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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:02:51,120 --> 00:02:52,496 Thank you. 2 00:02:52,663 --> 00:02:54,999 Morning, son. Good morning, senator. 3 00:02:55,332 --> 00:02:56,625 Thank you. 4 00:03:03,048 --> 00:03:04,633 Taxi! 5 00:03:10,890 --> 00:03:12,975 Sheraton Rark Hotel. 6 00:03:27,114 --> 00:03:30,284 Good morning, Senator Danta. Good morning, Willoughby. 7 00:03:41,211 --> 00:03:42,713 Hold it. 8 00:03:45,215 --> 00:03:47,468 Why wasn't I let in on this? 9 00:03:47,635 --> 00:03:49,887 May I help you? Dot, Senator Munson. 10 00:03:50,054 --> 00:03:52,181 Oh, just a moment, senator. 11 00:03:52,723 --> 00:03:55,184 Good morning, Bobby. How are you this morning? 12 00:03:55,351 --> 00:03:58,103 You know how I am this morning, Mr. Rresident. 13 00:03:58,270 --> 00:04:00,648 I guess I'm in for it, aren't I? 14 00:04:00,814 --> 00:04:03,567 That's a hell of a thing to do without talking to me. 15 00:04:03,734 --> 00:04:06,737 Bobby, it's been over two weeks since Shepherd died. 16 00:04:06,904 --> 00:04:11,575 We couldn't go on forever without a secretary of state. I had to get it done. 17 00:04:11,742 --> 00:04:14,745 What was the matter with the list of men we agreed on? 18 00:04:14,912 --> 00:04:17,915 No, not one of them can really fill the bill. 19 00:04:18,082 --> 00:04:19,541 Robert Leffingwell can. 20 00:04:19,750 --> 00:04:21,835 You know how valuable he's been to me. 21 00:04:22,002 --> 00:04:26,382 Sure, he's great. But the man's got more enemies in Congress than anybody. 22 00:04:26,548 --> 00:04:30,928 He's never played ball with us, not even the most ordinary, political-courtesy kind. 23 00:04:31,095 --> 00:04:35,516 Well, maybe that's the reason I want him. He doesn't waste his time on trifles. 24 00:04:35,683 --> 00:04:39,520 Mr. Rresident, a United States senator is not a trifle. 25 00:04:39,687 --> 00:04:41,397 That's a joke, Bobby. 26 00:04:41,605 --> 00:04:44,191 Fine. But Leffingwell's no joke. 27 00:04:44,358 --> 00:04:47,027 And I have to stuff him down the Senate's throat. 28 00:04:47,194 --> 00:04:50,155 Now, look, I knew we were running a risk, but I want him. 29 00:04:50,322 --> 00:04:54,201 He can give us some creative statesmanship, and God knows we need it. 30 00:04:54,368 --> 00:04:57,830 Oh, come on, now. What's our toughest problem? 31 00:04:57,997 --> 00:05:00,124 You want me to talk to Warren Strickland? 32 00:05:00,290 --> 00:05:02,918 There's no point talking to the minority leader. 33 00:05:03,127 --> 00:05:05,337 Our troubles are coming from our own party. 34 00:05:05,504 --> 00:05:06,755 Seab Cooley. 35 00:05:06,922 --> 00:05:09,758 We can work out a deal with old Seab. 36 00:05:09,925 --> 00:05:12,136 He says we can work out a deal with Seab. 37 00:05:12,553 --> 00:05:15,264 Who's with you? Stanley Danta. 38 00:05:15,472 --> 00:05:18,767 Stan's always right there on the job, isn't he? 39 00:05:18,976 --> 00:05:22,312 He's the best whip ever in the Senate. Tell him I said so. 40 00:05:22,730 --> 00:05:25,274 He says you're the best whip we've ever had. 41 00:05:25,941 --> 00:05:30,112 Tell him the best whip we've ever had says Seab Cooley will trade for one thing: 42 00:05:30,320 --> 00:05:31,572 Leffingwell's head. 43 00:05:31,739 --> 00:05:32,948 What'd he say, Bob? 44 00:05:33,157 --> 00:05:35,617 That Seab won't trade on this, and he's right. 45 00:05:35,993 --> 00:05:38,996 We've licked Cooley before. We can do it again. 46 00:05:39,163 --> 00:05:42,791 Then we'd better get at it. Suppose you start with Tom August. 47 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:47,504 When did Tom become a Cooley man? He isn't. He's not a Leffingwell man either. 48 00:05:47,671 --> 00:05:50,758 Since he's chair of Foreign Relations we have to sweeten him up. 49 00:05:50,924 --> 00:05:54,386 I'll call him in right away. Good luck, Bobby. 50 00:05:55,554 --> 00:05:58,515 Oh, boy. You want off this one? 51 00:05:58,682 --> 00:06:00,976 I'm with you, Bob. 52 00:06:02,269 --> 00:06:05,814 There's no doubt he's made a wild pitch... 53 00:06:05,981 --> 00:06:09,151 ...but I'd like to back him up all I can right now. 54 00:06:09,359 --> 00:06:11,236 Sure, I know. 55 00:06:31,882 --> 00:06:33,175 Hello, Bob, Stan. 56 00:06:33,383 --> 00:06:36,261 Good morning, senator. Come on in. 57 00:06:38,180 --> 00:06:42,893 About 5'8", blond, a little cleft in the chin, black dress, mink stole. 58 00:06:43,060 --> 00:06:46,355 Sorry. Didn't see anybody answer to that description. 59 00:06:47,397 --> 00:06:49,066 Why don't you get married, Lafe? 60 00:06:49,233 --> 00:06:52,861 A United States senator should stabilize with a good, solid marriage. 61 00:06:53,028 --> 00:06:54,738 If I did, I couldn't get elected. 62 00:06:54,905 --> 00:06:57,407 It's the unmarried mothers who put me in office. 63 00:06:57,574 --> 00:06:59,326 Why don't you stabilize yourself? 64 00:06:59,493 --> 00:07:02,204 There's a difference between widowers and bachelors. 65 00:07:02,371 --> 00:07:03,789 Widowers have more dignity. 66 00:07:03,956 --> 00:07:09,878 How do you feel about this lollapalooza? I think the president's nuts to name him. 67 00:07:10,045 --> 00:07:11,380 But I'll vote for him. 68 00:07:11,588 --> 00:07:14,883 What about your friend Brig Anderson? Think he'll jump the whale? 69 00:07:15,092 --> 00:07:19,388 Leffingwell scuttled his power bill. Brig won't be influenced by that. 70 00:07:19,596 --> 00:07:22,057 Not on this. I'm trying to count a few noses. 71 00:07:22,266 --> 00:07:25,269 Suppose you give Brig a ring to make sure. If you like. 72 00:07:25,435 --> 00:07:28,605 Hello. Hello, Warren? Good morning. Bob Munson. 73 00:07:28,772 --> 00:07:32,568 Beating the bushes early, aren't you, Bob? I have a lot of bushes. 74 00:07:32,734 --> 00:07:34,611 It's your garden, friend, not ours. 75 00:07:34,778 --> 00:07:38,073 How many votes against Leffingwell on your side of the aisle? 76 00:07:38,282 --> 00:07:42,077 Somewhere between 17 and 20. That's giving him the benefit of the doubt. 77 00:07:42,244 --> 00:07:44,746 With the president's right to name his cabinet? 78 00:07:44,955 --> 00:07:48,542 Try that line on the members of your own party. Say, Seab Cooley. 79 00:07:49,001 --> 00:07:52,421 Hello, Brig? How's the boy? Right in the middle of breakfast. 80 00:07:52,588 --> 00:07:53,964 What's on your mind, Lafe? 81 00:07:54,131 --> 00:07:57,718 Just wondered what you think about the appointment. Crazy, huh? 82 00:07:58,135 --> 00:08:00,971 Think so? Well, it's gonna be a rough one. 83 00:08:01,138 --> 00:08:02,723 I wouldn't be surprised. 84 00:08:02,890 --> 00:08:06,143 I thought you might be upset about it. Why would I be upset? 85 00:08:06,310 --> 00:08:08,562 The trouble he gave you on your power bill. 86 00:08:08,729 --> 00:08:12,566 That's right. He did, didn't he? You mean it's okay? 87 00:08:12,733 --> 00:08:16,778 Is that what Bob Munson wants to know? You got television on your phone? 88 00:08:16,945 --> 00:08:18,906 Just a second, Lafe. 89 00:08:19,156 --> 00:08:20,866 You going, baby? Yeah. 90 00:08:21,033 --> 00:08:22,534 You still love me? Yeah. 91 00:08:22,701 --> 00:08:24,494 How much? That much. 92 00:08:24,661 --> 00:08:26,872 Time for her bus, Brig. 93 00:08:27,039 --> 00:08:29,666 Have a nice time in school today, honey. 94 00:08:32,085 --> 00:08:34,213 Lafe? Yeah. 95 00:08:34,379 --> 00:08:36,882 Look, I'm not grinding an ax for Leffingwell... 96 00:08:37,049 --> 00:08:39,801 ...but I'm not gonna commit myself right now either. 97 00:08:39,968 --> 00:08:43,639 I'd like to wait and hear what he has to say at the committee hearing. 98 00:08:43,805 --> 00:08:48,477 Apart from that, I'm just gonna sit back and watch Seab Cooley light up the sky. 99 00:09:09,873 --> 00:09:12,668 Had your fire and brimstone this morning, Seab? 100 00:09:12,834 --> 00:09:15,712 Yes, sir, Mr. Majority Leader. 101 00:09:15,879 --> 00:09:19,174 Laced with hot bourbon and branch water. 102 00:09:19,341 --> 00:09:22,511 I expect you can see the flames coming out of my ears. 103 00:09:22,719 --> 00:09:24,179 Can we have a little talk? 104 00:09:24,388 --> 00:09:26,765 If you mean about Mr. Robert A. Leffingwell... 105 00:09:26,932 --> 00:09:31,019 ...it'd be a fruitless conversation. The president, the party and I... 106 00:09:31,186 --> 00:09:33,522 ...would take it as a favor if you'd lay off. 107 00:09:33,689 --> 00:09:36,650 I honor the president, I love my party... 108 00:09:36,817 --> 00:09:41,738 ...and I admire you, Mr. Majority Leader, except where it crosses with my convictions. 109 00:09:41,905 --> 00:09:45,617 I believe Mr. Robert A. Leffingwell will lead us straight to perdition. 110 00:09:45,784 --> 00:09:47,661 Come on, we know what's eating you. 111 00:09:47,828 --> 00:09:51,248 Leffingwell made a liar out of you in a hearing five years ago. 112 00:09:51,415 --> 00:09:55,794 It's a long time to carry a grudge, Seab. Maybe for a young fellow like you. 113 00:09:55,961 --> 00:10:01,216 In my table of time, it happened just like yesterday. Good day, gentlemen. 114 00:10:03,552 --> 00:10:07,723 Scares you, doesn't it? All that 40 years in the Senate. 115 00:10:11,476 --> 00:10:13,145 Good morning, Seab. 116 00:10:13,854 --> 00:10:16,648 I was just gonna call your office. On the run, Fred. 117 00:10:16,815 --> 00:10:20,652 I know. We've all gotta hop for this one, but we'll put Leffingwell over. 118 00:10:20,819 --> 00:10:24,489 Boy, he is it, Bob. He's really it. He's a great man, a great talent. 119 00:10:24,656 --> 00:10:28,243 I'm throwing my organization behind this. You got an organization? 120 00:10:28,410 --> 00:10:29,870 Are you kidding? 121 00:10:30,078 --> 00:10:32,873 Eight chapters in eight cities, my peace organization. 122 00:10:33,040 --> 00:10:36,084 Who you making peace with? The Kickapoo Indians? 123 00:10:36,293 --> 00:10:37,878 You find peace amusing? 124 00:10:38,045 --> 00:10:41,882 It's just that Stan's on the Indian Affairs subcommittee, isn't it, Stan? 125 00:10:42,049 --> 00:10:43,759 I'll be with you in a minute. 126 00:10:43,925 --> 00:10:49,097 Fred, what do those guys do besides strew roses in your path? 127 00:10:49,306 --> 00:10:51,516 Just my brain trust. 128 00:10:51,683 --> 00:10:54,353 You can't hold a senator's job by kissing babies... 129 00:10:54,519 --> 00:10:57,689 ...and shaking hands, you know. Bob... 130 00:10:59,691 --> 00:11:02,027 The hearing will go to a subcommittee, right? 131 00:11:02,194 --> 00:11:05,572 I haven't any word from Tom August yet. I don't know his plan. 132 00:11:05,739 --> 00:11:09,326 Well, if it does... I say, if it does, I don't wanna push... 133 00:11:09,493 --> 00:11:12,996 Whoever's made subcommittee chair should be pro-Leffingwell, right? 134 00:11:13,163 --> 00:11:14,414 Possibly. 135 00:11:14,581 --> 00:11:20,295 Well, I've done my share of the hack work. I ought to be in line for a spot like this. 136 00:11:20,504 --> 00:11:23,757 Fred, right now I'm just trying to get the situation in hand. 137 00:11:23,924 --> 00:11:26,259 I know, but I wanted to get my bid in early. 138 00:11:26,426 --> 00:11:30,138 I've gotta fly to New York for the afternoon and meet my eastern group. 139 00:11:30,347 --> 00:11:34,184 Suppose I call you later on? Yeah. Do that. Call me. 140 00:11:46,696 --> 00:11:49,991 Van Ackerman's looking for a horse to ride. He won't get it from me. 141 00:11:50,200 --> 00:11:52,661 He won't care. He doesn't belong here, Bob. 142 00:11:52,828 --> 00:11:55,622 You'll have to cut him off the vine. He'll fall off. 143 00:11:55,789 --> 00:11:58,291 Morning, Bess. Morning, senator. Your calls. 144 00:11:58,458 --> 00:12:01,336 First, see if you can get me Leffingwell. Yes, sir. 145 00:12:01,503 --> 00:12:04,339 Sir, 219 telegrams so far. 146 00:12:04,506 --> 00:12:07,676 Most of them favorable to Leffingwell. Good. 147 00:12:08,135 --> 00:12:11,513 Good morning, senator. Morning. 148 00:12:24,192 --> 00:12:27,529 Leffingwell residence. Senator Munson calling Mr. Leffingwell. 149 00:12:27,696 --> 00:12:30,115 Senator Munson? Wait a minute. 150 00:12:35,704 --> 00:12:39,291 Dad, it's Senator Munson on the phone. What? 151 00:12:39,583 --> 00:12:42,669 The phone. It's Senator Munson. 152 00:12:43,712 --> 00:12:46,298 Tell him I've gone out. Why? 153 00:12:46,465 --> 00:12:49,509 Because he'll want me to do things that might obligate me. 154 00:12:49,676 --> 00:12:54,347 Why do you want me to lie? If you're in, you're in. If you're out, you're out. 155 00:12:54,514 --> 00:12:57,225 Son, this is a Washington, D.C. kind of lie. 156 00:12:57,392 --> 00:13:01,688 That's when the other person knows you're lying, and also knows you know he knows. 157 00:13:01,855 --> 00:13:03,732 Follow? No. 158 00:13:03,899 --> 00:13:08,320 Senator Munson will understand. Okay, if you say so. 159 00:13:14,951 --> 00:13:16,578 He's not here. He went out. 160 00:13:16,786 --> 00:13:19,331 Do you know where I might reach him? No, ma'am. 161 00:13:19,498 --> 00:13:24,461 He didn't leave a forwarding address. Oh, I see. Well, thank you. 162 00:13:25,795 --> 00:13:29,549 I can't reach Mr. Leffingwell, senator. All right, Bess. 163 00:13:29,716 --> 00:13:32,344 I'll take these calls down the line. Yes, sir. 164 00:13:32,511 --> 00:13:36,181 Wouldn't you think he'd know we'd know he's dodging us? 165 00:13:36,348 --> 00:13:39,643 He might become the best secretary of state we'll ever have. 166 00:13:44,147 --> 00:13:46,775 Want me to make you one of these? 167 00:13:48,026 --> 00:13:51,488 Thanks just the same. It's good. 168 00:13:52,322 --> 00:13:56,660 Don't you wanna be secretary of state? Think I should want to? 169 00:13:56,826 --> 00:14:00,497 Big job. That's a fact. 170 00:14:00,664 --> 00:14:03,792 I think you ought to want it. Why? 171 00:14:03,959 --> 00:14:08,088 Well, you know. All that trouble, and war and stuff like that. 172 00:14:08,255 --> 00:14:11,091 Maybe you could do something about it. 173 00:14:11,341 --> 00:14:14,636 I'd like to try. That's the way I'd figure it. 174 00:14:14,844 --> 00:14:17,264 It's worth a try. 175 00:14:19,224 --> 00:14:22,811 As you get to the top of the stairway, look at the painting on the right. 176 00:14:23,019 --> 00:14:26,648 This painting portrays one of the worst conflicts of the Mexican War. 177 00:14:26,815 --> 00:14:29,192 In this painting, it's interesting to note... 178 00:14:29,359 --> 00:14:32,195 ...that Lieutenants Lee and Grant fought side by side. 179 00:14:32,362 --> 00:14:34,906 They were classmates at West Roint, as you know. 180 00:14:35,073 --> 00:14:39,494 The skylight came from Rhiladelphia. It was placed there in 1859. 181 00:14:39,661 --> 00:14:42,539 The medallions in the skylight are hand-painted. 182 00:14:42,706 --> 00:14:45,917 They were done by Gibson and Company and placed there in 1859. 183 00:14:46,084 --> 00:14:48,837 Good morning, Max. Miss Harrison, Lady Maudulayne. 184 00:14:49,045 --> 00:14:51,881 Good morning, Maxwell. Max, this is Madame Barre. 185 00:14:52,048 --> 00:14:54,175 Her husband is the new French ambassador. 186 00:14:54,384 --> 00:14:57,637 Welcome to the Senate, madame. Thank you. 187 00:15:02,475 --> 00:15:05,270 Good morning, Lady Maudulayne. Good morning. 188 00:15:09,065 --> 00:15:11,651 Good morning. Good morning. 189 00:15:26,458 --> 00:15:28,752 Bob. How are you? 190 00:15:30,420 --> 00:15:32,714 Good morning, Orrin. Everything all right? 191 00:15:32,881 --> 00:15:37,427 Bob, it's going around the Leffingwell hearing might be set for tomorrow. 192 00:15:37,594 --> 00:15:39,304 That's rushing things, isn't it? 193 00:15:39,471 --> 00:15:42,682 As we need a secretary of state, I wouldn't say it's rushing. 194 00:15:42,849 --> 00:15:45,518 Senator Strickland, wouldn't you say that's sudden? 195 00:15:45,685 --> 00:15:49,356 Senator Munson's party is going to be strongly divided on Leffingwell. 196 00:15:49,522 --> 00:15:53,276 Perhaps the senator would push it through before that division ruptures. 197 00:15:53,443 --> 00:15:57,489 I wonder if the minority leader is qualified to speak for the majority party. 198 00:15:57,656 --> 00:16:02,118 On the right of that aisle is the minority, and on the left is the majority. 199 00:16:02,285 --> 00:16:04,079 All of those are left? 200 00:16:04,287 --> 00:16:08,458 Does America have so many leftists? Oh, no, darling. It's purely geographical. 201 00:16:08,625 --> 00:16:13,296 I mean, they're all Republicans or Democrats. No communists or anything of that sort. 202 00:16:13,463 --> 00:16:17,300 They do have liberal types, but they don't necessarily sit on the left... 203 00:16:17,467 --> 00:16:20,178 ...conservatives don't necessarily sit on the right. 204 00:16:22,806 --> 00:16:24,099 Boys. 205 00:16:24,307 --> 00:16:26,893 Bill. Aaron, nice to see you. 206 00:16:27,060 --> 00:16:30,105 That man, the one on the dais, Harley Hudson. 207 00:16:30,271 --> 00:16:32,607 He's the vice president of the United States. 208 00:16:32,774 --> 00:16:36,111 He's very attractive. Yes, dear. Harley's very sweet. 209 00:16:36,319 --> 00:16:38,947 He's from one of those odd little states, isn't he? 210 00:16:39,155 --> 00:16:41,491 He was governor of Delaware, you mean. 211 00:16:41,658 --> 00:16:46,121 He's the president of the Senate, Celestine. But you said he's the vice president. 212 00:16:46,329 --> 00:16:50,542 It's confusing. We'd call him Lord High Chamberlain or something sensible. 213 00:16:50,709 --> 00:16:55,296 It's very sensible. His job, as vice president of the country... 214 00:16:55,505 --> 00:16:59,509 ...is to preside over the Senate, which makes him its president. 215 00:16:59,676 --> 00:17:01,678 Then he's also a senator. No. 216 00:17:01,845 --> 00:17:05,974 He presides over the Senate, but he's not a senator. He can't even vote. 217 00:17:06,182 --> 00:17:08,017 He can vote in case of a tie. 218 00:17:08,184 --> 00:17:10,645 The Senate will come to order. 219 00:17:11,438 --> 00:17:14,357 The chaplain will now offer prayer. 220 00:17:14,858 --> 00:17:18,069 Our Father, in these days of stress and strain... 221 00:17:18,236 --> 00:17:21,072 ...when men are called upon to bear great burdens... 222 00:17:21,239 --> 00:17:25,410 ...give this Senate the strength and charity... 223 00:17:25,577 --> 00:17:30,290 ...to ascertain of each who would serve his nation his true nature and purpose... 