 00:07:44,220 --> 00:07:45,221 The current situation in Myanmar... 131 00:07:45,304 --> 00:07:48,808 Excuse me, Mrs Underwood, "The U.S. military is irrelevant"? 132 00:07:49,391 --> 00:07:50,851 That's not what I said. 133 00:07:50,935 --> 00:07:53,646 You said, verbatim, "The U.S. military is irrelevant." 134 00:07:53,729 --> 00:07:56,065 Well, in the... In the context of... 135 00:07:56,148 --> 00:07:58,651 I meant that there are plenty... 136 00:08:00,486 --> 00:08:03,405 I have the utmost respect and appreciation for our troops, sir. 137 00:08:03,489 --> 00:08:04,824 Not with statements like that you don't. 138 00:08:04,907 --> 00:08:06,575 Okay, Senator, if I may, I can explain... 139 00:08:06,659 --> 00:08:08,619 How do we explain to the men and women who serve, 140 00:08:08,702 --> 00:08:09,995 who put their lives on the line, 141 00:08:10,079 --> 00:08:12,373 that our Ambassador thinks they're irrelevant? 142 00:08:13,415 --> 00:08:14,959 I think that's an unfair characterisation 143 00:08:15,042 --> 00:08:16,168 of what I intended to say, so... 144 00:08:16,252 --> 00:08:18,003 I am not characterizing anything, Mrs Underwood. 145 00:08:18,087 --> 00:08:19,088 You said the words. 146 00:08:19,171 --> 00:08:20,506 And now you're trying to backpedal your way out of... 147 00:08:20,589 --> 00:08:22,007 No, sir, you're trying to take my words out of... 148 00:08:22,091 --> 00:08:24,134 - Please don't interrupt me. - If you will stop interrupting me, 149 00:08:24,218 --> 00:08:25,344 I can explain to you what I meant. 150 00:08:25,427 --> 00:08:26,887 No, you see, we ask the questions, you answer them. 151 00:08:26,971 --> 00:08:29,306 You're not allowing me to answer the questions, Senator. 152 00:08:29,390 --> 00:08:32,309 If you could maybe listen, instead of grandstanding. 153 00:08:35,187 --> 00:08:39,275 The position you're being considered for requires calm, cool diplomacy. 154 00:08:40,317 --> 00:08:43,696 What concerns me even more than the military comment 155 00:08:43,779 --> 00:08:44,864 is your demeanour. 156 00:08:46,073 --> 00:08:48,701 Is this what we're to expect from our Ambassador? 157 00:08:48,784 --> 00:08:49,785 A hothead? 158 00:08:52,872 --> 00:08:54,832 Go ahead, Mrs Underwood. I'm listening. 159 00:08:57,293 --> 00:08:59,044 Maybe it's leverage for another play. 160 00:08:59,128 --> 00:09:01,046 Scare the wits out of me, and then come with the big ask. 161 00:09:01,130 --> 00:09:02,423 You sure there is one? 162 00:09:02,506 --> 00:09:04,258 America Works, they want to kill it. 163 00:09:04,341 --> 00:09:07,344 Or soften me up to consider another VP candidate for the ticket. 164 00:09:07,428 --> 00:09:08,888 They're no fans of Blythe. 165 00:09:08,971 --> 00:09:10,723 Could be anything, any combination of things. 166 00:09:10,806 --> 00:09:12,558 - What? - You saw it? 167 00:09:12,641 --> 00:09:15,019 - Saw what? - The First Lady, sir. 168 00:09:20,149 --> 00:09:21,150 Jesus. 169 00:09:21,609 --> 00:09:22,735 I better call her. 170 00:09:22,818 --> 00:09:24,570 She's still in the hearing, sir. 171 00:09:24,653 --> 00:09:26,864 I need to see this whole thing, let's get ahead of it, if we can. 172 00:09:26,947 --> 00:09:28,908 - The Solicitor General is here. - Cancel it. 173 00:09:28,991 --> 00:09:30,826 - You've already postponed twice. - Well, postpone it again. 174 00:09:30,910 --> 00:09:31,911 We can't put it off, sir. 175 00:09:31,994 --> 00:09:33,454 It goes to the Supreme Court in less than a month. 176 00:09:33,537 --> 00:09:35,164 We have bigger fish to fry. 177 00:09:35,247 --> 00:09:37,333 An American citizen was injured by a drone strike. 178 00:09:37,416 --> 00:09:39,168 That Walker authorized, not me. 179 00:09:39,251 --> 00:09:41,086 But you're the sitting president. 180 00:09:41,170 --> 00:09:43,130 And if we lose this, it undermines your authority. 181 00:09:43,213 --> 00:09:44,465 The media is all over it. 182 00:09:44,548 --> 00:09:46,634 We need our rhetoric in line with the Solicitor General's. 183 00:09:46,717 --> 00:09:48,552 All right, Christ. Send her in. 184 00:09:48,636 --> 00:09:51,388 I'll put this clip on your computer, for when you're done. 185 00:09:52,222 --> 00:09:54,683 Terry Womack. Today. Privately. 186 00:10:12,326 --> 00:10:13,577 Ms Dunbar. 187 00:10:15,621 --> 00:10:16,956 Before we begin, 188 00:10:18,207 --> 00:10:19,667 I'd like to clear the air. 189 00:10:20,542 --> 00:10:21,710 Your report. 190 00:10:21,794 --> 00:10:22,962 You did good work. 191 00:10:23,045 --> 00:10:24,421 Necessary work, 192 00:10:24,505 --> 00:10:26,048 and I admire you for it. 193 00:10:26,674 --> 00:10:28,217 I appreciate you saying that, sir. 194 00:10:28,300 --> 00:10:30,928 And you understand the position I was in with the pardons. 195 00:10:31,011 --> 00:10:34,014 That's politics, sir. Not my expertise. 196 00:10:34,098 --> 00:10:35,766 What's past is past? 197 00:10:35,849 --> 00:10:38,894 My focus is the argument I'll present to the Court. 198 00:10:41,605 --> 00:10:44,817 She sees me as the bank robber who made it to the county line. 199 00:10:44,900 --> 00:10:47,903 But she's smart enough to leave her badge at the door. 200 00:10:48,487 --> 00:10:50,280 So, the case. 201 00:10:50,364 --> 00:10:53,367 As you know, sir, we think the state secret defence is strong. 202 00:10:53,450 --> 00:10:55,494 When I consulted with the CIA on the... 203 00:10:55,577 --> 00:10:59,289 I'm wondering if state secrets is the best tactic. 204 00:10:59,373 --> 00:11:01,417 Both of Mahmoud's legs were amputated. 205 00:11:02,042 --> 00:11:04,336 He will be in the gallery, in his wheelchair. 206 00:11:04,420 --> 00:11:05,462 That's a powerful image. 207 00:11:06,296 --> 00:11:08,716 Even Supreme Court Justices have hearts. 208 00:11:09,341 --> 00:11:11,051 We need to stay in their heads. 209 00:11:11,135 --> 00:11:13,220 A procedural route is clearly... 210 00:11:13,303 --> 00:11:14,722 Excuse me. 211 00:11:17,182 --> 00:11:18,183 Yes? 212 00:11:18,684 --> 00:11:20,394 Tell her I need to watch something, 213 00:11:20,477 --> 00:11:22,438 and I'll call her back from my study in two minutes. 214 00:11:22,563 --> 00:11:24,523 It's my wife, I'm sorry. 215 00:11:24,606 --> 00:11:25,941 Please. 216 00:11:36,618 --> 00:11:39,038 You're not allowing me to answer questions, Senator. 217 00:11:39,121 --> 00:11:41,832 Maybe you would benefit more from listening than grandstanding. 218 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:48,672 I just watched. How can I help? 219 00:11:48,756 --> 00:11:49,965 I'm calling senators. 220 00:11:50,382 --> 00:11:52,760 I think it would be heavy-handed if you did, too. 221 00:11:52,843 --> 00:11:54,553 Well, I don't blame you for getting upset. 