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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:50,244 --> 00:00:57,110 Original subtitles by sud_arun colored and improved by zer0_ 2 00:00:59,535 --> 00:01:02,038 (Helicopter whirring) 3 00:01:06,942 --> 00:01:12,247 ♪.. Well, take me back down where cool water flow, yeh 4 00:01:12,249 --> 00:01:15,384 (overlapping chatter) 5 00:01:15,386 --> 00:01:17,852 ♪.. Let me remember things I love 6 00:01:17,854 --> 00:01:19,755 Dan. Your rifle. 7 00:01:19,757 --> 00:01:21,256 Soldier: all right, do them all. 8 00:01:21,258 --> 00:01:22,489 First and second squad, too. 9 00:01:22,491 --> 00:01:25,663 ♪.. Stoppin' at the log where catfish bite 10 00:01:26,663 --> 00:01:28,229 who's the longhair? 11 00:01:28,231 --> 00:01:32,366 That's ellsberg. Works for lansdale at the embassy. 12 00:01:32,368 --> 00:01:33,903 He's observing. 13 00:01:35,972 --> 00:01:39,510 ♪.. I can hear the bull frog callin' me 14 00:01:42,746 --> 00:01:46,714 ♪.. wonder if my rope's still hangin' to the tree 15 00:01:46,716 --> 00:01:47,815 platoon leader: let's move out. 16 00:01:47,817 --> 00:01:49,950 Soldier: let's go. Moving out. 17 00:01:49,952 --> 00:01:53,188 ♪.. Love to kick my feet way down the shallow water 18 00:01:53,190 --> 00:01:56,557 ♪.. shoe fly, dragon fly, get back to your mother 19 00:01:56,559 --> 00:01:58,660 I'll take good care of it. 20 00:01:58,662 --> 00:02:00,830 ♪.. Skip it across green river ..♪ 21 00:02:09,506 --> 00:02:11,709 (Insects trilling) 22 00:02:44,674 --> 00:02:46,943 - (Gunfire) - (Men shouting) 23 00:02:56,620 --> 00:02:58,222 (Groaning) 24 00:03:08,798 --> 00:03:11,933 Bravo 27, this is kilo 4 tango. 25 00:03:11,935 --> 00:03:13,037 (Grunts) 26 00:03:19,542 --> 00:03:23,681 Fire mission. Grid 298471. 27 00:03:24,847 --> 00:03:26,951 - (Groans) - Daniel: lay down. 28 00:03:33,556 --> 00:03:36,025 (Indistinct chatter) 29 00:03:38,895 --> 00:03:41,362 Just hang in there, buddy. They're gonna fix you up. 30 00:03:41,364 --> 00:03:42,766 (Soldier groaning) 31 00:03:57,947 --> 00:03:59,316 Man: Dan? 32 00:04:01,417 --> 00:04:02,987 Dan? 33 00:04:04,254 --> 00:04:06,053 Dan! 34 00:04:06,055 --> 00:04:09,192 Secretary would like a word. You wanna follow me? 35 00:04:14,997 --> 00:04:17,231 Robert: well, you can say what you want to the president. 36 00:04:17,233 --> 00:04:19,567 I've read every one of ellsberg's reports... 37 00:04:19,569 --> 00:04:22,403 And I'm telling you, it's just not the case. 38 00:04:22,405 --> 00:04:23,874 Dan, you know Mr. Komer. 39 00:04:25,042 --> 00:04:26,941 He's been discussing the war with the president... 40 00:04:26,943 --> 00:04:28,442 And, well, his sense is that we've made 41 00:04:28,444 --> 00:04:29,877 real progress over the past year... 42 00:04:29,879 --> 00:04:31,478 But I've been doing my own review, and it seems to me... 43 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:32,913 That things have gotten worse. 44 00:04:32,915 --> 00:04:34,014 But neither of us have been in the field. 45 00:04:34,016 --> 00:04:35,249 You have, you're the one who knows. 46 00:04:35,251 --> 00:04:37,485 So, what do you say? 47 00:04:37,487 --> 00:04:39,390 Are things better or worse? 48 00:04:40,924 --> 00:04:42,590 Well, Mr. Secretary... 49 00:04:42,592 --> 00:04:45,692 What I'm most impressed by is how much things are the same. 50 00:04:45,694 --> 00:04:48,064 You see, that's exactly what I'm saying. 51 00:04:49,732 --> 00:04:50,999 We put another hundred thousand troops 52 00:04:51,001 --> 00:04:52,867 into the field, things are no better. 53 00:04:52,869 --> 00:04:55,339 To me, that means things are actually worse. 54 00:04:57,741 --> 00:04:59,143 Thank you, Dan. 55 00:05:02,212 --> 00:05:03,085 Man: Mr. Secretary! 56 00:05:03,097 --> 00:05:03,981 (Reporters clamoring) 57 00:05:04,515 --> 00:05:06,383 Mr. Secretary! Sir! 58 00:05:07,484 --> 00:05:10,585 Andrews: how was your trip, sir? Sir. 59 00:05:10,587 --> 00:05:11,920 Good afternoon, gentlemen. 60 00:05:11,922 --> 00:05:13,687 I don't have any prepared remarks... 61 00:05:13,689 --> 00:05:15,922 But I'd be very happy to take your questions one at a time. 62 00:05:15,924 --> 00:05:17,626 - Jim. - Mr. Secretary... 63 00:05:17,628 --> 00:05:19,026 I'm wondering if the trip left you 64 00:05:19,028 --> 00:05:20,461 optimistic or pessimistic... 65 00:05:20,463 --> 00:05:22,898 About our prospects in this war and our ability to win it. 66 00:05:22,900 --> 00:05:25,100 He asked whether I was optimistic or pessimistic. 67 00:05:25,102 --> 00:05:26,634 Today, I can tell you that military progress 68 00:05:26,636 --> 00:05:27,802 over the past 12 months... 69 00:05:27,804 --> 00:05:29,271 Has exceeded our expectations. 70 00:05:29,273 --> 00:05:31,939 We're very encouraged by what we're seeing in Vietnam. 71 00:05:31,941 --> 00:05:34,107 In every respect, we're making progress. 72 00:05:34,109 --> 00:05:35,776 And I'm especially pleased to have had 73 00:05:35,778 --> 00:05:37,345 Bob komer along for the trip. 74 00:05:37,347 --> 00:05:38,379 So he could see for himself 75 00:05:38,381 --> 00:05:40,014 that we've been showing great improvement... 76 00:05:40,016 --> 00:05:41,882 In every dimension of the war effort. 77 00:05:41,884 --> 00:05:43,886 (Reporters clamoring) 78 00:05:45,487 --> 00:05:46,823 Derek. 79 00:06:19,722 --> 00:06:21,258 (Inhales sharply) 80 00:06:32,268 --> 00:06:33,369 (Drawer slams shut) 81 00:06:54,825 --> 00:06:56,057 Good night, Dan. 82 00:06:56,059 --> 00:06:58,261 - Good night, Dan. - Night, guys. 83 00:07:03,566 --> 00:07:04,567 You okay, Dan? 84 00:07:06,869 --> 00:07:09,470 Yeah. Yeah, thought I'd forgot something. 85 00:07:09,472 --> 00:07:10,573 I didn't. 86 00:07:18,047 --> 00:07:19,816 Next left on Melrose. 87 00:08:27,484 --> 00:08:29,783 Truman: we have committed ourselves to the cause... 88 00:08:29,785 --> 00:08:31,718 Of a just and peaceful world order 89 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:33,887 through the united nations. 90 00:08:33,889 --> 00:08:35,990 Daniel: "may 3rd, 1950. 91 00:08:35,992 --> 00:08:37,958 "President Truman approved $10 million 92 00:08:37,960 --> 00:08:39,897 "in military aid to indochina." 93 00:08:46,502 --> 00:08:48,136 Dwight eisenhower: America's leadership 94 00:08:48,138 --> 00:08:49,603 and prestige depend... 95 00:08:49,605 --> 00:08:53,974 On how we use our power in the interests of world peace. 96 00:08:53,976 --> 00:08:55,910 Daniel: "I feel concerned about paragraph six... 97 00:08:55,912 --> 00:08:57,344 "Which gives authority to control 98 00:08:57,346 --> 00:08:59,282 "general elections in Vietnam." 99 00:09:01,517 --> 00:09:03,818 John F. Kennedy: the united states, as the world knows, 100 00:09:03,820 --> 00:09:06,123 will never start a war. 101 00:09:06,889 --> 00:09:08,923 Daniel: "may 11th, 1961. 102 00:09:08,925 --> 00:09:10,190 "President Kennedy orders 103 00:09:10,192 --> 00:09:11,793 "a full examination by the defense department... 104 00:09:11,795 --> 00:09:15,165 "Of a possible commitment of U.S. forces to Vietnam." 105 00:09:19,234 --> 00:09:22,402 Lyndon Johnson: we are not about to send American boys... 106 00:09:22,404 --> 00:09:25,540 9 or 10,000 miles away from home... 107 00:09:25,542 --> 00:09:29,642 To do what Asian boys ought to be doing for themselves. 108 00:09:29,644 --> 00:09:32,146 "President Johnson chose to reaffirm the Kennedy policies. 109 00:09:32,148 --> 00:09:33,982 "Military operations should be initiated 110 00:09:33,984 --> 00:09:36,018 "under close political control." 111 00:10:03,345 --> 00:10:04,513 (Gasps) 112 00:10:08,917 --> 00:10:10,186 (Sighs) 113 00:10:14,157 --> 00:10:15,459 (Sighs heavily) 114 00:10:21,965 --> 00:10:24,098 Kay: (Stuttering) can we just do the numbers 115 00:10:24,100 --> 00:10:25,534 just one more time? 116 00:10:26,569 --> 00:10:28,736 The company's selling how many shares? 117 00:10:28,738 --> 00:10:31,304 Kay: 1.35 million shares. 118 00:10:31,306 --> 00:10:33,274 And the price range is? 119 00:10:33,276 --> 00:10:36,810 Between $24.50 and $27 per share. 120 00:10:36,812 --> 00:10:38,747 Not exactly a huge difference. 121 00:10:38,749 --> 00:10:40,881 For them. But, you know, the bankers 122 00:10:40,883 --> 00:10:42,415 always do fiddle with the prices. 123 00:10:42,417 --> 00:10:46,085 But for us, that's over $3 million... 124 00:10:46,087 --> 00:10:48,990 And that represents over five years' salary 125 00:10:48,992 --> 00:10:50,891 for 25 good reporters. 126 00:10:50,893 --> 00:10:53,194 Good. But why spend in the newsroom? 127 00:10:53,196 --> 00:10:54,761 You're far less profitable 128 00:10:54,763 --> 00:10:56,731 than gannett or knight or ridder. 129 00:10:56,733 --> 00:10:58,165 Gannett and knight and ridder 130 00:10:58,167 --> 00:11:01,135 own monopoly papers in smaller cities. 131 00:11:01,137 --> 00:11:03,871 And our readers are leaders, you know. 132 00:11:03,873 --> 00:11:05,372 They're educated. They demand more. 133 00:11:05,374 --> 00:11:09,412 That's why we invest in really good reporters. 134 00:11:10,046 --> 00:11:11,112 And so... 135 00:11:11,114 --> 00:11:13,814 Because quality and profitability 136 00:11:13,816 --> 00:11:15,882 do go hand in hand. 137 00:11:15,884 --> 00:11:16,983 (Sighs) 138 00:11:16,985 --> 00:11:18,252 - See? - Yeah. 139 00:11:18,254 --> 00:11:19,442 You know all this already. 140 00:11:19,454 --> 00:11:20,654 (Laughs) oh, gosh! 141 00:11:20,656 --> 00:11:21,622 I don't know if I do. 142 00:11:21,624 --> 00:11:23,190 - I should get to breakfast. - Yeah. 143 00:11:23,192 --> 00:11:24,891 We don't want Paul or Arthur too antsy this afternoon. 144 00:11:24,893 --> 00:11:26,093 No. 145 00:11:26,095 --> 00:11:27,929 Good luck. 146 00:11:27,931 --> 00:11:29,566 - And thank you, Fritz. - Mmm-hmm. 147 00:11:31,066 --> 00:11:32,800 - See you downtown. - I'll see you. 148 00:11:32,802 --> 00:11:34,468 You think this is really necessary? 149 00:11:34,470 --> 00:11:35,670 Oh, god, yes. 150 00:11:35,672 --> 00:11:39,240 Darling, you should hear how they talk at these meetings. 151 00:11:39,242 --> 00:11:40,909 It's as if it's in a foreign language. 152 00:11:40,911 --> 00:11:43,213 No, I meant taking the company public. 153 00:11:48,283 --> 00:11:51,785 It seems we are cash poor. 154 00:11:51,787 --> 00:11:53,286 You know, barely solvent. 155 00:11:53,288 --> 00:11:54,955 That's the newspaper business. 156 00:11:54,957 --> 00:11:56,357 That's our newspaper business... 157 00:11:56,359 --> 00:11:57,958 And we need the public offering 158 00:11:57,960 --> 00:12:00,160 to stay in business and to continue to grow. 159 00:12:00,162 --> 00:12:01,462 That's what Fritz says. 160 00:12:01,464 --> 00:12:03,263 And he also says that the family 161 00:12:03,265 --> 00:12:05,501 can maintain control if we... 162 00:12:06,769 --> 00:12:08,602 Anyway, I'm just not sure your grandfather... 163 00:12:08,604 --> 00:12:10,938 Would have wanted us to give up any control at all. 164 00:12:10,940 --> 00:12:12,342 (Phone rings) 165 00:12:14,210 --> 00:12:15,215 Hello? 166 00:12:15,227 --> 00:12:16,243 woman: Mrs. Graham? 167 00:12:16,245 --> 00:12:18,179 Yes? This is she. 168 00:12:18,181 --> 00:12:20,749 Please hold for the chief of staff. 169 00:12:21,683 --> 00:12:22,685 Who is it? 170 00:12:23,686 --> 00:12:25,352 Haldeman. 171 00:12:25,354 --> 00:12:26,753 Haldeman: Mrs. Graham, Bob haldeman. 172 00:12:26,755 --> 00:12:28,287 Yes, hello. 173 00:12:28,289 --> 00:12:31,391 We've got a bit of an issue over here. 174 00:12:31,393 --> 00:12:33,059 Oh? 175 00:12:33,061 --> 00:12:34,428 Man 1: well, that makes perfect sense. 176 00:12:34,430 --> 00:12:35,996 Do you agree with that? 177 00:12:35,998 --> 00:12:37,964 Man 2: without a doubt. 178 00:12:37,966 --> 00:12:39,869 (Chattering continues) 179 00:12:41,604 --> 00:12:42,839 (Breathing heavily) 180 00:12:44,840 --> 00:12:46,276 Oh, Jesus. 181 00:12:47,510 --> 00:12:49,208 I'm so sorry. 182 00:12:49,210 --> 00:12:50,878 - Sorry, sorry, sorry. - Good morning. 183 00:12:50,880 --> 00:12:55,982 So late. I had to get all this stuff together... 184 00:12:55,984 --> 00:12:58,085 And then I had an unexpected call. 185 00:12:58,087 --> 00:13:00,987 Well, what is with the suitcase? 186 00:13:00,989 --> 00:13:04,125 Ben, I told you, this is the day. 187 00:13:04,127 --> 00:13:05,526 We're meeting with the bankers today. 188 00:13:05,528 --> 00:13:08,094 - Oh, yes. Right, right. - You know this. 189 00:13:08,096 --> 00:13:09,796 I bet you every dollar in my wallet 190 00:13:09,798 --> 00:13:10,930 that you are the only person... 191 00:13:10,932 --> 00:13:13,367 In that boardroom who's read through all that nonsense. 192 00:13:13,369 --> 00:13:16,102 (Laughs) I'm probably the only one who needs to. 193 00:13:16,104 --> 00:13:18,939 What do you think of Neil sheehan? 194 00:13:18,941 --> 00:13:20,940 Oh, gosh, his coverage of Vietnam 195 00:13:20,942 --> 00:13:22,676 is just absolutely marvelous. 196 00:13:22,678 --> 00:13:23,810 Why? 197 00:13:23,812 --> 00:13:26,247 You thinking of trying to steal him from the times? 198 00:13:26,249 --> 00:13:27,747 I'm not sure we can afford him. 199 00:13:27,749 --> 00:13:30,952 He... he hasn't had a piece in three months. 200 00:13:30,954 --> 00:13:32,319 Oh? 201 00:13:32,321 --> 00:13:34,421 Do you think he's onto something? 202 00:13:34,423 --> 00:13:36,690 Well, I saw Abe at a dinner party last week 203 00:13:36,692 --> 00:13:40,294 and he was looking mighty, mighty smug. 204 00:13:40,296 --> 00:13:42,796 Doesn't he always? (Chuckles) 205 00:13:42,798 --> 00:13:43,931 So who was it? 206 00:13:43,933 --> 00:13:45,065 Who was what? 207 00:13:45,067 --> 00:13:47,200 Your unexpected call. 208 00:13:47,202 --> 00:13:50,271 (Gasps) oh, I buried the lede. 209 00:13:50,273 --> 00:13:52,205 The white house. 210 00:13:52,207 --> 00:13:54,175 - Haldeman rang. - Yeah? 211 00:13:54,177 --> 00:13:56,377 It seems the president has decided 212 00:13:56,379 --> 00:13:58,246 not to provide Judith... 213 00:13:58,248 --> 00:14:00,314 With credentials to cover the Nixon wedding. 214 00:14:00,316 --> 00:14:02,348 - Jesus Christ. - Yeah. 215 00:14:02,350 --> 00:14:04,584 They said we could send another reporter. 216 00:14:04,586 --> 00:14:05,908 Oh, yeah? Can't believe that. 217 00:14:05,920 --> 00:14:07,253 (Sighs) 218 00:14:07,255 --> 00:14:08,988 I know, I know. 219 00:14:08,990 --> 00:14:10,357 - But... - But what? 220 00:14:10,359 --> 00:14:11,592 I'm not sure I entirely blame 221 00:14:11,594 --> 00:14:13,460 the president on this one, Ben. 222 00:14:13,462 --> 00:14:14,661 No? 223 00:14:14,663 --> 00:14:16,631 Would you want Judith to cover your daughter's wedding? 