224 00:17:30,457 --> 00:17:33,710 ...lest through inadvertence and oversight... 225 00:17:33,877 --> 00:17:37,672 ...there slip into seats of power, those who would misguide... 226 00:17:37,881 --> 00:17:39,591 ...and mislead this great people. 227 00:17:39,758 --> 00:17:42,469 Even the parson is getting into the Leffingwell act. 228 00:17:42,635 --> 00:17:47,682 Your blessings, O Lord, and help them to serve in your ways. 229 00:17:47,891 --> 00:17:49,184 Amen. 230 00:17:53,688 --> 00:17:55,190 Mr. President. 231 00:17:55,398 --> 00:17:57,692 Recognize the senior senator from Michigan. 232 00:17:57,901 --> 00:18:02,071 I ask unanimous consent that the journal of yesterday's proceedings be approved. 233 00:18:02,238 --> 00:18:04,199 Without objection? So ordered. 234 00:18:04,365 --> 00:18:07,535 Mr. Rresident, I suggest the absence of a quorum. 235 00:18:07,702 --> 00:18:09,537 Absence of a quorum suggested. 236 00:18:09,746 --> 00:18:12,207 Clerk will call the roll. Mr. Abbott... 237 00:18:30,016 --> 00:18:35,897 Finish your story. Bob's got the Linotype. Somebody's bound to pop on Leffingwell. 238 00:18:40,026 --> 00:18:42,362 Call to the post early, huh? 239 00:18:47,617 --> 00:18:50,411 Better wake up, Senator McCafferty. 240 00:18:53,122 --> 00:18:57,919 Senator, quorum call. Opposed, sir. Diametrically opposed. 241 00:18:58,086 --> 00:19:00,797 No, no, senator. It's a quorum call. 242 00:19:02,674 --> 00:19:05,593 Mr. Ardell. 243 00:19:05,760 --> 00:19:07,679 Mr. Ashley. Here. 244 00:19:08,555 --> 00:19:11,099 Take over for a few minutes? Oh, sure. 245 00:19:11,307 --> 00:19:13,101 Mr. Bellingham? 246 00:19:13,268 --> 00:19:16,896 Mr. Bender of California? Present. 247 00:19:17,063 --> 00:19:22,235 Bob? Where's Seab? Oh, he'll make an entrance pretty soon. 248 00:19:22,402 --> 00:19:26,406 Can I help with Leffingwell? Can't think of a thing. We'll just mark time. 249 00:19:26,573 --> 00:19:29,075 I'll gladly talk to anybody you want me to. 250 00:19:29,242 --> 00:19:31,828 Excuse me. Tom August came from the White House. 251 00:19:31,995 --> 00:19:34,539 In the cloak room. Sit in for me. 252 00:19:34,706 --> 00:19:38,501 What's going on, Stan? Oh, hi, Harley. Looks like a bumpy day. 253 00:19:38,668 --> 00:19:41,462 I was asking Bob if I could do anything to help. 254 00:19:41,629 --> 00:19:43,131 Filling up, huh? 255 00:19:43,339 --> 00:19:45,717 Funny how they can always smell gunpowder. 256 00:19:45,884 --> 00:19:47,385 Yeah. 257 00:19:47,552 --> 00:19:52,015 Did I tell you I murdered my wife last night, buried her under a kumquat bush? 258 00:19:52,181 --> 00:19:55,727 Oh, well... Easy come, easy go. 259 00:19:55,894 --> 00:19:57,896 What? What did you say? 260 00:19:58,062 --> 00:20:03,026 I said I might as well get up there and let the tourists rubberneck at me. 261 00:20:03,192 --> 00:20:07,280 I'm sorry, Harley. All right. Forget it. Forget it. 262 00:20:07,572 --> 00:20:09,324 Excuse me. Sure. 263 00:20:10,074 --> 00:20:13,161 Hello, Bob. Morning, Tom. 264 00:20:13,661 --> 00:20:16,497 The president wants a closed hearing. 265 00:20:17,123 --> 00:20:18,833 That's impossible. 266 00:20:19,042 --> 00:20:23,004 Cooley would find a way to open it up if he had to use a can opener. 267 00:20:23,212 --> 00:20:24,964 That's what I told him. 268 00:20:25,131 --> 00:20:28,551 We'll have to name a subcommittee and let it go at that. 269 00:20:28,718 --> 00:20:33,014 Who do you have in mind to chair it? I thought Powell Hanson. 270 00:20:33,222 --> 00:20:35,808 It'll look like you're rigging it for Leffingwell. 271 00:20:35,975 --> 00:20:38,519 Put him on the committee, but not as chairman. 272 00:20:38,686 --> 00:20:41,731 It's got to be somebody who can handle Cooley. 273 00:20:41,898 --> 00:20:44,484 What would you think of Fred Van Ackerman? 274 00:20:44,651 --> 00:20:46,569 Caught you too, huh? 275 00:20:46,736 --> 00:20:49,697 Got me out of bed this morning. Well? 276 00:20:49,864 --> 00:20:51,699 I don't know. 277 00:20:51,908 --> 00:20:54,118 The man has no tact. 278 00:20:54,285 --> 00:20:56,704 Of course, he could cope with Seab. 279 00:20:57,288 --> 00:21:00,041 So could Brig Anderson over there. 280 00:21:00,249 --> 00:21:02,043 I thought of Brig. 281 00:21:02,210 --> 00:21:05,630 But he's Fred Van Ackerman's junior. Fred would split a gut. 282 00:21:05,797 --> 00:21:09,425 Let him split. Brig knows how to be a senator. 283 00:21:09,592 --> 00:21:13,388 All right. Let's tag him and get organized. 284 00:21:16,265 --> 00:21:20,061 Brig, may we interrupt for a moment? Sure. 285 00:21:20,228 --> 00:21:25,149 Brig, how would you feel about handling the subcommittee on Leffingwell? 286 00:21:25,316 --> 00:21:27,068 I'd feel fine. Bob. 287 00:21:27,235 --> 00:21:30,947 Orrin Knox is up on Leffingwell, and Seab is warming up. 288 00:21:31,114 --> 00:21:33,574 Here we go, gentlemen. 289 00:21:38,121 --> 00:21:41,416 The president must have known the reaction would be adverse... 290 00:21:41,624 --> 00:21:44,669 ...for the name Leffingwell is synonymous with arrogance... 291 00:21:44,836 --> 00:21:47,296 ...and an eggheaded determination to ignore... 292 00:21:47,463 --> 00:21:50,091 When have you let somebody else do your dirty work? 293 00:21:50,299 --> 00:21:51,843 You mean Orrin Knox, Bob? 294 00:21:52,010 --> 00:21:56,973 You find Orrin doing somebody else's dirty work, and that'll be a pretty do. 295 00:21:57,140 --> 00:22:01,936 The office of federal power committee... This was a complete surprise. 296 00:22:02,103 --> 00:22:03,688 ...which he now administrates. 297 00:22:03,855 --> 00:22:07,817 And in each of these, he has, under the protection of the president... 298 00:22:07,984 --> 00:22:10,945 ...gone his own way without consultation... 299 00:22:11,154 --> 00:22:13,656 ...with the appropriate committee of the Senate. 300 00:22:13,823 --> 00:22:16,034 Mr. President, will the senator yield? 301 00:22:16,200 --> 00:22:19,162 I will yield when I complete the text of my statement. 302 00:22:19,328 --> 00:22:23,291 Mr. President, I only wish to ask the senator how long he intends to speak. 303 00:22:23,499 --> 00:22:26,711 Was the senator planning to speak for about 15 minutes? 304 00:22:26,878 --> 00:22:28,337 Nice try, Robert. 305 00:22:28,504 --> 00:22:33,468 Mr. Rresident, the esteemed majority leader is trying to trap me into a time limit. 306 00:22:33,676 --> 00:22:36,429 Well, since he has trotted out this wheezy device... 307 00:22:36,596 --> 00:22:39,640 ...he must expect the usual wheezy answer. 308 00:22:39,849 --> 00:22:43,061 I certainly expect to speak longer than 15 minutes. 309 00:22:43,227 --> 00:22:46,481 Indeed, I may speak 15 hours. Attaboy, Orrin. 310 00:22:46,689 --> 00:22:50,443 I might also say that I do not need any coaching from the sidelines... 311 00:22:50,610 --> 00:22:53,446 ...from the esteemed senator from South Carolina. 312 00:22:53,613 --> 00:22:57,742 I would like to make it plain that my opinions are my own... 313 00:22:57,909 --> 00:23:02,121 ...and they do not reflect those of the senator from South Carolina. 314 00:23:02,288 --> 00:23:06,000 Now, if I might continue without interruption. 315 00:23:06,167 --> 00:23:10,129 This nomination is being handled with an underhanded attempt... 316 00:23:10,338 --> 00:23:14,634 ...to press the senator into silence and railroad this nomination through Senate. 317 00:23:14,801 --> 00:23:18,221 Mr. President, will the senator yield for a question? 318 00:23:18,387 --> 00:23:22,642 I have no intention of yielding to the majority leader or the majority whip. 319 00:23:22,809 --> 00:23:25,895 They have no purpose but to block criticism of Leffingwell. 320 00:23:26,062 --> 00:23:29,732 Will my good friend and colleague, the distinguished senior senator... 321 00:23:29,899 --> 00:23:32,026 ...from Illinois, yield the floor to me? 322 00:23:32,235 --> 00:23:35,988 Under the circumstances, and because we see eye to eye in this matter... 323 00:23:36,155 --> 00:23:40,993 ...I consider it a privilege to yield to the able and respected senator from South Carolina. 324 00:23:41,160 --> 00:23:47,291 Thank you, sir. Mr. Rresident, I must defend my distinguished colleague from Illinois. 325 00:23:47,458 --> 00:23:50,920 It appears that he is beset on every side by snarling enemies. 326 00:23:51,087 --> 00:23:56,217 Yet it was his intention only to give voice to the simple complaint... 327 00:23:56,425 --> 00:23:59,095 ...many of us feel on both sides of the aisle. 328 00:23:59,262 --> 00:24:02,140 An honest revulsion... 329 00:24:02,306 --> 00:24:05,476 ...at this nomination the president has thrown in our teeth. 330 00:24:05,643 --> 00:24:07,937 Mr. President, will this senator yield? 331 00:24:08,104 --> 00:24:11,691 I'll not yield, sir, but I will say for you what you'd say anyway... 332 00:24:11,858 --> 00:24:15,236 ...that this is not the time for personal imputations. 333 00:24:15,403 --> 00:24:17,864 Will that satisfy the senator? 334 00:24:19,073 --> 00:24:21,325 Was there no other man than this... 335 00:24:21,492 --> 00:24:23,995 ...this Robert A. Leffingwell? 336 00:24:24,162 --> 00:24:29,542 Is our storehouse of brainpower so impoverished, that for this office... 337 00:24:29,709 --> 00:24:33,254 ...which can affect the destiny of our nation, of the world... 338 00:24:33,462 --> 00:24:36,507 ...there is no other man but Robert A. Leffingwell? 339 00:24:36,674 --> 00:24:39,886 I find that hard, indeed, impossible to believe. 340 00:24:40,052 --> 00:24:42,096 Will the distinguished senator yield? 341 00:24:42,263 --> 00:24:43,514 Well, now... 342 00:24:43,681 --> 00:24:46,767 ...for my young, handsome... 343 00:24:46,976 --> 00:24:49,812 ...and plenipotent colleague, I will gladly yield. 344 00:24:49,979 --> 00:24:53,357 Looks like Seab's gonna have roast Lafe Smith for lunch. 345 00:24:54,108 --> 00:24:59,071 Does the senior senator from South Carolina think he knows more than the president... 346 00:24:59,280 --> 00:25:03,117 ...about what or who is needed, in these perilous times... 347 00:25:03,284 --> 00:25:05,912 ...in the office of secretary of state? 348 00:25:06,078 --> 00:25:07,580 Yes, senator. 349 00:25:07,788 --> 00:25:11,959 Even one so young and green as the junior senator from Rhode lsland... 350 00:25:12,126 --> 00:25:15,671 ...would have chosen another man. Wouldn't you say that's the truth? 351 00:25:15,838 --> 00:25:20,843 The senator assumes an infallibility of knowledge, which denotes a closed mind... 352 00:25:21,010 --> 00:25:23,137 ...and an aged crust of prejudice. 353 00:25:23,888 --> 00:25:25,348 Who ate who? 354 00:25:25,514 --> 00:25:27,350 Mr. President... 355 00:25:27,516 --> 00:25:29,977 ...we have here an example... 356 00:25:30,144 --> 00:25:34,315 ...of the commotion this man, Leffingwell, can arouse. 357 00:25:34,482 --> 00:25:39,445 Able, sensitive young senators, taught courtesy at their mothers' knees... 358 00:25:39,612 --> 00:25:43,157 ...turn upon their elders and rend them because of their passions... 359 00:25:43,366 --> 00:25:46,953 ...over this disturbing man, Robert A. Leffingwell. 360 00:25:47,119 --> 00:25:53,292 I beseech senators to contemplate the spectacle we are making of ourselves. 361 00:25:53,459 --> 00:25:55,127 Why? 362 00:25:55,795 --> 00:26:00,007 What is causing this bitterness of division in our party? Leffingwell. 363 00:26:00,216 --> 00:26:06,555 Who is disrupting the cordial flow of legislative interchange? Leffingwell. 364 00:26:06,722 --> 00:26:08,724 Who is turning this Senate... 365 00:26:08,891 --> 00:26:12,103 ...into a cockpit of angry emotion? 366 00:26:12,270 --> 00:26:13,521 Leffingwell. 367 00:26:13,688 --> 00:26:18,651 I abominate this man Leffingwell. He is an evil man. 368 00:26:19,193 --> 00:26:24,115 He will pursue a policy of appeasements! 369 00:26:24,282 --> 00:26:28,244 He will weaken the moral fiber of our great nation. 370 00:26:28,411 --> 00:26:32,248 He will bring destruction to our traditions. 371 00:26:32,415 --> 00:26:35,626 And I beg you, senators, reject him. 372 00:26:35,793 --> 00:26:37,920 Reject him! 373 00:26:42,383 --> 00:26:46,429 Barney, you look wonderful tonight. Thank you, Mrs. Harrison. 374 00:26:46,929 --> 00:26:51,100 Betty, do you know the senator? Yes, we've met. 375 00:26:51,267 --> 00:26:54,061 Shall we have a spin around the floor? 376 00:26:58,441 --> 00:26:59,942 Hi, Lafe. 377 00:27:04,488 --> 00:27:07,783 Having fun? Having a lovely time. Thanks. 378 00:27:19,128 --> 00:27:20,963 Can I get you a drink? No, thanks. 379 00:27:21,130 --> 00:27:24,884 I will make my government's position on Mr. Leffingwell very clear. 380 00:27:25,051 --> 00:27:27,345 In some ways, he's excellent. 381 00:27:27,511 --> 00:27:29,513 But in others, not so excellent. 382 00:27:29,680 --> 00:27:31,891 In general, I would say we are for him. 383 00:27:32,058 --> 00:27:34,852 Except when it comes to those features of character... 384 00:27:35,019 --> 00:27:38,147 ...in which we might be disposed to be against him. 385 00:27:38,314 --> 00:27:42,443 On the whole, that is my government's position. Yes, exactly. 386 00:27:42,610 --> 00:27:47,615 Yes, the inscrutable East can always be depended upon to be inscrutable. 387 00:27:48,074 --> 00:27:51,744 Enjoy your dance, darling? The senator dances beautifully. 388 00:27:51,911 --> 00:27:55,289 Well, Lafe is not exactly the log-cabin type. 389 00:27:55,498 --> 00:27:58,501 Rowell, the senator is coming to lunch tomorrow. 390 00:27:58,667 --> 00:28:01,670 We'll be honored. You'll be our first guest at the embassy. 391 00:28:01,837 --> 00:28:04,799 You're very kind. Bob, see you a minute? 392 00:28:05,174 --> 00:28:06,967 Will you excuse me? 393 00:28:12,264 --> 00:28:16,018 Didn't see you at dinner, Fred. I just got here. 394 00:28:16,185 --> 00:28:19,188 Why didn't you take my call from New York this afternoon? 395 00:28:19,355 --> 00:28:23,609 I didn't want to take your call. Is that an honest enough answer? 396 00:28:23,776 --> 00:28:26,362 You were reaching for Brig Anderson all the time? 397 00:28:26,529 --> 00:28:29,782 No. But we weren't reaching for you, either. 398 00:28:29,949 --> 00:28:32,118 He's in the club, isn't he? What club? 399 00:28:32,284 --> 00:28:35,496 Don't give me that. The inner circle, the clique, the club. 400 00:28:35,663 --> 00:28:39,500 Look, Fred, you forced me to offend you. I'm sorry. 401 00:28:39,667 --> 00:28:43,921 All right. I'm willing to forget it. I'll still campaign for Leffingwell. 402 00:28:44,088 --> 00:28:47,341 Fine, Fred, but let's not irritate the situation. 403 00:28:47,508 --> 00:28:52,263 Robert Leffingwell is the difference between peace and war. I mean to fight for him. 404 00:29:14,535 --> 00:29:19,248 Being exclusive, Harley? Just escaping for a moment. 405 00:29:19,415 --> 00:29:20,708 From the ladies? 406 00:29:23,210 --> 00:29:27,047 Do you mind if I ask you a question that a vice president shouldn't ask? 407 00:29:27,214 --> 00:29:30,676 You mean like, " How's the president's health?" 408 00:29:30,885 --> 00:29:34,180 I haven't seen him in six weeks. He never calls me in. 409 00:29:34,346 --> 00:29:37,475 I don't think he means to slight you. He probably does. 410 00:29:37,641 --> 00:29:39,727 But that's not why I'm asking. 411 00:29:40,394 --> 00:29:43,856 Look, I know I'm only Charming Harley, the housewives' delight. 412 00:29:44,023 --> 00:29:48,736 I know I was only a compromise candidate for vice president or I wouldn't be here. 413 00:29:48,903 --> 00:29:53,449 I never expected to be president, and I hope to God I never will be, and I mean that. 414 00:29:53,616 --> 00:29:56,327 But the town's boiling with rumors about his health. 415 00:29:56,494 --> 00:30:00,122 If they're true, I should at least be told. 416 00:30:00,289 --> 00:30:01,540 All right. 417 00:30:01,707 --> 00:30:04,293 But this is just my own opinion. 418 00:30:04,460 --> 00:30:08,506 I don't think the surgery last year was successful. 419 00:30:09,423 --> 00:30:12,426 Well, I was once the happy governor of Delaware... 420 00:30:12,635 --> 00:30:16,722 ...counting revenue from corporative setups and having tea with the du Ronts. 421 00:30:16,889 --> 00:30:20,768 Now... It hasn't happened yet. Maybe it won't. 422 00:30:20,976 --> 00:30:24,021 Bob, I'm not sure I've got the stuff to be president. 423 00:30:24,188 --> 00:30:25,773 Has anybody? 424 00:30:25,981 --> 00:30:28,567 Most presidents have to grow up in the job anyway. 425 00:30:28,734 --> 00:30:32,947 The country could go to hell before I'd grow big enough to see over the desk. 426 00:30:33,113 --> 00:30:36,909 Humility is not the worst attitude you could have toward this job. 427 00:30:37,076 --> 00:30:40,079 It's a nice word for the shakes, "humility." 428 00:30:40,246 --> 00:30:45,125 In any case, you're the only vice president we have, so the Constitution says. 429 00:30:45,417 --> 00:30:49,922 Leffingwell is not only an appeaser, but a spendthrift to boot. 430 00:30:50,089 --> 00:30:53,384 He can throw more money out of the back door with a teaspoon... 431 00:30:53,551 --> 00:30:56,345 ...than the government can bring in with a shovel. 432 00:30:56,512 --> 00:31:00,641 He'll stage a giveaway to the communists that'll make Munich look like a clambake. 433 00:31:00,849 --> 00:31:03,686 What do you pump-order politicians think the world's like? 434 00:31:03,852 --> 00:31:07,815 Wanna get us bombed out of existence for some lousy, two-bit country... 435 00:31:08,023 --> 00:31:09,650 ...that can't even feed itself? 436 00:31:09,817 --> 00:31:12,861 We have got to think of ourselves, first and last. 437 00:31:13,028 --> 00:31:16,115 Would the senator yield the floor? 438 00:31:16,407 --> 00:31:19,034 This is no laughing matter to me, Mrs. Harrison. 439 00:31:19,201 --> 00:31:22,204 Then perhaps this isn't the place to discuss it. 440 00:31:23,038 --> 00:31:24,957 Excuse me. 441 00:31:27,167 --> 00:31:30,629 I'm terribly sorry, Dolly. Nonsense, Orrin. 442 00:31:31,046 --> 00:31:35,467 Why, Mr. Leffingwell does cause excitement, doesn't he? 443 00:33:05,474 --> 00:33:08,227 Is that you, darling? Hi. 444 00:33:14,525 --> 00:33:17,277 How did it go tonight, darling? 445 00:33:17,444 --> 00:33:21,281 Like any party you give. A smasher. 