222 00:11:54,636 --> 00:11:55,637 You didn't deserve that. 223 00:11:55,721 --> 00:11:56,805 I'm a target now. 224 00:11:56,889 --> 00:11:58,515 That's the price of admission. 225 00:11:58,599 --> 00:11:59,933 We both are. 226 00:12:00,350 --> 00:12:03,562 The Leadership, they don't want me to run. 227 00:12:03,645 --> 00:12:05,230 - What? - Yeah. That's what they said, 228 00:12:05,314 --> 00:12:07,566 before I could even present the programme. 229 00:12:07,649 --> 00:12:10,194 - This soon? - Yeah, that's what surprised me. 230 00:12:10,861 --> 00:12:14,031 - The entire Leadership? - All of them, including Jackie. 231 00:12:17,493 --> 00:12:19,620 That woman has no sense of loyalty. 232 00:12:19,703 --> 00:12:22,331 Well, we'll see. I'm gonna meet with Womack, 233 00:12:22,414 --> 00:12:25,167 turn him around. They only have strength in numbers. 234 00:12:34,426 --> 00:12:35,886 Continue, please. 235 00:12:36,053 --> 00:12:39,556 As I was saying, we think our procedural defence is strong. 236 00:12:40,057 --> 00:12:42,351 State secrets prohibit the introduction of evidence. 237 00:12:42,434 --> 00:12:44,812 Assuming they won't dismiss outright, 238 00:12:44,895 --> 00:12:48,482 the argument will focus on deference to the Executive, 239 00:12:48,565 --> 00:12:51,110 separation between the Courts and Foreign Policy. 240 00:12:52,194 --> 00:12:54,780 They simply don't have the security intelligence 241 00:12:54,863 --> 00:12:56,782 to second-guess covert operations. 242 00:12:56,865 --> 00:12:59,743 While we're facing threats on multiple fronts... 243 00:13:04,706 --> 00:13:05,707 Sir? 244 00:13:06,917 --> 00:13:08,377 I can't do this now. 245 00:13:08,460 --> 00:13:09,461 Excuse me, sir? 246 00:13:09,711 --> 00:13:11,130 My office will be in touch. 247 00:13:11,213 --> 00:13:12,714 Apologies, thank you very much. 248 00:13:16,218 --> 00:13:18,804 Maybe you would benefit more from listening than grandstanding. 249 00:13:18,887 --> 00:13:20,139 Joining me now from Capitol Hill, 250 00:13:20,222 --> 00:13:22,307 CNN's Chief Congressional Correspondent, Dana Bash. 251 00:13:22,391 --> 00:13:24,017 Dana, what is the mood at the Capitol? 252 00:13:24,560 --> 00:13:27,271 Well, Jake, we already have several senators publicly saying 253 00:13:27,354 --> 00:13:29,148 that they're gonna vote against Mrs Underwood 254 00:13:29,231 --> 00:13:31,817 because of her comments, and a number of others I've spoken to 255 00:13:31,900 --> 00:13:34,570 have gone from supporting her nomination to being on the fence. 256 00:13:34,736 --> 00:13:38,615 But Dana, she's correct, isn't she? Mendoza was grandstanding. 257 00:13:38,907 --> 00:13:41,410 Maybe, but even so, if you look at the numbers here, 258 00:13:41,493 --> 00:13:42,786 this is doing real damage. 259 00:13:42,870 --> 00:13:44,705 The vote was always going to be close... 260 00:13:44,788 --> 00:13:45,789 Yes. 261 00:13:45,873 --> 00:13:46,874 ...and with opposition gaining momentum, 262 00:13:46,957 --> 00:13:48,167 things aren't looking good for the First Lady. 263 00:13:48,250 --> 00:13:49,751 No, I understand, but... 264 00:13:49,835 --> 00:13:50,836 Could... Could her military remark be... 265 00:13:50,919 --> 00:13:51,962 It's Mendoza. 266 00:13:52,838 --> 00:13:56,091 I appreciate your time, Senator. I hope you'll reconsider. 267 00:13:56,550 --> 00:13:57,885 - He's on, now? - Yes. 268 00:13:58,427 --> 00:13:59,428 Turn that off? 269 00:14:00,721 --> 00:14:03,765 Senator, hi. Thank you for returning my call. 270 00:14:03,849 --> 00:14:06,852 Sorry it took so long, I had a ton of interview requests. 271 00:14:06,935 --> 00:14:08,604 I just wanted to apologise 272 00:14:08,687 --> 00:14:11,857 if I came across as disrespectful in any way. That was wrong of me. 273 00:14:11,940 --> 00:14:13,275 I know you didn't mean it, Claire. 274 00:14:13,358 --> 00:14:16,278 It's just unfortunate how things are playing out. 275 00:14:16,361 --> 00:14:19,156 I realise you can't vote for me yourself, 276 00:14:19,573 --> 00:14:22,826 but I was hoping that maybe you would say something to the effect to... 277 00:14:22,910 --> 00:14:24,369 What, to the press? 278 00:14:24,995 --> 00:14:26,246 Or even privately. 279 00:14:26,330 --> 00:14:28,207 - To your colleagues. - I can't do that. 280 00:14:28,290 --> 00:14:30,876 Senator. The vote should centre on my merits, 281 00:14:30,959 --> 00:14:33,295 not a few moments where you and I took the gloves off. 282 00:14:33,629 --> 00:14:35,005 Well, I think that was telling, don't you? 283 00:14:35,088 --> 00:14:36,506 How you behaved under pressure? 284 00:14:37,841 --> 00:14:41,053 Senator, you know you were taking out context what I said. 285 00:14:41,136 --> 00:14:44,473 Of course I was, I was trying to rile you up and I succeeded. 286 00:14:44,556 --> 00:14:47,059 I wish I hadn't, because it's going to make things really tough for you, 287 00:14:47,142 --> 00:14:51,313 but if you can convince my colleagues to change their minds despite that... 288 00:14:52,147 --> 00:14:53,857 Well, you'd make a great Ambassador. 289 00:14:53,941 --> 00:14:55,776 Thank you for your time, Senator. 290 00:14:55,859 --> 00:14:57,319 Good luck, Claire. 291 00:14:58,987 --> 00:15:00,447 He's a son of a bitch. 292 00:15:01,198 --> 00:15:02,491 Let's try Peterson next. 293 00:15:03,992 --> 00:15:06,578 Approvals go up and down. We can't allow ourselves 294 00:15:06,662 --> 00:15:08,538 to be held hostage by public opinion. 295 00:15:08,622 --> 00:15:10,916 We're being held hostage by the Republicans. 296 00:15:10,999 --> 00:15:13,418 We can't beat 'em with you as the face of the party, period. 297 00:15:13,502 --> 00:15:15,379 Have you all really thought this through? 298 00:15:15,462 --> 00:15:17,005 I'm a sitting President. 299 00:15:17,089 --> 00:15:18,382 But not an elected one. 300 00:15:18,465 --> 00:15:20,509 But, still, to abandon the incumbent, 301 00:15:20,592 --> 00:15:22,511 and all the advantages that that entails... 302 00:15:22,594 --> 00:15:24,137 Which is the problem. 303 00:15:24,554 --> 00:15:25,973 We don't see any advantages. 304 00:15:26,932 --> 00:15:28,600 And if you were to come on board with us, 305 00:15:28,684 --> 00:15:30,644 if you were to announce that you're not running 306 00:15:30,727 --> 00:15:32,604 it wouldn't seem as if we're abandoning you. 307 00:15:32,688 --> 00:15:34,106 The party looks unified. 308 00:15:35,274 --> 00:15:36,942 Bob Birch has been trying to do me in 309 00:15:37,025 --> 00:15:39,611 since I forced the Education Bill down his throat. 310 00:15:39,695 --> 00:15:42,281 I think he's using shaky logic to get you all on board 311 00:15:42,364 --> 00:15:44,908 so he can carry out some personal vendetta. 