224 00:14:16,633 --> 00:14:18,332 Well, my daughter's only 10 years old... 225 00:14:18,334 --> 00:14:20,067 I think she burned her Bridges 226 00:14:20,069 --> 00:14:22,170 when she crashed Julie's reception. 227 00:14:22,172 --> 00:14:23,771 - They're being punitive. - Her pen is so sharp. 228 00:14:23,773 --> 00:14:25,173 - Of course it's punitive. - This is punitive. 229 00:14:25,175 --> 00:14:27,440 Of course it's punitive. 230 00:14:27,442 --> 00:14:31,444 She compared tricia Nixon to a vanilla ice cream cone. 231 00:14:31,446 --> 00:14:32,601 (Laughs) yeah, she did. 232 00:14:32,613 --> 00:14:33,780 Yeah. 233 00:14:33,782 --> 00:14:35,616 I mean, why would her father want Judy 234 00:14:35,618 --> 00:14:37,184 to cover his daughter's wedding? 235 00:14:37,186 --> 00:14:38,685 Oh, come on. 236 00:14:38,687 --> 00:14:39,987 I just... 237 00:14:39,989 --> 00:14:43,623 Are you sure we're striking the right tone here, Ben? 238 00:14:43,625 --> 00:14:45,025 Oh, we're gonna do this again? 239 00:14:45,027 --> 00:14:46,993 No. Uh, the new style section. 240 00:14:46,995 --> 00:14:50,463 Sometimes that stiletto party coverage can be a little mean. 241 00:14:50,465 --> 00:14:52,433 I'm handling it. I'm looking for a new editor. 242 00:14:52,435 --> 00:14:53,733 Yes, are you? Because I know 243 00:14:53,735 --> 00:14:56,203 I've talked to you about this before. 244 00:14:56,205 --> 00:14:59,740 You are losing female readership, you know. 245 00:14:59,742 --> 00:15:01,407 And I think you might want to focus more 246 00:15:01,409 --> 00:15:02,543 on what women read... 247 00:15:02,545 --> 00:15:05,515 Katharine, keep your finger outta my eye. 248 00:15:12,388 --> 00:15:13,787 You... (Inhales) 249 00:15:13,789 --> 00:15:15,591 (Humming) 250 00:15:16,725 --> 00:15:18,825 These breakfasts were your idea, you know. 251 00:15:18,827 --> 00:15:22,396 Yes. And you are the publisher and you are my boss. 252 00:15:22,398 --> 00:15:24,165 And I, uh... I value the input, 253 00:15:24,167 --> 00:15:26,400 but I... I heard you the first three times. 254 00:15:26,402 --> 00:15:29,203 You know, I just think there might be another way... 255 00:15:29,205 --> 00:15:31,439 That we could cool it with the white house. 256 00:15:31,441 --> 00:15:34,641 Maybe we could just send somebody else, you know... 257 00:15:34,643 --> 00:15:37,310 Nope, nope. Nope. I'm not gonna send another reporter. 258 00:15:37,312 --> 00:15:39,280 Because it's not hard news, Ben. 259 00:15:39,282 --> 00:15:40,615 It's just a wedding. 260 00:15:40,617 --> 00:15:42,382 It's not just a wedding. 261 00:15:42,384 --> 00:15:43,450 It's a wedding of the daughter 262 00:15:43,452 --> 00:15:45,151 of the president of the United States. 263 00:15:45,153 --> 00:15:46,686 Why not let that girl have her day? 264 00:15:46,688 --> 00:15:48,322 And we can't have an administration 265 00:15:48,324 --> 00:15:49,555 dictating to us our coverage... 266 00:15:49,557 --> 00:15:50,790 Just because they don't like 267 00:15:50,792 --> 00:15:53,696 what we print about them in our newspaper. 268 00:15:55,664 --> 00:15:56,799 (Chuckles) 269 00:15:58,167 --> 00:16:00,300 Wonder if Abe cares so passionately 270 00:16:00,302 --> 00:16:02,402 about who covers the wedding for his paper. 271 00:16:02,404 --> 00:16:04,405 I don't give a rat's ass what Abe or anybody 272 00:16:04,407 --> 00:16:06,073 at the New York times cares about. 273 00:16:06,075 --> 00:16:07,607 Not true. I give one rat's ass. 274 00:16:07,609 --> 00:16:08,631 (Chuckles) yeah. 275 00:16:08,643 --> 00:16:09,676 One retromingent... 276 00:16:09,678 --> 00:16:10,584 Rat's ass. 277 00:16:10,596 --> 00:16:11,513 (Both laugh) 278 00:16:35,037 --> 00:16:37,103 (Newsroom chattering) 279 00:16:37,105 --> 00:16:38,372 Man: well, it's real important. 280 00:16:38,374 --> 00:16:40,774 Can you get him for me? 281 00:16:40,776 --> 00:16:44,147 Tell them it's from sheehan. Don't walk. 282 00:16:45,414 --> 00:16:47,015 (Traffic noises) 283 00:16:51,254 --> 00:16:53,089 (Car horns honking) 284 00:16:56,158 --> 00:16:57,393 (Brakes screech) 285 00:17:00,263 --> 00:17:01,730 (Panting) 286 00:17:11,273 --> 00:17:12,641 It's from sheehan. 287 00:17:15,343 --> 00:17:17,679 (Siren blaring outside) 288 00:17:19,515 --> 00:17:21,551 Abe, here it is. 289 00:17:38,434 --> 00:17:39,665 Howard: okay, broder's got Nixon 290 00:17:39,667 --> 00:17:41,801 working on his second term. 291 00:17:41,803 --> 00:17:45,005 Osnos has something on g.I.S buying heroin in Saigon... 292 00:17:45,007 --> 00:17:47,607 But Ryder's got a rocket on the FBI list 293 00:17:47,609 --> 00:17:48,809 of potential subversives. 294 00:17:48,811 --> 00:17:50,377 Ben: save it for the afternoon. 295 00:17:50,379 --> 00:17:52,479 I need chal and Judith. 296 00:17:52,481 --> 00:17:53,780 Howard: Judith! 297 00:17:53,782 --> 00:17:55,982 Ben: is that real, the subversives list? 298 00:17:55,984 --> 00:17:58,319 Oh, yeah. Hoover and justice keep a copy. 299 00:17:58,321 --> 00:17:59,619 Thousands of names. 300 00:17:59,621 --> 00:18:01,288 Geyelin heard the white house is shutting Judith out. 301 00:18:01,290 --> 00:18:02,356 Yeah, I'm working on that. 302 00:18:02,358 --> 00:18:03,723 We think editorial should run something. 303 00:18:03,725 --> 00:18:05,358 I just heard somebody say they're working on that. 304 00:18:05,360 --> 00:18:06,426 Well, if the white house is 305 00:18:06,428 --> 00:18:07,528 gonna take a stance like that... 306 00:18:07,530 --> 00:18:10,032 Don't you think we should plant a flag? 307 00:18:12,167 --> 00:18:16,203 Did you see sheehan at the kissinger press conference? 308 00:18:16,205 --> 00:18:17,370 Bagdikian: no. 309 00:18:17,372 --> 00:18:19,139 What about the al haig thing? 310 00:18:19,141 --> 00:18:21,143 No, times sent the new kid. 311 00:18:21,878 --> 00:18:23,310 The new kid, huh? 312 00:18:23,312 --> 00:18:25,378 You think sheehan's onto something. 313 00:18:25,380 --> 00:18:26,946 Yeah. 314 00:18:26,948 --> 00:18:29,482 Well, Neil has been known to disappear. 315 00:18:29,484 --> 00:18:32,351 No, no. I'm telling you, he has something. 316 00:18:32,353 --> 00:18:34,555 You want me to do a little digging? 317 00:18:34,557 --> 00:18:37,223 No, that's below your pay grade. 318 00:18:37,225 --> 00:18:38,561 Intern! 319 00:18:39,527 --> 00:18:42,229 You working on anything important, chief? 320 00:18:42,231 --> 00:18:44,632 Uh, no, Mr. Bradlee. 321 00:18:44,634 --> 00:18:47,167 Well, everything we do is important at the post. 322 00:18:47,169 --> 00:18:48,569 Yeah. That's $40. 323 00:18:48,571 --> 00:18:51,638 I want you to take the first train up to New York... 324 00:18:51,640 --> 00:18:53,441 And go to the times building on 43rd. 325 00:18:53,443 --> 00:18:54,642 Don't tell them who you work for... 326 00:18:54,644 --> 00:18:57,310 But find a reporter by the name of sheehan. 327 00:18:57,312 --> 00:18:58,878 Uh, Neil sheehan? 328 00:18:58,880 --> 00:19:03,519 Yeah, yeah, find out what Neil sheehan is working on. 329 00:19:04,286 --> 00:19:06,118 Is that legal? 330 00:19:06,120 --> 00:19:09,790 Well, what is it you think we do here for a living, kid? 331 00:19:09,792 --> 00:19:11,290 Get a receipt for the tickets. 332 00:19:11,292 --> 00:19:12,294 Yeah. 333 00:19:19,968 --> 00:19:20,969 (Elevator dings) 334 00:19:24,039 --> 00:19:25,208 (Sighs) 335 00:19:28,510 --> 00:19:29,733 Man: morning, Mrs. Graham. 336 00:19:29,745 --> 00:19:30,980 Hello, morning. 337 00:19:32,148 --> 00:19:34,648 (Indistinct chatter) 338 00:19:34,650 --> 00:19:36,716 Kay: hello. Morning, everybody. 339 00:19:36,718 --> 00:19:38,051 - Hi, oz. - Mrs. Graham. 340 00:19:38,053 --> 00:19:39,288 Morning, Arthur. 341 00:19:40,589 --> 00:19:42,191 Hello. Hello, everyone. 342 00:19:44,726 --> 00:19:46,594 So, everyone's here. 343 00:19:46,596 --> 00:19:49,363 - Hello, ray. My Galahad. - Good morning. 344 00:19:49,365 --> 00:19:50,900 (Chuckles) thank you. 345 00:19:51,466 --> 00:19:52,802 (Clears throat) 346 00:20:02,211 --> 00:20:03,543 And I used to be the only one 347 00:20:03,545 --> 00:20:05,479 who brought his homework to class. 348 00:20:05,481 --> 00:20:07,748 (Laughter) 349 00:20:07,750 --> 00:20:10,550 I think we're all here. Should we get started? 350 00:20:10,552 --> 00:20:11,952 Didn't you crash the wedding 351 00:20:11,954 --> 00:20:14,253 of Nixon's other daughter to get a story? 352 00:20:14,255 --> 00:20:17,057 Well, I did get a story but I didn't crash Julie's wedding. 353 00:20:17,059 --> 00:20:19,126 No, just the reception afterwards, right? 354 00:20:19,128 --> 00:20:20,359 There is a distinction. 355 00:20:20,361 --> 00:20:21,462 Not to the father of the bride. 356 00:20:21,464 --> 00:20:22,762 He's paying per plate. 357 00:20:22,764 --> 00:20:24,531 I think the American people are paying per plate. 358 00:20:24,533 --> 00:20:26,066 Howard: wait, let's do a story about that. 359 00:20:26,068 --> 00:20:28,502 - Yeah, let's... - Judith should crash again. 360 00:20:28,504 --> 00:20:29,735 I didn't crash Julie's wedding. 361 00:20:29,737 --> 00:20:31,038 What would you call it, Judith? 362 00:20:31,040 --> 00:20:32,873 Well, I would call it deft reportage. 363 00:20:32,875 --> 00:20:34,508 All right, come on, come on, everybody. 364 00:20:34,510 --> 00:20:37,647 How are we gonna cover this Nixon-Cox wedding? 365 00:20:41,984 --> 00:20:43,951 Uh... who else is gonna be there? 366 00:20:43,953 --> 00:20:45,417 - Here. - Judith's got the guest list. 367 00:20:45,419 --> 00:20:47,287 No, I mean of the other press. 368 00:20:47,289 --> 00:20:50,290 The times, the sun, the globe, all the international papers. 369 00:20:50,292 --> 00:20:51,957 All right. 370 00:20:51,959 --> 00:20:55,631 So, we call them, we call all of them... 371 00:20:56,564 --> 00:20:59,466 And we say Nixon has shut us out... 372 00:20:59,468 --> 00:21:02,167 And then we ask them for their notes. 373 00:21:02,169 --> 00:21:04,570 Ben, there's no way in hell anyone's gonna give me a fill. 374 00:21:04,572 --> 00:21:07,508 No, it'll be an act of solidarity. 375 00:21:07,510 --> 00:21:10,010 They'll be defending the first amendment. 376 00:21:10,012 --> 00:21:11,845 We'll tell them that the only way 377 00:21:11,847 --> 00:21:13,780 to protect the right to publish... 378 00:21:13,782 --> 00:21:15,984 Is to publish. 379 00:21:21,189 --> 00:21:22,490 I don't understand. 380 00:21:22,492 --> 00:21:25,291 You said we'd set the price at $27. 381 00:21:25,293 --> 00:21:26,859 No, we said there was a range. 382 00:21:26,861 --> 00:21:29,629 And the demand on the road show was soft. 383 00:21:29,631 --> 00:21:32,765 Why not set it at $26? Or $25 even? 384 00:21:32,767 --> 00:21:34,667 Well, Paul, we feel that setting the price 385 00:21:34,669 --> 00:21:36,736 at $24.50 would be more prudent. 386 00:21:36,738 --> 00:21:38,172 It's just a couple bucks. 387 00:21:38,174 --> 00:21:40,040 It's not just a couple of bucks. 388 00:21:40,042 --> 00:21:42,811 It's 1.35 million shares... 389 00:21:43,212 --> 00:21:44,981 So it is... 390 00:21:46,448 --> 00:21:48,281 Three million. 391 00:21:48,283 --> 00:21:52,653 Over $3 million less. That's a lot to a newspaper. 392 00:21:52,655 --> 00:21:54,553 How many reporters is that? 393 00:21:54,555 --> 00:21:55,655 It's 25. 394 00:21:55,657 --> 00:21:57,023 Let's not get bogged down. 395 00:21:57,025 --> 00:21:58,459 Paul: it has to be quite a few. 396 00:21:58,461 --> 00:22:00,063 Arthur: at least a dozen. Fritz? 397 00:22:01,630 --> 00:22:03,262 It's 25 reporters. 398 00:22:03,264 --> 00:22:05,432 Twenty-five reporters. 399 00:22:05,434 --> 00:22:06,700 Twenty-five reporters. 400 00:22:06,702 --> 00:22:08,835 Gentlemen, we know it's not ideal... 401 00:22:08,837 --> 00:22:10,171 But a few of our investors 402 00:22:10,173 --> 00:22:13,473 balked at the nature of the company. 403 00:22:13,475 --> 00:22:14,707 They don't like newspapers? 404 00:22:14,709 --> 00:22:17,478 They like gannett and knight and ridder... 405 00:22:17,480 --> 00:22:18,678 But frankly they're concerned 406 00:22:18,680 --> 00:22:21,283 about your ability to turn a serious profit. 407 00:22:34,963 --> 00:22:36,296 Gannett and knight and ridder 408 00:22:36,298 --> 00:22:38,197 own monopoly papers in smaller markets. 409 00:22:38,199 --> 00:22:40,434 That's why they're more profitable. 410 00:22:40,436 --> 00:22:43,671 The whole point of the offering is to grow... 411 00:22:43,673 --> 00:22:45,839 While investing in the quality of the paper. 412 00:22:45,841 --> 00:22:49,209 Kay and I have talked a great deal about this... 413 00:22:49,211 --> 00:22:52,212 And we believe that improving quality... 414 00:22:52,214 --> 00:22:55,851 Will naturally lead to greater profitability. 415 00:22:57,619 --> 00:22:58,851 Unfortunate. 416 00:22:58,853 --> 00:23:00,854 It's more than unfortunate. 417 00:23:00,856 --> 00:23:02,623 Doesn't this happen all the time? 418 00:23:02,625 --> 00:23:05,893 Bankers lowering the price for their institutional investors. 419 00:23:05,895 --> 00:23:07,560 Fritz, isn't this what we discussed? 420 00:23:07,562 --> 00:23:08,728 I think the family should consider 421 00:23:08,730 --> 00:23:09,896 giving up some control. 422 00:23:09,898 --> 00:23:12,098 - Maybe another board seat. - Absolutely not. 423 00:23:12,100 --> 00:23:14,601 This isn't a surprise, Fritz. Ever since Phil's accident... 424 00:23:14,603 --> 00:23:15,735 Fritz: Arthur. 425 00:23:15,737 --> 00:23:18,203 No offense, Kay. It's unfortunate... 426 00:23:18,205 --> 00:23:19,906 But the buyers are obviously skittish 427 00:23:19,908 --> 00:23:21,340 about having a woman in charge... 428 00:23:21,342 --> 00:23:23,543 And it's not like it's an easy sell. 429 00:23:23,545 --> 00:23:26,680 It's a local paper with modest margins, modest ambitions. 430 00:23:26,682 --> 00:23:28,115 Paul: I think Mr. Bradlee would take issue 431 00:23:28,117 --> 00:23:29,383 with that characterization. 432 00:23:29,385 --> 00:23:31,350 Arthur: sure, she pads his budget every year. 433 00:23:31,352 --> 00:23:33,119 Call my office. Tell them I'm going to 434 00:23:33,121 --> 00:23:35,021 miss my lunch at occidental. 435 00:23:35,023 --> 00:23:36,924 Another dozen reporters. For what? 436 00:23:36,926 --> 00:23:38,692 To nip at the heels of the times? 437 00:23:38,694 --> 00:23:39,858 So we can pretend like 438 00:23:39,860 --> 00:23:41,861 we're even remotely in the same league? 439 00:23:41,863 --> 00:23:44,231 Make it a five o'clock drink at the Jefferson. 440 00:23:44,233 --> 00:23:46,332 Fritz: Arthur, Kay was right. Lazard is just trying... 441 00:23:46,334 --> 00:23:47,599 To cut a better deal by squeezing us. 442 00:23:47,601 --> 00:23:48,768 Arthur: come on, Fritz. 443 00:23:48,770 --> 00:23:49,836 Why do you think that is? 444 00:23:49,838 --> 00:23:51,038 Fritz: because they're bankers. 