446 00:33:23,200 --> 00:33:25,703 You're the best there is, pet. 447 00:33:25,869 --> 00:33:29,665 Somebody said once, a friend of mine, I'm sure... 448 00:33:29,832 --> 00:33:34,962 ...that any bitch with a million bucks, and a big house and a good caterer... 449 00:33:35,129 --> 00:33:38,465 ...could be a social success in Washington. 450 00:33:40,342 --> 00:33:42,219 Do you think I'm a bitch? 451 00:33:43,011 --> 00:33:45,556 A perfectly nice one, if you are. 452 00:33:45,973 --> 00:33:49,601 And I'm probably the first man in your life since your husband died. 453 00:33:49,768 --> 00:33:51,353 That's not a question. 454 00:33:52,146 --> 00:33:54,523 Don't feel obliged to volunteer information. 455 00:33:54,690 --> 00:33:56,400 You are. 456 00:33:57,860 --> 00:34:01,655 How long do you think I'm going to keep up this backstairs romance? 457 00:34:01,822 --> 00:34:03,532 Front elevator. 458 00:34:03,699 --> 00:34:06,118 Elevator is right. At my age, I need it. 459 00:34:06,285 --> 00:34:09,580 Oh, your age. You're as virile as a billy goat... 460 00:34:09,747 --> 00:34:13,292 ...and make noises like a wounded spaniel. 461 00:34:13,792 --> 00:34:17,421 No marriage, huh? And spoil this convenient arrangement? 462 00:34:17,588 --> 00:34:19,506 Don't be silly. 463 00:34:19,673 --> 00:34:22,384 I think you're afraid I won't get elected next time. 464 00:34:22,551 --> 00:34:25,929 No girl wants to be married to a has-been. 465 00:34:26,263 --> 00:34:29,767 Well, we've got that established. And I'm sleepy. 466 00:34:29,933 --> 00:34:31,894 Are you sleepy? 467 00:34:46,742 --> 00:34:49,411 Will the committee come to order, please? 468 00:34:49,912 --> 00:34:53,582 I'll ask the witness to take his place at the witness table. 469 00:34:59,254 --> 00:35:02,549 This hearing of the subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee... 470 00:35:02,758 --> 00:35:07,179 ...is being held to consider the president's nomination of Robert A. Leffingwell... 471 00:35:07,346 --> 00:35:09,556 ...for secretary of state. 472 00:35:10,098 --> 00:35:14,228 Mr. Leffingwell, I'm sure you know all the members of the committee here. 473 00:35:14,394 --> 00:35:17,189 Senator Cooley is not a member of the subcommittee... 474 00:35:17,356 --> 00:35:20,484 ...but the full committee voted him permission to join us... 475 00:35:20,651 --> 00:35:22,778 ...for the purposes of cross-examination. 476 00:35:22,945 --> 00:35:25,906 I welcome Senator Cooley's participation, Mr. Chairman. 477 00:35:26,073 --> 00:35:30,035 If not wholeheartedly, certainly without fear. 478 00:35:30,244 --> 00:35:31,411 I commend your courage. 479 00:35:31,620 --> 00:35:35,249 Frankly, the senator scares the wits out of everybody else. 480 00:35:35,457 --> 00:35:38,460 Would you please stand and raise your right hand? 481 00:35:39,294 --> 00:35:43,090 Do you swear that the statements you are about to give this committee... 482 00:35:43,257 --> 00:35:47,511 ...will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? 483 00:35:47,678 --> 00:35:50,264 Yes, sir, I do. Thank you. 484 00:35:56,103 --> 00:35:58,063 Sorry, Brig. Not at all, Fred. 485 00:35:58,230 --> 00:36:00,566 I'm particularly interested in this hearing. 486 00:36:00,732 --> 00:36:04,278 I hope Mr. Leffingwell obtains swift approval from this committee. 487 00:36:04,778 --> 00:36:07,948 I thank the senator for his comments. 488 00:36:08,782 --> 00:36:11,743 Mr. Leffingwell, I'm sure you have a statement to make... 489 00:36:11,910 --> 00:36:13,996 ...before the interrogation begins. 490 00:36:14,162 --> 00:36:18,792 Mr. Chairman, I believe I might serve this committee best by answering its questions. 491 00:36:18,959 --> 00:36:20,627 As you wish. 492 00:36:20,878 --> 00:36:23,255 Senator Knox, would you like to begin? 493 00:36:23,422 --> 00:36:27,009 Don't you feel we're worth the effort of an opening statement? 494 00:36:27,175 --> 00:36:29,261 I'm only being practical, senator. 495 00:36:29,428 --> 00:36:32,472 Well, then I too shall be practical, Mr. Leffingwell. 496 00:36:32,681 --> 00:36:34,641 Are you loyal to the United States? 497 00:36:34,850 --> 00:36:38,145 I don't mind admitting that I'm loyal to the United States. 498 00:36:39,688 --> 00:36:43,066 But it wasn't an idle question, Mr. Leffingwell. 499 00:36:43,233 --> 00:36:47,571 I've had some complaints against things you've said in some of your speeches... 500 00:36:47,738 --> 00:36:50,032 ...about our relations with the communists. 501 00:36:50,198 --> 00:36:52,451 Some go so far as to say you're not loyal. 502 00:36:52,618 --> 00:36:57,623 There's no foundation for that, senator. I have a quote from one of your speeches. 503 00:36:58,165 --> 00:37:02,711 "We must not bind ourselves to outworn principles of the past... 504 00:37:02,878 --> 00:37:08,926 ...when we find those principles standing in the way of affirmative action for peace." 505 00:37:09,343 --> 00:37:12,471 What does that mean? The past shouldn't lie too heavily... 506 00:37:12,638 --> 00:37:15,557 ...upon our present efforts to achieve world stability. 507 00:37:15,724 --> 00:37:19,102 You say "outworn principles of the past." 508 00:37:19,269 --> 00:37:21,521 Well, what principles did you have in mind? 509 00:37:21,730 --> 00:37:25,108 I meant more a state of mind. Perhaps the word "principle"... 510 00:37:25,275 --> 00:37:29,363 ...was not a good choice. Orrin, is that speech you got there... 511 00:37:29,571 --> 00:37:33,200 ...about defense mobilization? No, foreign policy. 512 00:37:33,408 --> 00:37:38,038 Mr. Chairman, the witness is the director of the Office of Defense Mobilization. 513 00:37:38,246 --> 00:37:41,041 What's he doing making speeches about foreign policy? 514 00:37:41,249 --> 00:37:45,379 You reckon he was bucking for the job of secretary of state? 515 00:37:46,380 --> 00:37:50,092 I responded to an invitation from the Chamber of Commerce of Chicago. 516 00:37:50,258 --> 00:37:53,053 The topic they gave me to speak on was foreign policy. 517 00:37:53,762 --> 00:37:58,433 I've seen men angling for high office, Mr. Chairman. 518 00:37:58,600 --> 00:38:02,562 That's the way they do it. They make speeches. They flaunt themselves. 519 00:38:02,771 --> 00:38:05,983 That's how they do it. Yes, sir. In fact, Mr. Leffingwell... 520 00:38:06,149 --> 00:38:10,153 ...this was only one of a series of speeches on foreign policy, wasn't it? 521 00:38:10,320 --> 00:38:12,072 Yes, sir, that's true. 522 00:38:13,115 --> 00:38:15,033 He made speeches. So what? 523 00:38:15,200 --> 00:38:16,994 We all make speeches. 524 00:38:17,160 --> 00:38:21,123 Mr. Leffingwell, you said you merely meant to suggest a state of mind... 525 00:38:21,289 --> 00:38:22,916 This is a cute committee here. 526 00:38:23,125 --> 00:38:27,254 Do you think it's wrong to suspect the good faith of the communists... 527 00:38:27,462 --> 00:38:29,548 ...after four decades of dishonor? 528 00:38:29,715 --> 00:38:32,759 All things change. It wouldn't hurt to assume at times... 529 00:38:32,968 --> 00:38:35,178 ...a desire for peace from the communists. 530 00:38:35,345 --> 00:38:39,182 On what basis? These pious, hopeful men, Mr. Chairman. 531 00:38:39,349 --> 00:38:41,601 These wool-gathering optimists. 532 00:38:41,768 --> 00:38:45,564 Mr. Chairman, can't we get along without this kind of questioning? 533 00:38:45,731 --> 00:38:50,277 At the risk of seeming discourteous to the distinguished senator from South Carolina... 534 00:38:50,485 --> 00:38:53,780 ...I'll remind him he's here at the sufferance of the committee. 535 00:38:54,322 --> 00:38:59,953 I thank the esteemed chairman for his courteous chastisement. 536 00:39:00,120 --> 00:39:05,584 Mr. Leffingwell, do I understand you wish to placate the communists? 537 00:39:05,751 --> 00:39:10,130 Not placate. But neither do I want to kill any chance of agreement before it starts. 538 00:39:10,338 --> 00:39:13,550 In an agreement, what terms do you think would be valid? 539 00:39:13,884 --> 00:39:16,678 I can't answer that without given circumstances. 540 00:39:17,137 --> 00:39:21,099 Will the senator yield? If the senator will be brief. 541 00:39:21,308 --> 00:39:23,727 The senator wouldn't want me to be too brief... 542 00:39:23,894 --> 00:39:26,396 ...where the fate of my country is concerned. 543 00:39:26,563 --> 00:39:32,819 Why are you afraid to tell us what terms you'd make with the communists? 544 00:39:33,028 --> 00:39:36,698 I just explained to Senator Knox... You're evading. 545 00:39:36,865 --> 00:39:40,994 We want to know what you intend to give away to the communists. 546 00:39:41,161 --> 00:39:45,749 I don't intend to give anything away. Why won't you tell us what your terms are? 547 00:39:45,916 --> 00:39:48,919 Are you ashamed to disclose these terms? 548 00:39:49,086 --> 00:39:51,671 I have nothing to be ashamed of, and you know it. 549 00:39:51,838 --> 00:39:55,050 He is not responding, Mr. Chairman. 550 00:39:55,217 --> 00:39:58,303 This man is hiding something. 551 00:39:58,470 --> 00:40:01,640 Senator Knox, reclaim the floor. This is getting us nowhere. 552 00:40:01,807 --> 00:40:06,686 I resent the chair's arbitrary attempt to silence cross-examination... 553 00:40:06,895 --> 00:40:09,189 ...that'll show this man's true intent. 554 00:40:09,356 --> 00:40:13,568 It is common knowledge that no one, nowhere, and at no time... 555 00:40:13,735 --> 00:40:17,864 ...has been able to silence the distinguished senator from South Carolina. 556 00:40:18,740 --> 00:40:24,579 Well, sir, I might say the chairman's doing a pretty good job of it right now. 557 00:40:25,997 --> 00:40:30,377 If you feel the witness is hiding something, would you care to make a formal charge? 558 00:40:30,961 --> 00:40:34,339 Well, now, that'll just upset everybody. 559 00:40:34,506 --> 00:40:37,467 I'll just turn the floor back to Senator Knox. 560 00:40:37,634 --> 00:40:39,427 No more right now, Mr. Chairman. 561 00:40:40,137 --> 00:40:43,140 Senator Velez? Mr. Leffingwell... 562 00:40:43,306 --> 00:40:48,228 ...what associations did you have when teaching at the University of Chicago? 563 00:40:48,395 --> 00:40:52,524 The usual campus associations. Other teachers, students. 564 00:40:52,691 --> 00:40:55,569 I have here a telegram from someone named Gelman... 565 00:40:55,777 --> 00:40:59,156 ...who claims to have known you at the university. 566 00:40:59,489 --> 00:41:02,200 Do you recognize the name? 567 00:41:02,367 --> 00:41:05,912 I don't think so, but that was quite a few years ago, senator. 568 00:41:06,079 --> 00:41:10,584 Well, he says you associated with left-wingers and communists. 569 00:41:10,792 --> 00:41:13,295 Is there anything to that, Mr. Leffingwell? 570 00:41:13,461 --> 00:41:16,089 I'd like to know what Mr. Gelman means by... 571 00:41:16,256 --> 00:41:20,677 ..."left-wingers" or "communists." Those terms are used carelessly by some people. 572 00:41:20,844 --> 00:41:22,929 Will Mr. Gelman be called to testify? 573 00:41:23,138 --> 00:41:24,973 I'm unable to find Mr. Gelman. 574 00:41:25,140 --> 00:41:29,102 Senator, I don't know what to say, except the telegram is from some crank. 575 00:41:29,311 --> 00:41:33,315 Senator from Hawaii. Just a hypothetical question. 576 00:41:33,732 --> 00:41:37,152 If the communists demand we yield certain strategic positions... 577 00:41:37,319 --> 00:41:40,405 ...what would you recommend? We reject any such demand. 578 00:41:40,572 --> 00:41:42,073 Even if it meant war? 579 00:41:42,616 --> 00:41:48,163 That's an unlikely hypothesis if we retain our present power of retaliation. 580 00:41:48,330 --> 00:41:50,040 Say it did happen. 581 00:41:50,207 --> 00:41:52,417 Would you recommend a preventive attack? 582 00:41:52,667 --> 00:41:54,377 Hit the enemy before they hit us? 583 00:41:54,544 --> 00:41:58,965 No, I wouldn't recommend a preventive attack. I would first try to bargain... 584 00:41:59,132 --> 00:42:02,969 ...try to agree to some of their demands if they'd agree to some of ours. 585 00:42:03,136 --> 00:42:07,265 With the senator's permission, I'd like to make a little speech to the witness. 586 00:42:07,432 --> 00:42:12,562 Mr. Witness, I'd rather go out of this world standing on my two hind legs... 587 00:42:12,729 --> 00:42:17,943 ...fighting like a man for things I believe in, than to yield and concede and crawl... 588 00:42:18,109 --> 00:42:21,529 ...till there was nothing left of our freedoms and way of life... 589 00:42:21,696 --> 00:42:26,326 ...but a handful of lost dreams and a fistful of dry dust. 590 00:42:28,495 --> 00:42:33,333 Mr. Chairman, it's mighty comforting to know that all the folks out there... 591 00:42:33,541 --> 00:42:36,211 ...aren't being took in by this appeasement talk. 592 00:42:37,212 --> 00:42:41,716 Mr. Chairman, a little while ago, Senator Knox asked me to define... 593 00:42:41,883 --> 00:42:44,511 ...what I meant by "outworn principles." 594 00:42:44,719 --> 00:42:48,515 Senator Cooley has obliged with a perfect illustration. 595 00:42:48,723 --> 00:42:52,352 He speaks of standing on his hind legs, fighting like a man... 596 00:42:52,560 --> 00:42:57,607 ...as if war were still some rousing charge up San Juan Hill... 597 00:42:58,066 --> 00:43:01,236 ...with flags flying and bugles sounding. 598 00:43:01,861 --> 00:43:05,365 It's this kind of 19th-century notion I was talking about. 599 00:43:05,573 --> 00:43:11,079 This "don't tread on me," "walk softly and carry a big stick"... 600 00:43:11,246 --> 00:43:15,375 ..."damn the torpedoes," "full speed ahead" state of mind. 601 00:43:15,542 --> 00:43:18,336 Senator Cooley's state of mind. 602 00:43:27,304 --> 00:43:31,433 It seems to me that the senator from South Carolina was speaking out of pride. 603 00:43:31,599 --> 00:43:36,271 Do you think we should discontinue pride in our freedoms and our way of life? 604 00:43:36,438 --> 00:43:42,402 I believe it's dangerous to negotiate survival with pride determining our attitude. 605 00:43:42,610 --> 00:43:45,905 I wonder if there isn't good sense in what Senator Cooley said. 606 00:43:46,114 --> 00:43:48,742 I wonder if we can't become too equivocal. 607 00:43:48,908 --> 00:43:52,037 I wonder if we can't reason away, in the name of survival... 608 00:43:52,203 --> 00:43:54,205 ...everything worth surviving for. 609 00:43:54,539 --> 00:43:59,336 That's a hard line to walk, but we have no choice but to try and walk it. 610 00:43:59,627 --> 00:44:02,630 I'm sorry to say we can't always know where we're going. 611 00:44:02,797 --> 00:44:05,467 As long as we know where we're not going. 612 00:44:06,051 --> 00:44:08,553 Any questions, Senator Hendershot? 613 00:44:08,887 --> 00:44:12,557 You're what they call an egghead, aren't you, Mr. Witness? 614 00:44:13,683 --> 00:44:18,355 I'm not only an egghead, senator, I'm a premeditated egghead. 615 00:44:18,521 --> 00:44:21,274 I set out to become an egghead, and at this moment... 616 00:44:21,483 --> 00:44:23,610 ...I'm in full flower of eggheadedness. 617 00:44:23,777 --> 00:44:26,112 I hope to shed pollen wherever I go. 618 00:44:27,989 --> 00:44:32,035 If there are no objections, we can leave them laughing while we have lunch. 619 00:44:32,202 --> 00:44:35,205 We'll take it up again at 1:30, Mr. Leffingwell. 620 00:44:45,840 --> 00:44:48,635 Do you think the committee's trying to smear you? 621 00:44:48,802 --> 00:44:51,137 They're asking what they feel they should. 622 00:44:51,346 --> 00:44:53,598 Some questions have been smear questions. 623 00:44:53,765 --> 00:44:56,476 Right now my main emphasis is getting lunch. 624 00:44:56,684 --> 00:44:58,812 If he won't answer that question, I will. 625 00:44:59,020 --> 00:45:01,773 The committee is being used to smear Mr. Leffingwell. 626 00:45:01,940 --> 00:45:05,902 What about that, Mr. Leffingwell? The senator is entitled to his opinion. 627 00:45:06,069 --> 00:45:07,487 Will you excuse me, please? 628 00:45:07,695 --> 00:45:10,740 You don't like how this hearing is being conducted, do you? 629 00:45:10,907 --> 00:45:13,827 The chairman should stop these irresponsible questions. 630 00:45:13,993 --> 00:45:17,539 He doesn't want to. They're out to crucify Mr. Leffingwell. 631 00:45:17,705 --> 00:45:21,960 Senator, Senator Van Ackerman is accusing the committee of using smear tactics. 632 00:45:22,127 --> 00:45:23,837 Would you comment on this? 633 00:45:24,045 --> 00:45:28,675 If the senator has any complaints to make, he should write a letter to his congressman. 634 00:45:28,842 --> 00:45:32,178 Will you give Seab Cooley a free hand? Oh, come on. 635 00:45:38,059 --> 00:45:41,020 Do you believe war can be avoided, Mr. Leffingwell? 636 00:45:41,187 --> 00:45:46,484 I believe it must be avoided. But I don't think we can avoid it by rattling sabers. 637 00:45:47,444 --> 00:45:49,571 That's all, Mr. Chairman. 638 00:45:49,737 --> 00:45:54,200 Now, Mr. Leffingwell, it becomes necessary to turn you over to the tender mercies... 639 00:45:54,367 --> 00:45:59,456 ...of the senator from South Carolina. I'm girded for the occasion, Mr. Chairman. 640 00:46:00,123 --> 00:46:03,293 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have no questions, Mr. Chairman. 641 00:46:03,460 --> 00:46:06,754 Then I don't see any reason why we can't adjourn the hearing. 642 00:46:06,921 --> 00:46:08,423 If there are no objections. 643 00:46:10,091 --> 00:46:15,221 Would the nominee mind staying with us for just a smidgen longer? 644 00:46:15,763 --> 00:46:20,226 I said I have no questions, Mr. Chairman. But I have a witness I would like to call. 645 00:46:20,810 --> 00:46:22,353 Call your witness, senator. 646 00:46:22,562 --> 00:46:25,064 Herbert Gelman. 647 00:46:32,363 --> 00:46:36,951 Will the photographers withdraw to the sidelines, please? 648 00:46:43,500 --> 00:46:46,628 Are you Herbert Gelman? That's my name. 649 00:46:47,462 --> 00:46:49,714 Raise your right hand, please. 650 00:46:51,090 --> 00:46:54,552 Do you swear the testimony you are about to give this committee... 651 00:46:54,761 --> 00:46:59,057 ...will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God? 652 00:46:59,224 --> 00:47:02,185 Yes, sir, I swear. Take a seat, please. 653 00:47:06,481 --> 00:47:08,191 Where do you live, Mr. Gelman? 654 00:47:08,358 --> 00:47:13,446 At 2221 Grove Rlace Northeast, here in Washington. 655 00:47:13,655 --> 00:47:17,492 Your occupation? I'm a clerk in the Treasury Department. 656 00:47:17,659 --> 00:47:21,329 Did you send this telegram to Senator Velez? 