312 00:15:45,701 --> 00:15:49,413 It was my idea, not Bob's. 313 00:15:54,376 --> 00:15:58,297 I hope you'll work with us. We meant it when we said it. 314 00:15:59,965 --> 00:16:02,801 We would like for you to be a part of the conversation. 315 00:16:16,231 --> 00:16:17,899 - Hello? - Hey, it's me. 316 00:16:18,400 --> 00:16:19,401 Hey. 317 00:16:20,527 --> 00:16:22,404 - I can't hear you. - Hang on a second. 318 00:16:30,120 --> 00:16:31,121 - Seth? - Yeah. 319 00:16:31,204 --> 00:16:32,331 Yeah, I was just calling to check in. 320 00:16:32,539 --> 00:16:34,833 - See how things are going. - Good, things are going really good. 321 00:16:34,916 --> 00:16:36,626 Hey, hold on, one quick second. 322 00:16:43,175 --> 00:16:47,763 Hey listen, I know you're rolling out the AmWorks programme soon. 323 00:16:47,971 --> 00:16:49,306 I'm sure Remy has a plan in place, 324 00:16:49,389 --> 00:16:51,391 but I've been putting together a list, 325 00:16:51,475 --> 00:16:52,476 some key Representatives 326 00:16:52,559 --> 00:16:54,269 and what they might want in exchange for support. 327 00:16:54,644 --> 00:16:56,438 Skeletons in the closet, that kind of thing. 328 00:16:56,605 --> 00:16:58,065 Yeah, that's on hold for the moment. 329 00:17:00,025 --> 00:17:01,276 You're not rolling it out? 330 00:17:01,401 --> 00:17:02,444 It's just on hold. 331 00:17:04,529 --> 00:17:05,572 Is something up? 332 00:17:05,655 --> 00:17:06,656 No, everything's fine. 333 00:17:06,740 --> 00:17:08,742 We're... We're focused on the summit next month, with Russia. 334 00:17:09,201 --> 00:17:11,495 But you're good? You getting stronger? 335 00:17:12,037 --> 00:17:13,955 - Yeah. - In good spirits? 336 00:17:14,289 --> 00:17:18,126 Never been better. I'll email you my ideas. Let me know what he says. 337 00:17:18,960 --> 00:17:20,045 Will do. 338 00:17:20,170 --> 00:17:21,213 Thanks. 339 00:17:24,633 --> 00:17:26,593 Now, Senator, when we met in your office last week, 340 00:17:26,676 --> 00:17:28,387 we had a long, productive conversation. 341 00:17:28,470 --> 00:17:31,390 I can't imagine 10 seconds during the hearing would... 342 00:17:32,140 --> 00:17:34,476 Senator, may I call you back in five minutes? 343 00:17:34,976 --> 00:17:36,186 Thank you. 344 00:17:42,275 --> 00:17:43,276 Francis? 345 00:17:43,360 --> 00:17:45,487 No luck. It was his idea. 346 00:17:46,822 --> 00:17:48,115 What are you going to do? 347 00:17:48,198 --> 00:17:50,492 Well, the top 50 bundlers from last cycle. 348 00:17:50,575 --> 00:17:52,202 I don't need the Leadership if I can get the money. 349 00:17:52,828 --> 00:17:54,246 - You? - Too early to tell. 350 00:17:54,329 --> 00:17:55,497 Well, I'm here, if you need me. 351 00:17:59,459 --> 00:18:02,504 I've always said that power's more important than money. 352 00:18:02,712 --> 00:18:06,007 But when it comes to elections, money gives power, 353 00:18:06,550 --> 00:18:08,343 well, a run for its money. 354 00:18:10,011 --> 00:18:11,179 It's Francis Underwood. 355 00:18:21,189 --> 00:18:22,399 I thought you said he was handsome. 356 00:18:23,859 --> 00:18:25,235 Sorry to interrupt. 357 00:18:25,819 --> 00:18:28,530 Well, if she doesn't receive a text with the word "urgent," 358 00:18:29,364 --> 00:18:30,657 it's not an official date. 359 00:18:31,241 --> 00:18:33,452 - How are you? Alan Cooke. - Remy Danton. 360 00:18:33,535 --> 00:18:34,786 Nice to meet you. 361 00:18:35,662 --> 00:18:37,789 I'm just gonna go take a few calls. 362 00:18:37,873 --> 00:18:40,125 There's an espresso coming with your name on it, okay? 363 00:18:40,542 --> 00:18:41,918 Nice meeting you. 364 00:18:47,549 --> 00:18:50,427 - So here we are. - I wasn't part of the decision. 365 00:18:50,594 --> 00:18:52,637 - They told me ten minutes before. - Who are they talking to? 366 00:18:53,096 --> 00:18:55,682 - About running? - No one yet. As far as I can tell. 367 00:18:55,932 --> 00:18:58,727 There has to at least be a list, even a mental one. 368 00:18:59,186 --> 00:19:02,981 Some ideas. We need you to find out. 369 00:19:04,733 --> 00:19:06,276 You know, when Walker resigned, 370 00:19:07,194 --> 00:19:10,530 Frank's President, you're Chief of Staff. But me... 371 00:19:10,614 --> 00:19:13,283 You're still in the Leadership. Assistant Whip. 372 00:19:13,408 --> 00:19:16,912 It's a bullshit title. I'm out of the inner circle. 373 00:19:19,414 --> 00:19:20,916 What do you want? 374 00:19:21,917 --> 00:19:23,376 I wanna be on the ticket. 375 00:19:24,377 --> 00:19:25,504 His VP. 376 00:19:27,547 --> 00:19:29,007 All we want is a little information. 377 00:19:29,090 --> 00:19:32,594 What you're asking is disproportionate. 378 00:19:34,179 --> 00:19:36,223 It's repaying a debt. 379 00:19:37,098 --> 00:19:39,726 A big one. I whipped the votes for impeachment, 380 00:19:39,809 --> 00:19:41,603 I should get to cash in on that. 381 00:19:42,062 --> 00:19:43,563 There's no way he'll go for this. 382 00:19:44,231 --> 00:19:47,067 Then there's no reason for me to be your eyes and ears. 383 00:19:51,154 --> 00:19:52,322 I'll get back to you. 384 00:19:53,907 --> 00:19:55,242 During business hours. 385 00:20:14,010 --> 00:20:15,845 No, Mark, we ran it at the White House screening room, 386 00:20:15,929 --> 00:20:17,389 and I swear to God, when those jets 387 00:20:17,472 --> 00:20:21,393 crashed into one of our Seawolf subs, the Joint Chief screamed. 388 00:20:22,894 --> 00:20:25,272 No, they didn't want you to use it, and certainly not for free. 389 00:20:25,355 --> 00:20:26,648 David, I'm not just asking you for money, 390 00:20:26,731 --> 00:20:28,942 I'm asking you to be one of my campaign chairmen. 391 00:20:29,025 --> 00:20:31,319 That buys you a lot more than a night in the Lincoln bedroom. 392 00:20:34,030 --> 00:20:35,782 Claire Underwood for Senator Hylbrook. 393 00:20:35,865 --> 00:20:38,994 I agree, we can never rely solely upon Security Council support. 394 00:20:39,077 --> 00:20:40,245 Scott, we're 18 months out. 395 00:20:40,328 --> 00:20:41,913 Now, if you wanna be on the ground floor 396 00:20:41,997 --> 00:20:43,957 you gotta shit, or get off the pot. 397 00:20:44,040 --> 00:20:47,085 The key is to provide leadership, to lead by example. 398 00:20:47,168 --> 00:20:50,005 I was hoping we could hit Maidstone for a quick 18. 399 00:20:50,630 --> 00:20:52,424 No, I'm a terrible golfer. 400 00:20:52,507 --> 00:20:54,926 Exactly, you'd have the pleasure of beating a President, 401 00:20:55,010 --> 00:20:56,469 now wouldn't that be a good cocktail story? 402 00:20:56,553 --> 00:20:59,014 I've spoken to almost every Republican in your committee, sir. 403 00:21:00,098 --> 00:21:02,100 Yes, they're taking their cue from you. 404 00:21:04,894 --> 00:21:07,105 Well, is there another number where I can reach him? 405 00:21:07,188 --> 00:21:09,441 It's important that we speak this evening. 