445 00:23:51,040 --> 00:23:52,606 Arthur: which is why they want more control. 446 00:23:52,608 --> 00:23:53,740 They want assurances 447 00:23:53,742 --> 00:23:54,875 that she's not gonna squander it all. 448 00:23:54,877 --> 00:23:56,643 I mean, come on. 449 00:23:56,645 --> 00:23:59,044 Fritz, Kay throws a great party... 450 00:23:59,046 --> 00:24:01,882 But her father gave the paper to her husband. 451 00:24:01,884 --> 00:24:03,617 The only reason she's running things 452 00:24:03,619 --> 00:24:05,987 is because he... Because Phil died. 453 00:24:07,189 --> 00:24:10,957 Don't get me wrong, I think she is a lovely woman. 454 00:24:10,959 --> 00:24:12,826 But she got rid of al friendly... 455 00:24:12,828 --> 00:24:14,293 And brought in a pirate 456 00:24:14,295 --> 00:24:16,963 who does nothing but bleed our margins. 457 00:24:16,965 --> 00:24:18,632 I mean, you can't be surprised 458 00:24:18,634 --> 00:24:19,866 that the buyers are concerned... 459 00:24:19,868 --> 00:24:21,100 That she doesn't have the resolve 460 00:24:21,102 --> 00:24:23,071 to turn a serious profit. 461 00:24:28,476 --> 00:24:30,844 Kay, it's your decision... 462 00:24:30,846 --> 00:24:32,979 But in my opinion, if you want this 463 00:24:32,981 --> 00:24:35,249 to be more than a little family paper... 464 00:24:35,251 --> 00:24:38,521 It has to be more than a little family business. 465 00:24:41,690 --> 00:24:44,427 Thank you, Arthur, for your frankness. 466 00:24:45,660 --> 00:24:47,028 All right. 467 00:24:48,296 --> 00:24:49,396 We're set? 468 00:24:49,398 --> 00:24:51,367 Liz: all set, Mr. Parsons. 469 00:24:53,769 --> 00:24:54,525 Accident... 470 00:24:54,537 --> 00:24:55,304 (Door closes) 471 00:24:57,273 --> 00:24:58,504 (Stutters) 472 00:24:58,506 --> 00:25:00,243 It wasn't an accident. 473 00:25:01,342 --> 00:25:02,575 Phil's suicide. 474 00:25:02,577 --> 00:25:06,949 I don't know why people insist on calling it an accident. 475 00:25:08,116 --> 00:25:10,653 Is it to make them feel better? 476 00:25:11,754 --> 00:25:14,954 Or do they think they're being kind? 477 00:25:14,956 --> 00:25:17,158 I don't know, I don't know. 478 00:25:17,859 --> 00:25:20,027 So, do you think I should 479 00:25:20,029 --> 00:25:22,662 give up more seats on the board? 480 00:25:22,664 --> 00:25:24,532 Of course not. 481 00:25:25,966 --> 00:25:28,234 We're going to be fine. 482 00:25:28,236 --> 00:25:29,703 Hmm. 483 00:25:29,705 --> 00:25:32,606 This passage in the prospectus, 484 00:25:32,608 --> 00:25:35,244 I read it earlier today. 485 00:25:38,914 --> 00:25:41,514 Oh, yes. 486 00:25:41,516 --> 00:25:43,716 "In the unlikely instance of disaster 487 00:25:43,718 --> 00:25:45,050 "or catastrophic event... 488 00:25:45,052 --> 00:25:48,988 "In the week following the initial public offering... 489 00:25:48,990 --> 00:25:50,924 "Lazard frères and company retains 490 00:25:50,926 --> 00:25:52,925 "full right to cancel the issue." 491 00:25:52,927 --> 00:25:54,461 It's boilerplate, Kay. 492 00:25:54,463 --> 00:25:56,896 It's standard contractual language. 493 00:25:56,898 --> 00:25:58,132 (Stutters) 494 00:25:58,134 --> 00:26:02,301 But, so, the bankers could pull out. 495 00:26:02,303 --> 00:26:05,104 Only if there's a true disaster. 496 00:26:05,106 --> 00:26:07,241 Ben gets hit by a truck... 497 00:26:07,243 --> 00:26:11,277 (Chuckles) the world runs outta newspaper ink... 498 00:26:11,279 --> 00:26:12,578 (Sighs) 499 00:26:12,580 --> 00:26:14,181 The truck goes around the block 500 00:26:14,183 --> 00:26:15,288 and hits Ben again... 501 00:26:15,300 --> 00:26:16,416 (Both laugh) 502 00:26:16,418 --> 00:26:18,085 You think one of those is possible. 503 00:26:18,087 --> 00:26:19,953 No, I don't... 504 00:26:19,955 --> 00:26:21,854 But, you know, the Nixon white house 505 00:26:21,856 --> 00:26:23,790 is nothing if not vindictive. 506 00:26:23,792 --> 00:26:25,157 Just this morning... 507 00:26:25,159 --> 00:26:28,063 They barred us from covering tricia Nixon's wedding. 508 00:26:28,763 --> 00:26:30,563 Somehow, I doubt that will rise 509 00:26:30,565 --> 00:26:32,031 to the level of catastrophe. 510 00:26:32,033 --> 00:26:33,599 I know. Probably not. 511 00:26:33,601 --> 00:26:37,171 Although, when Ben sets his mind to plunder... 512 00:26:37,173 --> 00:26:40,743 It's not hard to imagine something more serious. 513 00:26:42,244 --> 00:26:44,480 Catastrophic events... 514 00:26:45,781 --> 00:26:47,280 Do occur, you know. 515 00:26:47,282 --> 00:26:51,350 Yeah, but the right to cancel is only for a week. 516 00:26:51,352 --> 00:26:54,587 A week from the public offering. 517 00:26:54,589 --> 00:26:58,491 Seven days after they ring that bell on Tuesday... 518 00:26:58,493 --> 00:27:00,426 The deal is done. 519 00:27:00,428 --> 00:27:01,429 Hmm. 520 00:27:02,898 --> 00:27:05,134 It's gonna be fine, Kay. 521 00:27:06,534 --> 00:27:08,269 (Chattering) 522 00:27:23,718 --> 00:27:25,086 - (Horn honks) - Jesus. 523 00:27:31,592 --> 00:27:33,763 Do you know what floor the newsroom's on? 524 00:27:34,263 --> 00:27:35,395 Five. 525 00:27:35,397 --> 00:27:37,700 Uh, no, no, six, yeah. Six. 526 00:27:41,837 --> 00:27:43,036 (Elevator dings) 527 00:27:43,038 --> 00:27:45,141 (Overlapping conversations) 528 00:27:51,946 --> 00:27:53,946 Man 1: things are heating up in east Pakistan? 529 00:27:53,948 --> 00:27:55,815 Man 2: well, five million refugees 530 00:27:55,817 --> 00:27:57,951 could destabilize west bengal. 531 00:27:57,953 --> 00:28:00,020 So, Lindsay's lowering the boom tomorrow. 532 00:28:00,022 --> 00:28:01,654 They gotta cut 100 million. 533 00:28:01,656 --> 00:28:04,460 Gonna be some blood on the floor of Gracie mansion. 534 00:28:06,494 --> 00:28:08,761 I heard the mayors gave it to Nixon in Philly. 535 00:28:08,763 --> 00:28:10,664 Yeah, tolchin's down there. He's filing. 536 00:28:10,666 --> 00:28:12,132 Take a look at this. 537 00:28:12,134 --> 00:28:13,966 Any of you guys see that piece on the hijacking? 538 00:28:13,968 --> 00:28:15,100 Jeez, there's been another hijacking? 539 00:28:15,102 --> 00:28:16,603 You think six pages is enough? 540 00:28:16,605 --> 00:28:19,905 Well, we got three columns on the front page. I'll take it. 541 00:28:19,907 --> 00:28:22,075 - On the flight? - On the flight. 542 00:28:22,077 --> 00:28:24,277 Can I help you, Mac? 543 00:28:24,279 --> 00:28:26,578 Just delivering a package to Mr. Meetson. 544 00:28:26,580 --> 00:28:29,084 Mattson. I'll see that he gets it. 545 00:28:30,285 --> 00:28:31,818 Art: I knew a couple 546 00:28:31,820 --> 00:28:35,254 whose yacht was shipwrecked in the south pacific. 547 00:28:35,256 --> 00:28:36,167 (Laughing and groaning) 548 00:28:36,179 --> 00:28:37,101 art: hold on, quiet. 549 00:28:37,125 --> 00:28:38,392 I knew a couple whose yacht 550 00:28:38,394 --> 00:28:40,359 was shipwrecked in the south pacific. 551 00:28:40,361 --> 00:28:42,762 It looks bleak, so the man asks... 552 00:28:42,764 --> 00:28:46,133 "Does the will take care of the kids?" His wife nods. 553 00:28:46,135 --> 00:28:48,502 "What about your mother?" "Yes." 554 00:28:48,504 --> 00:28:52,071 "Okay, did we donate to Nixon?" 555 00:28:52,073 --> 00:28:54,874 His wife shakes her head. "Yes." 556 00:28:54,876 --> 00:28:57,478 "Did we pledge or give?" 557 00:28:57,480 --> 00:28:58,610 "We pledged." 558 00:28:58,612 --> 00:29:00,813 "Thank god," shouts the man. "Nixon'll find us. 559 00:29:00,815 --> 00:29:01,915 "We're saved!" 560 00:29:01,917 --> 00:29:03,785 (All laughing) 561 00:29:05,987 --> 00:29:08,620 Joe: well, speaking of Nixon, I just talked to kissinger... 562 00:29:08,622 --> 00:29:11,457 Who was going on about the end of the China embargo. 563 00:29:11,459 --> 00:29:14,194 He's convinced it's a rather clever geopolitical move. 564 00:29:14,196 --> 00:29:17,297 I think this is our cue, ladies. 565 00:29:17,299 --> 00:29:19,132 Someone at this table of luminaries 566 00:29:19,134 --> 00:29:20,666 must have an idea what they're up to. 567 00:29:20,668 --> 00:29:23,069 I wonder what his buddy Joe McCarthy would say. 568 00:29:23,071 --> 00:29:25,571 The new style section did a lovely piece 569 00:29:25,573 --> 00:29:27,007 on Lawrence durrell. 570 00:29:27,009 --> 00:29:29,509 It's about time style had a good piece. 571 00:29:29,511 --> 00:29:31,144 I think it's a bit improved. 572 00:29:31,146 --> 00:29:33,546 I hear he's at work on another series of novels. 573 00:29:33,548 --> 00:29:36,683 I hear he's at work on finding a fourth wife. 574 00:29:36,685 --> 00:29:38,351 I will say, he's one of the few individuals... 575 00:29:38,353 --> 00:29:40,253 Who could probably cozy up to communist China... 576 00:29:40,255 --> 00:29:42,121 Without fear of major political cost. 577 00:29:42,123 --> 00:29:43,388 Eh, but is Nixon that smart? 578 00:29:43,390 --> 00:29:44,991 He never laughed at one of my jokes. 579 00:29:44,993 --> 00:29:47,094 (Laughing) 580 00:29:47,096 --> 00:29:49,195 Oh, Kay, I don't know how you do it. 581 00:29:49,197 --> 00:29:50,963 I don't know how you keep up with it all 582 00:29:50,965 --> 00:29:53,032 when you have this day job. 583 00:29:53,034 --> 00:29:54,134 (Laughing) 584 00:29:54,136 --> 00:29:55,801 You need to read more books. 585 00:29:55,803 --> 00:29:58,637 Kay, could I have just a word? 586 00:29:58,639 --> 00:30:00,874 (Chattering) 587 00:30:00,876 --> 00:30:01,911 Um... 588 00:30:03,311 --> 00:30:04,944 Everything all right? 589 00:30:04,946 --> 00:30:06,980 - Marg okay? - Yes, she's fine. 590 00:30:06,982 --> 00:30:08,748 Said the procedure went very well. 591 00:30:08,750 --> 00:30:10,584 Oh, good, I've been meaning to... 592 00:30:10,586 --> 00:30:11,654 I... 593 00:30:12,219 --> 00:30:13,386 I wanted to tell you, 594 00:30:13,388 --> 00:30:15,288 and I want you to hear from me first... 595 00:30:15,290 --> 00:30:17,290 There's an article about me 596 00:30:17,292 --> 00:30:19,928 coming out in the times tomorrow. 597 00:30:21,062 --> 00:30:22,797 It's not flattering. 598 00:30:24,099 --> 00:30:25,632 Harry: (On TV) running? Me? 599 00:30:25,634 --> 00:30:27,599 Now, you know me better than that. 600 00:30:27,601 --> 00:30:29,469 Mary: three days and three nights and not a word. 601 00:30:29,471 --> 00:30:30,636 Harry: well, I've been very busy. 602 00:30:30,638 --> 00:30:31,905 Mary: for all I knew you were lying 603 00:30:31,907 --> 00:30:33,005 in the gutter somewhere... 604 00:30:33,007 --> 00:30:34,440 With a knife in your back. 605 00:30:34,442 --> 00:30:36,009 Harry: lying in the gutter? 606 00:30:36,011 --> 00:30:37,277 (Phone rings) 607 00:30:37,279 --> 00:30:39,582 Now, look, sweetheart, I'll tell you what happened. 608 00:30:40,381 --> 00:30:42,248 - I was in Birmingham. - (Ben sighs) 609 00:30:42,250 --> 00:30:43,616 Mary: Birmingham? 610 00:30:43,618 --> 00:30:44,783 Hello? 611 00:30:44,785 --> 00:30:46,386 Kay: hello, Ben. 612 00:30:46,388 --> 00:30:47,686 Hello, Katharine. 613 00:30:47,688 --> 00:30:50,656 I'm sorry to bother you so late. 614 00:30:50,658 --> 00:30:53,992 Listen, were you able to make any headway with Mr. Sheehan? 615 00:30:53,994 --> 00:30:56,828 (Groans) no, no. I haven't. 616 00:30:56,830 --> 00:31:01,033 I just had an odd conversation with Bob McNamara... 617 00:31:01,035 --> 00:31:05,474 And I think the times may have a big story tomorrow. 618 00:31:06,107 --> 00:31:07,839 (Sighs) oh, damn it. 619 00:31:07,841 --> 00:31:10,676 You know, he wouldn't give me any details... 620 00:31:10,678 --> 00:31:15,984 But Bob said it was quite detrimental to him and... 621 00:31:37,571 --> 00:31:39,338 Ben! 622 00:31:39,340 --> 00:31:40,162 We got 'em. 623 00:31:40,174 --> 00:31:41,008 (Ben sighs) 624 00:31:41,010 --> 00:31:42,608 We got 'em. 625 00:31:42,610 --> 00:31:43,643 Huh? 626 00:31:43,645 --> 00:31:45,311 - Yeah, quite good. - The happy couple. 627 00:31:45,313 --> 00:31:47,280 - Hey, chief! - Mr. Bradlee. 628 00:31:47,282 --> 00:31:49,448 So, did you track down sheehan? 629 00:31:49,450 --> 00:31:53,321 No, but, I saw a mock-up of tomorrow's front page. 630 00:31:53,988 --> 00:31:55,955 There's a big gap. 631 00:31:55,957 --> 00:31:57,692 Nothing there but the name. 632 00:32:01,929 --> 00:32:03,229 Shit. 633 00:32:03,231 --> 00:32:04,600 Shit. 634 00:32:05,065 --> 00:32:06,434 Shit! 635 00:32:14,274 --> 00:32:16,275 - Give us three. - Here you go. 636 00:32:16,277 --> 00:32:18,813 Here, here, here. Thank you, thank you. 637 00:32:19,380 --> 00:32:20,849 Thanks, got it. 638 00:32:26,788 --> 00:32:28,521 Female operator: general haig, sir. 639 00:32:28,523 --> 00:32:29,822 - Nixon: hi, al. - haig: yes, sir. 640 00:32:29,824 --> 00:32:31,992 Nixon: what about the casualties last week? 641 00:32:31,994 --> 00:32:33,225 You got that figure yet? 642 00:32:33,227 --> 00:32:35,898 Haig: no, sir, but I think it's gonna be quite low. 643 00:32:36,298 --> 00:32:37,530 Nixon: fine. 644 00:32:37,532 --> 00:32:40,399 Okay. Nothing else of interest in the world today? 645 00:32:40,401 --> 00:32:42,903 Haig: yes, sir. Very significant... 646 00:32:42,905 --> 00:32:46,338 This goddamn New York times expose... 647 00:32:46,340 --> 00:32:48,139 of the most highly classified 648 00:32:48,141 --> 00:32:49,842 documents of the war. 649 00:32:49,844 --> 00:32:52,078 Nixon: you mean that was leaked out of the Pentagon? 650 00:32:52,080 --> 00:32:56,415 Haig: the whole study that was done for McNamara. 651 00:32:56,417 --> 00:33:00,654 This is a devastating, uh, security breach... 652 00:33:00,656 --> 00:33:03,123 Of the greatest magnitude of anything I've ever seen. 653 00:33:03,125 --> 00:33:05,390 Nixon: well, what's being done about it then? 654 00:33:05,392 --> 00:33:07,159 Did we know this was coming out? 655 00:33:07,161 --> 00:33:08,761 Haig: no, we did not, sir. 656 00:33:08,763 --> 00:33:10,195 Female operator: I have doctor kissinger. 657 00:33:10,197 --> 00:33:12,964 Nixon: Henry, the thing to me is just unconscionable. 658 00:33:12,966 --> 00:33:15,167 This is treasonable action on the part 659 00:33:15,169 --> 00:33:17,436 of the bastards that put it out. 660 00:33:17,438 --> 00:33:19,138 Kissinger: I'm absolutely certain... 661 00:33:19,140 --> 00:33:22,908 That this violates all sorts of security laws. 662 00:33:22,910 --> 00:33:24,609 Nixon: people have gotta be put to the torch 663 00:33:24,611 --> 00:33:26,581 for this sort of thing. 664 00:33:27,881 --> 00:33:31,550 Christ! McNamara knew we couldn't win in '65. 665 00:33:31,552 --> 00:33:34,455 That's six goddamn years ago. 666 00:33:37,292 --> 00:33:38,761 Well, at least we got the wedding. 667 00:33:41,596 --> 00:33:43,529 Is anybody else tired of reading the news 668 00:33:43,531 --> 00:33:45,932 instead of reporting it? 669 00:33:45,934 --> 00:33:47,099 Do we have any leads? 