657 00:47:23,957 --> 00:47:28,253 And, Mr. Gelman, would you mind speaking just a little bit louder, please? 658 00:47:29,295 --> 00:47:31,631 Yes. Yes. 659 00:47:32,340 --> 00:47:35,510 Why didn't you include your address so he could contact you? 660 00:47:35,677 --> 00:47:40,139 That was Senator Cooley's idea. What did Senator Cooley have to do with it? 661 00:47:40,348 --> 00:47:43,768 He suggested that I send a telegram to Senator Velez. 662 00:47:44,561 --> 00:47:47,313 Is this true, Senator Cooley? It is, Mr. Chairman. 663 00:47:47,480 --> 00:47:50,942 Why didn't you tell us when Senator Velez introduced the telegram? 664 00:47:51,109 --> 00:47:54,112 I was just giving the nominee enough rope to hang himself. 665 00:47:54,320 --> 00:47:58,575 I resent being used as a cat's-paw by the senator from South Carolina. 666 00:47:58,741 --> 00:48:01,661 I apologize to the senator from New Mexico. 667 00:48:01,869 --> 00:48:07,041 The senator will forgive me when he hears what this new witness has to say. 668 00:48:08,209 --> 00:48:10,878 Do you know Robert Leffingwell, Mr. Gelman? 669 00:48:11,588 --> 00:48:14,632 Yes, sir. Intimately? 670 00:48:15,049 --> 00:48:16,634 Well, not intimately. 671 00:48:16,801 --> 00:48:19,178 Well, how? On sight or how? 672 00:48:19,387 --> 00:48:22,181 Well, closer than that. 673 00:48:22,348 --> 00:48:26,352 I worked for the Federal Power Commission when he was chairman. 674 00:48:26,561 --> 00:48:28,354 In his office? 675 00:48:28,521 --> 00:48:31,232 No, sir, at a subsidiary agency. 676 00:48:31,399 --> 00:48:34,319 But I knew him before then in Chicago. 677 00:48:34,485 --> 00:48:37,238 I was in one of his classes at the university. 678 00:48:37,405 --> 00:48:39,657 I see. Does he know you? 679 00:48:39,991 --> 00:48:41,200 He ought to. 680 00:48:41,409 --> 00:48:44,370 He fired me from the Federal Rower Agency. 681 00:48:44,537 --> 00:48:48,207 For what reason were you fired? He wanted me out of the agency. 682 00:48:48,833 --> 00:48:51,502 I knew too much. About what? 683 00:48:51,669 --> 00:48:53,379 About him. 684 00:48:53,755 --> 00:48:55,548 What do you know about him? 685 00:48:55,757 --> 00:48:58,176 He's a communist. 686 00:48:58,593 --> 00:49:00,887 The nominee has a right to cross-examine. 687 00:49:01,054 --> 00:49:05,058 I was about to ask, Mr. Leffingwell, if you'd like to cross-examine as we go. 688 00:49:05,266 --> 00:49:07,894 Thank you, but I'll wait till he's finished. 689 00:49:08,728 --> 00:49:10,897 Senator Cooley, he's all yours. 690 00:49:13,441 --> 00:49:17,779 Now, sir, Mr. Herbert Gelman. 691 00:49:17,945 --> 00:49:22,241 Will you please tell the committee how you happened to be here. 692 00:49:22,408 --> 00:49:25,370 I came to you about Mr. Leffingwell. 693 00:49:25,578 --> 00:49:29,832 Now I want you to tell the committee, and the nation... 694 00:49:29,999 --> 00:49:32,418 ...what you told me in my office. 695 00:49:32,585 --> 00:49:34,420 Yes, sir. 696 00:49:35,004 --> 00:49:38,049 When I was going to the University of Chicago... 697 00:49:38,216 --> 00:49:41,719 ...I lived at 2714 Carpenter Street. 698 00:49:42,220 --> 00:49:48,559 I got to know a man, who also had a room there, named Max Bukowski. 699 00:49:48,726 --> 00:49:52,730 And he... How do you spell that name, Mr. Gelman? 700 00:49:55,108 --> 00:49:58,277 B-U-K-O-W-S-K-I. 701 00:49:58,569 --> 00:50:00,571 Would you continue, please? 702 00:50:02,031 --> 00:50:04,075 Bukowski invited me... 703 00:50:04,242 --> 00:50:08,830 ...to sit in on political discussions in his room. 704 00:50:08,996 --> 00:50:11,457 I went to several of these discussions... 705 00:50:11,666 --> 00:50:17,547 ...before I realized I was getting involved in a communist cell, and I dropped out. 706 00:50:17,714 --> 00:50:21,259 Who was in this communist cell? 707 00:50:21,426 --> 00:50:23,386 Bukowski was the leader. 708 00:50:23,553 --> 00:50:25,972 There was a man named James Morton. 709 00:50:26,139 --> 00:50:28,558 And then there was Mr. Robert Leffingwell. 710 00:50:28,725 --> 00:50:31,144 You knew Mr. Leffingwell. 711 00:50:31,310 --> 00:50:35,440 Well, like I said, I was in one of his classes at the university. 712 00:50:35,606 --> 00:50:41,487 Now I'll ask you to tell the committee what was discussed at these meetings... 713 00:50:41,696 --> 00:50:45,992 ...but I want to tell the committee that I in no way coached this witness. 714 00:50:46,159 --> 00:50:49,203 The words that he uses are his own words. 715 00:50:49,370 --> 00:50:50,830 Mr. Gelman. 716 00:50:51,038 --> 00:50:54,292 Max Bukowski was a dogmatic Marxist. 717 00:50:54,459 --> 00:51:00,757 He didn't feel that communism would come to America without violent revolution. 718 00:51:00,923 --> 00:51:04,761 But James Morton and Mr. Leffingwell felt that communism... 719 00:51:04,927 --> 00:51:08,848 ...would come as a result of the erosion of our form of government. 720 00:51:09,015 --> 00:51:14,353 I remember James Morton saying that our principles would become outworn. 721 00:51:14,729 --> 00:51:17,982 Now, it seems to me we've heard that from somebody else today. 722 00:51:18,149 --> 00:51:20,276 Not mentioning any names, of course. 723 00:51:20,443 --> 00:51:23,196 Brig, we'll want verification of this man's story. 724 00:51:23,404 --> 00:51:27,325 I thank the senator for pointing that out. Someone's got to point it out. 725 00:51:27,533 --> 00:51:30,244 I'd advise you to demand verification. 726 00:51:30,661 --> 00:51:33,039 I thank the senator for his advice. 727 00:51:33,247 --> 00:51:36,042 Would the senator care to sit with the committee? 728 00:51:36,250 --> 00:51:39,003 Are you trying to choke me off, Brig? 729 00:51:39,170 --> 00:51:41,047 Not at all, Fred. 730 00:51:41,255 --> 00:51:42,548 Continue, please. 731 00:51:42,757 --> 00:51:47,887 Now, Mr. Gelman, you told me something about names in this communist cell. 732 00:51:48,095 --> 00:51:51,224 Yes. Nobody used their right name. 733 00:51:51,432 --> 00:51:54,560 Mr. Leffingwell was called Walker. 734 00:51:54,769 --> 00:51:57,396 Bukowski was called Fitzgerald. 735 00:51:57,563 --> 00:52:01,234 I never learned James Morton's real name. 736 00:52:01,400 --> 00:52:04,529 And they tried to give me the name of Andrews. 737 00:52:04,695 --> 00:52:06,531 About that time, I quit. 738 00:52:06,697 --> 00:52:09,325 What happened when you quit? 739 00:52:09,492 --> 00:52:13,037 Mr. Leffingwell failed me in his class on government administration. 740 00:52:13,246 --> 00:52:17,083 Why didn't you report all this to the university authorities? 741 00:52:17,291 --> 00:52:20,419 I was afraid. And you're not afraid now. 742 00:52:20,586 --> 00:52:22,922 Yes, I'm afraid. 743 00:52:23,089 --> 00:52:26,300 But I couldn't stand by and see a man like Mr. Leffingwell... 744 00:52:26,467 --> 00:52:29,428 ...get into a position of power as secretary of state. 745 00:52:29,637 --> 00:52:34,475 Can you corroborate this, Mr. Gelman? The man's an eyewitness, under oath. 746 00:52:34,809 --> 00:52:39,605 I'm not lying! I didn't say you were lying. 747 00:52:40,314 --> 00:52:45,236 Where can we find Max Bukowski and James Morton? 748 00:52:45,653 --> 00:52:49,282 Bukowski's dead. I never saw James Morton again. 749 00:52:49,824 --> 00:52:54,954 Maybe Mr. Robert A. Leffingwell can help us to locate this James Morton. 750 00:52:55,997 --> 00:53:00,126 Would the committee grant me one hour to prepare an answer to this testimony? 751 00:53:00,293 --> 00:53:03,629 If he can defend himself, let him do it right now. 752 00:53:05,006 --> 00:53:08,467 The committee will extend this courtesy to the nominee. 753 00:53:08,676 --> 00:53:11,596 We'll stand recessed until 3:30. 754 00:53:17,685 --> 00:53:21,981 Seab, you don't believe that tale yourself. Come on. 755 00:53:22,148 --> 00:53:24,066 Anyway, I'm rocking the boat. 756 00:53:24,233 --> 00:53:26,819 He's going to cut Gelman up four ways from Sunday. 757 00:53:26,986 --> 00:53:30,615 And I'm going to pick off just enough votes to push him into office. 758 00:53:30,781 --> 00:53:32,575 What about that, you old buzzard? 759 00:53:32,742 --> 00:53:37,663 Us old buzzards can see a mouse dying from 10,000 feet up. 760 00:53:37,872 --> 00:53:41,000 Us old buzzards have the sharpest eyes in creation. 761 00:53:41,167 --> 00:53:45,463 Right now, I'm studying the terrain. 762 00:54:21,499 --> 00:54:22,833 Thank you. 763 00:54:26,420 --> 00:54:30,424 Led by questions from Senator Brigham Anderson, the witness flatly stated... 764 00:54:30,591 --> 00:54:32,885 ...that Robert Leffingwell was a communist. 765 00:54:33,052 --> 00:54:36,514 He claimed he had once been in a communist cell with Leffingwell. 766 00:54:36,681 --> 00:54:38,849 Leff, how are you? Come in. 767 00:54:39,016 --> 00:54:41,102 Daddy, George is hiding my new record. 768 00:54:41,268 --> 00:54:45,314 I haven't even seen her old album. He has seen it. He's got it, Daddy. 769 00:54:45,481 --> 00:54:48,275 Kids, go in there and behave or I'm gonna tell Mother. 770 00:54:48,442 --> 00:54:50,778 Leffingwell seemed to be as flabbergasted... 771 00:54:50,945 --> 00:54:54,532 Leff, I've been watching the whole awful business on television. 772 00:54:56,325 --> 00:54:58,619 Sit down. Hardiman... 773 00:54:58,786 --> 00:55:02,206 ...when I go back to the hearing, I'll tell them the whole story. 774 00:55:02,373 --> 00:55:04,917 Chicago, Gelman, everything. 775 00:55:05,251 --> 00:55:09,547 You're bound to come into it. Might be better if you're there with me. 776 00:55:09,714 --> 00:55:12,091 We can make them understand how it really was. 777 00:55:12,299 --> 00:55:14,385 Make who understand? 778 00:55:14,593 --> 00:55:18,931 Who would even want to understand? We've got nothing to lose by trying. 779 00:55:19,098 --> 00:55:21,559 Nothing to lose? I'm under oath, Hardiman. 780 00:55:21,726 --> 00:55:24,812 I know you're under oath, but wait a minute here. 781 00:55:25,688 --> 00:55:27,898 I've got a family to feed. 782 00:55:28,065 --> 00:55:32,945 Leff, look, if we do what you want, we'll not only be through in government... 783 00:55:33,112 --> 00:55:35,573 ...we'll never even get a job teaching again. 784 00:55:35,781 --> 00:55:39,702 You know what happens when these red-baiting newspapers get the scent. 785 00:55:40,161 --> 00:55:44,373 I know that, but what can I do? Withdraw. Don't go back to the hearing. 786 00:55:44,582 --> 00:55:47,084 That would be the worst admission of guilt. 787 00:55:47,293 --> 00:55:51,047 There'd be a Senate investigation in 24 hours. We'd be in the same spot. 788 00:55:53,132 --> 00:55:54,508 All right. 789 00:55:54,675 --> 00:55:57,636 Tell me this: What do you owe these politicians? 790 00:55:57,803 --> 00:55:59,138 Nothing. 791 00:55:59,305 --> 00:56:04,226 They let that old megalomaniac Cooley bring a half-witted clerk to testify against you. 792 00:56:04,393 --> 00:56:09,440 I know you're a man of principle. I admire you for it, but it's no time to go by the book. 793 00:56:09,607 --> 00:56:11,984 I don't know. You have to. You're putting... 794 00:56:12,193 --> 00:56:14,779 ...your head on a chopping block and mine with it. 795 00:56:15,529 --> 00:56:18,324 Look, you talk about being under oath. 796 00:56:18,491 --> 00:56:22,495 What about Gelman? His testimony was shot with lies. 797 00:56:22,661 --> 00:56:26,248 He was never in one of your classes at the university. 798 00:56:29,877 --> 00:56:33,172 Destroy him. It's easy for you, Leff. 799 00:56:33,506 --> 00:56:36,967 Will the chair please administer the oath to Mr. Lewis Newborne... 800 00:56:37,176 --> 00:56:39,136 ...of the Federal Rower Commission. 801 00:56:39,345 --> 00:56:42,181 Would you stand and raise your right hand, please? 802 00:56:44,183 --> 00:56:47,603 Do you swear the testimony you're about to give this committee... 803 00:56:47,770 --> 00:56:51,190 ...will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? 804 00:56:51,357 --> 00:56:53,484 I do. Thank you. You may be seated. 805 00:56:53,692 --> 00:56:57,404 First, Mr. Chairman, let me say that I do know Herbert Gelman. 806 00:56:58,155 --> 00:57:01,659 Looks like we might've smoked us out a possum, Mr. Chairman. 807 00:57:01,867 --> 00:57:05,704 Afraid there'll be no possum stew in the old Cooley pot tonight, senator. 808 00:57:05,871 --> 00:57:09,416 I realized I knew Herbert Gelman only after I'd heard his testimony. 809 00:57:09,583 --> 00:57:11,752 May I question Mr. Gelman? By all means. 810 00:57:11,919 --> 00:57:13,420 Mr. Gelman. 811 00:57:13,587 --> 00:57:16,382 Before being detached from the Rower Commission... 812 00:57:16,549 --> 00:57:21,220 ...you'd been ill a long while, correct? I was in a tuberculosis sanitarium. 813 00:57:21,387 --> 00:57:24,598 Tuberculosis sanitarium? You know that, Mr. Leffingwell. 814 00:57:25,224 --> 00:57:27,685 You fired me when I tried to come back to work. 815 00:57:27,852 --> 00:57:31,188 Can you tell us the name of this tuberculosis sanitarium? 816 00:57:31,564 --> 00:57:35,025 The name? Yes, the name. It had a name, didn't it? 817 00:57:35,901 --> 00:57:38,654 The name. I can't think of the name. 818 00:57:38,821 --> 00:57:41,198 It was in the country, in Maryland. 819 00:57:41,365 --> 00:57:43,576 Mr. Newborne, do you know Herbert Gelman? 820 00:57:43,742 --> 00:57:47,705 Oh, yes. I was his immediate superior in the Federal Rower Agency. 821 00:57:47,872 --> 00:57:50,875 Tell the committee the true cause of Mr. Gelman's illness. 822 00:57:51,083 --> 00:57:57,256 It wasn't tuberculosis. Herbert... Mr. Gelman had a mental breakdown. 823 00:57:57,423 --> 00:58:01,427 And the sanitarium was the Elm Grove Rest Home right outside of Baltimore. 824 00:58:01,594 --> 00:58:03,679 What happened when he came back to work? 825 00:58:03,846 --> 00:58:08,309 He seemed, well, kind of shaky. He couldn't seem to get a hold of the job. 826 00:58:08,475 --> 00:58:12,396 I went to Mr. Leffingwell, and I told him that I wanted to let Gelman go. 827 00:58:12,563 --> 00:58:15,566 Mr. Leffingwell said he'd try and find him another job. 828 00:58:15,774 --> 00:58:20,946 A few days later, on Mr. Leffingwell's instructions, I discharged Gelman... 829 00:58:21,113 --> 00:58:24,742 ...and recommended that he apply to the Department of the Treasury. 830 00:58:24,909 --> 00:58:28,412 He made an application, and he went to work over there. 831 00:58:28,579 --> 00:58:32,458 This, Mr. Chairman, is the sum total of my knowledge of Herbert Gelman... 832 00:58:32,625 --> 00:58:35,461 ...except I telephoned the University of Chicago... 833 00:58:35,628 --> 00:58:38,297 ...to find out if he'd ever been a student of mine. 834 00:58:38,464 --> 00:58:41,592 The registrar said Gelman had been at the university... 835 00:58:41,759 --> 00:58:44,803 ...but there was no record of his attending my classes. 836 00:58:44,970 --> 00:58:48,849 This will be confirmed by telegram from the registrar to the committee. 837 00:58:49,016 --> 00:58:51,727 What do you have to say to this, Mr. Gelman? 838 00:58:52,144 --> 00:58:53,979 I thought... 839 00:58:54,396 --> 00:59:00,027 I thought it was my duty as a citizen to come here, expose Mr. Leffingwell. 840 00:59:00,194 --> 00:59:05,157 You will receive another telegram. This one from the city planning office of Chicago. 841 00:59:05,324 --> 00:59:08,494 Seems this address, 2714 Carpenter Street... 842 00:59:08,661 --> 00:59:13,916 ...where this communist cell practiced its mumbo jumbo, according to Mr. Gelman... 843 00:59:14,083 --> 00:59:17,378 This address has been a fire station for more than 50 years. 844 00:59:21,548 --> 00:59:24,802 Did you have a mental breakdown, Mr. Gelman? 845 00:59:28,555 --> 00:59:33,060 Do you still insist you were fired by Mr. Leffingwell because you knew too much? 846 00:59:34,561 --> 00:59:39,024 I didn't know that he got me the job in the Treasury Department. 847 00:59:39,316 --> 00:59:43,654 Could you have been mistaken about being in his classes in the university? 848 00:59:44,280 --> 00:59:46,198 I don't know. 849 00:59:46,865 --> 00:59:50,703 And what about 2714 Carpenter Street? 850 00:59:52,538 --> 00:59:57,459 Well, it might not be the right number. 851 00:59:57,626 --> 00:59:59,670 I may not remember for sure. 852 01:00:00,045 --> 01:00:02,756 Rerhaps you don't remember other things for sure. 853 01:00:04,049 --> 01:00:07,886 Well, if I did, would anybody believe me? 854 01:00:11,849 --> 01:00:14,184 I think we can let this witness go. 855 01:00:14,351 --> 01:00:16,478 Thank you, Mr. Gelman. 856 01:00:17,646 --> 01:00:20,399 I said you could go, Mr. Gelman. 857 01:00:28,032 --> 01:00:31,076 This committee owes you an apology, Mr. Leffingwell. 858 01:00:31,243 --> 01:00:34,038 Perhaps Senator Cooley would like to join us in that? 859 01:00:34,371 --> 01:00:36,373 I'm not joining anybody in anything. 860 01:00:36,582 --> 01:00:40,919 Senator Cooley wants a transcript of this hearing at the earliest possible moment. 861 01:00:41,712 --> 01:00:46,800 The committee owes me no apology, Mr. Chairman, nor do they owe me approval. 862 01:00:46,967 --> 01:00:52,431 Win, lose, or draw I shall continue to serve my country when and wherever I can. 863 01:01:34,890 --> 01:01:37,768 Good afternoon. Yes, sir? 864 01:01:37,935 --> 01:01:42,439 Why, I'd surely be obliged if I could see the employment record... 865 01:01:42,606 --> 01:01:44,149 ...of Mr. Herbert Gelman. 866 01:01:44,316 --> 01:01:47,778 I'm sorry, sir, but employment records are privileged information. 867 01:01:47,986 --> 01:01:51,824 You might say that I am privileged. I'm Senator Cooley. 868 01:01:51,990 --> 01:01:55,828 You're a mighty pretty gal, yes, ma'am. Mighty pretty. 869 01:01:55,994 --> 01:02:00,666 I'm not entirely sure in which section of this building Mr. Gelman works. 870 01:02:02,209 --> 01:02:04,294 Mr. Leffingwell. 871 01:02:04,461 --> 01:02:07,089 Well, Leff. 872 01:02:07,381 --> 01:02:09,967 Congratulations. I appreciate your arranging... 873 01:02:10,134 --> 01:02:12,678 ...to see me so quickly. I know how busy you are. 874 01:02:12,845 --> 01:02:16,098 Glad you called. I wanted to see you. Sit down. 875 01:02:16,557 --> 01:02:19,518 Bobby thinks the committee will go four-to-one in your favor. 876 01:02:19,685 --> 01:02:22,688 He has enough votes sewed up to get you through on the floor. 877 01:02:22,855 --> 01:02:26,567 So it looks like you're in. How'd you like a drink, Mr. Secretary? 