406 00:21:11,151 --> 00:21:13,111 Yes, anytime, no matter how late. 407 00:21:14,154 --> 00:21:16,323 A little faith, Tom, that's all I'm asking. 408 00:21:16,406 --> 00:21:19,909 Yes. I know, I don't like being called ma'am, either. 409 00:21:20,827 --> 00:21:23,079 Look, if I made every decision based on what makes people feel good, 410 00:21:23,163 --> 00:21:24,998 I'd be a talk-show host, not the President. 411 00:21:25,081 --> 00:21:27,167 Well, I know Admiral Jennings is a good friend of yours, 412 00:21:27,250 --> 00:21:28,251 I can call him personally. 413 00:21:28,335 --> 00:21:29,628 Don't let fear drive you. 414 00:21:29,711 --> 00:21:31,338 That's not how you run your business, is it? 415 00:21:31,421 --> 00:21:34,090 Well, I know you've been in my shoes, and sound bites are not who we are. 416 00:21:34,174 --> 00:21:35,550 It's penny wise and pound foolish. 417 00:21:35,634 --> 00:21:37,552 I'm so sorry, Senator, did I wake you? 418 00:21:38,386 --> 00:21:40,513 Yes, no, I'll try back again tomorrow. 419 00:21:40,597 --> 00:21:42,641 I can't fault you for being short-sighted. 420 00:21:42,724 --> 00:21:45,268 I hope you won't fault me for having a long memory. 421 00:21:45,352 --> 00:21:46,519 Goodnight! 422 00:21:50,440 --> 00:21:53,943 I'm waking people up now. I'll start again in the morning. 423 00:21:55,862 --> 00:21:56,821 How's it looking? 424 00:21:56,905 --> 00:22:00,241 If I had to flip a coin? I don't know. You? 425 00:22:01,076 --> 00:22:03,828 - Not a single backer yet. - Not one? 426 00:22:03,912 --> 00:22:06,373 California's still awake. Maybe I'll have better luck out west. 427 00:22:06,665 --> 00:22:08,917 I'm going for a run. I need to do something. 428 00:22:09,000 --> 00:22:10,710 - It's late. - Well, I'm too restless. 429 00:22:10,794 --> 00:22:13,588 Well, I'll be here, singing for my supper. 430 00:22:20,220 --> 00:22:22,514 It's humiliating to have to beg from some kid who was 431 00:22:22,597 --> 00:22:25,517 on Facebook before his testicles descended, but that's... 432 00:22:25,600 --> 00:22:28,311 Derrick, Francis Underwood, do you have a few minutes? 433 00:22:30,772 --> 00:22:32,565 I'll be running along the Mall tonight. 434 00:22:32,649 --> 00:22:34,317 That requires a full detail. 435 00:22:34,693 --> 00:22:36,111 How soon can you be ready? 436 00:22:36,444 --> 00:22:37,946 We'd far prefer you ran on the track. 437 00:22:38,738 --> 00:22:40,156 I'll be running along the Mall. 438 00:22:40,240 --> 00:22:41,282 Yes, Ma'am. 439 00:22:41,658 --> 00:22:43,993 We're going to need the First Lady's detail, ASAP. 440 00:22:47,038 --> 00:22:48,998 - This is off the record. - Agreed. 441 00:22:50,417 --> 00:22:53,294 You've called my office every day for the last six months 442 00:22:53,378 --> 00:22:54,587 with one question. 443 00:22:54,671 --> 00:22:56,548 I call everyone in the Leadership. 444 00:22:56,631 --> 00:22:58,800 I get the same non-answer from all of you. 445 00:22:58,925 --> 00:23:00,552 "Frank Underwood is our President..." 446 00:23:00,677 --> 00:23:02,512 "He has our undivided support." 447 00:23:03,096 --> 00:23:06,599 Birch slipped up once, he said "unwavering" instead of "undivided." 448 00:23:06,850 --> 00:23:08,309 I wanted to drug-test him. 449 00:23:08,768 --> 00:23:11,896 There was a meeting this morning in the White House. 450 00:23:11,980 --> 00:23:13,773 I was there on Pebble Beach when you came out. 451 00:23:13,857 --> 00:23:15,900 It lasted four and a half minutes. 452 00:23:16,025 --> 00:23:17,402 You were in there for an hour. 453 00:23:17,861 --> 00:23:19,070 We were inside for an hour. 454 00:23:19,154 --> 00:23:20,697 Doesn't mean the meeting lasted that long. 455 00:23:21,614 --> 00:23:23,032 What happened? Why so short? 456 00:23:26,745 --> 00:23:28,163 You're the Pulitzer finalist. 457 00:23:28,663 --> 00:23:29,664 America Works? 458 00:23:31,207 --> 00:23:33,501 Is that why the President went to the Capitol this afternoon? 459 00:23:33,793 --> 00:23:35,378 No one from the White House would say. 460 00:23:40,675 --> 00:23:42,010 Have a good night. 461 00:23:44,888 --> 00:23:47,182 You chose me. What's your play? 462 00:23:47,515 --> 00:23:49,851 When you write about presidents, people pay attention. 463 00:26:05,069 --> 00:26:06,613 It'll come down to the wire. 464 00:26:07,405 --> 00:26:09,991 I'm confident, but I don't want to leave anything to chance. 465 00:26:11,284 --> 00:26:14,412 Well, according to Erikson, I have 47 votes 466 00:26:14,495 --> 00:26:15,663 as of this morning. 467 00:26:17,165 --> 00:26:18,875 Well, I know, Senator, but that's not enough. 468 00:26:19,000 --> 00:26:21,002 I need yours. 469 00:26:30,511 --> 00:26:33,681 I have every intention of running for President. 470 00:26:34,641 --> 00:26:36,392 I need to know you two are with me. 471 00:26:36,476 --> 00:26:38,853 If you have any doubts, now is the time to let me know. 472 00:26:47,487 --> 00:26:49,530 Nancy, wipe the schedule clean. 473 00:26:50,198 --> 00:26:51,199 Yes, everything. 474 00:26:51,866 --> 00:26:53,785 We don't leave this office until we have a plan. 475 00:26:56,746 --> 00:26:59,874 Ma'am? The Easter egg roll. We were scheduled for... 476 00:27:00,083 --> 00:27:01,626 - Right. - If this is a bad time... 477 00:27:01,709 --> 00:27:03,419 No, that's fine. Please, come in. 478 00:27:04,545 --> 00:27:05,588 Hello? 479 00:27:05,672 --> 00:27:07,966 Yes, Claire Underwood, he's expecting my call. 480 00:27:10,259 --> 00:27:11,970 Hi, Sheila. They're beautiful. 481 00:27:12,053 --> 00:27:13,137 Would you mind setting them up, please? 482 00:27:13,221 --> 00:27:15,306 I just have a couple more calls to make. 483 00:27:15,390 --> 00:27:16,975 Hello, Senator. 484 00:27:17,058 --> 00:27:19,644 Yes, I'm well, how are you? 485 00:27:21,562 --> 00:27:24,232 The nomination of Claire Underwood, of Washington D.C., 486 00:27:24,315 --> 00:27:27,110 to be the Representative of the United States of America 487 00:27:27,193 --> 00:27:28,820 to the United Nations. 488 00:27:28,903 --> 00:27:32,073 The yeas and nays have been ordered and the clerk will call the roll. 489 00:27:33,074 --> 00:27:34,575 - Mr Abner. - Yea. 490 00:27:35,493 --> 00:27:37,120 Mr Braun. 491 00:27:37,912 --> 00:27:39,956 Mr Bray. 492 00:27:40,581 --> 00:27:42,250 This one's a little too pink. 493 00:27:42,750 --> 00:27:45,920 - Girls like pink. - This is more than pink, it's neon. 494 00:27:47,088 --> 00:27:48,047 I'm choosing four? 495 00:27:48,131 --> 00:27:49,173 Yes, ma'am. 496 00:27:49,257 --> 00:27:52,010 - Willa? - Up by two. Forty-eight to forty-six. 497 00:27:52,093 --> 00:27:53,386 Ma'am, we can finish up later. 