670 00:33:47,101 --> 00:33:48,533 There's a guy Phil and I know in Boston... 671 00:33:48,535 --> 00:33:49,636 Who worked at defense 672 00:33:49,638 --> 00:33:50,971 when McNamara commissioned the study. 673 00:33:50,973 --> 00:33:52,539 All right, call him. 674 00:33:52,541 --> 00:33:54,406 Anybody else? 675 00:33:54,408 --> 00:33:56,542 So that's it? 676 00:33:56,544 --> 00:33:59,511 Our best goddamn lead is coming from editorial? 677 00:33:59,513 --> 00:34:01,313 (Scoffs) well, we are sucking hind tit 678 00:34:01,315 --> 00:34:02,581 in our own backyard. 679 00:34:02,583 --> 00:34:04,517 Ben, come on, it's one story. 680 00:34:04,519 --> 00:34:06,452 No, it's 7,000 pages... 681 00:34:06,454 --> 00:34:08,553 Detailing how the white house has been 682 00:34:08,555 --> 00:34:10,657 lying about the Vietnam war for 30 years. 683 00:34:10,659 --> 00:34:15,962 It's Truman and eisenhower and Jack and lbj lying. 684 00:34:15,964 --> 00:34:18,264 Lying about Vietnam. 685 00:34:18,266 --> 00:34:20,168 And you think that's one story? 686 00:34:21,335 --> 00:34:23,104 Let's do our jobs. 687 00:34:24,505 --> 00:34:26,040 Find those pages! 688 00:34:30,779 --> 00:34:32,378 Ben, uh... 689 00:34:32,380 --> 00:34:34,947 I might have something. Maybe. 690 00:34:34,949 --> 00:34:37,983 Well, let me know when it's a little less wishy-washy. 691 00:34:37,985 --> 00:34:41,190 I'm gonna go chase down a lead of my own. 692 00:34:45,192 --> 00:34:48,228 Kay: why don't you cut your bangs, just a little bit? 693 00:34:48,230 --> 00:34:49,965 Mummy, I'm right in the middle. 694 00:34:50,431 --> 00:34:51,867 (Kay sighs) 695 00:34:55,670 --> 00:34:58,438 It's a bit hard to read, isn't it? 696 00:34:58,440 --> 00:35:01,043 Harder for you, I imagine. 697 00:35:01,442 --> 00:35:02,743 No. 698 00:35:03,045 --> 00:35:04,246 Why? 699 00:35:05,080 --> 00:35:06,579 These were your people... 700 00:35:06,581 --> 00:35:09,983 McNamara and Kennedy and Johnson. 701 00:35:09,985 --> 00:35:12,552 Well, Jack and lyndon were your father's friends. 702 00:35:12,554 --> 00:35:13,987 You flew down to Texas with lyndon 703 00:35:13,989 --> 00:35:15,387 the weekend after his convention. 704 00:35:15,389 --> 00:35:17,657 That's your fault. You wanted to see his helicopter land. 705 00:35:17,659 --> 00:35:19,924 And the instant he saw you, he invited you to the ranch. 706 00:35:19,926 --> 00:35:22,328 Oh, well, he just wanted the paper to endorse. 707 00:35:22,330 --> 00:35:23,596 Yes, but my point is 708 00:35:23,598 --> 00:35:25,565 you had Steve and bill waiting at home. 709 00:35:25,567 --> 00:35:26,766 - You had houseguests... - I know. 710 00:35:26,768 --> 00:35:28,099 Waiting at the farm. 711 00:35:28,101 --> 00:35:29,768 You had nothing but dirty clothes in your suitcase. 712 00:35:29,770 --> 00:35:31,270 How do you know what I had in my suitcase? 713 00:35:31,272 --> 00:35:32,371 Yet you jumped on air force one, 714 00:35:32,373 --> 00:35:33,440 spent the weekend... 715 00:35:33,442 --> 00:35:34,507 I did not jump. 716 00:35:34,509 --> 00:35:35,775 Swimming and speed-boating... 717 00:35:35,777 --> 00:35:37,342 You and luvie Pearson said I had to go! 718 00:35:37,344 --> 00:35:38,913 With lyndon and lady bird. 719 00:35:44,085 --> 00:35:46,686 It's hard to say... 720 00:35:46,688 --> 00:35:49,556 "No" to the president of the United States. 721 00:35:49,558 --> 00:35:51,659 - (Both chuckle) - (Doorbell rings) 722 00:35:54,228 --> 00:35:56,228 Were you expecting someone? 723 00:35:56,230 --> 00:35:57,999 At this hour? 724 00:36:03,270 --> 00:36:05,337 I hope I'm not too early. 725 00:36:05,339 --> 00:36:07,907 Not at all. Must be urgent. 726 00:36:07,909 --> 00:36:09,708 Lally: where's your sister? 727 00:36:09,710 --> 00:36:11,978 (Pamela speaking indistinctly) 728 00:36:11,980 --> 00:36:14,012 Lally: that's my tea, darling. 729 00:36:14,014 --> 00:36:16,983 Where's your sister? Let's go find her. 730 00:36:16,985 --> 00:36:18,754 (Whispers) let's go find her. 731 00:36:21,089 --> 00:36:23,659 I trust you saw the New York times. 732 00:36:24,125 --> 00:36:25,157 Hmm. 733 00:36:25,159 --> 00:36:27,492 The study, the one they are working off of... 734 00:36:27,494 --> 00:36:29,027 That was commissioned by Robert McNamara. 735 00:36:29,029 --> 00:36:30,096 Yeah. 736 00:36:30,098 --> 00:36:32,498 And if he commissioned it, he might have a copy. 737 00:36:32,500 --> 00:36:33,936 (Grunts, chuckles) 738 00:36:34,601 --> 00:36:35,937 (Chuckling) 739 00:36:37,804 --> 00:36:40,540 I don't need to tell you that finding a source... 740 00:36:40,542 --> 00:36:42,442 It's like finding a needle in a haystack. 741 00:36:42,444 --> 00:36:43,641 I don't need the metaphor. 742 00:36:43,643 --> 00:36:44,710 Well, I haven't been a writer 743 00:36:44,712 --> 00:36:46,045 for a while so that old cliche... 744 00:36:46,047 --> 00:36:48,215 That was the best comparison I could come up with. 745 00:36:49,583 --> 00:36:52,286 I need a copy of that study, Kay. 746 00:36:53,822 --> 00:36:55,520 Give her the ball, Ben. (Laughs) 747 00:36:55,522 --> 00:36:57,058 - Here you go. - Thank you. 748 00:36:59,426 --> 00:37:02,128 You know, Ben, as much as I do relish 749 00:37:02,130 --> 00:37:03,932 a good investigative assignment... 750 00:37:05,366 --> 00:37:08,067 Bob McNamara is an old friend. 751 00:37:08,069 --> 00:37:10,369 He's going through a lot in his life right now. 752 00:37:10,371 --> 00:37:13,706 I just think he's probably said all he wants to say. 753 00:37:13,708 --> 00:37:16,009 Why do you think? 754 00:37:16,011 --> 00:37:17,308 - Why? - Why? 755 00:37:17,310 --> 00:37:18,777 Why is he talking to you? 756 00:37:18,779 --> 00:37:21,146 Well, I just told you, he's my friend and... 757 00:37:21,148 --> 00:37:23,951 Is he talking to any other friends? 758 00:37:25,487 --> 00:37:26,851 I'm not sure 759 00:37:26,853 --> 00:37:28,954 I appreciate the implication of what you just said. 760 00:37:28,956 --> 00:37:31,257 McNamara is talking to you... 761 00:37:31,259 --> 00:37:33,592 Because you are the publisher of the Washington post. 762 00:37:33,594 --> 00:37:35,427 That's not true. No, that is not why. 763 00:37:35,429 --> 00:37:37,329 Because he wants you to bail him out. 764 00:37:37,331 --> 00:37:38,431 Because he wants you on his side. 765 00:37:38,433 --> 00:37:39,697 No, there's no ulterior... No! 766 00:37:39,699 --> 00:37:42,201 Ben, that's not my role. You know that. 767 00:37:42,203 --> 00:37:45,337 I wouldn't presume to tell you how to write about him. 768 00:37:45,339 --> 00:37:49,041 Just as I wouldn't take it upon myself... 769 00:37:49,043 --> 00:37:53,012 To tell him he should hand over a classified study... 770 00:37:53,014 --> 00:37:55,648 Which would be a crime, by the way... 771 00:37:55,650 --> 00:37:58,754 Just so he can serve as your source. 772 00:37:59,554 --> 00:38:02,057 Our source, Katharine. 773 00:38:13,735 --> 00:38:15,168 No. Uh... no... 774 00:38:15,170 --> 00:38:19,137 I'm not. I'm not going to ask Bob for the study. 775 00:38:19,139 --> 00:38:20,139 All right. 776 00:38:20,141 --> 00:38:21,739 I get it. You have a relationship 777 00:38:21,741 --> 00:38:23,942 with Bob McNamara. 778 00:38:23,944 --> 00:38:27,045 But don't you think you have an obligation as well 779 00:38:27,047 --> 00:38:28,947 to the paper and to the public? 780 00:38:28,949 --> 00:38:30,650 Let me ask you something. 781 00:38:30,652 --> 00:38:32,585 Was that how you felt when you were 782 00:38:32,587 --> 00:38:34,552 palling around with Jack Kennedy? 783 00:38:34,554 --> 00:38:36,554 Where was your sense of duty then? 784 00:38:36,556 --> 00:38:40,659 I don't recall you pushing him particularly hard on anything. 785 00:38:40,661 --> 00:38:43,496 (Chuckles) I pushed Jack when I had to. 786 00:38:43,498 --> 00:38:45,264 I never pulled any punches. 787 00:38:45,266 --> 00:38:46,431 Is that right? 788 00:38:46,433 --> 00:38:49,601 'Cause you used to dine at the white house once a week. 789 00:38:49,603 --> 00:38:51,871 All the trips to camp David. 790 00:38:51,873 --> 00:38:53,840 Oh, and that drunken birthday cruise 791 00:38:53,842 --> 00:38:56,177 on the sequoia you told me about. 792 00:38:57,811 --> 00:38:59,043 Hard to believe you would have 793 00:38:59,045 --> 00:39:00,980 gotten all those invitations... 794 00:39:00,982 --> 00:39:04,085 If you didn't pull a few punches. 795 00:39:09,056 --> 00:39:10,623 Newscaster: street protests broke out today 796 00:39:10,625 --> 00:39:11,857 across the country... 797 00:39:11,859 --> 00:39:13,458 After the publication of more excerpts... 798 00:39:13,460 --> 00:39:15,694 From a classified department of defense study 799 00:39:15,696 --> 00:39:17,395 in the New York times. 800 00:39:17,397 --> 00:39:18,398 The study, commissioned 801 00:39:18,400 --> 00:39:20,965 by former secretary of defense Robert McNamara... 802 00:39:20,967 --> 00:39:22,335 Has ignited further debate 803 00:39:22,337 --> 00:39:24,436 over the ongoing war in Vietnam... 804 00:39:24,438 --> 00:39:27,005 As it makes clear that Kennedy and Johnson... 805 00:39:27,007 --> 00:39:29,041 As well as eisenhower and Truman, 806 00:39:29,043 --> 00:39:31,911 deeply misled the country on Vietnam. 807 00:39:31,913 --> 00:39:33,779 The bombshell series has appeared 808 00:39:33,781 --> 00:39:36,148 for the last two days in the New York times. 809 00:39:36,150 --> 00:39:38,550 (Chanting) we don't want your stinking war. 810 00:39:38,552 --> 00:39:40,152 One, two, three, four. 811 00:39:40,154 --> 00:39:42,491 We don't want your stinking war. 812 00:39:44,292 --> 00:39:45,791 ♪.. I've walked and I've crawled on six crooked highways ..♪ 813 00:39:45,793 --> 00:39:49,128 Man: not for what is politic but for what is right. 814 00:39:49,130 --> 00:39:50,061 Woman: right! 815 00:39:50,063 --> 00:39:52,697 Like my brother Mario said... 816 00:39:52,699 --> 00:39:54,967 "There is a time when the operation 817 00:39:54,969 --> 00:39:57,103 "of the machine becomes so odious... 818 00:39:57,105 --> 00:40:00,005 "That you've got to put your body upon the gears... 819 00:40:00,007 --> 00:40:02,674 "And upon the wheels, and upon the levers... 820 00:40:02,676 --> 00:40:04,911 "And you've got to make it stop." 821 00:40:04,913 --> 00:40:06,244 (Chanting) one, two, three four. 822 00:40:06,246 --> 00:40:08,547 We don't want your stinking war. 823 00:40:08,549 --> 00:40:11,049 Man: someone gives up his life, 824 00:40:11,051 --> 00:40:12,784 so that the president... 825 00:40:12,786 --> 00:40:14,654 Doesn't have to admit something 826 00:40:14,656 --> 00:40:16,221 the entire world already knows. 827 00:40:16,223 --> 00:40:17,855 Your dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Rosenthal 828 00:40:17,857 --> 00:40:19,058 is at seven in the oak room... 829 00:40:19,060 --> 00:40:20,358 And then I'll meet you tomorrow morning 830 00:40:20,360 --> 00:40:21,226 in the lobby at eight... 831 00:40:21,228 --> 00:40:22,295 So you'll have plenty of time 832 00:40:22,297 --> 00:40:23,596 to get downtown before the offering. 833 00:40:23,598 --> 00:40:24,963 And the breakfast. 834 00:40:24,965 --> 00:40:27,366 Howard: "all designed to meet these five desiderata." 835 00:40:27,368 --> 00:40:28,536 (Phone rings) 836 00:40:29,737 --> 00:40:30,837 Bagdikian. 837 00:40:30,839 --> 00:40:32,337 Harry: it's Harry Rowen. 838 00:40:32,339 --> 00:40:36,343 Hey, uh, let me call you back from outside the newsroom. 839 00:40:58,965 --> 00:41:03,101 Excuse me, are you important? 840 00:41:03,103 --> 00:41:05,404 I'm a general assignment reporter. 841 00:41:05,406 --> 00:41:06,907 Okay. 842 00:41:38,973 --> 00:41:40,973 Uh, I think I got something. 843 00:41:40,975 --> 00:41:42,442 Be my guest. 844 00:41:42,444 --> 00:41:43,976 Ben: can we lose the New York times from the nut graph? 845 00:41:43,978 --> 00:41:45,344 Ben, they are the source of the story. 846 00:41:45,346 --> 00:41:47,413 Every time I read the New York times above the fold... 847 00:41:47,415 --> 00:41:48,547 - Mr. Bradlee? - No. 848 00:41:48,549 --> 00:41:50,449 I feel like somebody's shoving a hot poker up my ass. 849 00:41:50,451 --> 00:41:51,750 Chalmers: all right, just say the times, 850 00:41:51,752 --> 00:41:52,951 and drop it a graph below the fold. 851 00:41:52,953 --> 00:41:54,020 Howard: there you go. 852 00:41:54,022 --> 00:41:55,322 Ben: that would be less painful. 853 00:41:55,989 --> 00:41:57,389 I think I got something. 854 00:41:57,391 --> 00:41:59,291 Ben: "mcnaughton had McNamara plan for action." 855 00:41:59,293 --> 00:42:01,793 Well, that's two months before the election. 856 00:42:01,795 --> 00:42:03,295 "Suggested sending large numbers 857 00:42:03,297 --> 00:42:04,929 "of U.S. forces to interlard." 858 00:42:04,931 --> 00:42:06,065 "Interlard"? 859 00:42:06,067 --> 00:42:07,132 Where'd you get these? 860 00:42:07,134 --> 00:42:08,433 Somebody left them on my desk. 861 00:42:08,435 --> 00:42:09,902 Ben: all these guys sound like they sleep 862 00:42:09,904 --> 00:42:11,406 with a damn thesaurus. 863 00:42:12,505 --> 00:42:15,574 So mcnaughton was secretly suggesting to McNamara... 864 00:42:15,576 --> 00:42:16,608 To provoke the north so we'd 865 00:42:16,610 --> 00:42:17,232 have grounds for escalation? 866 00:42:17,244 --> 00:42:17,877 chalmers: yep. 867 00:42:17,879 --> 00:42:19,512 Yeah, it was in the times article. 868 00:42:19,514 --> 00:42:21,279 It was a good piece. You should check it out. 869 00:42:21,281 --> 00:42:22,648 - It was well-written. - Jesus Christ. 870 00:42:22,650 --> 00:42:25,016 Give it to someone who can't type 91 words a minute... 871 00:42:25,018 --> 00:42:26,819 And have it proofed, okay? 872 00:42:26,821 --> 00:42:28,119 - Ben? - Yeah? 873 00:42:28,121 --> 00:42:29,855 I think we got something. 874 00:42:29,857 --> 00:42:31,293 What is it? 875 00:42:39,366 --> 00:42:40,668 Jesus Christ. 876 00:42:41,536 --> 00:42:42,934 Shit. Are these 877 00:42:42,936 --> 00:42:44,536 part of the pages of the McNamara study? 878 00:42:44,538 --> 00:42:45,704 Where did you get these? 879 00:42:45,706 --> 00:42:47,440 Somebody left them on my desk. 880 00:42:47,442 --> 00:42:48,474 On your desk? 881 00:42:48,476 --> 00:42:50,909 - I didn't... it was a woman. - A woman? 882 00:42:50,911 --> 00:42:53,645 We got over 100 pages of the McNamara study here. 883 00:42:53,647 --> 00:42:55,648 A hippie woman. 884 00:42:55,650 --> 00:42:57,181 Hey, Debbie, get me bagdikian. 885 00:42:57,183 --> 00:42:58,282 She had one of those skirts... 886 00:42:58,284 --> 00:43:00,253 He's out. He went somewhere. 887 00:43:00,255 --> 00:43:01,119 Fine. 888 00:43:01,121 --> 00:43:02,520 Probably between 5'4 " and 5'6"... 