878 01:02:26,733 --> 01:02:29,903 Mr. Rresident, I'm not in, and I'm not going to be in. 879 01:02:30,070 --> 01:02:32,531 Yes, sir. What are you talking about? 880 01:02:32,698 --> 01:02:34,908 Yes, sir. Nothing! Sorry. 881 01:02:35,075 --> 01:02:39,538 Mr. Rresident, I want you to withdraw my nomination. 882 01:02:40,414 --> 01:02:42,416 I lied at the hearing. 883 01:03:00,559 --> 01:03:03,187 I knew Herbert Gelman. I knew him in Chicago. 884 01:03:03,353 --> 01:03:05,772 I knew him at those meetings. 885 01:03:05,939 --> 01:03:08,734 They were communist meetings, Mr. Rresident. 886 01:03:08,901 --> 01:03:12,696 I was never a party member, but I was young, looking for a cause. 887 01:03:12,863 --> 01:03:16,658 Didn't take long to discover that wasn't it, and I dropped out. 888 01:03:17,117 --> 01:03:20,662 Please believe that, Mr. President. It's true. 889 01:03:24,458 --> 01:03:27,544 But I am guilty of one bad error. 890 01:03:27,711 --> 01:03:31,548 I gave Herbert Gelman a job to keep him from talking. 891 01:03:32,090 --> 01:03:37,054 When I saw Gelman in the courtroom, I knew Cooley had me set up for the witch-hunters. 892 01:03:37,262 --> 01:03:40,224 I wish I could tell you I'm sorry I lied. 893 01:03:40,432 --> 01:03:43,352 I'm only sorry I had to lie. 894 01:03:44,436 --> 01:03:46,939 Anybody else know you lied? 895 01:03:47,105 --> 01:03:49,733 One person. Hardiman Fletcher. 896 01:03:50,359 --> 01:03:53,946 Fletcher of the Treasury Department? Yes. 897 01:04:00,035 --> 01:04:01,745 Will he talk? 898 01:04:01,912 --> 01:04:04,540 No. Fletcher was the third man in Chicago. 899 01:04:04,706 --> 01:04:07,167 He was James Morton. 900 01:04:35,946 --> 01:04:38,824 Hello, senator. Well, Mr. Fletcher... 901 01:04:38,991 --> 01:04:43,537 ...I surely do appreciate you keeping this little rendezvous. 902 01:04:43,829 --> 01:04:46,039 Who are we hiding from, senator, and why? 903 01:04:46,206 --> 01:04:51,503 I thought us meeting by this fine old monument might have a salutary effect... 904 01:04:51,670 --> 01:04:55,591 ...on our conversation. It was George Washington who couldn't tell a lie... 905 01:04:55,757 --> 01:04:57,384 ...wasn't it, Mr. Fletcher? 906 01:04:57,551 --> 01:05:02,264 I sometimes forget my schoolboy history. Shall we take a little walk? 907 01:05:05,017 --> 01:05:09,438 A thought came to me, Mr. Fletcher. Not like a bolt from the blue. 908 01:05:09,605 --> 01:05:12,983 More insinuating, like a soft breeze off the river. 909 01:05:13,150 --> 01:05:19,197 I thought, "Why did Robert A. Leffingwell have Herbert Gelman... 910 01:05:19,364 --> 01:05:22,826 ...apply to the Treasury Department for a job? 911 01:05:22,993 --> 01:05:26,204 Why didn't he send him through civil service for a job?" 912 01:05:26,371 --> 01:05:29,458 Are you asking me a question? Not yet, Mr. Fletcher. 913 01:05:29,625 --> 01:05:34,713 I gallivanted over to the Treasury Department this afternoon... 914 01:05:34,880 --> 01:05:37,716 ...and I sort of looked up Herbert Gelman's record. 915 01:05:37,883 --> 01:05:41,845 And I discovered that you approved Herbert's application. 916 01:05:42,012 --> 01:05:43,722 Personally approved it. 917 01:05:43,930 --> 01:05:47,851 Senator, get to the point. The point is, I was gonna give you a break. 918 01:05:48,018 --> 01:05:51,063 Looks like you see fit to turn down my Southern generosity. 919 01:05:51,229 --> 01:05:55,067 Senator Cooley, I'm a loyal citizen. I... I didn't say you weren't. 920 01:05:55,233 --> 01:06:01,073 But I might have to start an investigation to prove you're loyal, Mr. Fletcher. 921 01:06:01,239 --> 01:06:04,117 Mr. James Morton. 922 01:06:13,752 --> 01:06:15,587 What is this... 923 01:06:15,754 --> 01:06:18,382 ...break you were gonna give me? Simple. 924 01:06:18,548 --> 01:06:24,054 Make a telephone call to Brigham Anderson, offer him a small confession... 925 01:06:24,262 --> 01:06:29,393 ...not mentioning I had anything to do with it, just made out of your own conscience. 926 01:06:29,559 --> 01:06:31,144 What happens then? 927 01:06:31,311 --> 01:06:35,190 Natural course will be followed to protect the president and our party. 928 01:06:35,357 --> 01:06:38,151 Your confidence won't be betrayed, Mr. Fletcher. 929 01:06:38,318 --> 01:06:42,072 And you'll have done a noble duty, sir. Yes, sir, noble. 930 01:06:50,997 --> 01:06:54,459 Senator Knox? Oh, thank you. 931 01:06:57,879 --> 01:07:02,217 Senators, looks like we won't be voting today. 932 01:07:02,384 --> 01:07:05,011 It's from Brig. He's postponed it. 933 01:07:05,178 --> 01:07:06,972 For what reason? 934 01:07:07,514 --> 01:07:09,015 He doesn't say. 935 01:07:09,766 --> 01:07:12,060 Are you sure it was Fletcher who called you? 936 01:07:12,227 --> 01:07:13,729 I made sure. 937 01:07:13,895 --> 01:07:15,772 I called him back at his home. 938 01:07:15,939 --> 01:07:17,899 Has he told this to anyone but you? 939 01:07:18,066 --> 01:07:19,609 He said not. 940 01:07:19,776 --> 01:07:22,529 Why in hell did he open up this can of beans? 941 01:07:22,696 --> 01:07:24,823 He felt he should do the right thing. 942 01:07:24,990 --> 01:07:27,617 Nuts. He's protecting himself. 943 01:07:29,786 --> 01:07:32,497 Bess, get through to the president at Camp David. 944 01:07:32,664 --> 01:07:34,541 Tell his secretary I want him next. 945 01:07:34,708 --> 01:07:37,502 I don't care who's ahead of me. The queen of England. 946 01:07:38,503 --> 01:07:43,675 And it is not enough that the subcommittee has permitted a great man to be smeared. 947 01:07:43,842 --> 01:07:49,306 Now the chairman of that subcommittee is deliberately blocking the committee vote. 948 01:07:49,473 --> 01:07:53,852 It's one more thing to add to the most unfair hearing in the history of the Senate. 949 01:07:54,019 --> 01:07:56,229 Sir, will the senator yield for a question? 950 01:07:56,396 --> 01:08:00,025 Will the senator yield for a question? I'll yield to the senator. 951 01:08:00,192 --> 01:08:03,695 Mr. Rresident, I admit I'm not a supporter of Mr. Leffingwell... 952 01:08:03,862 --> 01:08:07,699 ...but I watched the hearing on TV, and it seemed eminently fair to me. 953 01:08:07,866 --> 01:08:13,205 Mr. Rresident, I'm sorry if the senator was not perceptive enough to grasp the obvious. 954 01:08:13,371 --> 01:08:15,874 I am telling the Senate exactly what happened. 955 01:08:16,041 --> 01:08:20,086 As much as I appreciate hearing about the senator's particular view... 956 01:08:20,253 --> 01:08:24,716 ...I must say I will need more substantial proof than the senator's own description. 957 01:08:24,883 --> 01:08:27,052 Sir, is the senator calling me a liar? 958 01:08:27,219 --> 01:08:29,513 The record must stand as is, Mr. President. 959 01:08:29,679 --> 01:08:32,808 How the senator interprets that is his problem, not mine. 960 01:08:32,974 --> 01:08:37,354 Mr. President, the senator from Kansas is welcome to take advantage of her sex. 961 01:08:37,521 --> 01:08:39,356 Oh, Fred, come off it. 962 01:08:40,148 --> 01:08:41,942 You think it's funny? 963 01:08:42,108 --> 01:08:44,611 You think the world thinks it's funny? 964 01:08:44,778 --> 01:08:49,825 The world thinks it's funny that we're trying to smear a man who believes in peace? 965 01:08:49,991 --> 01:08:52,953 Do you think the people of this country think it's funny? 966 01:08:53,119 --> 01:08:55,914 Does the senator from Utah think it's funny? 967 01:08:56,081 --> 01:08:59,459 Will the senator from Utah tell us why he is blocking the vote? 968 01:08:59,626 --> 01:09:04,089 I'll tell you. He's assassinating the character and reputation of Robert Leffingwell! 969 01:09:04,256 --> 01:09:07,133 The senator asks me a question and answers it himself. 970 01:09:07,300 --> 01:09:10,554 I prefer to make my own reply, Mr. President. 971 01:09:10,720 --> 01:09:13,807 As chairman of the subcommittee, I seek only to do my duty. 972 01:09:13,974 --> 01:09:19,187 And that I will do despite the hysterical tantrums of the senator from Wyoming. 973 01:09:19,354 --> 01:09:23,567 The senator is frightening no one except the children in the visitors' gallery. 974 01:09:23,733 --> 01:09:26,945 I'm not too sure the senator from Utah can't be frightened. 975 01:09:27,112 --> 01:09:31,032 There are ways to frighten any man, even the senator from Utah. 976 01:09:31,199 --> 01:09:35,912 Every man has his Achilles... The chair is tolerant, as everybody knows. 977 01:09:36,079 --> 01:09:38,790 But there'll be no threats made in this chamber. 978 01:09:38,957 --> 01:09:41,918 What happened to Harley? I don't know. 979 01:09:42,085 --> 01:09:43,879 I apologize to the chair. 980 01:09:44,045 --> 01:09:46,923 In my anxiety for a great cause, I was carried away. 981 01:09:47,090 --> 01:09:49,801 Will the chair hear a motion? Make your motion. 982 01:09:50,135 --> 01:09:53,471 I move that the Committee on Foreign Relations be discharged... 983 01:09:53,638 --> 01:09:56,975 ...from consideration of the nominee for secretary of state... 984 01:09:57,142 --> 01:10:00,103 ...and that the Senate vote on Robert Leffingwell now. 985 01:10:00,812 --> 01:10:03,648 Did he clear this with you? He did not. 986 01:10:03,815 --> 01:10:07,068 Bob, I can't let this pass. I'm gonna have to open up. 987 01:10:07,235 --> 01:10:09,237 I'll try and stop it. 988 01:10:09,529 --> 01:10:13,325 Make Van Ackerman withdraw the motion. Tell him we haven't enough votes. 989 01:10:13,491 --> 01:10:17,162 Mr. President. The senior senator from Michigan. 990 01:10:17,662 --> 01:10:19,456 Mr. President... 991 01:10:19,623 --> 01:10:23,793 ...it would certainly be a dramatic affirmation of the nominee... 992 01:10:23,960 --> 01:10:26,838 ...if we were to bypass the regular procedures... 993 01:10:27,005 --> 01:10:29,716 ...of the Senate and vote him into office now... 994 01:10:29,883 --> 01:10:32,552 I won't withdraw. He should make a motion himself. 995 01:10:32,719 --> 01:10:37,307 The balance of power in our government, as created by the Constitution... 996 01:10:37,515 --> 01:10:42,395 ...is the most brilliant device for the protection of liberty conceived by free men... 997 01:10:42,562 --> 01:10:46,316 We're not ready for this, Fred. Don't you understand? 998 01:10:46,483 --> 01:10:47,901 I'm ready for it. 999 01:10:48,068 --> 01:10:53,448 That none can become absolute has made this government the miracle of the ages. 1000 01:10:53,615 --> 01:10:55,533 We must always guard this balance... 1001 01:10:55,700 --> 01:10:59,913 ...so this great dream of liberty within discipline, which is America, will die. 1002 01:11:00,080 --> 01:11:02,540 I tell you, we haven't got the votes. 1003 01:11:02,707 --> 01:11:05,669 You'll get him beat before we get him out of committee. 1004 01:11:05,835 --> 01:11:09,214 Citizens of this republic for almost two centuries. 1005 01:11:09,381 --> 01:11:15,303 Now Senator Van Ackerman's motion proposes to ride over those procedures. 1006 01:11:15,470 --> 01:11:19,849 Though I hope for the eventual confirmation of the nominee... 1007 01:11:20,016 --> 01:11:22,394 ...I ask that this motion be defeated. 1008 01:11:22,560 --> 01:11:25,355 It won't hurt Mr. Leffingwell if he isn't confirmed... 1009 01:11:25,522 --> 01:11:28,441 ...by sundown today or even sundown tomorrow. 1010 01:11:28,608 --> 01:11:33,196 But it might hurt us most grievously if we do what suits us... 1011 01:11:33,405 --> 01:11:37,659 ...in the heat and passion of the passing moment. 1012 01:11:39,077 --> 01:11:41,287 Is there a request for the yeas and nays? 1013 01:11:41,454 --> 01:11:43,707 Square-head Anderson can't block this. 1014 01:11:43,873 --> 01:11:47,961 Senators, do I hear a request for the yeas and nays? A quorum, maybe? 1015 01:11:48,128 --> 01:11:51,423 What got your tongue today? You're usually shaking the rafters. 1016 01:11:51,589 --> 01:11:57,929 It's my day for sunning myself, Mr. Majority Leader, like an old bullfrog on a lily pad. 1017 01:11:58,096 --> 01:12:01,725 You've got to withdraw. Does anybody want to say anything at all? 1018 01:12:01,891 --> 01:12:05,937 Mr. Rresident. Saved by the senator from Wyoming. 1019 01:12:06,354 --> 01:12:12,527 Mr. Rresident, I have decided to heed the wisdom of the esteemed majority leader... 1020 01:12:12,694 --> 01:12:15,655 ...who has pointed out the danger in my motion. 1021 01:12:15,822 --> 01:12:19,409 I would not wish to abuse this citadel of freedom. 1022 01:12:19,617 --> 01:12:25,081 I will instead humble myself before my peers and withdraw the... 1023 01:12:25,248 --> 01:12:28,585 This news about Leffingwell hit the president pretty hard. 1024 01:12:28,752 --> 01:12:31,629 He put a lot of faith in him. I'm sorry. 1025 01:12:31,796 --> 01:12:35,300 He's coming to the correspondents' banquet tonight. You going? 1026 01:12:35,467 --> 01:12:36,718 I plan to. 1027 01:12:36,885 --> 01:12:40,764 He'd like to see you, Brig. Would you come up to my place afterwards? 1028 01:12:40,930 --> 01:12:45,268 What can I tell him I haven't told you? All he has to do is withdraw the man. 1029 01:12:45,435 --> 01:12:46,853 Did I eat crow nicely, Bob? 1030 01:12:47,020 --> 01:12:49,898 Yeah, you did fine, Fred. Thanks for your cooperation. 1031 01:12:50,065 --> 01:12:52,233 Is Brig cooperating? 1032 01:13:01,993 --> 01:13:06,331 Any time old Brig isn't cooperating, I might be able to change his mind. 1033 01:13:06,498 --> 01:13:08,041 Just let me know. 1034 01:13:08,208 --> 01:13:11,044 Get off my back, Fred. 1035 01:13:24,099 --> 01:13:26,392 Bob, see you a minute? 1036 01:13:26,559 --> 01:13:28,686 Okay for after the banquet, Brig? 1037 01:13:28,853 --> 01:13:30,939 Sure, all right. 1038 01:13:32,357 --> 01:13:34,943 I said you made a mistake with him. He's trouble. 1039 01:13:35,110 --> 01:13:39,364 Fred, will you please butt out of this? You're not doing Leffingwell any good. 1040 01:13:39,531 --> 01:13:43,868 Okay, but if you want Brig whipped into line, I've got the whip on file. 1041 01:13:44,035 --> 01:13:47,288 I'm sure we can manage without your file. 1042 01:13:47,497 --> 01:13:52,502 Gentlemen, tonight is the one night in the year when we're honor-bound... 1043 01:13:52,710 --> 01:13:54,921 ...not to be reporters. 1044 01:13:55,088 --> 01:13:56,923 Our guests may speak freely... 1045 01:13:57,090 --> 01:14:02,554 ...and not have to read a hundred versions of what they said in the morning papers. 1046 01:14:02,720 --> 01:14:08,685 So with that assurance, I give you the president of the United States. 1047 01:14:25,869 --> 01:14:30,832 Fellow members of the White House Correspondents' Association... 1048 01:14:31,499 --> 01:14:35,420 ...the man says there are no reporters present tonight... 1049 01:14:35,587 --> 01:14:40,091 ...but I'm going to exercise the privilege given me by my gold membership card... 1050 01:14:40,258 --> 01:14:42,635 ...and reverse that traditional ruling. 1051 01:14:43,219 --> 01:14:46,472 Tonight, gentlemen, there are reporters present. 1052 01:14:46,764 --> 01:14:49,767 So get out your pencils. We'll write ourselves a story. 1053 01:14:49,934 --> 01:14:52,437 This planned? Not by me. 1054 01:14:52,604 --> 01:14:57,942 I see down there at table number three the senior senator from South Carolina. 1055 01:14:58,610 --> 01:15:00,695 Hello, Seab. 1056 01:15:01,613 --> 01:15:04,324 And over there at table seven... 1057 01:15:04,490 --> 01:15:08,369 ...I see the senator from Utah, Brigham Anderson. 1058 01:15:08,536 --> 01:15:10,455 Hi, Brigham. 1059 01:15:11,164 --> 01:15:12,999 I said, hi, Brigham. 1060 01:15:17,170 --> 01:15:20,298 Now, a few days ago, the president of the United States... 1061 01:15:20,465 --> 01:15:23,259 ...nominated a man for secretary of state... 1062 01:15:23,426 --> 01:15:26,095 ...who the president thinks is a pretty good man... 1063 01:15:26,262 --> 01:15:29,682 ...and he wants that man confirmed by the Senate. 1064 01:15:29,849 --> 01:15:34,229 But the senior senator from South Carolina, for reasons of his own... 1065 01:15:34,395 --> 01:15:38,775 ...and those reasons are never like anybody else's reasons... 1066 01:15:39,984 --> 01:15:42,320 ...the senator's opposed to my nominee. 1067 01:15:42,487 --> 01:15:45,323 Well, everybody expected that. 1068 01:15:45,490 --> 01:15:48,952 We'd all be disappointed if Seab hadn't reared back... 1069 01:15:49,160 --> 01:15:53,248 ...and huffed and puffed, and tried to blow the house down. 1070 01:15:54,791 --> 01:15:57,919 But now comes Senator Brigham Anderson... 1071 01:15:58,086 --> 01:16:01,673 ...who nobody suspected of being a big, bad wolf. 1072 01:16:02,298 --> 01:16:07,053 And he goes Seab Cooley one better by trying to dig a tunnel under the house. 1073 01:16:08,846 --> 01:16:14,519 This is your story, fellow members of the White House Correspondents' Association. 1074 01:16:14,811 --> 01:16:18,481 The president is standing by his nominee. 1075 01:16:18,815 --> 01:16:23,987 Despite Seab Cooley's windstorms and Brigham Anderson's tunneling... 1076 01:16:24,195 --> 01:16:30,576 ...you can tell the readers the president hasn't changed his mind about his nominee. 1077 01:16:30,743 --> 01:16:34,831 He's going to fight for that confirmation no matter what. 1078 01:16:54,559 --> 01:16:56,185 What are you clapping for? 1079 01:16:56,352 --> 01:16:59,522 I can afford to be charitable, sir. 1080 01:17:19,792 --> 01:17:21,669 Mr. President. 1081 01:17:24,714 --> 01:17:27,008 Sore at me, Brigham? 1082 01:17:27,175 --> 01:17:29,886 Frankly, I'm puzzled, Mr. President. 1083 01:17:30,053 --> 01:17:34,057 There's coffee and brandy here if you want. I'll go down to the banquet room. 1084 01:17:34,265 --> 01:17:39,270 If it's okay, I'd rather have you stay. What's the matter, Brigham? 1085 01:17:39,437 --> 01:17:41,356 You think you need a witness? 1086 01:17:41,522 --> 01:17:43,149 I'm not sure, Mr. President. 1087 01:17:43,316 --> 01:17:45,610 You'd better stay, Bobby. Sit down. 1088 01:17:46,069 --> 01:17:49,405 I have a feeling I might need some help with this young man. 1089 01:17:49,864 --> 01:17:53,826 Of course you know I'm grateful, the way you put the lid on this matter. 1090 01:17:54,452 --> 01:17:56,621 I didn't get that impression tonight. 1091 01:17:56,788 --> 01:18:02,001 Well, a president has to stand up for a man he sends down to Senate. You know that. 1092 01:18:02,418 --> 01:18:06,672 It seems to me, the sooner you withdraw him, the sooner this will blow over. 1093 01:18:06,839 --> 01:18:08,466 I still want him, Brigham. 