498 00:27:53,469 --> 00:27:56,514 - No. What's next? - The commemoratives. 499 00:27:56,597 --> 00:27:59,475 - These are really special. - A black egg. 500 00:27:59,767 --> 00:28:01,519 Yes, with patriotic tipping. 501 00:28:01,602 --> 00:28:02,645 It's still a black egg. 502 00:28:03,104 --> 00:28:04,939 Engraved with POTUS and FLOTUS signatures. 503 00:28:05,064 --> 00:28:08,109 Ma'am? Final tally, 52 to 48. 504 00:28:08,443 --> 00:28:09,569 Against. 505 00:28:16,617 --> 00:28:17,618 The press? 506 00:28:17,702 --> 00:28:18,911 In the briefing room. 507 00:28:21,205 --> 00:28:23,499 I'll just be a few minutes. Would you mind waiting? 508 00:28:23,583 --> 00:28:25,376 - Not at all, Ma'am. - Okay. 509 00:28:36,012 --> 00:28:37,055 Hey. 510 00:28:37,805 --> 00:28:38,806 I just heard. 511 00:28:40,391 --> 00:28:41,893 I'm so sorry. 512 00:28:42,977 --> 00:28:45,063 - The press is waiting. - Well, they can wait. 513 00:28:45,938 --> 00:28:48,524 - Do you want me to come with you? - No, I just want to get it over with. 514 00:28:51,486 --> 00:28:54,530 Claire. You... 515 00:29:02,497 --> 00:29:05,875 Good morning. Naturally, I'm disappointed 516 00:29:06,209 --> 00:29:09,337 that the Senate did not confirm my nomination today. 517 00:29:09,962 --> 00:29:12,840 But I'm very grateful to have been afforded the opportunity. 518 00:29:13,633 --> 00:29:15,718 I'd be remiss if I did not thank my husband 519 00:29:15,802 --> 00:29:18,096 for all the faith and trust he placed in me. 520 00:29:19,013 --> 00:29:21,641 He's always supported me in achieving my goals. 521 00:29:22,725 --> 00:29:26,604 I look forward to continued service as First Lady. 522 00:29:27,522 --> 00:29:28,606 Thank you. 523 00:29:43,704 --> 00:29:47,375 Let's go with the green, the blue and the cream. 524 00:29:47,750 --> 00:29:50,378 And for the rare one? The Golden Ticket, so to speak? 525 00:29:51,796 --> 00:29:56,592 Red. That one's beautiful. Thank you. Excuse me, please? 526 00:30:20,908 --> 00:30:22,326 You ever try to do this? 527 00:30:24,120 --> 00:30:25,454 Balance an egg? 528 00:30:28,082 --> 00:30:29,333 We used to do this as kids. 529 00:30:38,551 --> 00:30:41,304 You can't change the laws of physics, can you? 530 00:30:55,109 --> 00:30:58,237 I was wrong. It's too hard. 531 00:30:58,321 --> 00:30:59,363 Sir? 532 00:30:59,447 --> 00:31:02,116 Fighting the Leadership, raising money. 533 00:31:02,700 --> 00:31:04,702 We can't get them to do what they're dead set against doing, 534 00:31:04,785 --> 00:31:07,788 we'd need six months just to get them back to square one. 535 00:31:18,799 --> 00:31:20,968 We have to reverse our thinking. 536 00:31:25,223 --> 00:31:27,558 When the wind's blowing at gale force, 537 00:31:27,642 --> 00:31:29,435 there's no point in sailing against it. 538 00:31:32,563 --> 00:31:33,856 What do you have in mind? 539 00:32:03,594 --> 00:32:05,596 The White House Counsel's office, please. 540 00:32:05,805 --> 00:32:08,474 I don't care about their schedules. If not today, tomorrow morning. 541 00:32:08,557 --> 00:32:10,101 Should I invite Jackie, too? 542 00:32:10,226 --> 00:32:11,602 Well, she qualifies as Leadership. 543 00:32:11,686 --> 00:32:12,728 What about her ask? 544 00:32:12,853 --> 00:32:14,855 Stall her for now, let's see how the meeting goes. 545 00:32:16,065 --> 00:32:17,984 I want you to write the speech, every word. 546 00:32:18,067 --> 00:32:19,568 - Yes, sir. - And no leaks. 547 00:32:19,652 --> 00:32:21,112 You'll have a draft in three hours. 548 00:32:22,029 --> 00:32:26,284 And, sir? Doug emailed me a lobbying strategy, for AmWorks. 549 00:32:26,367 --> 00:32:28,202 - Do you want to look at it? - Of his own accord? 550 00:32:28,286 --> 00:32:30,037 - You didn't tell him? - No, I didn't say a word. 551 00:32:30,121 --> 00:32:31,831 It must be what he gathered from watching the news. 552 00:32:31,914 --> 00:32:34,875 - How is he? - Doug seems fine. 553 00:32:35,084 --> 00:32:37,128 I've been calling him, like you asked. 554 00:32:37,211 --> 00:32:39,130 - But he seems all right? - Well, he tells me things are good. 555 00:32:39,213 --> 00:32:41,632 Although I don't think he'd admit it, if they weren't. 556 00:32:42,717 --> 00:32:44,927 Why don't you stop by from time to time, since I can't. 557 00:32:45,011 --> 00:32:46,053 See him in person. 558 00:32:46,137 --> 00:32:47,555 - Yes, sir. - And send me his email. 559 00:32:58,733 --> 00:33:00,318 Claire? 560 00:33:04,238 --> 00:33:05,948 I'll be in my study if you need me. 561 00:33:12,580 --> 00:33:13,706 What are you working on? 562 00:33:15,082 --> 00:33:17,501 - Brought you a coffee. - My saviour. 563 00:33:18,044 --> 00:33:19,879 The Leadership meeting yesterday morning. 564 00:33:19,962 --> 00:33:21,547 It lasted four and a half minutes. 565 00:33:22,173 --> 00:33:23,674 - Where'd you hear that? - That's not long enough 566 00:33:23,758 --> 00:33:25,259 to reject a major domestic agenda. 567 00:33:26,594 --> 00:33:29,096 I wasn't in the meeting. I don't know how long it lasted. 568 00:33:29,180 --> 00:33:31,599 - Something went down. - If you say so. 569 00:33:32,099 --> 00:33:33,517 I didn't hear anything about it. 570 00:33:34,560 --> 00:33:36,479 Could've been the President was called away. 571 00:33:36,604 --> 00:33:37,897 That happens all the time. 572 00:33:38,230 --> 00:33:39,273 Not this time. 573 00:33:39,899 --> 00:33:41,150 How do you know? 574 00:33:41,233 --> 00:33:43,152 Clearly, I have a source that knows more than you. 575 00:33:44,445 --> 00:33:45,613 Most sources do. 576 00:33:46,072 --> 00:33:47,448 At least they pretend they do. 577 00:33:48,949 --> 00:33:50,201 Thanks for the coffee. 578 00:33:51,952 --> 00:33:54,830 Two sugars, next time. I'll remember that. 579 00:34:02,463 --> 00:34:03,881 You talked to Ayla Sayyad. 580 00:34:03,964 --> 00:34:06,050 I can either be an asset, or a liability. 581 00:34:07,301 --> 00:34:08,552 You think this puts you on the ticket, now? 582 00:34:08,636 --> 00:34:09,720 Not if you tell him. 583 00:34:10,096 --> 00:34:12,515 But the smart move would be to advocate on my behalf. 584 00:34:12,598 --> 00:34:13,724 Don't strong arm me, Jackie. 585 00:34:13,808 --> 00:34:16,143 You're the man in the middle, who else would I strong arm? 586 00:34:16,477 --> 00:34:18,062 I wanna be on your team, Remy. 587 00:34:18,646 --> 00:34:20,314 We do well when we're on the same team. 588 00:34:25,111 --> 00:34:26,862 You have more calls? 589 00:34:27,530 --> 00:34:30,282 No. I'm done. 590 00:34:32,284 --> 00:34:33,411 Who spoke to her? 591 00:34:33,494 --> 00:34:34,662 I have no idea, sir. 592 00:34:34,745 --> 00:34:36,205 Well, it's your job to know. 593 00:34:36,288 --> 00:34:38,499 Things are moving fast, I'm just trying to stay ahead of them. 594 00:34:38,624 --> 00:34:39,875 Well, we need to move faster. 