889 00:43:02,522 --> 00:43:06,791 If these are the real thing, we are back in the ballgame. 890 00:43:06,793 --> 00:43:08,226 It was a tie-dye skirt. 891 00:43:08,228 --> 00:43:11,395 And this is gonna be the front page of tomorrow's paper. 892 00:43:11,397 --> 00:43:15,502 Um... give it to marder. It's his lucky day. 893 00:43:21,743 --> 00:43:24,011 My god, the fun. 894 00:43:24,511 --> 00:43:25,944 (Chuckles) 895 00:43:25,946 --> 00:43:27,212 Woman: (On phone) rand corporation. 896 00:43:27,214 --> 00:43:28,750 Bagdikian: Harry Rowen, please. 897 00:43:34,054 --> 00:43:35,288 Harry: this is Harry. 898 00:43:35,290 --> 00:43:37,288 Harry, it's Ben bagdikian. 899 00:43:37,290 --> 00:43:39,424 You think someone's bugging your phone? 900 00:43:39,426 --> 00:43:43,061 I think someone might be bugging yours. 901 00:43:43,063 --> 00:43:45,663 Why would someone bug my phone? 902 00:43:45,665 --> 00:43:47,032 If I thought the McNamara study 903 00:43:47,034 --> 00:43:48,266 had leaked from rand... 904 00:43:48,268 --> 00:43:51,570 I'd bug the phone of the president of rand. 905 00:43:51,572 --> 00:43:53,271 It's a dod study. 906 00:43:53,273 --> 00:43:55,808 A copy of which was sent to rand for safekeeping. 907 00:43:55,810 --> 00:43:59,478 Two copies, if I'm not mistaken. 908 00:43:59,480 --> 00:44:02,514 Jesus Christ, Ben, that leak didn't come from us. 909 00:44:02,516 --> 00:44:04,152 You sure about that? 910 00:44:04,752 --> 00:44:06,252 Look, in my experience... 911 00:44:06,254 --> 00:44:08,020 Guys who want stuff like this out there 912 00:44:08,022 --> 00:44:09,221 and have the guts to do it... 913 00:44:09,223 --> 00:44:10,521 They're a particular type. 914 00:44:10,523 --> 00:44:12,123 They've got conscience and conviction... 915 00:44:12,125 --> 00:44:14,393 But they've also got ego. 916 00:44:14,395 --> 00:44:16,929 Now, there's a guy that we both know, okay? 917 00:44:16,931 --> 00:44:18,764 He was there the same time as I was. 918 00:44:18,766 --> 00:44:20,199 He left right after. 919 00:44:20,201 --> 00:44:22,134 You know who I'm talking about, right? 920 00:44:22,136 --> 00:44:23,536 Isn't he the first guy you thought of 921 00:44:23,538 --> 00:44:26,206 when you saw the article in the times? 922 00:44:28,576 --> 00:44:31,476 Okay, look, I gotta go. 923 00:44:31,478 --> 00:44:33,047 (Line disconnects) 924 00:44:38,851 --> 00:44:40,219 Mr. and Mrs. Rosenthal. 925 00:44:40,221 --> 00:44:42,290 - Oh, yes, I see. - You're welcome. 926 00:44:44,058 --> 00:44:45,190 Abe: I don't wanna push it. 927 00:44:45,192 --> 00:44:45,997 Hi. 928 00:44:46,009 --> 00:44:46,826 Abe: ah, Kay. 929 00:44:46,828 --> 00:44:47,992 What a treat! 930 00:44:47,994 --> 00:44:49,762 I'm just going to apologize in advance. 931 00:44:49,764 --> 00:44:51,130 Great to see you. 932 00:44:51,132 --> 00:44:54,833 I'm no fun at all, Abe. I'm just so nervous... 933 00:44:54,835 --> 00:44:56,335 About tomorrow at the stock exchange. 934 00:44:56,337 --> 00:44:57,936 And I have to make a big speech. 935 00:44:57,938 --> 00:44:59,538 - No, no, no, no. - Poor you. 936 00:44:59,540 --> 00:45:02,007 No, going public is a good move for the post. 937 00:45:02,009 --> 00:45:04,108 Maybe you can even think about expanding. 938 00:45:04,110 --> 00:45:06,411 Try to be more of a national paper. 939 00:45:06,413 --> 00:45:08,213 I wish Abe would let me buy shares. 940 00:45:08,215 --> 00:45:10,148 That's against company policy... 941 00:45:10,150 --> 00:45:12,684 But if you're nervous and need distraction... 942 00:45:12,686 --> 00:45:15,822 I do happen to have a copy of today's times. 943 00:45:15,824 --> 00:45:16,825 - (Laughs) - Abe! 944 00:45:17,824 --> 00:45:19,424 Unless you read it already. 945 00:45:19,426 --> 00:45:22,895 Oh, you awful man. You really are. 946 00:45:22,897 --> 00:45:24,329 Can we get you something to drink? 947 00:45:24,331 --> 00:45:26,599 Murrey: Bundy argues for sustained bombing. 948 00:45:26,601 --> 00:45:27,565 Ben: great stuff. 949 00:45:27,567 --> 00:45:28,833 Murrey: he thinks it'll turn the tide. 950 00:45:28,835 --> 00:45:30,034 This is February of '65. 951 00:45:30,036 --> 00:45:31,404 Ben: Jesus Christ. 952 00:45:31,406 --> 00:45:33,739 But by April, they realize it's not gonna cut it... 953 00:45:33,741 --> 00:45:35,507 And lbj sends two battalions. 954 00:45:35,509 --> 00:45:36,180 Ben: great stuff. 955 00:45:36,192 --> 00:45:36,875 Howard: and get this. 956 00:45:36,877 --> 00:45:38,311 He changes the mission 957 00:45:38,313 --> 00:45:40,411 from base security to active combat. 958 00:45:40,413 --> 00:45:42,348 - My god. - It's a huge shift. 959 00:45:42,350 --> 00:45:43,882 He's widening the war. 960 00:45:43,884 --> 00:45:45,550 But he insists on secrecy. 961 00:45:45,552 --> 00:45:47,186 The American people are not to be told. 962 00:45:47,188 --> 00:45:48,654 All right, okay. So this is the real deal... 963 00:45:48,656 --> 00:45:50,456 So how long till you can write it up? 964 00:45:50,458 --> 00:45:52,123 I can have it for Thursday. 965 00:45:52,125 --> 00:45:53,259 Well, what if we pretend 966 00:45:53,261 --> 00:45:55,460 you're a reporter, not a novelist? 967 00:45:55,462 --> 00:45:56,962 Uh, I suppose I could pull 968 00:45:56,964 --> 00:45:58,396 something together by tomorrow night. 969 00:45:58,398 --> 00:46:00,400 Okay, we can run it on Wednesday. 970 00:46:01,569 --> 00:46:03,335 Murrey: I know we need to get this out, Ben, 971 00:46:03,337 --> 00:46:04,770 but I'd like to spend a minute... 972 00:46:04,772 --> 00:46:07,172 Going through what we've got on rolling thunder. 973 00:46:07,174 --> 00:46:08,741 Ben: go through all the research you want... 974 00:46:08,743 --> 00:46:10,509 But so help me god, if we don't have 975 00:46:10,511 --> 00:46:12,143 these pages by tomorrow night... 976 00:46:12,145 --> 00:46:13,445 We might as well not have them at all. 977 00:46:13,447 --> 00:46:14,516 Too late. 978 00:46:15,715 --> 00:46:16,782 Ben: what? 979 00:46:16,784 --> 00:46:18,186 Times already has it. 980 00:46:22,121 --> 00:46:23,454 Well, of course they have it. 981 00:46:23,456 --> 00:46:25,724 "President Johnson decided on April 1, 1965..." 982 00:46:25,726 --> 00:46:28,460 Of course the times had... Written by Neil sheehan. 983 00:46:28,462 --> 00:46:31,096 "because a month of bombing..." 984 00:46:31,098 --> 00:46:32,498 Nixon: Neil sheehan's a bastard. 985 00:46:32,500 --> 00:46:33,965 He's been a bastard for years. 986 00:46:33,967 --> 00:46:35,833 Ehrlichman: Mr. President, the Attorney General 987 00:46:35,835 --> 00:46:37,235 has called a couple times... 988 00:46:37,237 --> 00:46:40,172 About these New York times stories. 989 00:46:40,174 --> 00:46:41,907 Nixon: you mean to prosecute the times? 990 00:46:41,909 --> 00:46:43,342 Hell, my view is 991 00:46:43,344 --> 00:46:45,244 to prosecute the goddamn pricks that gave it to 'em. 992 00:46:45,246 --> 00:46:46,344 Ehrlichman: if you can find out who that is. 993 00:46:46,346 --> 00:46:47,478 Nixon: yeah, I know. 994 00:46:47,480 --> 00:46:49,313 I mean, could the times be prosecuted? 995 00:46:49,315 --> 00:46:51,382 Ehrlichman: apparently so. 996 00:46:51,384 --> 00:46:52,550 Nixon: as far as the times is concerned, 997 00:46:52,552 --> 00:46:53,886 hell, they're our enemies. 998 00:46:53,888 --> 00:46:56,654 I think we just oughta do it. 999 00:46:56,656 --> 00:46:58,592 Son of a bitch. 1000 00:47:01,763 --> 00:47:02,929 Abe rosenthal. 1001 00:47:02,931 --> 00:47:05,699 Good evening. Their table is right over there, sir. 1002 00:47:07,268 --> 00:47:09,268 Abe: brownell and loeb over at lord day and lord... 1003 00:47:09,270 --> 00:47:12,637 Told punch in no uncertain terms not to publish. 1004 00:47:12,639 --> 00:47:14,806 Only after Scotty Reston threatened 1005 00:47:14,808 --> 00:47:16,407 to publish in the vineyard gazette... 1006 00:47:16,409 --> 00:47:18,043 Did punch decide to print. 1007 00:47:18,045 --> 00:47:20,579 Wouldn't have had quite the same impact. 1008 00:47:20,581 --> 00:47:21,679 (Laughing) 1009 00:47:21,681 --> 00:47:22,683 Jimmy. 1010 00:47:24,551 --> 00:47:28,721 We've been asked to refrain from further publication... 1011 00:47:28,723 --> 00:47:30,858 By the Attorney General. 1012 00:47:32,259 --> 00:47:34,762 Nixon's taking us to court? 1013 00:47:40,835 --> 00:47:42,534 Kay, I'm sorry... 1014 00:47:42,536 --> 00:47:43,804 Oh, no. 1015 00:47:45,706 --> 00:47:46,774 (Sighs) 1016 00:47:47,540 --> 00:47:48,676 Gosh. 1017 00:47:50,110 --> 00:47:51,879 (Breathes deeply) 1018 00:47:53,413 --> 00:47:55,279 Why don't I go get the check? 1019 00:47:55,281 --> 00:47:56,782 No, sit tight, don't argue with me. 1020 00:47:56,784 --> 00:47:58,720 I'll be right back. 1021 00:48:03,891 --> 00:48:06,358 Mr. Rosenthal had to leave on business. 1022 00:48:06,360 --> 00:48:08,259 Certainly, we'll put it on his tab. 1023 00:48:08,261 --> 00:48:09,494 No, I'll take the bill, 1024 00:48:09,496 --> 00:48:12,230 but could I trouble you to use your telephone? 1025 00:48:12,232 --> 00:48:13,667 But of course, madam. 1026 00:48:21,375 --> 00:48:23,476 There's a fella I overlapped with at rand. 1027 00:48:23,478 --> 00:48:25,576 He was a bit of a showboat, but smart. 1028 00:48:25,578 --> 00:48:27,279 And he worked for McNamara... 1029 00:48:27,281 --> 00:48:28,512 And he had opinions 1030 00:48:28,514 --> 00:48:31,616 on the decision-making that went into Vietnam. 1031 00:48:31,618 --> 00:48:32,516 Ben: okay. 1032 00:48:32,518 --> 00:48:35,454 Word is, he doved. Pretty hard. 1033 00:48:35,456 --> 00:48:37,523 Ben: would he have access to the study? 1034 00:48:37,525 --> 00:48:39,625 Pretty sure rand had a copy. 1035 00:48:39,627 --> 00:48:42,828 Ben: no shit. All right, well, can you find him? 1036 00:48:42,830 --> 00:48:44,996 Thought maybe I'd try. 1037 00:48:44,998 --> 00:48:46,067 (Intercom buzzes) 1038 00:48:48,301 --> 00:48:50,704 Debbie: I've got Mrs. Graham on the line. 1039 00:48:51,906 --> 00:48:53,639 Katharine. 1040 00:48:53,641 --> 00:48:57,409 Kay: hey, listen, I've got tomorrow's headline. 1041 00:48:57,411 --> 00:49:00,478 Oh, Christ, okay, again? 1042 00:49:00,480 --> 00:49:02,614 John Mitchell contacted the times. 1043 00:49:02,616 --> 00:49:05,753 Seems the president is going to seek an injunction. 1044 00:49:06,319 --> 00:49:08,286 No, shit. 1045 00:49:08,288 --> 00:49:10,554 This means that we're in the goddamn ballgame. 1046 00:49:10,556 --> 00:49:12,791 Because if the times gets shut down... 1047 00:49:12,793 --> 00:49:13,893 If they get shut down, 1048 00:49:13,895 --> 00:49:16,762 there is no ballgame. Ballgame's over. 1049 00:49:16,764 --> 00:49:17,795 Now, Katharine, 1050 00:49:17,797 --> 00:49:20,433 anybody would kill to have a crack at this. 1051 00:49:20,435 --> 00:49:23,235 Well, sure, but not if it means breaking the law. 1052 00:49:23,237 --> 00:49:27,405 If a federal judge stops the times from publishing... 1053 00:49:27,407 --> 00:49:29,875 Well, I don't see how we could publish... 1054 00:49:29,877 --> 00:49:32,612 Even if we could get hold of a copy. 1055 00:49:35,348 --> 00:49:38,518 Ben? You have something? 1056 00:49:39,619 --> 00:49:41,253 No. 1057 00:49:41,255 --> 00:49:44,355 Okay, so then there's nothing to talk about really. 1058 00:49:44,357 --> 00:49:47,425 No, nothing to talk about at all... 1059 00:49:47,427 --> 00:49:50,462 But thank you for the tip, Mrs. Graham. 1060 00:49:50,464 --> 00:49:51,563 (Both chuckle) 1061 00:49:51,565 --> 00:49:53,801 What are you still doing here? 1062 00:49:57,371 --> 00:49:59,574 (Traffic noises) 1063 00:50:17,558 --> 00:50:19,060 Kay: excuse me. 1064 00:50:22,830 --> 00:50:24,098 All right. 1065 00:50:25,532 --> 00:50:26,931 (Indistinct chatter) 1066 00:50:26,933 --> 00:50:28,199 Oh, there she is. 1067 00:50:28,201 --> 00:50:28,989 Kay: hello. 1068 00:50:29,001 --> 00:50:29,800 How are ya, Kay? 1069 00:50:29,802 --> 00:50:32,070 Good morning, everyone. Good to see you. 1070 00:50:32,072 --> 00:50:32,938 Man: hello? 1071 00:50:32,940 --> 00:50:34,639 Yeah, I'm looking for Dan ellsberg. 1072 00:50:34,641 --> 00:50:36,407 He doesn't work here anymore. 1073 00:50:36,409 --> 00:50:38,242 Do you know where he is now? 1074 00:50:38,244 --> 00:50:40,378 No, I don't. Who is this? 1075 00:50:40,380 --> 00:50:41,846 Thank you. 1076 00:50:41,848 --> 00:50:44,416 Exchange president: and it is my great privilege to welcome 1077 00:50:44,418 --> 00:50:46,518 the Washington post company... 1078 00:50:46,520 --> 00:50:49,022 To the American stock exchange. 1079 00:50:53,761 --> 00:50:56,261 More than a privilege, Mrs. Graham. 1080 00:50:56,263 --> 00:50:57,797 This is a real honor. 1081 00:50:57,799 --> 00:50:58,762 (Line ringing) 1082 00:50:58,764 --> 00:50:59,864 Karen: hello, this is Karen. 1083 00:50:59,866 --> 00:51:01,299 Yeah, I'm looking for Dan ellsberg. 1084 00:51:01,301 --> 00:51:02,904 You got the wrong number. 1085 00:51:05,205 --> 00:51:06,304 Speech. 1086 00:51:06,306 --> 00:51:08,643 Go and project confidence, Kay. 1087 00:51:10,444 --> 00:51:11,646 Gentlemen... 1088 00:51:12,411 --> 00:51:14,978 Thank you all for helping make 1089 00:51:14,980 --> 00:51:17,784 the Washington post a more robust company. 1090 00:51:18,485 --> 00:51:19,784 (Line ringing) 1091 00:51:19,786 --> 00:51:21,552 Receptionist: center for international studies. 1092 00:51:21,554 --> 00:51:23,355 Yeah, I'm looking for Dan ellsberg. 1093 00:51:23,357 --> 00:51:24,891 He's not here. 1094 00:51:26,058 --> 00:51:27,692 But he still works there? 1095 00:51:27,694 --> 00:51:30,661 Yes. Can I take a message? 1096 00:51:30,663 --> 00:51:33,431 Uh, tell him Ben bagdikian called. 1097 00:51:33,433 --> 00:51:34,532 Exchange president: congratulations. 1098 00:51:34,534 --> 00:51:35,599 Photographer: guys, why don't we 1099 00:51:35,601 --> 00:51:36,934 get together for a photograph? 1100 00:51:36,936 --> 00:51:37,508 Exchange president: yes. Paul: good idea. 1101 00:51:37,520 --> 00:51:38,103 Absolutely. 1102 00:51:38,105 --> 00:51:39,404 Photographer: here we go. Kay: let me see it. 1103 00:51:39,406 --> 00:51:40,378 Paul: smile, Kay. 1104 00:51:40,390 --> 00:51:41,373 Shall I hold it? 1105 00:51:41,375 --> 00:51:43,041 You just bought a share of the post! 1106 00:51:43,043 --> 00:51:45,576 I know. I'm so happy. 1107 00:51:45,578 --> 00:51:50,882 1.35 million shares at $24.50 a share. 1108 00:51:50,884 --> 00:51:53,851 (Cheering) 1109 00:51:53,853 --> 00:51:56,288 I believe this will not only make the post solvent... 1110 00:51:56,290 --> 00:51:58,556 But stronger than it ever has been. 1111 00:51:58,558 --> 00:51:59,690 - To the post! - all: the post! 1112 00:51:59,692 --> 00:52:01,460 He said to call from a secure phone. 