1094 01:18:08,633 --> 01:18:13,096 If we open this up, he won't be confirmed. I'm sure Senator Munson told you that. 1095 01:18:13,262 --> 01:18:17,392 If we don't open it up, we've got enough votes committed to put him through. 1096 01:18:17,558 --> 01:18:20,269 I've gone as far as I can with this, Mr. Rresident. 1097 01:18:21,479 --> 01:18:25,108 I think the circumstances might permit you to go a little further. 1098 01:18:25,274 --> 01:18:28,778 You don't seriously believe Leffingwell's a communist, do you? 1099 01:18:28,986 --> 01:18:31,697 Whether he is or not, he lied under oath. 1100 01:18:32,156 --> 01:18:35,034 Aren't you interested in why he lied? 1101 01:18:35,660 --> 01:18:41,040 Well, I'm not completely unsympathetic, but I just think that... 1102 01:18:41,207 --> 01:18:43,626 You think he should let himself be ruined... 1103 01:18:43,793 --> 01:18:47,380 ...just because he flirted with communism a long time ago? 1104 01:18:47,547 --> 01:18:49,966 My point is he should've told the committee... 1105 01:18:50,133 --> 01:18:52,885 ...he had flirted with communism instead of lying. 1106 01:18:53,052 --> 01:18:56,848 Well, maybe there's nothing in your young life you'd like to conceal... 1107 01:18:57,014 --> 01:18:59,267 ...but we're not all of us that fortunate. 1108 01:18:59,434 --> 01:19:04,147 We have to make the best of our mistakes. That's all Leffingwell has done. 1109 01:19:04,313 --> 01:19:09,485 As the leader of our party, I'm asking you. Let me judge the man. 1110 01:19:09,861 --> 01:19:14,198 Mr. Rresident, I don't want to wreck his life. 1111 01:19:14,365 --> 01:19:17,869 I don't want to deprive you of his services in some other office. 1112 01:19:18,035 --> 01:19:21,497 But in this case, his confirmation as secretary of state... 1113 01:19:21,706 --> 01:19:24,083 ...I am bound by my duty to my committee. 1114 01:19:24,250 --> 01:19:26,586 You also owe a duty to your party. 1115 01:19:26,752 --> 01:19:29,672 I can't subvert the purpose of a Senate committee. 1116 01:19:30,131 --> 01:19:33,509 You don't think Cooley subverted the purpose of the committee? 1117 01:19:33,676 --> 01:19:36,971 He's used his little forum in a personal vendetta. 1118 01:19:37,138 --> 01:19:41,267 Mr. Rresident, I'm sorry, but your arguments won't wash with me. 1119 01:19:43,144 --> 01:19:46,481 My prestige is riding on this nomination. 1120 01:19:46,647 --> 01:19:51,402 Rrestige of this country, Senator Anderson. By God, that ought to wash. 1121 01:19:51,569 --> 01:19:54,155 Or don't you know we're in trouble in the world... 1122 01:19:54,322 --> 01:19:56,949 ...outside that little subcommittee of yours? 1123 01:19:57,408 --> 01:20:00,244 Yes, sir, I know our prestige will suffer... 1124 01:20:00,411 --> 01:20:05,541 ...but it will suffer a lot more if I have to show up your nominee as a barefaced liar. 1125 01:20:05,708 --> 01:20:09,879 If you won't withdraw him, I'll reopen and call Hardiman Fletcher as a witness. 1126 01:20:10,046 --> 01:20:13,925 Then do it. Do what you like. I won't withdraw. 1127 01:20:19,597 --> 01:20:22,725 Good night, Bobby. Good night, Mr. Rresident. 1128 01:20:26,646 --> 01:20:28,814 He has a case, Brig. 1129 01:20:29,315 --> 01:20:33,027 You can't always cut it black or white. Not in these times. 1130 01:20:33,194 --> 01:20:35,905 But this is black and white. 1131 01:20:36,614 --> 01:20:41,035 I just don't understand you. You make a great speech about the balance of power... 1132 01:20:41,202 --> 01:20:43,621 ...then you ignore your responsibility... 1133 01:20:43,788 --> 01:20:47,750 ...and want me to rubber-stamp this nomination just to please the president. 1134 01:20:48,584 --> 01:20:51,087 I guess it is inconsistent... 1135 01:20:51,295 --> 01:20:55,758 ...but I've come a long way with him, ever since we were green congressmen together. 1136 01:20:55,925 --> 01:20:59,554 He's pulled us through six hard years of crisis. 1137 01:20:59,845 --> 01:21:02,765 He's tired, Brig, and he's ill. 1138 01:21:02,932 --> 01:21:04,684 I love the man. 1139 01:21:05,309 --> 01:21:08,437 I guess I can stretch my responsibility a little. 1140 01:21:08,646 --> 01:21:10,273 Love to help him. 1141 01:21:10,481 --> 01:21:13,442 I'm sorry, but mine won't stretch. 1142 01:21:14,277 --> 01:21:19,574 All right. Give him a few days to save face, and then we'll put up another nominee. 1143 01:21:19,740 --> 01:21:22,326 That isn't what the president said. 1144 01:21:22,493 --> 01:21:25,121 He'll bend if he has to. 1145 01:21:25,329 --> 01:21:27,957 And I guess he has to. 1146 01:23:18,776 --> 01:23:20,444 Brig? 1147 01:23:22,238 --> 01:23:24,740 Did I wake you? I'm sorry. 1148 01:23:25,241 --> 01:23:26,909 I was waiting for you. 1149 01:23:27,076 --> 01:23:29,578 This was a night, Mrs. Anderson. 1150 01:23:29,787 --> 01:23:35,626 Your husband had a knockdown-and-dragout with the president of the United States. 1151 01:23:35,793 --> 01:23:39,422 Oh, Brig. It's all right. I won. 1152 01:23:40,172 --> 01:23:42,675 I had a very strange phone call, Brig. 1153 01:23:43,467 --> 01:23:45,386 Strange? Well, who was it? 1154 01:23:45,553 --> 01:23:47,096 I don't know. A man. 1155 01:23:47,263 --> 01:23:50,433 He said that before you go on with the Leffingwell matter... 1156 01:23:50,599 --> 01:23:53,227 ...you ought to remember what happened in Hawaii. 1157 01:23:53,394 --> 01:23:55,438 Then he hung up. 1158 01:23:55,980 --> 01:23:58,691 What happened in Hawaii, Brig? 1159 01:24:00,109 --> 01:24:02,027 What was the voice like? 1160 01:24:02,194 --> 01:24:07,283 It was crawly. He made it sound like he knew some kind of nasty secret. 1161 01:24:07,491 --> 01:24:12,079 I've been on the front pages the past few days. We're bound to get crackpot calls. 1162 01:24:12,246 --> 01:24:14,999 Just hang up if you get any more. 1163 01:24:15,499 --> 01:24:18,461 Are you sure you're doing the right thing, Brig? 1164 01:24:18,627 --> 01:24:21,839 Yes, darling, I'm sure. Don't worry about it. 1165 01:24:22,506 --> 01:24:25,009 What did he mean about Hawaii? 1166 01:24:25,217 --> 01:24:27,553 I was stationed there when I was in the Army. 1167 01:24:27,720 --> 01:24:30,681 I don't see what that has to do with Leffingwell. 1168 01:24:30,848 --> 01:24:33,893 Just some crackpot, darling, that's all. 1169 01:24:45,988 --> 01:24:49,158 Hello? Did you speak to your husband? 1170 01:24:49,325 --> 01:24:52,328 What do you want? Who are you? We're serious about this. 1171 01:24:52,536 --> 01:24:54,955 You call here one... Hello! 1172 01:24:55,122 --> 01:24:56,665 Hello? 1173 01:25:00,169 --> 01:25:03,464 I told you to hang up on those calls. Brig, I'm frightened. 1174 01:25:03,631 --> 01:25:07,676 Now, look, there is nothing to be frightened of, Ellen. Nothing! 1175 01:25:08,594 --> 01:25:11,180 Come on, let's have some breakfast. 1176 01:25:12,556 --> 01:25:17,144 The senator handling the inland waterways bill can't be present this afternoon. 1177 01:25:17,311 --> 01:25:19,563 If the senator from Michigan will agree... 1178 01:25:19,730 --> 01:25:23,859 ...I would like to ask that nothing be put ahead of this bill. 1179 01:25:24,068 --> 01:25:26,612 Since the afternoon is an extremely busy one... 1180 01:25:26,779 --> 01:25:28,948 When is the president going to withdraw? 1181 01:25:29,114 --> 01:25:33,410 You can't hurry him, Brig. After all, we don't run that end of the avenue. 1182 01:25:33,661 --> 01:25:36,914 I am very glad to accommodate the senator, Mr. Rresident. 1183 01:25:37,081 --> 01:25:39,625 I move we stand in recess until noon tomorrow. 1184 01:25:39,792 --> 01:25:42,711 Without objection, so ordered. 1185 01:25:42,878 --> 01:25:44,088 Have you seen him? 1186 01:25:44,255 --> 01:25:48,050 He's on a destroyer at Chesapeake Bay for the naval boat race. 1187 01:25:48,217 --> 01:25:52,096 Come on, don't look so worried. After all, you won your point last night. 1188 01:25:52,263 --> 01:25:54,139 Have a cup of coffee with me. 1189 01:25:54,306 --> 01:25:56,308 No, thanks. 1190 01:26:11,323 --> 01:26:14,451 Early recess, senator? 1191 01:26:15,452 --> 01:26:16,704 Hello, Seab. 1192 01:26:16,871 --> 01:26:20,082 A man can live like a mole in the halls of that old capitol. 1193 01:26:20,291 --> 01:26:24,587 Me, I just sit out here for a while most every day, winter or summer. 1194 01:26:24,753 --> 01:26:29,008 You look like you've got the burden, son. Sit down. 1195 01:26:34,138 --> 01:26:38,684 You got them treed, haven't you? Look out they don't shinny down on top of you. 1196 01:26:38,851 --> 01:26:42,646 You're dealing with devious men, senator. Yes, sir. 1197 01:26:42,813 --> 01:26:47,151 Devious, powerful men. 1198 01:26:47,443 --> 01:26:52,448 Hardiman Fletcher took a plane to Europe this afternoon. 1199 01:26:52,656 --> 01:26:55,200 A mission for the president. 1200 01:26:55,367 --> 01:26:59,955 Gonna make a study of world currency problems. 1201 01:27:01,790 --> 01:27:03,334 You know that? 1202 01:27:03,500 --> 01:27:06,629 Well, it'll be in the papers tomorrow morning. 1203 01:27:08,547 --> 01:27:12,301 Where do you come into this, Seab? Well... 1204 01:27:12,635 --> 01:27:18,515 ...let's just say you've got a friend. A powerful, devious friend. 1205 01:27:18,849 --> 01:27:20,559 Thanks. 1206 01:27:21,477 --> 01:27:23,854 Thanks. I might need him. 1207 01:27:34,281 --> 01:27:36,325 Bob. Hi, Brig. 1208 01:27:36,533 --> 01:27:39,662 Change your mind? I just wanna verify something. 1209 01:27:39,870 --> 01:27:41,789 Something about Hardiman Fletcher. 1210 01:27:41,956 --> 01:27:44,583 Well, what about Hardiman Fletcher? 1211 01:27:45,709 --> 01:27:47,836 Is this an act? 1212 01:27:49,380 --> 01:27:52,967 I don't know what you're talking about. Go now. 1213 01:27:59,390 --> 01:28:02,393 I give you my word, I don't know anything about it. 1214 01:28:02,559 --> 01:28:05,771 I don't understand why the president did this. 1215 01:28:06,105 --> 01:28:11,026 All I can think of is he's making sure you won't jump the gun until he's ready. 1216 01:28:20,744 --> 01:28:22,413 Hello. 1217 01:28:23,580 --> 01:28:25,040 Oh, yes, he's here. 1218 01:28:25,249 --> 01:28:26,709 Who is this? 1219 01:28:26,917 --> 01:28:28,752 Just a minute, please. 1220 01:28:31,463 --> 01:28:33,215 Oh, Brig, there's a call for you. 1221 01:28:33,382 --> 01:28:35,759 For me? Yeah. It's your clerk. 1222 01:28:42,975 --> 01:28:46,103 Hello. Hello. Senator Anderson? 1223 01:28:46,270 --> 01:28:48,397 Who is this? Well, it's not your clerk. 1224 01:28:48,605 --> 01:28:52,943 Don't hang up, senator. You'll be interested in this. We have the stuff on Hawaii. 1225 01:28:53,110 --> 01:28:56,655 If you don't want us to use it, you'll get out of Leffingwell's way. 1226 01:28:56,822 --> 01:28:59,450 This is no joke, senator. We'll use it. 1227 01:28:59,616 --> 01:29:02,202 Use what? What? I don ' I know what... 1228 01:29:02,369 --> 01:29:06,290 It's a photograph, senator. And a letter. 1229 01:29:24,224 --> 01:29:27,186 Listen, I won ' I be scared off. I mean it. 1230 01:29:27,352 --> 01:29:30,647 I won ' I carry this anymore. I'll go to Senate and tell it all! 1231 01:29:30,814 --> 01:29:33,567 Take it easy. What's the matter? He withdraws! 1232 01:29:33,734 --> 01:29:38,489 I don't mean tomorrow! I don't mean next week! Today, you understand? Today! 1233 01:29:39,281 --> 01:29:40,783 Brig. 1234 01:29:49,458 --> 01:29:51,752 Will you come in, Miss Foster? 1235 01:29:58,258 --> 01:30:03,347 There was a man about five or six weeks ago. His name was Raymond Shaff. 1236 01:30:03,514 --> 01:30:07,518 "Ray," he probably said. I didn't want to talk to him. Do you remember? 1237 01:30:07,684 --> 01:30:11,438 Yes. He called several times. He also came to the office. 1238 01:30:11,605 --> 01:30:14,525 Did he leave a number? I think so. 1239 01:30:31,083 --> 01:30:32,668 Senator? 1240 01:30:32,835 --> 01:30:34,586 Yes, Miss Foster? 1241 01:30:34,753 --> 01:30:39,466 I have no telephone number, but I have an address in New York City. 1242 01:30:39,633 --> 01:30:43,679 Thank you. Would you just put it on my desk, please? 1243 01:31:22,634 --> 01:31:25,721 Then why send Fletcher away? I had nothing to do with it. 1244 01:31:25,888 --> 01:31:28,557 I haven't talked to the president since the hearing. 1245 01:31:28,765 --> 01:31:33,729 You expect me to believe you don't know whether he's going to withdraw you or not? 1246 01:31:33,896 --> 01:31:39,276 Senator, I've put myself at his disposal. I'm waiting for him to tell me what to do. 1247 01:31:39,443 --> 01:31:41,695 Well, I won't wait. I don't need Fletcher. 1248 01:31:41,862 --> 01:31:45,115 I'll convene the hearing and you won't lie this time. 1249 01:31:45,699 --> 01:31:47,326 You can't do that, senator. 1250 01:31:47,492 --> 01:31:48,785 I've got to do it! 1251 01:31:48,952 --> 01:31:52,414 Why? What does a day matter? Or two? You have the whip hand. 1252 01:31:52,956 --> 01:31:54,291 I'm giving you a chance. 1253 01:31:54,458 --> 01:31:57,794 Call the press, announce your withdrawal. Forget the president. 1254 01:31:57,961 --> 01:31:59,671 I've given the president my word. 1255 01:31:59,838 --> 01:32:03,091 Your word is not exactly the coin of the realm. 1256 01:32:04,301 --> 01:32:09,223 No, maybe it isn't, thanks to your committee. But I still place a value on it. 1257 01:32:09,640 --> 01:32:13,268 And there's nothing more to be said. Good afternoon, senator. 1258 01:32:31,578 --> 01:32:33,956 Did you hear all of that, Johnny? 1259 01:32:35,749 --> 01:32:37,668 Did you understand it? 1260 01:32:45,342 --> 01:32:48,220 Well, I don't exactly know how to explain it, Johnny. 1261 01:32:48,387 --> 01:32:51,598 Okay. No. Wait a minute. 1262 01:32:55,519 --> 01:32:57,771 I could tell you the truth. 1263 01:32:59,064 --> 01:33:00,607 All right. 1264 01:33:07,698 --> 01:33:09,741 Sit down, Johnny. 1265 01:33:14,579 --> 01:33:15,831 Brig? 1266 01:33:16,707 --> 01:33:19,126 I'd like to talk to you, please. 1267 01:33:28,260 --> 01:33:29,761 I had another call, Brig. 1268 01:33:29,928 --> 01:33:32,264 Yes, I took the call. 1269 01:33:32,556 --> 01:33:37,519 When did I become the little woman who's supposed to sit at home and know nothing? 1270 01:33:37,811 --> 01:33:41,690 Brig, I've campaigned with you. I've worked for you. 1271 01:33:41,857 --> 01:33:44,026 I know politics isn't all... 1272 01:33:44,234 --> 01:33:46,236 ...love thy neighbor and friendship. 1273 01:33:46,403 --> 01:33:48,405 I know how cruel it can be. 1274 01:33:48,905 --> 01:33:51,199 There's trouble. I want to know what it is. 1275 01:33:51,366 --> 01:33:55,037 Rlease, Daddy, you promised to play with me. 1276 01:33:55,579 --> 01:33:56,872 In a minute, Pidge. 1277 01:33:57,039 --> 01:33:59,791 Do you know someone named Ray? 1278 01:34:02,586 --> 01:34:05,213 Please, Daddy. 1279 01:34:05,589 --> 01:34:08,008 Please, Pidge. 1280 01:34:08,175 --> 01:34:10,135 Go back in the garden. 1281 01:34:10,302 --> 01:34:12,679 Daddy will be there in a minute. 1282 01:34:16,141 --> 01:34:20,687 He said to tell you that they had bought Ray. 1283 01:34:21,271 --> 01:34:23,398 What does that mean? 1284 01:34:25,275 --> 01:34:26,610 I don't know. 1285 01:34:26,777 --> 01:34:29,237 You must know. 1286 01:34:30,489 --> 01:34:33,909 Will you please just leave this to me? 1287 01:34:34,076 --> 01:34:37,537 But it's coming into my home on that telephone. 1288 01:34:37,704 --> 01:34:41,958 They're calling me, Brig. They're trying to force you to do something through me. 1289 01:34:42,125 --> 01:34:44,669 Now, you've got to tell me what it is. 1290 01:34:44,836 --> 01:34:47,964 You're getting all hysterical about nothing. 1291 01:34:48,131 --> 01:34:53,512 Now, I don't know what those phone calls are about, but I'm trying to find out. 1292 01:34:54,638 --> 01:34:58,892 For the first time in our lives, you're not telling me the truth. 1293 01:34:59,643 --> 01:35:02,270 That awful creature on the telephone. 1294 01:35:02,479 --> 01:35:06,149 He knows what he's talking about. He's not making something up. 1295 01:35:06,316 --> 01:35:10,737 Something will happen if you don't do what he wants, and you must prepare me for it. 1296 01:35:10,904 --> 01:35:13,949 Ellen, please, don't press me. 1297 01:35:15,158 --> 01:35:17,577 I've got to have time to work this out. 1298 01:35:17,744 --> 01:35:19,830 Why can't I help you? 1299 01:35:19,996 --> 01:35:22,040 What do you think I live for? 1300 01:35:22,207 --> 01:35:25,502 You're my whole life, you and Ridge. There isn't anything else. 1301 01:35:25,669 --> 01:35:28,088 I know that. I know that. 1302 01:35:29,297 --> 01:35:33,969 If they're threatening you through me, it can only mean one thing. 1303 01:35:34,136 --> 01:35:36,555 It's about a woman, isn't it? 1304 01:35:37,097 --> 01:35:39,808 Is that why you're afraid to tell me? 1305 01:35:40,976 --> 01:35:44,354 I know I'm not everything a wife should be. 1306 01:35:45,188 --> 01:35:48,316 I know we haven't had an exciting marriage. 1307 01:35:48,859 --> 01:35:50,986 It's my fault. 1308 01:35:51,903 --> 01:35:56,199 Darling, nothing in the whole world is your fault. 1309 01:35:56,450 --> 01:36:01,746 This is something from a long time ago. Before I even knew you. 1310 01:36:03,915 --> 01:36:06,001 If I could only... 1311 01:36:07,377 --> 01:36:11,840 Tell me, Brig, tell me. I can't. 1312 01:36:15,093 --> 01:36:18,096 Then you'd better do what these people want. 1313 01:36:18,597 --> 01:36:21,183 It doesn't seem so very much. 1314 01:36:21,391 --> 01:36:24,352 Not if it means that our whole... 1315 01:36:24,644 --> 01:36:28,064 If I do what they want, everything that I have tried to be... 1316 01:36:28,231 --> 01:36:33,862 ...everything that I have tried to stand for in my life would be just thrown away. No. 1317 01:36:35,614 --> 01:36:39,326 Brig, I can't wait for a mountain to fall on me. 1318 01:36:39,493 --> 01:36:41,995 I can't be that brave. 1319 01:36:42,913 --> 01:36:45,457 I'll take Pidge and leave. 1320 01:36:46,583 --> 01:36:50,003 Shall I do that? Shall I take Ridge and go? 1321 01:36:53,423 --> 01:36:55,675 What do you expect me to do? 1322 01:36:55,842 --> 01:37:01,473 All I want to do is stand beside you, and you give me no place to stand. 1323 01:37:04,309 --> 01:37:07,938 I want you to wait. Wait for just a little while. 