595 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,085 Has the meeting been set? 596 00:34:41,168 --> 00:34:43,712 8:00 a.m. tomorrow. I just heard back from Birch's office. 597 00:34:43,796 --> 00:34:45,881 Good, let's have the networks ready to go live by 9:00. 598 00:34:45,965 --> 00:34:47,341 One more thing. 599 00:34:47,425 --> 00:34:50,928 Jackie. I think you should decide sooner, rather than later. 600 00:34:51,011 --> 00:34:53,013 If we're gonna go this route, we need every ally we can get. 601 00:34:53,097 --> 00:34:54,765 After the meeting. We'll discuss then. 602 00:35:07,987 --> 00:35:09,196 You've emerged. 603 00:35:10,948 --> 00:35:12,116 Hi. 604 00:35:13,284 --> 00:35:14,869 I took a nap. Last night was... 605 00:35:14,994 --> 00:35:16,579 I didn't get much sleep. 606 00:35:17,371 --> 00:35:18,414 Me neither. 607 00:35:19,957 --> 00:35:21,625 We're gonna find something for you. 608 00:35:21,709 --> 00:35:24,628 Some other position, or something as First Lady, 609 00:35:24,712 --> 00:35:26,046 I promise. 610 00:35:26,881 --> 00:35:28,382 I know. 611 00:35:29,341 --> 00:35:30,551 What are you doing up? 612 00:35:30,634 --> 00:35:33,471 Gotta go over my speech, it's happening tomorrow night. 613 00:35:33,637 --> 00:35:35,222 What speech? 614 00:35:47,234 --> 00:35:48,652 It's premature, isn't it? 615 00:35:49,069 --> 00:35:50,279 Read on. 616 00:36:34,114 --> 00:36:35,115 Yes? 617 00:36:37,076 --> 00:36:38,077 Yes. 618 00:36:43,165 --> 00:36:44,792 Thank you, please. 619 00:36:50,756 --> 00:36:53,968 I've put a great deal of thought into what you've all asked of me. 620 00:36:54,510 --> 00:36:56,637 I challenged myself to keep an open mind. 621 00:36:57,763 --> 00:37:01,267 And my decision is, I will not run for President. 622 00:37:02,768 --> 00:37:05,688 Look, they're thinking it's too good to be true, and it is. 623 00:37:05,771 --> 00:37:07,523 I lied in the Oval Office before, 624 00:37:07,606 --> 00:37:08,899 I didn't wanna take the chance this time. 625 00:37:08,983 --> 00:37:10,818 It's too big a deal to jinx myself. 626 00:37:11,610 --> 00:37:14,738 At 9:00 tonight, I will announce to the nation my decision. 627 00:37:15,239 --> 00:37:16,365 What's the catch? 628 00:37:18,325 --> 00:37:22,037 I wanted us to meet here, in this room, for a reason. 629 00:37:22,705 --> 00:37:26,208 For the past five months, my team has sat at this very table, 630 00:37:26,458 --> 00:37:27,835 developing America Works. 631 00:37:27,918 --> 00:37:29,962 You know how much the programme means to me, 632 00:37:30,045 --> 00:37:31,422 and I want it to mean as much to you. 633 00:37:31,505 --> 00:37:32,590 So there is a catch. 634 00:37:32,673 --> 00:37:36,176 No. An opportunity. Look, we all know that... 635 00:37:37,845 --> 00:37:40,180 All right, let's just say for argument's sake, 636 00:37:40,264 --> 00:37:43,934 that this table here represents the next year and a half. 637 00:37:44,018 --> 00:37:46,270 All right? So, this is us, right now. 638 00:37:46,353 --> 00:37:48,480 And down there, at the end, that's the election. 639 00:37:48,564 --> 00:37:52,776 Now, if I did run, I'd spend the next few months fundraising. 640 00:37:52,860 --> 00:37:55,821 And then somewhere around here, I'd formally announce. 641 00:37:55,904 --> 00:37:57,531 And then even if I did win the nomination, 642 00:37:57,615 --> 00:37:59,283 say, somewhere around here, 643 00:37:59,366 --> 00:38:02,161 I'd start to have to face off with a Republican challenger, 644 00:38:02,244 --> 00:38:05,372 probably Mendoza. And then things would get brutal. 645 00:38:05,831 --> 00:38:09,043 Daily, daily events. Fending off attacks, 646 00:38:09,460 --> 00:38:10,961 launching my own. 647 00:38:11,128 --> 00:38:17,051 And you're right. In the end, I'd probably lose. 648 00:38:18,344 --> 00:38:21,847 I would spend 18 months campaigning. 649 00:38:22,389 --> 00:38:25,225 Which would leave no time to govern. 650 00:38:27,394 --> 00:38:30,230 But you have opened my eyes. 651 00:38:30,731 --> 00:38:35,027 I feel liberated. I want to spend these next 18 months 652 00:38:35,235 --> 00:38:37,321 dedicated to one thing. 653 00:38:37,404 --> 00:38:40,240 America Works. But I need your help to do it. 654 00:38:40,324 --> 00:38:43,035 You're putting an awfully big price tag on this, Mr President. 655 00:38:43,118 --> 00:38:45,621 No, you've put an awfully big price tag on this. 656 00:38:45,704 --> 00:38:48,248 You're asking me to be a placeholder for 18 months, 657 00:38:48,332 --> 00:38:49,708 and I intend to govern. 658 00:38:50,584 --> 00:38:52,419 And if America Works succeeds, 659 00:38:52,503 --> 00:38:54,797 then whoever you choose to run in 2016 660 00:38:54,963 --> 00:38:57,549 not only has the backing of a united party, 661 00:38:57,925 --> 00:38:59,426 but a formidable legacy. 662 00:38:59,551 --> 00:39:02,596 But Social Security? Benefits. Entitlements. 663 00:39:03,138 --> 00:39:06,266 We don't want to present a fresh face only to shoot ourselves in the foot. 664 00:39:06,350 --> 00:39:09,019 Then let's not pretend to unite the party, 665 00:39:09,103 --> 00:39:11,689 let's unite the party behind this legislation. 666 00:39:11,772 --> 00:39:13,315 We'll never get it past the Republicans. 667 00:39:13,399 --> 00:39:15,317 We are not here to negotiate! 668 00:39:15,734 --> 00:39:18,612 You want forward-thinking, Bob? Then think forward. 669 00:39:18,821 --> 00:39:20,781 You want a fresh face for 2016? 670 00:39:20,864 --> 00:39:22,408 You wanna work together? 671 00:39:22,491 --> 00:39:26,870 Then present my programme to Congress, and if it dies there, so be it. 672 00:39:26,954 --> 00:39:30,332 But I want us to fucking try! 673 00:39:39,299 --> 00:39:41,635 I am prepared to vacate this chair. 674 00:39:42,803 --> 00:39:44,221 Meet me halfway. 675 00:39:45,180 --> 00:39:47,766 Any moment now, the President will be addressing the nation, 676 00:39:47,850 --> 00:39:49,435 live from the East Room. 677 00:39:49,518 --> 00:39:51,061 The White House has remained silent 678 00:39:51,145 --> 00:39:53,063 on the subject of the President's speech, 679 00:39:53,147 --> 00:39:56,358 but sources in Congress say it will focus on the jobs initiative 680 00:39:56,442 --> 00:39:59,111 he's been planning to unveil for several months. 681 00:39:59,194 --> 00:40:02,698 The programme, dubbed "America Works," was developed in secret. 682 00:40:02,781 --> 00:40:05,409 Any details are the by-product of speculation, 683 00:40:05,492 --> 00:40:08,203 but sources suggest it will have elements from both 684 00:40:08,287 --> 00:40:10,038 liberal and conservative agendas. 