1113 00:52:01,462 --> 00:52:02,763 Mmm-hmm. 1114 00:52:09,703 --> 00:52:11,302 I hear Kennedy said Phil Graham 1115 00:52:11,304 --> 00:52:12,737 was the smartest man he ever met. 1116 00:52:12,739 --> 00:52:15,540 Yeah, for Kay's father to hand her husband the company... 1117 00:52:15,542 --> 00:52:17,442 Says something about the guy. 1118 00:52:17,444 --> 00:52:20,746 I thought it said something about the time. 1119 00:52:20,748 --> 00:52:22,246 Howard: turn it up. 1120 00:52:22,248 --> 00:52:23,882 Walter cronkite: good evening. The New York times late today 1121 00:52:23,884 --> 00:52:26,050 was barred, at least until Saturday... 1122 00:52:26,052 --> 00:52:28,786 From publishing any more classified documents... 1123 00:52:28,788 --> 00:52:32,590 Dealing with the cause and conduct of the Vietnam war. 1124 00:52:32,592 --> 00:52:34,525 The times, true to its word... 1125 00:52:34,527 --> 00:52:36,061 Said it would abide by the decision 1126 00:52:36,063 --> 00:52:38,029 of federal judge Murray gurfein... 1127 00:52:38,031 --> 00:52:40,297 But will resist a permanent injunction 1128 00:52:40,299 --> 00:52:41,666 at a hearing Friday. 1129 00:52:41,668 --> 00:52:43,601 The Nixon administration have charged that 1130 00:52:43,603 --> 00:52:45,670 the final two parts of the times' series... 1131 00:52:45,672 --> 00:52:47,405 Would result in irreparable injury 1132 00:52:47,407 --> 00:52:49,040 to the national defense. 1133 00:52:49,042 --> 00:52:50,808 Hell, why bother fighting the communists? 1134 00:52:50,810 --> 00:52:52,511 Think Jefferson just rolled over in his grave. 1135 00:52:52,513 --> 00:52:55,547 Have the courts ever stopped a paper from publishing before? 1136 00:52:55,549 --> 00:52:59,117 Not in the history of the Republic. 1137 00:52:59,119 --> 00:53:01,485 Good thing we're not part of this mess. 1138 00:53:01,487 --> 00:53:04,723 I'd give my left one to be in this mess. 1139 00:53:04,725 --> 00:53:07,125 There's our front page lede tomorrow. 1140 00:53:07,127 --> 00:53:08,663 Chal, that's yours. 1141 00:53:09,228 --> 00:53:11,128 All right. 1142 00:53:11,130 --> 00:53:14,100 Party's over. Let's get back to our jobs. 1143 00:53:16,703 --> 00:53:17,904 (TV switches off) 1144 00:53:22,275 --> 00:53:24,277 (Chattering) 1145 00:53:29,215 --> 00:53:32,183 - Mr. Boston: hello? - Hi, it's Ben. 1146 00:53:32,185 --> 00:53:33,951 - Yes. - Dan? 1147 00:53:33,953 --> 00:53:35,119 No. 1148 00:53:35,121 --> 00:53:38,991 Oh, I'm trying to get a hold of a fella I used to know... 1149 00:53:38,993 --> 00:53:41,458 617-597-4580. 1150 00:53:41,460 --> 00:53:42,763 Okay. 1151 00:53:45,565 --> 00:53:47,334 Hold on. 1152 00:53:48,601 --> 00:53:50,302 Was it 4580? 1153 00:53:50,304 --> 00:53:52,137 Call from another phone. 1154 00:53:52,139 --> 00:53:56,243 617-597-4580. 1155 00:54:05,987 --> 00:54:10,291 617-597-4580. 1156 00:54:17,130 --> 00:54:18,663 (Line rings) 1157 00:54:18,665 --> 00:54:20,065 Daniel: hello? 1158 00:54:20,067 --> 00:54:23,134 - Yeah, I'm looking for... - Yeah. Hey, Ben, it's Dan. 1159 00:54:23,136 --> 00:54:26,637 Dan, it's good to hear your voice. 1160 00:54:26,639 --> 00:54:28,340 Yeah, it's been a while. 1161 00:54:28,342 --> 00:54:29,710 Yeah. 1162 00:54:44,090 --> 00:54:45,092 (Knocks) 1163 00:54:47,860 --> 00:54:48,950 Daniel: who is it? 1164 00:54:48,962 --> 00:54:50,063 It's Ben. 1165 00:54:59,505 --> 00:55:00,741 Ben. 1166 00:55:01,074 --> 00:55:02,375 Dan. 1167 00:55:07,813 --> 00:55:10,549 The study had 47 volumes. 1168 00:55:10,551 --> 00:55:12,284 I slipped out a couple at a time. 1169 00:55:12,286 --> 00:55:13,821 Took me months to copy it all. 1170 00:55:17,590 --> 00:55:18,824 What the hell? 1171 00:55:18,826 --> 00:55:21,793 Well, we were all former government guys. 1172 00:55:21,795 --> 00:55:23,695 Top clearance, all of that. 1173 00:55:23,697 --> 00:55:25,730 McNamara wanted academics to have 1174 00:55:25,732 --> 00:55:27,565 the chance to examine what had happened. 1175 00:55:27,567 --> 00:55:28,666 He would say to us, 1176 00:55:28,668 --> 00:55:30,367 "let the chips fall where they may." 1177 00:55:30,369 --> 00:55:31,570 Brave man. 1178 00:55:31,572 --> 00:55:34,338 Well, I think guilt was a bigger motivator than courage. 1179 00:55:34,340 --> 00:55:36,241 McNamara didn't lie as well as the rest... 1180 00:55:36,243 --> 00:55:39,344 But I don't think he saw what was coming, what we'd find. 1181 00:55:39,346 --> 00:55:41,579 But it didn't take him long to figure out... 1182 00:55:41,581 --> 00:55:42,681 Well, for us all to figure out 1183 00:55:42,683 --> 00:55:44,516 if the public ever saw these papers... 1184 00:55:44,518 --> 00:55:46,150 They would turn against the war. 1185 00:55:46,152 --> 00:55:49,154 Covert ops, guaranteed debt, rigged elections? 1186 00:55:49,156 --> 00:55:53,090 It's all in there. Ike, Kennedy, Johnson. 1187 00:55:53,092 --> 00:55:54,793 They violated the Geneva convention. 1188 00:55:54,795 --> 00:55:57,529 They lied to congress and they lied to the public. 1189 00:55:57,531 --> 00:56:01,699 They knew we couldn't win and still sent boys to die. 1190 00:56:01,701 --> 00:56:03,436 What about Nixon? 1191 00:56:04,705 --> 00:56:06,503 He's just carrying on like all the others. 1192 00:56:06,505 --> 00:56:09,777 Too afraid to be the one who loses the war on his watch. 1193 00:56:11,177 --> 00:56:14,045 Someone said this at some point... 1194 00:56:14,047 --> 00:56:16,984 About why we stayed when we knew we were losing. 1195 00:56:17,951 --> 00:56:20,485 10% was to help the south vietnamese. 1196 00:56:20,487 --> 00:56:22,356 20% was to hold back the commies. 1197 00:56:23,324 --> 00:56:25,556 70% was to avoid 1198 00:56:25,558 --> 00:56:28,326 the humiliation of an American defeat. 1199 00:56:28,328 --> 00:56:32,530 70% of those boys... 1200 00:56:32,532 --> 00:56:34,835 Just to avoid being humiliated? 1201 00:56:35,435 --> 00:56:37,071 That stuck with me. 1202 00:56:37,404 --> 00:56:38,539 (Sighs) 1203 00:56:43,676 --> 00:56:45,976 (Breathes heavily) 1204 00:56:45,978 --> 00:56:47,911 They're gonna come after you, you know. 1205 00:56:47,913 --> 00:56:50,215 And I gotta be honest... 1206 00:56:50,217 --> 00:56:53,119 The bread crumbs weren't too hard to follow. 1207 00:56:54,621 --> 00:56:55,856 I know. 1208 00:56:57,958 --> 00:57:00,324 They're gonna lock you up, Dan. 1209 00:57:00,326 --> 00:57:03,464 Wouldn't you go to prison to stop this war? 1210 00:57:05,331 --> 00:57:07,534 Theoretically, sure. 1211 00:57:10,770 --> 00:57:14,107 You are gonna publish these documents? 1212 00:57:16,442 --> 00:57:17,844 Yeah. 1213 00:57:18,645 --> 00:57:21,382 Even with the injunction? 1214 00:57:23,016 --> 00:57:24,185 Yes. 1215 00:57:26,786 --> 00:57:28,085 (Chuckles) 1216 00:57:28,087 --> 00:57:31,324 Well, then it's not so theoretical then, is it? 1217 00:57:35,629 --> 00:57:37,230 (Lighter clinking) 1218 00:57:41,935 --> 00:57:45,072 I'm gonna go do some work in the studio. 1219 00:57:53,246 --> 00:57:56,183 My day was great, thanks for asking. 1220 00:58:12,531 --> 00:58:15,368 That picture makes me sad. 1221 00:58:16,569 --> 00:58:18,237 Me too. 1222 00:58:18,239 --> 00:58:19,572 (Phone rings) 1223 00:58:23,310 --> 00:58:24,148 Bradlee. 1224 00:58:24,160 --> 00:58:25,009 bagdikian: I'm in Boston. 1225 00:58:25,011 --> 00:58:27,244 I'm gonna need two seats. 1226 00:58:27,246 --> 00:58:28,179 Why? 1227 00:58:28,181 --> 00:58:30,348 I'm gonna need to buy two seats 1228 00:58:30,350 --> 00:58:31,882 on the first flight out tomorrow... 1229 00:58:31,884 --> 00:58:33,486 Probably first class. 1230 00:58:34,587 --> 00:58:36,389 No shit, you have them? 1231 00:58:38,824 --> 00:58:41,291 Well then just get your ass back here... 1232 00:58:41,293 --> 00:58:42,860 And come straight to the house. 1233 00:58:42,862 --> 00:58:44,362 Get chal and Meg and the others. 1234 00:58:44,364 --> 00:58:45,630 I don't want the whole newsroom 1235 00:58:45,632 --> 00:58:46,831 knowing about this yet. 1236 00:58:46,833 --> 00:58:48,132 I gotta go. 1237 00:58:48,134 --> 00:58:50,601 Didn't you just invite a bunch of people over? 1238 00:58:50,603 --> 00:58:51,802 Yeah. 1239 00:58:51,804 --> 00:58:54,038 Yeah, they'll show up sometime tomorrow. 1240 00:58:54,040 --> 00:58:55,172 When sometime tomorrow? 1241 00:58:55,174 --> 00:58:56,907 Is this a breakfast thing or a lunch thing? 1242 00:58:56,909 --> 00:58:59,043 - Don't know. - Do you need me to get things? 1243 00:58:59,045 --> 00:59:00,779 - Nah, we'll figure it all out. - Okay. 1244 00:59:00,781 --> 00:59:01,785 Well, where are you going? 1245 00:59:01,797 --> 00:59:02,813 (Grunts) out. 1246 00:59:02,815 --> 00:59:04,482 - You going to the newsroom? - No. 1247 00:59:04,484 --> 00:59:05,983 Love you, bear. 1248 00:59:05,985 --> 00:59:07,184 (Doorbell rings) 1249 00:59:07,186 --> 00:59:09,320 I got a cake. I hope it's okay? 1250 00:59:09,322 --> 00:59:12,259 Oh, sure, as long as nobody counts the candles. 1251 00:59:14,094 --> 00:59:16,761 Uh, sorry to barge in again. 1252 00:59:16,763 --> 00:59:18,996 Maybe I should give you a key. 1253 00:59:18,998 --> 00:59:21,766 Ah, not here to crash your party. 1254 00:59:21,768 --> 00:59:22,900 What's up? 1255 00:59:22,902 --> 00:59:25,003 Well, I could use a minute. 1256 00:59:25,005 --> 00:59:27,308 - (Music playing) - (People chattering) 1257 00:59:32,110 --> 00:59:34,145 So, can I ask you a hypothetical question? 1258 00:59:34,147 --> 00:59:36,413 Oh, dear, I don't like hypothetical questions. 1259 00:59:36,415 --> 00:59:37,882 Well, I don't think you're gonna 1260 00:59:37,884 --> 00:59:39,419 like the real one either. 1261 00:59:42,556 --> 00:59:43,991 Do you have the papers? 1262 00:59:45,625 --> 00:59:46,994 Not yet. 1263 00:59:49,295 --> 00:59:50,427 (Sighs) 1264 00:59:50,429 --> 00:59:54,065 (Stutters) oh, gosh, because you know... 1265 00:59:54,067 --> 00:59:56,967 The position that would put me in. 1266 00:59:56,969 --> 00:59:58,436 You know, we have language 1267 00:59:58,438 --> 01:00:00,103 in the prospectus that we've... 1268 01:00:00,105 --> 01:00:02,574 Yeah, I know that the bankers can change their mind. 1269 01:00:02,576 --> 01:00:04,775 And I know what is at stake. 1270 01:00:04,777 --> 01:00:06,076 You know... 1271 01:00:06,078 --> 01:00:08,679 The only couple I knew that both Kennedy 1272 01:00:08,681 --> 01:00:10,282 and lbj wanted to socialize with... 1273 01:00:10,284 --> 01:00:14,521 Was you and your husband and you owned the damn paper. 1274 01:00:16,190 --> 01:00:18,088 Of course that's the way things worked. 1275 01:00:18,090 --> 01:00:20,358 Politicians and the press, they trusted each other... 1276 01:00:20,360 --> 01:00:22,059 So they could go to the same dinner party 1277 01:00:22,061 --> 01:00:23,561 and drink cocktails and tell jokes... 1278 01:00:23,563 --> 01:00:25,596 While there was a war waging in Vietnam. 1279 01:00:25,598 --> 01:00:27,297 Ben, I don't know what we're talking about. 1280 01:00:27,299 --> 01:00:29,300 I'm not protecting lyndon. 1281 01:00:29,302 --> 01:00:30,668 No, you got his former secretary of defense, 1282 01:00:30,670 --> 01:00:31,802 Robert McNamara... 1283 01:00:31,804 --> 01:00:33,971 The man who commissioned this study. 1284 01:00:33,973 --> 01:00:35,373 He's one of about a dozen party guests... 1285 01:00:35,375 --> 01:00:37,174 - Out on your patio. - I'm not protecting him. 1286 01:00:37,176 --> 01:00:38,241 I'm not protecting any of them. 1287 01:00:38,243 --> 01:00:39,543 I'm protecting the paper. 1288 01:00:39,545 --> 01:00:43,246 Yeah? Well, I wasn't a stooge for Jack Kennedy. 1289 01:00:43,248 --> 01:00:44,882 The night he was assassinated 1290 01:00:44,884 --> 01:00:47,219 Tony and I were down at the naval hospital... 1291 01:00:47,221 --> 01:00:50,954 So we would be there to meet Jackie when she landed. 1292 01:00:50,956 --> 01:00:52,023 She was bringing Jack's body 1293 01:00:52,025 --> 01:00:53,824 back on the plane from Dallas... 1294 01:00:53,826 --> 01:00:56,194 And she walked into the room. 1295 01:00:56,196 --> 01:00:58,128 She was still wearing that pink suit 1296 01:00:58,130 --> 01:01:00,665 with Jack's blood all over it. 1297 01:01:00,667 --> 01:01:03,867 She fell into Tony's arms and they held each other... 1298 01:01:03,869 --> 01:01:06,072 For quite a long time. 1299 01:01:07,840 --> 01:01:10,373 And then Jackie looked at me and said... 1300 01:01:10,375 --> 01:01:13,043 "None of this, none of what you see, 1301 01:01:13,045 --> 01:01:14,311 "none of what I say... 1302 01:01:14,313 --> 01:01:18,882 "Is ever going to be in your newspaper, Ben." 1303 01:01:18,884 --> 01:01:21,853 And that just about broke my heart. 1304 01:01:21,855 --> 01:01:24,020 I never... (Chuckles) 1305 01:01:24,022 --> 01:01:25,790 I never thought of Jack as a source, 1306 01:01:25,792 --> 01:01:27,824 I thought of him as a friend. 1307 01:01:27,826 --> 01:01:30,194 And that was my mistake. 1308 01:01:30,196 --> 01:01:33,665 And it was something that Jack knew all along. 1309 01:01:33,667 --> 01:01:36,636 We can't be both. We have to choose. 1310 01:01:37,002 --> 01:01:38,603 And... 1311 01:01:38,605 --> 01:01:40,270 And that's the point. 1312 01:01:40,272 --> 01:01:42,306 The days of us all smoking cigars together 1313 01:01:42,308 --> 01:01:45,043 down on Pennsylvania Avenue are over. 1314 01:01:45,045 --> 01:01:49,249 Your friend McNamara's study proves that. 1315 01:01:50,049 --> 01:01:52,219 The way they lied. 1316 01:01:53,587 --> 01:01:55,753 The way they lied. 1317 01:01:55,755 --> 01:01:57,858 Those days have to be over. 1318 01:01:59,491 --> 01:02:02,592 We have to be the check on their power. 1319 01:02:02,594 --> 01:02:04,862 If we don't hold them accountable, 1320 01:02:04,864 --> 01:02:07,301 I mean, my god, who will? 1321 01:02:08,634 --> 01:02:10,402 Well, I've never smoked a cigar... 1322 01:02:10,404 --> 01:02:13,103 And I have no problem holding lyndon or Jack... 1323 01:02:13,105 --> 01:02:15,473 Or Bob or any of them accountable. 1324 01:02:15,475 --> 01:02:17,775 But we can't hold them accountable 1325 01:02:17,777 --> 01:02:19,679 if we don't have a newspaper. 1326 01:02:21,447 --> 01:02:24,014 When I get my hands on that study... 1327 01:02:24,016 --> 01:02:26,652 What are you going to do, Mrs. Graham? 1328 01:02:30,022 --> 01:02:32,056 Oh, uh... 1329 01:02:32,058 --> 01:02:33,625 Happy birthday, by the way. 1330 01:02:33,627 --> 01:02:36,161 - (Music playing) - (Chattering) 1331 01:02:36,163 --> 01:02:38,529 Oh, that's not what I heard. 1332 01:02:38,531 --> 01:02:39,730 Am I right? 1333 01:02:39,732 --> 01:02:41,501 (Laughing) 1334 01:02:45,371 --> 01:02:46,871 - Hi. Good morning. - Club soda. 1335 01:02:46,873 --> 01:02:48,542 - Enjoy your flight. - Yes, thank you. 1336 01:02:49,375 --> 01:02:51,476 Sir, I'm gonna need to put your seat 1337 01:02:51,478 --> 01:02:53,610 in the full upright position before takeoff. 