1324 01:37:08,104 --> 01:37:13,610 If I can't stop these people, then I'll tell you all there is to tell, everything. 1325 01:37:13,777 --> 01:37:18,698 Then you can decide. But wait. Please wait. 1326 01:37:19,366 --> 01:37:21,576 And if you do stop them? 1327 01:37:22,410 --> 01:37:25,580 I'll ask you to try and forget this ever happened. 1328 01:37:27,374 --> 01:37:30,669 Oh, I couldn't leave you. 1329 01:37:31,461 --> 01:37:35,131 No matter what happens, I couldn't leave you. 1330 01:37:35,465 --> 01:37:37,717 Hurry up, Daddy. 1331 01:37:38,093 --> 01:37:41,137 Hurry up, Daddy. It's getting dark. 1332 01:37:44,849 --> 01:37:48,478 Oh, go and help her with the silly fish. 1333 01:37:50,814 --> 01:37:53,441 I have to do something about dinner. 1334 01:38:00,657 --> 01:38:02,993 Where is Daddy going? 1335 01:38:03,868 --> 01:38:07,622 Have you any luggage, senator? No. No luggage. 1336 01:38:07,789 --> 01:38:12,085 Hold flight 338. VIR. Senator Anderson. 1337 01:38:12,252 --> 01:38:14,879 Gate 11, sir. Thank you. 1338 01:38:20,594 --> 01:38:25,557 And Brig was more determined than ever the president should withdraw Mr. Leffingwell. 1339 01:38:26,391 --> 01:38:29,644 Then these telephone calls began to come. 1340 01:38:29,853 --> 01:38:33,356 I don't know what else to tell you, Lafe. I know I'm meddling. 1341 01:38:33,523 --> 01:38:37,861 I know Brig will be angry and embarrassed if he finds out I talked to you. 1342 01:38:38,028 --> 01:38:39,988 Maybe he won't have to know. 1343 01:38:40,363 --> 01:38:43,700 I said some things to him I shouldn't have said. 1344 01:38:43,867 --> 01:38:47,037 He was desperate when he left. Really desperate, Lafe. 1345 01:38:47,203 --> 01:38:50,498 He might be protecting someone else. Had you thought of that? 1346 01:38:51,082 --> 01:38:55,712 Yes, that might be it. That's like Brig. 1347 01:38:55,879 --> 01:38:57,631 I'll tell you what. 1348 01:38:58,256 --> 01:39:02,052 When he comes home, tell him to call me at Dolly Harrison's. 1349 01:39:02,218 --> 01:39:05,555 I'll get around and find out what it's all about. 1350 01:39:05,722 --> 01:39:07,641 Now, you stop worrying. 1351 01:39:07,807 --> 01:39:10,727 I'm sorry to bother you, Lafe. I'm glad you did. 1352 01:39:10,894 --> 01:39:12,979 What's a friend for? 1353 01:39:25,241 --> 01:39:28,578 This must be Lafe. Excuse me. 1354 01:39:32,582 --> 01:39:35,335 Senator, we were just about to begin without you. 1355 01:39:35,502 --> 01:39:37,796 I'm sorry, Dolly. It was unavoidable. 1356 01:39:37,962 --> 01:39:39,923 I'm sure she must have been. 1357 01:39:40,090 --> 01:39:44,678 Oh, Dolly. Could you get Bob to drift out here for a minute? 1358 01:39:44,844 --> 01:39:48,640 Oh, we are serious, aren't we? Of course. 1359 01:39:54,688 --> 01:39:56,690 Hello, lover. 1360 01:39:57,607 --> 01:40:01,653 Bob, I know about the argument between Brig and the president. 1361 01:40:01,820 --> 01:40:03,488 How? His wife. 1362 01:40:03,655 --> 01:40:07,909 Now I know why I never married again. No, no. She's scared. 1363 01:40:08,702 --> 01:40:11,579 Bob. Brig's got a blackmailer on his tail. 1364 01:40:11,746 --> 01:40:13,123 Blackmailer? 1365 01:40:13,289 --> 01:40:15,917 You know anything about it? Are you joking? 1366 01:40:16,126 --> 01:40:17,836 It's about Leffingwell. 1367 01:40:18,002 --> 01:40:19,754 Thought maybe you had some ideas. 1368 01:40:19,921 --> 01:40:21,673 Where is Brig? 1369 01:40:22,298 --> 01:40:24,926 I've been looking for him. That's why I'm late. 1370 01:40:25,093 --> 01:40:28,972 Blackmail. Are you sure his wife isn't exaggerating? 1371 01:40:29,305 --> 01:40:31,057 I don't believe so. 1372 01:40:31,683 --> 01:40:33,309 Well? 1373 01:40:34,477 --> 01:40:37,021 Yes, I might have some idea. 1374 01:40:37,188 --> 01:40:40,900 Why in the devil didn't he come to me with this or to you? Somebody? 1375 01:40:41,067 --> 01:40:45,280 Did you leave word for him to call here? His wife or office will tell him. 1376 01:41:18,480 --> 01:41:20,982 Yes? Ray? 1377 01:41:21,191 --> 01:41:22,525 Who is it? 1378 01:41:23,401 --> 01:41:25,528 Is this Raymond Shaff? 1379 01:41:27,864 --> 01:41:29,491 Hello. 1380 01:41:45,840 --> 01:41:47,300 You want Ray? Yes, please. 1381 01:41:47,467 --> 01:41:50,804 He doesn't live here, you know. He left this apartment number. 1382 01:41:50,970 --> 01:41:54,307 I'm a friend of Ray's. Are you a friend? Where can I find him? 1383 01:41:54,474 --> 01:41:55,975 Won't you sit down, please? 1384 01:41:56,142 --> 01:41:59,562 Do you know where I can find Ray? Rlease, sit. 1385 01:42:01,481 --> 01:42:04,400 I'm making some tea. Would you like some tea? 1386 01:42:04,567 --> 01:42:06,236 Thanks just the same. 1387 01:42:08,404 --> 01:42:12,534 My name is Manuel. I didn't get your name. Do you know where I can reach Ray? 1388 01:42:12,700 --> 01:42:15,537 I'd appreciate it. I said, I didn't get your name. 1389 01:42:15,703 --> 01:42:17,247 Anderson. 1390 01:42:17,914 --> 01:42:19,916 Where are you from, Mr. Anderson? 1391 01:42:20,083 --> 01:42:24,045 Well, if it's any help, I'm from out of town. Utah. I knew Ray in the Army. 1392 01:42:24,254 --> 01:42:27,048 Oh, Utah. Way out West. 1393 01:42:27,215 --> 01:42:29,551 Mormons, and "This is the place" and all that. 1394 01:42:29,717 --> 01:42:32,971 Mr. Manuel, if you don't mind, I'm in kind of a hurry. 1395 01:42:33,263 --> 01:42:37,350 I have kind of a mail and answering service here for friends like Ray. 1396 01:42:37,517 --> 01:42:39,143 Nothing big. 1397 01:42:40,979 --> 01:42:43,606 Confidential, you understand. 1398 01:42:46,943 --> 01:42:48,319 See? 1399 01:42:48,486 --> 01:42:51,614 Oh, yes. Yes, I see. 1400 01:42:52,115 --> 01:42:55,285 Will this do? Oh, anything. Just put it there. 1401 01:42:55,451 --> 01:42:57,954 Would you like to meet Ray here? 1402 01:42:58,121 --> 01:43:00,707 Can't you give me his address or phone number? 1403 01:43:00,874 --> 01:43:03,459 It's convenient here. It's quiet. 1404 01:43:03,751 --> 01:43:04,961 Cream or lemon? 1405 01:43:05,128 --> 01:43:08,298 Mr. Manuel, do you know where Ray is or don't you? 1406 01:43:08,464 --> 01:43:10,592 Oh, it's like that. 1407 01:43:10,758 --> 01:43:13,636 Urgent, sudden, PDQ. 1408 01:43:15,305 --> 01:43:17,473 Won't you sit down, please? 1409 01:43:18,808 --> 01:43:20,977 Yes, it's urgent. 1410 01:43:22,061 --> 01:43:24,105 I think he'll be at 602. 1411 01:43:24,981 --> 01:43:27,609 It's a big night at 602. 602 what? 1412 01:43:27,775 --> 01:43:29,444 The club, 602. 1413 01:43:30,278 --> 01:43:32,113 I'll give you the address. 1414 01:43:34,616 --> 01:43:36,701 You can come back here with Ray. 1415 01:43:37,619 --> 01:43:39,287 I mean, you've paid. 1416 01:44:30,630 --> 01:44:32,882 Well, come on in. 1417 01:44:33,049 --> 01:44:35,176 Don't just stand there. 1418 01:44:40,723 --> 01:44:43,184 Hey, don't run off. 1419 01:44:48,815 --> 01:44:50,358 Ray? 1420 01:44:50,775 --> 01:44:52,694 Ray! You're with me. 1421 01:44:55,863 --> 01:44:57,240 Brig? 1422 01:45:00,702 --> 01:45:02,412 Wait a moment, Brig. Taxi! 1423 01:45:02,578 --> 01:45:04,622 Let me explain. Brig, wait a moment. 1424 01:45:04,789 --> 01:45:06,290 Taxi! Brig... 1425 01:45:06,749 --> 01:45:09,377 I needed money, Brig. Well, you wouldn't see me. 1426 01:45:09,585 --> 01:45:11,462 I kept calling. I was drunk. 1427 01:45:11,629 --> 01:45:13,339 Newark Airport! 1428 01:45:13,548 --> 01:45:15,508 Drive, will you? Drive! 1429 01:45:50,376 --> 01:45:52,837 Please fasten your seat belt, senator. 1430 01:46:22,325 --> 01:46:23,993 You mind, Brig? 1431 01:46:25,328 --> 01:46:28,206 Harley. Sure. I didn't see you. 1432 01:46:28,372 --> 01:46:32,293 If you'd rather sleep... No, no, no. Sit there. 1433 01:46:33,920 --> 01:46:37,048 What time do we get to old Foggy Bottom? About midnight. 1434 01:46:37,465 --> 01:46:41,636 What? What were you doing in New York, making a speech? 1435 01:46:41,844 --> 01:46:43,971 PTA convention. You? 1436 01:46:44,180 --> 01:46:46,641 Business. Just business. 1437 01:46:48,392 --> 01:46:50,144 Are you going to give in? 1438 01:46:50,978 --> 01:46:52,855 On Leffingwell, I mean. 1439 01:46:53,314 --> 01:46:55,483 I know what you mean. 1440 01:46:55,650 --> 01:46:59,112 What do you know about it? Well, I can't say I know anything. 1441 01:46:59,278 --> 01:47:02,990 I'm not included in very much, either by the senators or the president. 1442 01:47:03,199 --> 01:47:06,327 But that doesn't prevent me from doing a little guesswork. 1443 01:47:06,536 --> 01:47:09,747 You're being pushed and pushed hard, aren't you, Brig? 1444 01:47:11,207 --> 01:47:15,044 Why are you going it alone? That's what I don't understand. 1445 01:47:18,297 --> 01:47:22,218 Some character once said that being vice president isn't exactly a crime. 1446 01:47:22,385 --> 01:47:24,303 They can't put you in jail for it. 1447 01:47:24,470 --> 01:47:29,308 But it is a sort of a disgrace, like living in a mansion with no furniture. 1448 01:47:29,475 --> 01:47:32,812 If you don't mind traveling in such impoverished company... 1449 01:47:32,979 --> 01:47:35,439 ...I might be able to help you. 1450 01:47:35,606 --> 01:47:39,986 I've suddenly gotten the feeling you're the most underestimated man in Washington... 1451 01:47:40,153 --> 01:47:41,863 Anything I can do, Brig. 1452 01:47:44,282 --> 01:47:46,367 Maybe you're right. Maybe if... 1453 01:47:46,576 --> 01:47:48,035 Go ahead. 1454 01:47:48,202 --> 01:47:52,498 Ladies and gentlemen, we are approaching an area of possible turbulence. 1455 01:47:52,665 --> 01:47:55,710 Please fasten your seat belts. Thank you. 1456 01:47:56,919 --> 01:47:58,546 Brig? 1457 01:47:59,172 --> 01:48:00,882 Forget it, Harley. 1458 01:48:01,090 --> 01:48:03,718 Please forget it. 1459 01:48:18,816 --> 01:48:21,861 Well, looks like rain. I'll run you home. 1460 01:48:22,028 --> 01:48:25,406 Come on, hop in. What? Oh, no. No, thanks, Harley. 1461 01:48:25,573 --> 01:48:27,575 I've got my car over here. 1462 01:48:27,742 --> 01:48:29,243 Brig? 1463 01:48:29,702 --> 01:48:31,704 Do you feel all right? 1464 01:48:33,664 --> 01:48:35,416 Good night, Harley. 1465 01:48:53,559 --> 01:48:55,394 Good evening, senator. 1466 01:48:56,187 --> 01:48:59,398 Hi, Mike. Senator Smith was around looking for you. 1467 01:48:59,565 --> 01:49:02,318 He said you can get him at Mrs. Harrison's. 1468 01:49:04,278 --> 01:49:05,821 Thanks. 1469 01:49:06,989 --> 01:49:09,742 But the elevators are running, senator. 1470 01:53:58,072 --> 01:53:59,740 Senator. 1471 01:54:02,618 --> 01:54:04,578 You in there, senator? 1472 01:54:07,998 --> 01:54:09,917 It's Mike, senator. 1473 01:54:14,630 --> 01:54:16,590 Ace queen bets three. 1474 01:54:16,757 --> 01:54:18,759 Dear me. I may be forced to drop out. 1475 01:54:18,968 --> 01:54:21,804 Is that how the British played their cards at Waterloo? 1476 01:54:21,971 --> 01:54:25,849 No, but it served us well at Dunkirk. Different hands, of course. 1477 01:54:26,684 --> 01:54:28,310 Out. No good. 1478 01:54:28,477 --> 01:54:30,062 Nope. 1479 01:54:30,521 --> 01:54:34,483 Running a sandy, Seabright? No. I'm running a possum. 1480 01:54:34,650 --> 01:54:36,986 It looks like I've got him nearly treed. 1481 01:54:37,152 --> 01:54:39,572 Senator Smith, you're wanted on the telephone. 1482 01:54:39,738 --> 01:54:41,991 Thank you. Excuse me. 1483 01:54:42,157 --> 01:54:44,368 Closed. All right? 1484 01:54:44,535 --> 01:54:46,495 Wheel and deal, madam. 1485 01:54:50,833 --> 01:54:54,086 Still a possible flush. Rair of sevens. 1486 01:54:54,253 --> 01:54:55,796 Jack to me. 1487 01:54:59,174 --> 01:55:00,676 Is that Brig? 1488 01:55:02,720 --> 01:55:04,305 What's the matter? 1489 01:55:06,015 --> 01:55:07,808 He's dead. 1490 01:55:08,517 --> 01:55:09,977 Brig? 1491 01:55:10,144 --> 01:55:11,645 In his office. 1492 01:55:11,854 --> 01:55:13,063 He cut his throat. 1493 01:55:13,230 --> 01:55:16,817 Are you two at it again? We're on the last hand. 1494 01:55:25,451 --> 01:55:27,119 Sorry, everyone. 1495 01:55:27,328 --> 01:55:30,247 We just got word Brig Anderson's dead. What? 1496 01:55:30,414 --> 01:55:31,957 Oh, Bobby. 1497 01:55:32,124 --> 01:55:35,669 Stan, will you get Harley and meet Lafe and me at the Anderson home? 1498 01:55:35,878 --> 01:55:38,130 I know he'd like to be there. Of course. 1499 01:55:38,297 --> 01:55:40,007 How did it happen? 1500 01:55:40,549 --> 01:55:42,760 It looks like he killed himself. 1501 01:55:55,856 --> 01:55:57,816 No, I don't know. 1502 01:55:58,817 --> 01:56:02,029 He was good, and kind and honest. 1503 01:56:02,905 --> 01:56:06,200 I don't know what it was they were trying to use against him. 1504 01:56:07,034 --> 01:56:10,162 But whatever it was, they can't use it anymore. 1505 01:56:10,621 --> 01:56:12,873 So it doesn't matter, does it? 1506 01:56:13,666 --> 01:56:16,335 Did Brig have any idea about... 1507 01:56:16,752 --> 01:56:19,296 ...who might be behind all this? 1508 01:56:19,463 --> 01:56:21,090 No. 1509 01:56:22,132 --> 01:56:23,717 No. 1510 01:56:25,177 --> 01:56:26,970 Excuse me. 1511 01:56:27,471 --> 01:56:29,765 Please excuse me! 1512 01:56:31,809 --> 01:56:34,478 I know Van Ackerman's behind it. 1513 01:56:34,645 --> 01:56:37,523 What I don't know, is he alone in it? 1514 01:56:37,690 --> 01:56:40,567 If he is alone in it, it becomes a Senate matter... 1515 01:56:40,734 --> 01:56:43,404 ...for the Senate to handle in its own way. 1516 01:56:43,612 --> 01:56:45,948 And if Van Ackerman isn't alone? 1517 01:56:54,998 --> 01:56:59,169 Is that what they think of me on the Hill? Is that what you think of me, Bobby? 1518 01:56:59,336 --> 01:57:03,424 No, I don't. But Harley here might like a straighter answer than that. 1519 01:57:03,966 --> 01:57:07,428 As God is my witness, Harley, I know nothing of it. 1520 01:57:07,594 --> 01:57:10,764 What about Leffingwell? There will still be a suspicion... 1521 01:57:10,973 --> 01:57:15,602 ...in some quarters that you're involved in Brig's death. Better withdraw Leffingwell. 1522 01:57:15,811 --> 01:57:20,065 The president is always suspect by some because people are suspicious of power. 1523 01:57:20,232 --> 01:57:22,401 I can't be guided by that. 1524 01:57:23,152 --> 01:57:26,196 I'm sorry about Brig Anderson. Don't misunderstand me. 1525 01:57:26,363 --> 01:57:28,574 I wish he were alive and happy. 1526 01:57:28,741 --> 01:57:33,162 But he's dead, morning's coming, and I still need a secretary of state. 1527 01:57:33,328 --> 01:57:35,539 The situation hasn't changed. 1528 01:57:35,706 --> 01:57:39,001 Except now you could bring Leffingwell to the floor for a vote. 1529 01:57:39,168 --> 01:57:42,171 You've got the votes committed, Bobby, use them. 1530 01:57:43,172 --> 01:57:46,049 Well, Harley, what are you looking so shocked about? 1531 01:57:46,216 --> 01:57:50,262 You think in my place, you'd feel any differently about this than I do? 1532 01:57:50,429 --> 01:57:52,931 I don't know, Mr. President. 1533 01:57:53,098 --> 01:57:57,644 But the last night I saw Brig Anderson, I saw a man in terrible pain. 1534 01:57:57,853 --> 01:58:03,484 I wonder if Leffingwell or any one man is worth all of this. 1535 01:58:03,692 --> 01:58:05,527 Wondering doesn't run a government. 1536 01:58:05,694 --> 01:58:07,529 Good night, Harley. 1537 01:58:08,197 --> 01:58:10,199 Good night, Mr. Rresident. 1538 01:58:12,201 --> 01:58:14,703 Good night, Mr. Rresident. 1539 01:58:17,039 --> 01:58:18,749 Bobby. 1540 01:58:18,916 --> 01:58:20,667 Yes, sir? 1541 01:58:21,668 --> 01:58:24,838 I do want to confirm a suspicion to you. 1542 01:58:25,172 --> 01:58:28,967 Maybe it will help you understand why I want Leffingwell so badly. 1543 01:58:29,134 --> 01:58:30,761 I understand. 1544 01:58:30,928 --> 01:58:35,933 I'm going fast. There's nothing left inside here that's working anymore. 1545 01:58:37,559 --> 01:58:42,397 Leffingwell can take a firm grip on everything I've built up in foreign policy. 1546 01:58:42,564 --> 01:58:45,400 Not let it all fall to pieces. 1547 01:58:45,567 --> 01:58:48,278 Harley can't. You know he can't. 1548 01:58:48,445 --> 01:58:52,616 No, I don't know that. Why don't you bring him in and give him some help? 1549 01:58:52,783 --> 01:58:55,786 I haven't any time to run a school for presidents. 1550 01:58:55,994 --> 01:58:58,330 I haven't any time for anything. 1551 01:59:02,584 --> 01:59:05,504 I guess I've been wrong in many, many things. 1552 01:59:05,671 --> 01:59:09,132 I don't suppose history will have much good to say of me. 1553 01:59:09,299 --> 01:59:11,301 I can't dwell on that. 1554 01:59:11,468 --> 01:59:13,804 I've done my best. 1555 01:59:14,555 --> 01:59:17,474 You're one of the great presidents, Russ. 1556 01:59:19,726 --> 01:59:23,397 Well, if you think so, that's almost as good as history. 1557 01:59:23,981 --> 01:59:25,732 Bye, Bobby. 1558 01:59:26,149 --> 01:59:28,735 Good night, Mr. Rresident. 1559 02:00:18,869 --> 02:00:20,329 Thank you. 1560 02:00:36,428 --> 02:00:39,640 Anything there? Yes, sir. 1561 02:00:39,848 --> 02:00:41,475 Thank you. 1562 02:00:47,856 --> 02:00:49,524 Don't you ever go to bed, Seab? 1563 02:00:49,691 --> 02:00:53,028 Sleep's a waste of precious time for old folks. 1564 02:00:54,029 --> 02:00:56,323 I have a feeling you've been waiting for me. 1565 02:00:56,490 --> 02:00:58,283 Mr. Majority Leader... 1566 02:00:58,450 --> 02:01:01,787 ...tomorrow I'm gonna raise the dome... 1567 02:01:01,954 --> 02:01:05,624 ...off the capitol building. That old dome won't sit right again... 1568 02:01:05,791 --> 02:01:10,212 ...when I get through speaking my piece. I know all about James Morton. 1569 02:01:14,925 --> 02:01:17,219 How long have you known about James Morton? 1570 02:01:17,386 --> 02:01:20,889 That's not important. The important thing is, I know about him. 1571 02:01:22,557 --> 02:01:25,978 I said, how long, Seab? There's nothing more to say. 1572 02:01:27,145 --> 02:01:31,358 You forced Fletcher to call Brig. I was trying to do the best for everybody. 1573 02:01:31,566 --> 02:01:36,530 I'll tell you what you were doing. You were amusing yourself watching us all squirm. 1574 02:01:36,697 --> 02:01:40,742 Laughing while a dying president put up a fight for a man he believes in. 1575 02:01:40,909 --> 02:01:44,579 In the Senate, you kept quiet while Brigham Anderson carried the load. 1576 02:01:44,746 --> 02:01:47,416 You were playing for the right moment to rise up... 1577 02:01:47,582 --> 02:01:50,210 ...and turn on the mighty wrath of Seab Cooley. 