685 00:40:10,122 --> 00:40:13,333 What remains to be seen is whether a Republican-controlled 686 00:40:13,417 --> 00:40:16,086 Congress will cooperate in pushing the programme forward. 687 00:40:16,170 --> 00:40:18,839 The White House has faced significant opposition 688 00:40:18,922 --> 00:40:21,800 from the G. O.P since Congress began its current session, 689 00:40:21,884 --> 00:40:25,262 and many speculate that the President's liberal application 690 00:40:25,345 --> 00:40:27,097 of veto power may leave congressional 691 00:40:27,181 --> 00:40:30,184 leaders disinclined to support this newjobs programme... 692 00:40:30,267 --> 00:40:33,395 Additionally, many Democratic supporters of President Underwood 693 00:40:33,520 --> 00:40:36,023 from his days as House Majority... 694 00:40:36,106 --> 00:40:38,150 ...were voted out of office in November, 695 00:40:38,233 --> 00:40:41,904 diminishing his personal influence over legislature. 696 00:40:41,987 --> 00:40:44,823 Low approval ratings are a continuing concern for 697 00:40:44,907 --> 00:40:48,035 the Underwood administration, and congressional sources suggest 698 00:40:48,202 --> 00:40:49,912 that the choice to tackle unemployment 699 00:40:49,995 --> 00:40:53,040 may be part of a campaign strategy for 2016. 700 00:41:20,609 --> 00:41:22,903 ...and if today's announcement is received well, 701 00:41:23,904 --> 00:41:25,614 President Underwood's campaign 702 00:41:25,697 --> 00:41:28,075 certainly has an opportunity to benefit. 703 00:41:32,329 --> 00:41:33,372 Thank you. 704 00:41:33,455 --> 00:41:35,582 Sir? We're ready for you in five seconds. 705 00:41:41,839 --> 00:41:45,175 Good evening. For too long, we in Washington 706 00:41:45,259 --> 00:41:46,635 have been lying to you. 707 00:41:46,927 --> 00:41:48,762 We say we're here to serve you, 708 00:41:48,887 --> 00:41:51,348 when in fact, we're serving ourselves. 709 00:41:51,640 --> 00:41:52,724 And why? 710 00:41:52,808 --> 00:41:56,019 We are driven by our own desire to get re-elected. 711 00:41:56,395 --> 00:42:00,399 Our need to stay in power eclipses our duty to govern. 712 00:42:01,149 --> 00:42:02,860 That ends tonight. 713 00:42:03,443 --> 00:42:06,029 Tonight I give you the truth. 714 00:42:06,947 --> 00:42:08,365 And the truth is this. 715 00:42:09,449 --> 00:42:12,202 The American Dream has failed you. 716 00:42:12,703 --> 00:42:17,124 Work hard? Play by the rules? You aren't guaranteed success. 717 00:42:17,249 --> 00:42:20,419 Your children will not have a better life than you did. 718 00:42:20,836 --> 00:42:23,380 Ten million of you can't even get a job, 719 00:42:23,463 --> 00:42:25,424 even though you desperately want one. 720 00:42:26,258 --> 00:42:28,468 We've been crippled by Social Security, 721 00:42:28,719 --> 00:42:30,679 Medicare, Medicaid. 722 00:42:30,804 --> 00:42:36,143 By welfare. By entitlements. And that is the root of the problem. 723 00:42:36,268 --> 00:42:37,895 Entitlements. 724 00:42:38,896 --> 00:42:43,400 Let me be clear, you are entitled to nothing. 725 00:42:45,319 --> 00:42:49,239 You are entitled to nothing. 726 00:42:50,282 --> 00:42:53,327 America was built on the spirit of industry. 727 00:42:53,410 --> 00:42:56,496 You build your future. It isn't handed to you. 728 00:42:57,080 --> 00:42:59,791 And the problem with Washington is that we haven't given you 729 00:42:59,875 --> 00:43:01,251 the tools to build it. 730 00:43:01,501 --> 00:43:03,420 The only way for us to serve you 731 00:43:03,837 --> 00:43:06,548 is to give you the means to serve yourselves. 732 00:43:07,382 --> 00:43:09,551 Well, that's exactly what I intend to do. 733 00:43:10,177 --> 00:43:14,848 Not handouts. Jobs. Real paying jobs. 734 00:43:15,807 --> 00:43:18,268 In the next few weeks, the Democratic Leadership 735 00:43:18,352 --> 00:43:21,521 will introduce a programme called "America Works." 736 00:43:22,022 --> 00:43:25,817 Its goal is simple, to put the 10 million Americans 737 00:43:25,901 --> 00:43:28,028 who are unemployed to work. 738 00:43:28,362 --> 00:43:32,699 All of them. If you want a job, you get one. 739 00:43:33,617 --> 00:43:36,536 The cost is $500 billion. 740 00:43:36,703 --> 00:43:38,246 Now, that's a lot of money. 741 00:43:38,622 --> 00:43:41,625 To pay for it, we'll need to rethink Social Security, 742 00:43:41,708 --> 00:43:44,670 health care, and benefits from the ground up. 743 00:43:44,753 --> 00:43:48,757 We can't maintain the welfare state as we know it. 744 00:43:49,174 --> 00:43:51,218 Now, that's not a popular thing to say. 745 00:43:51,551 --> 00:43:54,429 Anyone running for office wouldn't dare utter those words. 746 00:43:54,763 --> 00:43:58,141 Every advisor and consultant and staff member would beg 747 00:43:58,225 --> 00:44:00,143 a presidential candidate not to say them. 748 00:44:00,727 --> 00:44:02,229 But I can say them, 749 00:44:02,980 --> 00:44:07,818 because I will not be seeking the Democratic nomination in 2016. 750 00:44:10,946 --> 00:44:14,408 Candidates are cautious. They must equivocate. 751 00:44:14,491 --> 00:44:17,911 They dodge and tip-toe. But I'd rather leave this 752 00:44:17,995 --> 00:44:20,539 office having accomplished something of value 753 00:44:20,831 --> 00:44:24,334 than secure another four years having done nothing at all. 754 00:44:25,627 --> 00:44:28,714 Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered in an era of hope 755 00:44:28,880 --> 00:44:31,591 and progress when he proposed the New Deal, 756 00:44:31,675 --> 00:44:34,720 and at the time his reforms were considered radical. 757 00:44:35,262 --> 00:44:36,847 But he once said, 758 00:44:37,014 --> 00:44:41,810 "This country demands bold, persistent experimentation. 759 00:44:42,102 --> 00:44:45,355 "It is common sense to take a method and try it, 760 00:44:45,439 --> 00:44:48,942 "and if it fails, admit it frankly and try another. 761 00:44:49,234 --> 00:44:51,820 "But above all, try something." 762 00:44:52,612 --> 00:44:54,865 Roosevelt would have understood better than anyone 763 00:44:54,948 --> 00:44:57,409 the necessity for trying something different. 764 00:44:57,909 --> 00:45:00,162 The New Deal succeeded for many years, 765 00:45:00,412 --> 00:45:04,249 but we must now try something newer before it fails us. 766 00:45:04,916 --> 00:45:09,796 If America Works succeeds, we will reinvent the American Dream. 767 00:45:10,005 --> 00:45:14,885 If we fail in our attempt, we will admit it frankly and try another. 768 00:45:14,968 --> 00:45:19,097 But above all, we must try something. 769 00:45:20,265 --> 00:45:23,769 Thank you. And God Bless the United States of America. 