1338 01:02:53,612 --> 01:02:54,647 (Grunts) yeah. 1339 01:02:55,248 --> 01:02:57,415 Must be precious cargo. 1340 01:02:57,417 --> 01:03:00,585 Yeah. It's just government secrets. 1341 01:03:00,587 --> 01:03:04,324 (Chuckles) please fasten your seatbelt. Thank you. 1342 01:03:17,337 --> 01:03:20,404 - You know why we're here? - Beats me. 1343 01:03:20,406 --> 01:03:22,172 - Hi, Marina. - Hi. 1344 01:03:22,174 --> 01:03:24,409 - Do you want lemonade? - Little early for me. 1345 01:03:24,411 --> 01:03:26,076 Loosen up, I'm buying. 1346 01:03:26,078 --> 01:03:28,378 What kinda lemonade do you have there? 1347 01:03:28,380 --> 01:03:31,248 Uh... it's the one with the lemons in it. 1348 01:03:31,250 --> 01:03:32,451 (Chuckles) okay. 1349 01:03:33,719 --> 01:03:35,254 Bagdikian: there you go. 1350 01:03:37,322 --> 01:03:39,525 Phil, help me out. 1351 01:03:41,226 --> 01:03:43,362 Grab my briefcase. 1352 01:03:45,130 --> 01:03:46,630 - Is that...? - Yep. 1353 01:03:46,632 --> 01:03:48,435 - (Car door shuts) - (Car drives away) 1354 01:03:59,379 --> 01:04:00,911 It's not the full report 1355 01:04:00,913 --> 01:04:03,350 but it's over 4,000 pages of it. 1356 01:04:06,219 --> 01:04:07,274 Meg: are these in order? 1357 01:04:07,286 --> 01:04:08,353 I don't think so. 1358 01:04:08,355 --> 01:04:09,654 There are no page numbers. 1359 01:04:09,656 --> 01:04:11,554 Yeah, that's where the top secret stamps were. 1360 01:04:11,556 --> 01:04:13,056 My source had to cut 'em off. 1361 01:04:13,058 --> 01:04:14,491 I was supposed to retire on Friday. 1362 01:04:14,493 --> 01:04:16,027 Ben, how we supposed to comb through 1363 01:04:16,029 --> 01:04:17,161 4,000 pages of material? 1364 01:04:17,163 --> 01:04:18,329 They're not even loosely organized? 1365 01:04:18,331 --> 01:04:19,596 The times had three months. 1366 01:04:19,598 --> 01:04:20,797 There's no way we can possibly get this done. 1367 01:04:20,799 --> 01:04:22,565 He's right. We've got less than eight hours. 1368 01:04:22,567 --> 01:04:24,201 We could shoot for city. Then we'd have ten. 1369 01:04:24,203 --> 01:04:25,670 Hey, hey, hey. For the last six years 1370 01:04:25,672 --> 01:04:27,170 we've been playin' catch-up... 1371 01:04:27,172 --> 01:04:28,273 And now thanks to 1372 01:04:28,275 --> 01:04:29,674 the president of the United States... 1373 01:04:29,676 --> 01:04:31,308 Who, by the way, is taking a shit 1374 01:04:31,310 --> 01:04:32,976 all over the first amendment... 1375 01:04:32,978 --> 01:04:34,645 We have the goods. 1376 01:04:34,647 --> 01:04:36,746 And we don't have any competition. 1377 01:04:36,748 --> 01:04:38,782 There's dozens of stories in here. 1378 01:04:38,784 --> 01:04:41,753 The times has barely scratched the surface. 1379 01:04:41,755 --> 01:04:44,925 We have ten hours 'til the deadline... 1380 01:04:45,324 --> 01:04:47,360 So we dig in. 1381 01:04:50,764 --> 01:04:53,030 Meg: I think this memo's from McNamara. 1382 01:04:53,032 --> 01:04:54,598 "It is my belief that there should be 1383 01:04:54,600 --> 01:04:56,433 "a three-or four-week pause in bombing." 1384 01:04:56,435 --> 01:04:58,570 Wait, wait, wait. I saw the other half of that memo. 1385 01:04:58,572 --> 01:05:01,938 Anyone have the back half of a cable from Dulles in '54? 1386 01:05:01,940 --> 01:05:03,842 I thought I saw one from July. 1387 01:05:03,844 --> 01:05:06,143 Yeah, here it is. "The reasons for this belief... 1388 01:05:06,145 --> 01:05:08,045 "Are that we must lay a foundation 1389 01:05:08,047 --> 01:05:09,480 "in the mind of the American public." 1390 01:05:09,482 --> 01:05:11,451 That's it! That's it! 1391 01:05:12,784 --> 01:05:14,418 So Johnson wasn't trying to make peace. 1392 01:05:14,420 --> 01:05:15,719 He was just manipulating the public? 1393 01:05:15,721 --> 01:05:18,723 Eyes out for a suspension in bombing from when? 1394 01:05:18,725 --> 01:05:20,324 '65 to '68. 1395 01:05:20,326 --> 01:05:21,659 Chalmers: what about a memo 1396 01:05:21,661 --> 01:05:25,029 from eisenhower's special committee on indochina? 1397 01:05:25,031 --> 01:05:26,130 Uh, Meg read a part of one to me. 1398 01:05:26,132 --> 01:05:27,197 Meg? 1399 01:05:27,199 --> 01:05:28,431 Bagdikian: anybody see a mention 1400 01:05:28,433 --> 01:05:29,666 of the rand viet cong study? 1401 01:05:29,668 --> 01:05:32,002 Yeah, I think this might be from your rand study. 1402 01:05:32,004 --> 01:05:33,570 "Vc are deeply committed. 1403 01:05:33,572 --> 01:05:35,605 "South Vietnam is a lost cause." 1404 01:05:35,607 --> 01:05:37,608 - Whoa! There you go. - Bingo. 1405 01:05:37,610 --> 01:05:38,348 All right. 1406 01:05:38,360 --> 01:05:39,110 chalmers: Meg, I need the... 1407 01:05:39,112 --> 01:05:40,244 Meg: yeah, I put it on the shelf. 1408 01:05:40,246 --> 01:05:42,913 Couple of piles. We're getting somewhere. 1409 01:05:42,915 --> 01:05:45,715 All right, it's 1:30. Four o'clock story conference. 1410 01:05:45,717 --> 01:05:47,851 Can I interest anyone in some lemonade? 1411 01:05:47,853 --> 01:05:48,692 Ben: yes! 1412 01:05:48,704 --> 01:05:49,554 Does it have vodka in it? 1413 01:05:49,556 --> 01:05:51,054 I don't put vodka in my lemonade. 1414 01:05:51,056 --> 01:05:52,155 Ben: go easy on the kid. 1415 01:05:52,157 --> 01:05:53,491 Chalmers: why not? 1416 01:05:53,493 --> 01:05:54,147 Murrey: how much, sweetheart? 1417 01:05:54,159 --> 01:05:54,824 Marina: a quarter. 1418 01:05:54,826 --> 01:05:55,893 It's 50 cents. 1419 01:05:55,895 --> 01:05:56,934 Inflation. 1420 01:05:56,946 --> 01:05:57,997 Ben: price is going up. 1421 01:06:01,366 --> 01:06:02,967 Mr. Bradlee. 1422 01:06:02,969 --> 01:06:04,268 Roger Clark. 1423 01:06:04,270 --> 01:06:06,369 Oh, you're Roger Clark? 1424 01:06:06,371 --> 01:06:08,271 It's nice to meet you in person. 1425 01:06:08,273 --> 01:06:11,875 You are our senior legal counsel. 1426 01:06:11,877 --> 01:06:13,844 Yes, we've spoken on the phone. 1427 01:06:13,846 --> 01:06:15,545 My voice should sound familiar. 1428 01:06:15,547 --> 01:06:18,382 When did you finish law school? 1429 01:06:18,384 --> 01:06:20,784 - I graduated... - Rhetorical question. 1430 01:06:20,786 --> 01:06:22,920 You know, the guy we had before you 1431 01:06:22,922 --> 01:06:24,889 is now secretary of state. 1432 01:06:24,891 --> 01:06:27,690 I did not know that. 1433 01:06:27,692 --> 01:06:29,627 A little joke, perhaps not the time. 1434 01:06:29,629 --> 01:06:31,228 What exactly can I help you with... 1435 01:06:31,230 --> 01:06:34,063 So, why would the CIA director send a memo on war policy? 1436 01:06:34,065 --> 01:06:35,933 Phil: because they weren't calling it a war yet. 1437 01:06:35,935 --> 01:06:37,969 Okay, I've got Turkey with mustard. 1438 01:06:37,971 --> 01:06:39,237 Roast beef with horseradish. 1439 01:06:39,239 --> 01:06:41,771 - Howard, come look at this. - Chal, you've gotta see this. 1440 01:06:41,773 --> 01:06:44,074 It's a full analysis of McNamara's 1441 01:06:44,076 --> 01:06:45,143 changing view of the war. 1442 01:06:45,145 --> 01:06:46,543 Chalmers: does it say anything about why he does? 1443 01:06:46,545 --> 01:06:48,279 So we knew they were gonna assassinate diem. 1444 01:06:48,281 --> 01:06:49,779 Yeah, and we did nothing to stop it. 1445 01:06:49,781 --> 01:06:51,616 Meg: I think I got something on McNamara on the fireplace. 1446 01:06:51,618 --> 01:06:53,384 The other fireplace. 1447 01:06:53,386 --> 01:06:54,752 (Overlapping chatter) 1448 01:06:54,754 --> 01:06:56,520 Chalmers: murrey, where's the back half of this one? 1449 01:06:56,522 --> 01:06:58,090 What's the thing you just gave me? 1450 01:06:59,426 --> 01:07:01,092 Tell me these aren't the classified documents 1451 01:07:01,094 --> 01:07:02,525 from the McNamara study. 1452 01:07:02,527 --> 01:07:04,329 4,000 pages of 'em. 1453 01:07:04,331 --> 01:07:07,197 - Hungry? - I need to use a phone. 1454 01:07:07,199 --> 01:07:09,299 There's one in the other room. 1455 01:07:09,301 --> 01:07:09,906 Phil: two. 1456 01:07:09,918 --> 01:07:10,534 Meg: is that it? 1457 01:07:10,536 --> 01:07:11,969 Phil: this is it. This is it. 1458 01:07:11,971 --> 01:07:13,436 Murrey: hmm? 1459 01:07:13,438 --> 01:07:15,271 Phil: this is the other half of it. 1460 01:07:15,273 --> 01:07:17,009 (Snoring) 1461 01:07:23,382 --> 01:07:25,051 (Breathes deeply) 1462 01:07:26,485 --> 01:07:28,654 Oh, my god. 1463 01:07:30,221 --> 01:07:31,624 (Sighs) 1464 01:07:45,837 --> 01:07:47,807 (Sighs) 1465 01:07:56,281 --> 01:07:59,583 Hi. Thanks for letting me drop by. 1466 01:07:59,585 --> 01:08:01,918 - Marg still napping? - Yeah. 1467 01:08:01,920 --> 01:08:03,587 Do you mind if we talk in the sunroom? 1468 01:08:03,589 --> 01:08:05,023 Just so I can hear her if she wakes. 1469 01:08:05,025 --> 01:08:06,958 No, of course not. I can't stay long. 1470 01:08:06,960 --> 01:08:08,659 I've got a big event at the house later. 1471 01:08:08,661 --> 01:08:11,630 I guess you've read everything now. 1472 01:08:12,364 --> 01:08:14,331 Yes, I have. I have, yes. 1473 01:08:14,333 --> 01:08:16,502 And I went over it again this morning. 1474 01:08:16,902 --> 01:08:18,505 All of it. 1475 01:08:19,471 --> 01:08:21,073 And I just... 1476 01:08:22,641 --> 01:08:26,979 Forgive me, Bob, I know you're dealing with so much... 1477 01:08:28,648 --> 01:08:32,682 But it's just so hard to try to make sense of why. 1478 01:08:32,684 --> 01:08:35,319 Of how you could have done all these things. 1479 01:08:35,321 --> 01:08:37,254 How you could just lie to us all. 1480 01:08:37,256 --> 01:08:41,858 Well, it's easy for the papers to characterize us as liars. 1481 01:08:41,860 --> 01:08:44,094 We were just trying to push back... 1482 01:08:44,096 --> 01:08:46,330 No, but you let it go on and on and on. 1483 01:08:46,332 --> 01:08:49,232 My son is home now and safe, thank god. 1484 01:08:49,234 --> 01:08:50,968 But you watched him go. 1485 01:08:50,970 --> 01:08:52,335 You knew we couldn't win over there... 1486 01:08:52,337 --> 01:08:55,708 For years and years and years, and yet you let me... 1487 01:08:56,943 --> 01:09:00,076 You let so many of our friends send our boys off. 1488 01:09:00,078 --> 01:09:02,946 Kay, we were doing the best we could. 1489 01:09:02,948 --> 01:09:06,249 It was domino theory, containment... 1490 01:09:06,251 --> 01:09:07,785 And eventually we felt 1491 01:09:07,787 --> 01:09:09,719 that military pressure was the only thing... 1492 01:09:09,721 --> 01:09:11,688 That was gonna drive ho chi minh to the table. 1493 01:09:11,690 --> 01:09:13,456 Our decision-making process was... 1494 01:09:13,458 --> 01:09:15,095 Flawed. 1495 01:09:19,832 --> 01:09:23,136 It was flawed. That's what your study said. 1496 01:09:24,938 --> 01:09:26,172 Yes. 1497 01:09:28,241 --> 01:09:33,279 I do believe that you were trying to do your best... 1498 01:09:34,247 --> 01:09:36,781 And I know how difficult it can be 1499 01:09:36,783 --> 01:09:39,049 to make choices that will... 1500 01:09:39,051 --> 01:09:41,684 That's kind of you. 1501 01:09:41,686 --> 01:09:45,324 Well, what comes next might not be so kind. 1502 01:09:47,393 --> 01:09:49,459 You have the papers. 1503 01:09:49,461 --> 01:09:50,796 (Chuckles nervously) 1504 01:09:51,330 --> 01:09:52,795 Let's just say... 1505 01:09:52,797 --> 01:09:56,335 I may have a big decision to make. 1506 01:09:57,970 --> 01:09:59,839 (Kay sighs) 1507 01:10:01,541 --> 01:10:03,206 Anthony: they will argue it's a violation 1508 01:10:03,208 --> 01:10:04,307 of the espionage act. 1509 01:10:04,309 --> 01:10:05,541 That is a felony, Ben. 1510 01:10:05,543 --> 01:10:07,477 That's only if the documents we print 1511 01:10:07,479 --> 01:10:08,812 could damage the United States. 1512 01:10:08,814 --> 01:10:10,647 There's a federal judge in New York 1513 01:10:10,649 --> 01:10:11,815 who seems to think that they could. 1514 01:10:11,817 --> 01:10:13,116 Well, I've got six seasoned journalists 1515 01:10:13,118 --> 01:10:14,418 in the next room... 1516 01:10:14,420 --> 01:10:16,053 Who've been reporting on this war for the last ten years... 1517 01:10:16,055 --> 01:10:18,188 And I'll lay odds that they have a better idea... 1518 01:10:18,190 --> 01:10:19,690 Of what could damage the United States 1519 01:10:19,692 --> 01:10:20,825 than some judge... 1520 01:10:20,827 --> 01:10:22,092 Who is just now wading 1521 01:10:22,094 --> 01:10:23,826 into this territory for the first time. 1522 01:10:23,828 --> 01:10:26,263 "Wading." is that a metaphor for Vietnam? 1523 01:10:26,265 --> 01:10:29,232 Okay. Ben, look, we know your reporters are talented. 1524 01:10:29,234 --> 01:10:31,535 But the New York times spent three months 1525 01:10:31,537 --> 01:10:33,570 going over these documents. 1526 01:10:33,572 --> 01:10:35,405 You've got, what, seven hours now 1527 01:10:35,407 --> 01:10:36,740 until the paper goes to press? 1528 01:10:36,742 --> 01:10:39,142 Can you honestly tell me that that is enough time... 1529 01:10:39,144 --> 01:10:43,214 To make sure not a single military plan, 1530 01:10:43,216 --> 01:10:44,347 not a single U.S. soldier... 1531 01:10:44,349 --> 01:10:47,250 Not a single American life will be put in harm's way? 1532 01:10:47,252 --> 01:10:48,852 That this will do no damage 1533 01:10:48,854 --> 01:10:51,088 to the United States if you publish? 1534 01:10:51,090 --> 01:10:52,125 Yes. 1535 01:10:54,327 --> 01:10:55,860 Roger: you're sure about that? 1536 01:10:55,862 --> 01:10:56,826 No! 1537 01:10:56,828 --> 01:11:00,063 That's why I've called you guys. 1538 01:11:00,065 --> 01:11:02,599 Robert: look, Kay, I know why the times ran the story 1539 01:11:02,601 --> 01:11:04,201 but you need to understand... 1540 01:11:04,203 --> 01:11:05,669 The study was for posterity. 1541 01:11:05,671 --> 01:11:07,839 It was written for academics in the future... 1542 01:11:07,841 --> 01:11:09,639 And right now we're still in the middle of the war. 1543 01:11:09,641 --> 01:11:11,208 The papers can't be objective. 1544 01:11:11,210 --> 01:11:13,643 And I suppose the public has a right to know... 1545 01:11:13,645 --> 01:11:15,913 But I would prefer that the study 1546 01:11:15,915 --> 01:11:17,347 not be made widely available... 1547 01:11:17,349 --> 01:11:20,418 Until it can be read with some perspective. You understand. 1548 01:11:20,420 --> 01:11:22,052 Mmm. 1549 01:11:22,054 --> 01:11:23,420 (Sighs) 1550 01:11:23,422 --> 01:11:24,888 (Chuckles) 1551 01:11:24,890 --> 01:11:27,325 We've been through a lot, haven't we? 1552 01:11:27,327 --> 01:11:30,761 You and marg were there for me... 1553 01:11:30,763 --> 01:11:32,963 At the lowest point of my life. 1554 01:11:32,965 --> 01:11:36,566 You helped me, you selected my entire board... 