1578 02:01:50,419 --> 02:01:53,046 All right, Seab, you've got it. 1579 02:01:53,255 --> 02:01:56,049 The biggest moment you'll ever have. 1580 02:01:56,216 --> 02:01:59,928 Brig Anderson gave it to you with a dull razor blade. 1581 02:02:02,055 --> 02:02:03,849 Will you wait? 1582 02:02:04,016 --> 02:02:07,060 I'll make you a deal, Mr. Majority Leader. 1583 02:02:07,227 --> 02:02:10,939 Turn your votes loose, and I'll keep my mouth shut. 1584 02:02:11,106 --> 02:02:14,609 Even if that man is confirmed, I'll keep my mouth shut. 1585 02:02:14,776 --> 02:02:16,528 You call that a deal? 1586 02:02:16,695 --> 02:02:20,282 I call it extortion. I meant it as a favor. 1587 02:02:20,449 --> 02:02:23,952 Thanks. I can do without your favors. 1588 02:02:25,787 --> 02:02:28,749 The subcommittee, under the chairmanship of Senator Anderson... 1589 02:02:28,915 --> 02:02:31,418 ...has reported favorably to the full committee. 1590 02:02:31,585 --> 02:02:33,962 And the full committee vote is as follows: 1591 02:02:34,129 --> 02:02:39,593 Eight votes for recommendation, five votes opposed, one abstention. 1592 02:02:39,760 --> 02:02:42,429 By this vote, the Committee on Foreign Relations... 1593 02:02:42,596 --> 02:02:47,434 ...recommends that Robert A. Leffingwell be confirmed for secretary of state. 1594 02:02:47,601 --> 02:02:50,103 I return the floor to the senator from Michigan. 1595 02:02:50,270 --> 02:02:52,647 I move the Senate now advise and consent... 1596 02:02:52,814 --> 02:02:56,526 ...to the nomination of Robert A. Leffingwell for secretary of state. 1597 02:02:56,693 --> 02:02:59,654 The question is, will the Senate advise and consent... 1598 02:02:59,821 --> 02:03:03,658 ...to the nomination of Robert A. Leffingwell for secretary of state? 1599 02:03:03,825 --> 02:03:07,287 The senator from South Carolina has apprised me of his intention... 1600 02:03:07,496 --> 02:03:08,955 ...to speak on this motion. 1601 02:03:09,164 --> 02:03:13,543 The chair now recognizes the senior senator from South Carolina. 1602 02:03:17,506 --> 02:03:22,135 Mr. President, there is some opinion harbored here... 1603 02:03:22,302 --> 02:03:27,224 ...that my opposition to Mr. Leffingwell has been a matter of vindictiveness. 1604 02:03:27,390 --> 02:03:32,020 Mr. Rresident, I'm afraid that's true to some degree... 1605 02:03:32,187 --> 02:03:37,275 ...and for this, I humbly apologize... 1606 02:03:37,442 --> 02:03:38,902 ...to this chamber... 1607 02:03:39,611 --> 02:03:43,907 ...and to the man in the White House, who, with good intentions for this nation... 1608 02:03:44,074 --> 02:03:46,576 ...sent the nominee down to us. 1609 02:03:47,577 --> 02:03:52,040 I don't expect this apology to wash away my sins... 1610 02:03:52,707 --> 02:03:56,378 ...but I hope that it will, in some way, reestablish me... 1611 02:03:56,545 --> 02:03:59,673 ...as a senator in the eyes of my colleagues... 1612 02:03:59,840 --> 02:04:04,010 ...rather than as the flannel-mouthed old curmudgeon... 1613 02:04:04,219 --> 02:04:08,473 ...I seem to have become in my waning years, and so much for that. 1614 02:04:08,640 --> 02:04:10,475 Mr. President... 1615 02:04:11,476 --> 02:04:15,313 ...I shall still oppose Mr. Leffingwell... 1616 02:04:15,480 --> 02:04:18,024 ...but without vindictiveness. 1617 02:04:18,900 --> 02:04:23,697 His voice is not the voice I wanna hear speak for America. 1618 02:04:24,281 --> 02:04:28,326 It is, to me, an alien voice. 1619 02:04:28,827 --> 02:04:31,872 Rerhaps it's the new voice of my country. 1620 02:04:32,038 --> 02:04:36,793 These old ears aren't tuned to these new sounds, I know. 1621 02:04:37,544 --> 02:04:42,090 I don't understand much that Mr. Leffingwell says. 1622 02:04:42,841 --> 02:04:48,597 I don't understand how principles of dignity... 1623 02:04:48,763 --> 02:04:51,433 ...can become outworn... 1624 02:04:51,600 --> 02:04:56,771 ...or how this nation can be represented without pride. 1625 02:04:56,938 --> 02:04:59,441 I don't understand these things. 1626 02:04:59,608 --> 02:05:04,738 Of course, I am what I am, feel as I feel. 1627 02:05:04,946 --> 02:05:07,782 I'm gonna vote against confirmation... 1628 02:05:07,949 --> 02:05:09,492 ...yet... 1629 02:05:09,951 --> 02:05:14,873 ...I ask no man to follow me in this. 1630 02:05:20,795 --> 02:05:22,422 Mr. President. 1631 02:05:22,631 --> 02:05:25,884 Recognize the senior senator from Michigan. 1632 02:05:26,343 --> 02:05:30,680 The senior senator from South Carolina... 1633 02:05:30,847 --> 02:05:35,477 ...has just eaten a rather large order of crow. 1634 02:05:35,644 --> 02:05:40,023 Strangely enough, he makes the dish seem palatable. 1635 02:05:40,190 --> 02:05:44,152 He makes us all want to sit at his table. 1636 02:05:44,653 --> 02:05:47,280 He calls himself a curmudgeon. 1637 02:05:47,447 --> 02:05:50,450 Well, I hope the day never comes... 1638 02:05:50,659 --> 02:05:53,787 ...when there is not at least one curmudgeon in this body... 1639 02:05:53,954 --> 02:05:57,832 ...to goad us in the right direction. 1640 02:05:57,999 --> 02:06:01,378 I can't agree with him about Mr. Leffingwell. 1641 02:06:01,544 --> 02:06:05,674 I don't interpret Mr. Leffingwell in the same way. I don't hear an alien voice. 1642 02:06:05,840 --> 02:06:09,469 To me, it sounds realistic. And more than that... 1643 02:06:09,678 --> 02:06:13,807 ...I have great respect for the judgment of our chief executive. 1644 02:06:14,015 --> 02:06:16,434 I'll vote for the nominee. 1645 02:06:16,935 --> 02:06:21,648 But there are tragic circumstances surrounding this nomination... 1646 02:06:21,815 --> 02:06:25,402 ...which takes it out of the usual business and sets it deeply... 1647 02:06:25,568 --> 02:06:28,196 ...into the conscience of each senator. 1648 02:06:28,947 --> 02:06:32,993 For this reason, I now wish to release all pledges made to me. 1649 02:06:33,368 --> 02:06:36,079 Mr. President, will the senator yield? I will not. 1650 02:06:36,246 --> 02:06:39,541 All pledges made to me are free to vote as they will. 1651 02:06:39,708 --> 02:06:44,170 What kind of a double-cross is this? The senator from Michigan has the floor. 1652 02:06:44,337 --> 02:06:46,840 Mr. President, I ask for a quorum. I protest! 1653 02:06:47,007 --> 02:06:51,469 A quorum call precludes any speeches from the floor until the call is finished. 1654 02:06:51,636 --> 02:06:53,096 Mr. Clerk? 1655 02:06:53,305 --> 02:06:56,182 Mr. Abbott. Present. 1656 02:06:56,349 --> 02:06:59,394 Mrs. Adams. Present. 1657 02:06:59,561 --> 02:07:02,856 Mr. Andrews. Here. 1658 02:07:03,064 --> 02:07:05,317 Well, Seab. Well, Bob. 1659 02:07:05,483 --> 02:07:09,529 I'll beat you anyway. That, sir, is a question. 1660 02:07:09,696 --> 02:07:13,158 Mr. Caulfield. Here. 1661 02:07:13,616 --> 02:07:17,704 It is impossible to predict the outcome because there was no time to poll... 1662 02:07:17,871 --> 02:07:21,207 ...the individual members of the Senate, who will now decide... 1663 02:07:21,374 --> 02:07:25,378 ...free of political commitments, guided only by their own conviction... 1664 02:07:25,587 --> 02:07:29,257 ...how to vote on the question of Leffingwell's confirmation. 1665 02:07:29,424 --> 02:07:32,427 Senator Anderson 's mysterious suicide will... 1666 02:07:32,594 --> 02:07:34,888 Wells, Simpson, Lansing. 1667 02:07:35,055 --> 02:07:36,556 Mr. Randall. 1668 02:07:36,723 --> 02:07:40,101 Kanaho abstained in the committee vote, but he'll vote with Seab. 1669 02:07:40,268 --> 02:07:42,354 Strike him off. Goodman, strike him off. 1670 02:07:42,520 --> 02:07:44,981 Mr. Toland. Present. 1671 02:07:46,024 --> 02:07:48,360 Mr. Topper. Here. 1672 02:07:49,069 --> 02:07:52,447 Mr. Van Ackerman. Here and waiting! 1673 02:07:52,614 --> 02:07:55,575 Mr. Young. Present. 1674 02:07:55,784 --> 02:07:57,744 Mr. Zeffenbach. Here. 1675 02:07:57,952 --> 02:07:59,371 Call the absentees. 1676 02:08:00,789 --> 02:08:02,582 Mr. Courtney. 1677 02:08:03,083 --> 02:08:04,751 Mr. Fickett. 1678 02:08:04,918 --> 02:08:06,795 Mr. Fields. 1679 02:08:07,712 --> 02:08:09,547 Mr. Granville. 1680 02:08:09,714 --> 02:08:11,257 Mr. Larkins. 1681 02:08:11,466 --> 02:08:16,054 Thank you. From Strickland. Seven minority votes for Leffingwell. 1682 02:08:16,221 --> 02:08:20,767 A 42 majority, seven minority. Forty-nine. Well, we've still got a chance to win. 1683 02:08:20,934 --> 02:08:24,813 Rrior to the quorum, the Foreign Relations Committee reported favorably... 1684 02:08:24,979 --> 02:08:28,566 ...on the nomination of Robert A. Leffingwell for secretary of state. 1685 02:08:28,733 --> 02:08:32,237 The senator from Michigan moved the Senate advise and consent... 1686 02:08:32,404 --> 02:08:34,406 ...to that nomination. Mr. Rresident. 1687 02:08:34,572 --> 02:08:38,326 I did not relinquish the floor when I asked for a quorum, Mr. Rresident. 1688 02:08:38,493 --> 02:08:41,287 The senior senator from Michigan still has the floor. 1689 02:08:41,454 --> 02:08:44,040 The senator can't hold the floor in silence. 1690 02:08:44,207 --> 02:08:46,918 With the chair's permission, I shall be very brief. 1691 02:08:47,085 --> 02:08:49,671 The chair gladly gives permission to be brief. 1692 02:08:49,838 --> 02:08:51,840 I ask for the yeas and nays. 1693 02:08:52,006 --> 02:08:56,177 Yeas and nays have been requested. Is there a sufficient number? 1694 02:08:56,344 --> 02:08:58,721 I demand recognition, Mr. President! 1695 02:08:59,347 --> 02:09:01,433 You can't close to me! 1696 02:09:01,599 --> 02:09:03,643 Question! Question! 1697 02:09:04,561 --> 02:09:07,981 Both sides of the aisle are loudly demanding an immediate vote... 1698 02:09:08,148 --> 02:09:10,567 ...on the question whether or not to consent... 1699 02:09:10,733 --> 02:09:14,696 ...to the president's nomination of Leffingwell as secretary of state. 1700 02:09:14,863 --> 02:09:18,408 Plainly, both parties are repudiating Van Ackerman's tactics. 1701 02:09:18,575 --> 02:09:23,329 He is still putting up a fight to regain the floor before the question is put to a vote. 1702 02:09:24,372 --> 02:09:26,583 This is conspiracy! 1703 02:09:26,749 --> 02:09:29,711 The chair is conspiring to stop debate! 1704 02:09:29,878 --> 02:09:34,007 The chair is violating the rules of the Senate! I will not be bullied this way! 1705 02:09:34,215 --> 02:09:37,802 There is a sufficient show of hands. Yeas and nays have been ordered. 1706 02:09:37,969 --> 02:09:41,264 The clerk will call the roll. Mr. Abbott. 1707 02:09:41,431 --> 02:09:44,017 Yes. Mrs. Adams. 1708 02:09:44,225 --> 02:09:48,605 What are you and Harley trying to pull? You can't gag me. I'll get an investigation. 1709 02:09:48,771 --> 02:09:50,857 I don't think you'd want that. 1710 02:09:51,024 --> 02:09:55,570 We're on to it, Fred. What are you talking about? On to what? 1711 02:09:55,737 --> 02:09:57,822 We tolerate about anything here. 1712 02:09:57,989 --> 02:10:02,035 Rrejudice, Atticism, demagoguery, anything. 1713 02:10:02,243 --> 02:10:04,871 That's what the Senate's for, to tolerate freedom. 1714 02:10:05,747 --> 02:10:07,540 But you've dishonored us. 1715 02:10:07,749 --> 02:10:10,502 Mr. Bender of California. 1716 02:10:10,668 --> 02:10:14,339 What I did was for the good of the country. 1717 02:10:14,506 --> 02:10:20,220 Fortunately, our country always manages to survive patriots like you. 1718 02:10:20,386 --> 02:10:23,389 We could introduce a resolution to censure and expel you. 1719 02:10:23,556 --> 02:10:27,852 But we don't want Brig Anderson's tired old sin made public. 1720 02:10:28,019 --> 02:10:29,771 Whatever it was. 1721 02:10:29,938 --> 02:10:34,067 So we let you stay, if you want to. If you want to. 1722 02:10:34,275 --> 02:10:36,069 Mr. Bronson. 1723 02:10:36,945 --> 02:10:38,530 No. 1724 02:10:38,988 --> 02:10:41,574 Mr. Caulfield. 1725 02:10:41,741 --> 02:10:43,243 Yes. 1726 02:10:43,451 --> 02:10:45,870 Mr. Satinas. Yes! 1727 02:10:47,664 --> 02:10:50,083 Mr. Chambers. 1728 02:10:50,250 --> 02:10:51,709 Yes. 1729 02:10:51,876 --> 02:10:55,797 Mr. Chatsworth. Yes. 1730 02:10:56,381 --> 02:10:59,300 Mr. Cook. Yes. 1731 02:10:59,842 --> 02:11:02,387 Mr. Cooley. No. 1732 02:11:03,596 --> 02:11:06,891 Mr. Cunningham. No. 1733 02:11:07,517 --> 02:11:10,937 Mr. Curry. Yes. 1734 02:11:11,771 --> 02:11:14,107 Mr. Dahl. 1735 02:11:14,274 --> 02:11:15,775 No. 1736 02:11:16,192 --> 02:11:19,487 Mr. Daniels. Yes. 1737 02:11:19,654 --> 02:11:24,200 Maybe we should've waited for his vote. Now we only have a margin of two. 1738 02:11:24,367 --> 02:11:26,619 Slipped up there, didn't we? Mr. Danta. 1739 02:11:26,828 --> 02:11:28,454 Yes. 1740 02:11:28,997 --> 02:11:33,126 So far, the vote is running about even, and it is still impossible to predict... 1741 02:11:33,293 --> 02:11:34,502 ...the final outcome. 1742 02:11:35,128 --> 02:11:37,672 No. Mr. Eaves. 1743 02:11:37,839 --> 02:11:40,633 Somebody better wake up McCafferty. We need his vote. 1744 02:11:40,800 --> 02:11:44,429 Mr. Evans. McCafferty's asleep again. 1745 02:11:44,596 --> 02:11:48,308 Mr. Everett. Wake up McCafferty. We need his vote. 1746 02:11:48,516 --> 02:11:51,311 Mr. Farmer. Wake up McCafferty. We need his vote. 1747 02:11:52,186 --> 02:11:53,896 Awaken the senator. 1748 02:11:54,439 --> 02:11:56,899 Yes. Mr. Frank. 1749 02:11:57,066 --> 02:12:01,154 Opposed, sir. I'm opposed. No, no, senator, not yet. 1750 02:12:02,322 --> 02:12:04,866 And I believe that you're not opposed. 1751 02:12:05,116 --> 02:12:07,160 Mr. Jollie. No. 1752 02:12:07,368 --> 02:12:11,623 During the last few minutes, Leffingwell's chances have improved... 1753 02:12:11,789 --> 02:12:16,377 ...and it seems more than likely he will be confirmed by a small margin... 1754 02:12:16,544 --> 02:12:18,921 ...of maybe one or two votes. 1755 02:12:19,088 --> 02:12:23,843 Of course, in case of a tie, we can definitely count on the vice president... 1756 02:12:24,052 --> 02:12:28,181 ...to use his decisive vote in favor of the nominee. 1757 02:12:28,389 --> 02:12:30,892 Harley has always gone along... Mr. Rresident! 1758 02:12:31,059 --> 02:12:34,604 ...with the majority leader's policies. Call Dr. Slater. Hurry. 1759 02:12:34,896 --> 02:12:38,399 Mr. Smith of Oregon. Yes. 1760 02:12:38,566 --> 02:12:41,361 Mr. Smith of Rhode lsland. 1761 02:12:45,948 --> 02:12:48,910 Mr. Smith of Rhode lsland. 1762 02:12:49,744 --> 02:12:51,704 No. What the...? 1763 02:12:51,871 --> 02:12:53,081 That ties it. 1764 02:12:53,247 --> 02:12:57,377 Haven't had so much fun since the cayenne pepper hit the fan. 1765 02:12:57,585 --> 02:13:00,171 Mr. Snyder. Yes. 1766 02:13:00,338 --> 02:13:02,757 Mr. Sorensen. Yes. 1767 02:13:02,924 --> 02:13:05,343 Mr. Strickland. No. 1768 02:13:05,510 --> 02:13:08,012 Mr. Sundberg. No. 1769 02:13:08,179 --> 02:13:11,265 Mr. Swanson. Harley, we're coming in deadlocked. 1770 02:13:11,432 --> 02:13:13,518 You'll have to make it good. Okay. 1771 02:13:13,685 --> 02:13:15,228 Mr. Tate. 1772 02:13:16,521 --> 02:13:17,980 Yes. 1773 02:13:19,816 --> 02:13:22,610 Mr. Teller. No. 1774 02:13:22,777 --> 02:13:25,363 Mr. Temple. No. 1775 02:13:25,530 --> 02:13:28,032 Mr. Thacker. Yes. 1776 02:13:28,199 --> 02:13:30,660 Mr. Thompson. No. 1777 02:13:30,827 --> 02:13:33,454 Mr. Timothy. Yes. 1778 02:13:34,080 --> 02:13:38,418 The third painting by Colonel Trumbull is the surrender of Lord Cornwallis... 1779 02:13:38,584 --> 02:13:40,169 ...at Yorktown, Virginia. 1780 02:13:40,336 --> 02:13:44,924 Major O'Hara in the red coat in the foreground delivered his sword for him. 1781 02:13:45,133 --> 02:13:48,636 Washington wouldn't accept the sword from anyone beneath his rank. 1782 02:13:48,970 --> 02:13:51,681 Mr. Toland. Yes. 1783 02:13:51,848 --> 02:13:54,642 Mr. Thule. No. 1784 02:14:10,700 --> 02:14:13,077 Yes. Mr. Topper. 1785 02:14:13,244 --> 02:14:16,289 Yes. Mr. Tracy of New Jersey. 1786 02:14:16,456 --> 02:14:19,125 No. Mr. Tracy of Washington. 1787 02:14:19,292 --> 02:14:21,335 No. Mr. Vandergrift. 1788 02:14:21,502 --> 02:14:23,546 Yes. Mr. Vassar. 1789 02:14:23,713 --> 02:14:25,882 No. Mr. Welch. 1790 02:14:26,048 --> 02:14:28,509 Yes. Mr. Wells. 1791 02:14:28,676 --> 02:14:30,803 Yes. Mr. Whitman. 1792 02:14:30,970 --> 02:14:33,514 No. Mr. Williams. 1793 02:14:33,681 --> 02:14:36,267 No. Mr. Wilson. 1794 02:14:36,434 --> 02:14:38,728 Yes. Mr. Woodworth. 1795 02:14:38,895 --> 02:14:41,022 No. Mr. Yost. 1796 02:14:41,189 --> 02:14:42,190 Yes. 1797 02:14:42,356 --> 02:14:44,150 Mr. Young. No. 1798 02:14:44,317 --> 02:14:46,235 Mr. Zeffenbach. Yes. 1799 02:14:50,698 --> 02:14:54,410 The vote is tied at 47 to 47. 1800 02:14:58,581 --> 02:15:02,335 The vice president will not exercise his constitutional privilege... 1801 02:15:02,502 --> 02:15:06,881 ...to break this tie with an affirmative vote. The motion to advise and consent... 1802 02:15:07,048 --> 02:15:12,011 ...to the nomination of Robert A. Leffingwell for secretary of state stands defeated. 1803 02:15:12,178 --> 02:15:13,971 Sit down. Mind your own business! 1804 02:15:14,138 --> 02:15:16,641 Something's happened. Sit down. 1805 02:15:22,939 --> 02:15:26,067 It has fallen to me to make a sad announcement. 1806 02:15:26,234 --> 02:15:28,736 The president died a few minutes ago. 1807 02:15:31,030 --> 02:15:35,535 Will the senior senator from South Carolina, as president pro tempore of the Senate... 1808 02:15:35,743 --> 02:15:37,912 ...please assume the chair. 1809 02:15:47,755 --> 02:15:50,299 Good luck, sir. Thank you. 1810 02:16:02,603 --> 02:16:05,606 About the vote, Bob, I'm sorry. 1811 02:16:05,773 --> 02:16:09,193 I'd prefer to name my own secretary of state. 1812 02:16:09,360 --> 02:16:12,280 All right, Harley, Mr. Rresident. 1813 02:16:12,446 --> 02:16:15,908 I'll see what I can do for him. Thank you. 1814 02:16:24,792 --> 02:16:27,712 Mr. President. Recognize the senior senator... 1815 02:16:27,879 --> 02:16:29,422 ...from Michigan. 1816 02:16:31,799 --> 02:16:33,384 Senators... 1817 02:16:33,926 --> 02:16:36,220 ...a great leader is dead. 1818 02:16:37,138 --> 02:16:39,599 A bitter loss for our country... 1819 02:16:39,765 --> 02:16:43,102 ...a bitter personal loss for all of us here. 1820 02:16:44,562 --> 02:16:47,857 I move we adjourn out of respect until further notice. 1821 02:16:48,024 --> 02:16:50,234 So ordered.157443

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