770 00:45:39,618 --> 00:45:40,702 Hey. 771 00:45:41,161 --> 00:45:44,581 - It's two in the morning. - Yeah, I just left the White House. 772 00:45:44,664 --> 00:45:46,166 The press conference, phone calls, emails... 773 00:45:46,249 --> 00:45:47,667 The rest can wait till tomorrow. 774 00:45:48,293 --> 00:45:49,336 Were you asleep? 775 00:45:49,586 --> 00:45:50,837 No. 776 00:45:52,464 --> 00:45:55,967 This is a cool place. How much is your rent? 777 00:45:58,470 --> 00:46:00,013 I thought you said AmWorks was on hold. 778 00:46:00,430 --> 00:46:01,973 Well, it was. And then it wasn't. 779 00:46:03,183 --> 00:46:04,684 The Leadership didn't want him to run. 780 00:46:05,685 --> 00:46:07,104 - Who told you that? - Nobody. 781 00:46:07,687 --> 00:46:09,439 But I figured that's the only reason he'd make that speech. 782 00:46:11,066 --> 00:46:12,859 He's still going to run though, isn't he? 783 00:46:12,984 --> 00:46:13,985 He says he's not. 784 00:46:14,528 --> 00:46:16,113 I know him better than you ever will, Seth. 785 00:46:17,030 --> 00:46:18,490 There's no way he doesn't run. 786 00:46:20,700 --> 00:46:22,077 Is that why you're here? 787 00:46:22,869 --> 00:46:24,371 'Cause he needs my help now? 788 00:46:25,080 --> 00:46:27,874 No, I just... I wanted to check up on you in person this time. 789 00:46:30,669 --> 00:46:34,172 - He asked you to. - Yes. 790 00:46:35,632 --> 00:46:38,844 - I did send him your email, though. - What did he say? 791 00:46:39,052 --> 00:46:40,387 I'm not sure if he's read it. 792 00:46:48,311 --> 00:46:50,021 You should probably get some sleep, huh? 793 00:46:51,523 --> 00:46:53,108 Big day for the press team tomorrow. 794 00:46:58,238 --> 00:46:59,948 You can report back, "Alive and well." 795 00:47:01,825 --> 00:47:03,910 Is it okay if I stop by now and then? 796 00:47:03,994 --> 00:47:05,328 Do I have a choice? 797 00:47:06,246 --> 00:47:09,082 I don't, but I can't force you to open the door. 798 00:47:11,126 --> 00:47:12,294 Whatever you want. 799 00:47:13,670 --> 00:47:16,715 Thanks. I'll see you soon. 800 00:48:11,144 --> 00:48:12,896 - Ms Dunbar. - Mr President. 801 00:48:14,147 --> 00:48:16,274 I had a lot on my mind when we last spoke. 802 00:48:16,775 --> 00:48:18,068 Well, the speech last night, it was... 803 00:48:18,151 --> 00:48:21,029 Yes, it was a big decision, and I apologise if I was distracted. 804 00:48:21,112 --> 00:48:22,322 Not at all, sir. 805 00:48:22,405 --> 00:48:24,074 So, the drone strike case. 806 00:48:24,157 --> 00:48:26,284 You've been pursuing the state secrets defence. 807 00:48:26,409 --> 00:48:27,702 Yes, sir. 808 00:48:29,246 --> 00:48:30,330 Heather... May I call you Heather? 809 00:48:30,413 --> 00:48:31,414 Please. 810 00:48:32,832 --> 00:48:34,918 The American people are sick of secrets. 811 00:48:35,001 --> 00:48:36,670 That's the point I was trying to make last night. 812 00:48:37,337 --> 00:48:40,215 I promised the truth, and now we're going to deliver. 813 00:48:40,298 --> 00:48:42,092 What truth is that, sir? 814 00:48:42,300 --> 00:48:44,803 A man had his legs blown off. An American citizen. 815 00:48:44,886 --> 00:48:46,096 We're going to own up to that. 816 00:48:46,179 --> 00:48:49,099 We're going to admit that the CIA conducted the drone strike, 817 00:48:49,182 --> 00:48:50,600 and explain the reasons why. 818 00:48:50,684 --> 00:48:52,269 That information is classified. 819 00:48:52,352 --> 00:48:56,231 Not any more. You have my permission to make the classified brief public. 820 00:48:57,774 --> 00:49:00,443 Sir, that is not a sound legal approach. 821 00:49:00,527 --> 00:49:01,569 But it's what the country needs. 822 00:49:01,653 --> 00:49:02,696 We're not appealing to the country. 823 00:49:02,779 --> 00:49:04,281 We're appealing to nine justices. 824 00:49:04,364 --> 00:49:07,867 Wrong. We're appealing to both by taking responsibility. 825 00:49:08,451 --> 00:49:11,538 Yes, a man was maimed, his family members were killed. 826 00:49:11,621 --> 00:49:15,292 But hundreds, perhaps thousands of lives were saved as a result. 827 00:49:15,375 --> 00:49:17,627 I understand the emotional logic, but we can't... 828 00:49:17,711 --> 00:49:21,214 You sat right there and told me even Supreme Court Justices 829 00:49:21,548 --> 00:49:22,966 - have hearts. - Yes, but... 830 00:49:23,049 --> 00:49:25,385 Well, far be it from me to tell you how to do your job. 831 00:49:25,468 --> 00:49:27,304 I've never practised law a day in my life. 832 00:49:27,387 --> 00:49:29,014 But, I have written them. 833 00:49:29,597 --> 00:49:33,268 And occupying this office, I know what the country needs. 834 00:49:33,685 --> 00:49:34,894 It needs closure. 835 00:49:38,565 --> 00:49:40,233 Let me work on a new argument. 836 00:49:40,984 --> 00:49:42,944 - Thank you, Heather. - Thank you, Mr President. 837 00:49:50,869 --> 00:49:52,203 Where do you want these, Ma'am? 838 00:49:52,495 --> 00:49:53,872 - Anywhere. Just not in here. - Okay. 839 00:49:57,417 --> 00:49:58,918 - Scott? - Yes? 840 00:49:59,794 --> 00:50:00,920 Here's a couple more. 841 00:50:31,326 --> 00:50:32,369 Hey! 842 00:50:32,452 --> 00:50:34,120 You want a peanut butter and jelly? 843 00:50:35,080 --> 00:50:36,206 No, thanks. 844 00:50:42,921 --> 00:50:44,381 Is everything all right? 845 00:50:48,927 --> 00:50:50,637 I want the U.N. job, Francis. 846 00:50:52,013 --> 00:50:54,974 The Senate goes home in two weeks, I want a recess appointment. 847 00:50:56,142 --> 00:50:58,061 I prepared for it. I can do this. 848 00:50:58,186 --> 00:51:01,064 And after it's all over, if I've done the job I know I can do, 849 00:51:01,147 --> 00:51:03,108 I'll be positioned for anything I want. 850 00:51:04,109 --> 00:51:05,402 - Claire... - Now, I checked with 851 00:51:05,485 --> 00:51:07,112 the White House Counsel. There is precedent 852 00:51:07,195 --> 00:51:09,572 for a recess appointment after a rejected nomination. 853 00:51:09,656 --> 00:51:11,491 Only once, but you wouldn't be the first. 854 00:51:11,574 --> 00:51:14,035 And I know you'll take a hit politically. 855 00:51:14,119 --> 00:51:16,037 And I know people will think I don't deserve it. 856 00:51:16,121 --> 00:51:20,583 They'll have doubts in me, but what if this is as far as we get? 857 00:51:21,334 --> 00:51:23,503 What if it's all over in 18 months? 858 00:51:24,337 --> 00:51:27,841 I don't want to wait, or settle for something else, 859 00:51:27,924 --> 00:51:29,926 when I've put all this work into... 860 00:51:30,009 --> 00:51:31,136 Okay. 861 00:51:32,429 --> 00:51:33,680 I'll do it. 862 00:51:36,349 --> 00:51:37,642 You sure you don't want a half? 863 00:51:37,725 --> 00:51:38,768 I'm not hungry. 864 00:51:39,310 --> 00:51:40,603 I'll be in my study. 69744

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