1555 01:11:36,568 --> 01:11:39,236 You're my most trusted advisor... 1556 01:11:39,238 --> 01:11:40,839 My dear friend. 1557 01:11:41,774 --> 01:11:45,241 But my feelings about that and about you... 1558 01:11:45,243 --> 01:11:48,946 Can't be part of this decision to publish or not. 1559 01:11:48,948 --> 01:11:53,517 I'm here asking your advice, Bob... 1560 01:11:53,519 --> 01:11:56,253 Not your permission. 1561 01:11:56,255 --> 01:11:59,222 Well, then as one of your most trusted advisors... 1562 01:11:59,224 --> 01:12:01,526 And someone who knows how much you care about this company... 1563 01:12:01,528 --> 01:12:02,659 I'm worried, Kay. 1564 01:12:02,661 --> 01:12:04,195 I worked in Washington for ten years, 1565 01:12:04,197 --> 01:12:05,663 I've seen these people up close. 1566 01:12:05,665 --> 01:12:07,964 Bobby and lyndon, they were tough customers, 1567 01:12:07,966 --> 01:12:10,066 but Nixon is different. 1568 01:12:10,068 --> 01:12:12,303 He's got some real bad people around him. 1569 01:12:12,305 --> 01:12:14,539 And if you publish he'll get the very worst of them. 1570 01:12:14,541 --> 01:12:15,772 The colsons and the ehrlichmans 1571 01:12:15,774 --> 01:12:16,906 and he'll crush you. 1572 01:12:16,908 --> 01:12:18,275 I know he's just awful, but I... 1573 01:12:18,277 --> 01:12:21,145 Nixon's a son of a bitch! He hates you. 1574 01:12:21,147 --> 01:12:22,146 He hates Ben. 1575 01:12:22,148 --> 01:12:23,312 He's wanted to ruin the paper for years... 1576 01:12:23,314 --> 01:12:26,116 And you will not get a second chance, Kay. 1577 01:12:26,118 --> 01:12:28,017 The Richard Nixon I know will muster 1578 01:12:28,019 --> 01:12:29,687 the full power of the presidency... 1579 01:12:29,689 --> 01:12:31,688 And if there's a way to destroy your paper, 1580 01:12:31,690 --> 01:12:33,992 by god, he'll find it. 1581 01:12:36,461 --> 01:12:38,829 Anthony: publish information that harms national security. 1582 01:12:38,831 --> 01:12:40,062 I told you, there is nothing in there. 1583 01:12:40,064 --> 01:12:41,965 If there is, the paper will be prosecuted. 1584 01:12:41,967 --> 01:12:43,599 Isn't that why you're here? 1585 01:12:43,601 --> 01:12:45,035 Yes, Ben, but if we lose... 1586 01:12:45,037 --> 01:12:46,771 With what we pay you, you really shouldn't lose. 1587 01:12:46,773 --> 01:12:47,838 Ben, you need to listen to them. 1588 01:12:47,840 --> 01:12:48,972 Hey, Fritz. Good to see you. 1589 01:12:48,974 --> 01:12:50,039 This is about the future of the company 1590 01:12:50,041 --> 01:12:51,342 and ensuring there is one. 1591 01:12:51,344 --> 01:12:53,576 That's a little melodramatic, don't you think? 1592 01:12:53,578 --> 01:12:54,977 Melodramatic? You're talking about 1593 01:12:54,979 --> 01:12:58,081 exposing years of government secrets. 1594 01:12:58,083 --> 01:13:00,717 I can't imagine they're gonna take that lightly. 1595 01:13:00,719 --> 01:13:02,252 You could jeopardize the public offering. 1596 01:13:02,254 --> 01:13:04,388 You could jeopardize our television stations. 1597 01:13:04,390 --> 01:13:06,522 You know a felon can't hold a broadcast license. 1598 01:13:06,524 --> 01:13:08,558 You think I give two shits about the television stations? 1599 01:13:08,560 --> 01:13:09,625 You should. They make a hell of 1600 01:13:09,627 --> 01:13:10,895 a lot more money than you do... 1601 01:13:10,897 --> 01:13:13,196 And without that revenue we'll be forced to sell. 1602 01:13:13,198 --> 01:13:15,264 If the government wins and we're convicted... 1603 01:13:15,266 --> 01:13:18,134 The Washington post as we know it will cease to exist. 1604 01:13:18,136 --> 01:13:19,837 If we live in a world where the government 1605 01:13:19,839 --> 01:13:21,605 can tell us what we can and cannot print... 1606 01:13:21,607 --> 01:13:22,807 Then the Washington post as we know it 1607 01:13:22,809 --> 01:13:25,110 has already ceased to exist. 1608 01:13:26,311 --> 01:13:28,014 What if we wait? 1609 01:13:28,881 --> 01:13:30,981 What if we hold off on printing today 1610 01:13:30,983 --> 01:13:33,383 and instead we call the Attorney General... 1611 01:13:33,385 --> 01:13:36,152 And we tell him that we intend to print on Sunday? 1612 01:13:36,154 --> 01:13:37,855 That way we give them and us time 1613 01:13:37,857 --> 01:13:40,090 to figure out the legality of all of it... 1614 01:13:40,092 --> 01:13:42,593 While the court in New York decides the times' case. 1615 01:13:42,595 --> 01:13:45,062 You're suggesting we alert the Attorney General... 1616 01:13:45,064 --> 01:13:47,330 To the fact that we have these documents... 1617 01:13:47,332 --> 01:13:50,236 That we're going to print in a few days? 1618 01:13:53,805 --> 01:13:57,007 (Stutters) well, yes, that is the idea. 1619 01:13:57,009 --> 01:13:58,608 Bagdikian: yeah, well... 1620 01:13:58,610 --> 01:14:00,076 Outside of landing the hindenburg 1621 01:14:00,078 --> 01:14:01,445 in a lightning storm... 1622 01:14:01,447 --> 01:14:03,746 That's about the shittiest idea I've ever heard. 1623 01:14:03,748 --> 01:14:05,117 Oh, boy. 1624 01:14:07,952 --> 01:14:10,089 (Music playing inside) 1625 01:14:12,724 --> 01:14:14,724 Kay: oh, here's the man of the hour. 1626 01:14:14,726 --> 01:14:16,459 Harry: Kay. 1627 01:14:16,461 --> 01:14:17,695 Kay: for you. 1628 01:14:17,697 --> 01:14:18,795 (Sighs) I'm found. 1629 01:14:18,797 --> 01:14:20,097 Thank you, Kay. 1630 01:14:20,099 --> 01:14:21,263 You didn't have to go through all this trouble. 1631 01:14:21,265 --> 01:14:22,598 No, we had to turn them away at the door. 1632 01:14:22,600 --> 01:14:23,733 Didn't we, dear? 1633 01:14:23,735 --> 01:14:24,867 - Thanks. - Oh. 1634 01:14:24,869 --> 01:14:27,036 - Gene. - Mrs. Graham. 1635 01:14:27,038 --> 01:14:29,272 So, everything okay? 1636 01:14:29,274 --> 01:14:32,541 Uh, it's gotten pretty hot over at Ben's house. 1637 01:14:32,543 --> 01:14:34,945 Oh, things are not going well? 1638 01:14:34,947 --> 01:14:38,816 No. Ben and Mr. Beebe are at real loggerheads. 1639 01:14:38,818 --> 01:14:40,883 Fritz and Ben on opposite sides? 1640 01:14:40,885 --> 01:14:41,985 I made a commitment to publish these papers. 1641 01:14:41,987 --> 01:14:43,286 Excuse me. Pardon me. 1642 01:14:43,288 --> 01:14:45,022 The whole staff will revolt, if we don't publish. 1643 01:14:45,024 --> 01:14:47,557 Anthony: Meg, I hardly think people are gonna resign. 1644 01:14:47,559 --> 01:14:48,691 Ben: enjoying the fight? 1645 01:14:48,693 --> 01:14:50,093 Tony: yeah, who's winning? 1646 01:14:50,095 --> 01:14:52,195 - Nixon. - I didn't see him come in. 1647 01:14:52,197 --> 01:14:55,134 Really? He's got his hand so far up Fritz's ass. 1648 01:14:56,501 --> 01:14:57,903 Where is Fritz? 1649 01:15:00,005 --> 01:15:02,672 Anthony: that is not at all what I'm saying. No. 1650 01:15:02,674 --> 01:15:04,540 Meg: not in so many words, but you're a bunch of lawyers. 1651 01:15:04,542 --> 01:15:05,409 Will you cut through the shit! 1652 01:15:05,411 --> 01:15:06,776 Anthony: is the profanity necessary? 1653 01:15:06,778 --> 01:15:07,878 If we're not gonna publish, 1654 01:15:07,880 --> 01:15:09,847 why are we busting our rear ends, Ben? 1655 01:15:09,849 --> 01:15:11,615 Just keep writing. 1656 01:15:11,617 --> 01:15:12,915 (Stutters) 1657 01:15:12,917 --> 01:15:15,285 Can you stop playing chopsticks? 1658 01:15:15,287 --> 01:15:17,657 Bagdikian: we're not gonna get it wrong! 1659 01:15:20,193 --> 01:15:22,061 What's up there, Fritz? 1660 01:15:22,595 --> 01:15:24,928 Calling Kay. 1661 01:15:24,930 --> 01:15:27,998 I'm sorry, Ben. I know you want this. 1662 01:15:28,000 --> 01:15:30,601 There will be another one. 1663 01:15:30,603 --> 01:15:32,968 Like hell there will be. 1664 01:15:32,970 --> 01:15:34,804 Roger: given the sensitive circumstances... 1665 01:15:34,806 --> 01:15:36,406 Phil: sensitive circumstances? Really? 1666 01:15:36,408 --> 01:15:38,075 Roger: how would you describe it? 1667 01:15:38,077 --> 01:15:41,044 Murrey: uh, well, we're trying to make a story. 1668 01:15:41,046 --> 01:15:43,580 Fritz: hello. Hello, I'm making a telephone call. 1669 01:15:43,582 --> 01:15:45,382 Yeah, well, it's my house. 1670 01:15:45,384 --> 01:15:48,084 - So I'll be on the call. - All right, Ben. 1671 01:15:48,086 --> 01:15:52,722 I just want to thank you all for coming out this evening... 1672 01:15:52,724 --> 01:15:55,659 To help me launch Harry gladstein... 1673 01:15:55,661 --> 01:15:57,828 And his new sailboat... 1674 01:15:57,830 --> 01:16:00,265 Into the chesapeake bay. 1675 01:16:01,867 --> 01:16:05,436 And into his very well earned retirement. 1676 01:16:05,438 --> 01:16:07,538 Let me just tell you a little bit about 1677 01:16:07,540 --> 01:16:09,940 why I'm so wild about Harry. 1678 01:16:09,942 --> 01:16:12,942 Mrs. Graham. It's Mr. Beebe on the phone. 1679 01:16:12,944 --> 01:16:16,013 In 1949, wasn't it? 1680 01:16:16,015 --> 01:16:19,682 Uh, Phil Graham first brought Harry to the company. 1681 01:16:19,684 --> 01:16:22,652 - I'm afraid they need you now. - And I remember, he told me... 1682 01:16:22,654 --> 01:16:23,954 Mrs. Graham. 1683 01:16:23,956 --> 01:16:25,558 (Whispers) they need you now. 1684 01:16:26,824 --> 01:16:27,891 (Sighs) 1685 01:16:27,893 --> 01:16:31,195 Oh, dear. I'm so sorry. 1686 01:16:31,197 --> 01:16:32,151 Forgive me, Harry. 1687 01:16:32,163 --> 01:16:33,129 Harry: yeah. 1688 01:16:33,131 --> 01:16:35,097 (Chuckles) I think I'll have to suspend. 1689 01:16:35,099 --> 01:16:37,433 Well, you're paying the overtime. 1690 01:16:37,435 --> 01:16:39,803 - (All laugh) - I'll be right back. 1691 01:16:39,805 --> 01:16:41,541 I'm so sorry, Mrs. Graham. 1692 01:16:41,907 --> 01:16:43,374 Yeah. 1693 01:16:43,376 --> 01:16:44,642 We should wait. 1694 01:16:44,644 --> 01:16:48,381 Yeah, I understand, Ben, but if you wait a day... 1695 01:16:49,480 --> 01:16:52,215 - Fritz on the phone for me? - We should be on this call. 1696 01:16:52,217 --> 01:16:54,550 Well, there's an extension in the living room. 1697 01:16:54,552 --> 01:16:57,622 Liz, show them where, please? Thank you. 1698 01:17:07,800 --> 01:17:09,031 Hello, Fritz? 1699 01:17:09,033 --> 01:17:11,434 Hello, Kay. Would you like me to catch you up? 1700 01:17:11,436 --> 01:17:12,770 I say we can, he says we can't. 1701 01:17:12,772 --> 01:17:13,904 There, you're caught up. 1702 01:17:13,906 --> 01:17:14,711 Fritz: Ben... 1703 01:17:14,723 --> 01:17:15,539 Arthur: hello, it's art. 1704 01:17:15,541 --> 01:17:18,275 Well, Ben, there are concerns here 1705 01:17:18,277 --> 01:17:20,309 that are frankly above your pay grade. 1706 01:17:20,311 --> 01:17:22,045 Ben: well, there's a few above yours, art, 1707 01:17:22,047 --> 01:17:23,414 like fucking freedom of the press. 1708 01:17:23,416 --> 01:17:25,316 Let's just be civil if we can. 1709 01:17:25,318 --> 01:17:27,349 Ben: do you think Nixon is going to be civil? 1710 01:17:27,351 --> 01:17:30,087 He is trying to censor the goddamn New York times. 1711 01:17:30,089 --> 01:17:31,821 Yes, the times, not the post. 1712 01:17:31,823 --> 01:17:33,456 Ben: it's the same damn thing. 1713 01:17:33,458 --> 01:17:37,427 This is an historic fight. If they lose, we lose. 1714 01:17:37,429 --> 01:17:39,295 Paul: hello? Is someone on the phone? 1715 01:17:39,297 --> 01:17:40,731 Phil: this is Phil. 1716 01:17:40,733 --> 01:17:42,365 Is that Phil geyelin? 1717 01:17:42,367 --> 01:17:44,602 Phil: uh, yes, Mrs. Graham. 1718 01:17:44,604 --> 01:17:47,170 Good. I'd like you to weigh in if you would... 1719 01:17:47,172 --> 01:17:48,370 Because I wanna know 1720 01:17:48,372 --> 01:17:50,507 what the staff is feeling about this. 1721 01:17:50,509 --> 01:17:53,276 Phil: uh, well, frankly Mrs. Graham... 1722 01:17:53,278 --> 01:17:55,279 Ben bagdikian and chal Roberts 1723 01:17:55,281 --> 01:17:58,013 have, uh, both threatened to resign... 1724 01:17:58,015 --> 01:18:00,183 If we don't publish, that is. 1725 01:18:00,185 --> 01:18:01,651 Come on, Kay, what do you expect? 1726 01:18:01,653 --> 01:18:02,518 They got nothing to lose. 1727 01:18:02,520 --> 01:18:04,120 Due respect, we all have everything 1728 01:18:04,122 --> 01:18:05,522 to lose if we don't publish. 1729 01:18:05,524 --> 01:18:08,392 What will happen to the reputation of this paper? 1730 01:18:08,394 --> 01:18:10,593 Everyone will find out we had the study. 1731 01:18:10,595 --> 01:18:12,629 Hell, I bet half the town knows already. 1732 01:18:12,631 --> 01:18:14,798 What will it look like if we sit on our asses? 1733 01:18:14,800 --> 01:18:16,400 It'll look like we were prudent. 1734 01:18:16,402 --> 01:18:18,134 Ben: it will look like we were afraid! 1735 01:18:18,136 --> 01:18:21,271 We will lose! The country will lose! Nixon wins! 1736 01:18:21,273 --> 01:18:23,139 Nixon wins this one, and the next one... 1737 01:18:23,141 --> 01:18:25,107 And all the ones after that, because we were scared. 1738 01:18:25,109 --> 01:18:26,375 Because the only way to assert 1739 01:18:26,377 --> 01:18:28,648 the right to publish is to publish. 1740 01:18:29,648 --> 01:18:31,818 (Breathes deeply) 1741 01:18:33,452 --> 01:18:34,651 Fritz. 1742 01:18:34,653 --> 01:18:36,855 (Stutters) is Fritz there? 1743 01:18:38,689 --> 01:18:41,090 Fritz, are you on? 1744 01:18:41,092 --> 01:18:43,095 Fritz: I'm here, Kay. 1745 01:18:45,864 --> 01:18:48,100 What do you think? 1746 01:18:49,367 --> 01:18:52,538 What do you think I should do? 1747 01:18:53,005 --> 01:18:54,538 (Fritz sighs) 1748 01:18:54,540 --> 01:18:56,507 Fritz: I think... 1749 01:18:56,509 --> 01:18:59,442 There are arguments on both sides. 1750 01:18:59,444 --> 01:19:00,446 Yeah. 1751 01:19:02,948 --> 01:19:05,151 But I guess I wouldn't publish. 1752 01:19:21,666 --> 01:19:23,502 (Breathing heavily) 1753 01:19:28,140 --> 01:19:30,540 (Stutters) let's go. Let's do it. 1754 01:19:30,542 --> 01:19:34,779 Let's go. Let's go, let's go. Let's publish. 1755 01:19:38,884 --> 01:19:40,616 - What? - Phil? 1756 01:19:40,618 --> 01:19:42,287 What'd she say? 1757 01:19:42,955 --> 01:19:44,524 We go. 1758 01:19:46,224 --> 01:19:48,291 She says, we publish. 1759 01:19:48,293 --> 01:19:49,358 (Bagdikian sighs) 1760 01:19:49,360 --> 01:19:50,427 - Hot damn. - My god. 1761 01:19:50,429 --> 01:19:52,228 - Holy shit. - Let's get this out. 1762 01:19:52,230 --> 01:19:53,202 Holy shit. 1763 01:19:53,214 --> 01:19:54,197 (Typing) 1764 01:19:54,199 --> 01:19:54,820 I need that, Meg. 1765 01:19:54,832 --> 01:19:55,465 Meg: sorry. 1766 01:19:55,467 --> 01:19:56,733 Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold your horses. 1767 01:19:56,735 --> 01:19:57,968 - I need the notes! - Sorry. 1768 01:19:57,970 --> 01:19:59,335 - How many pages is it? - 13. 1769 01:19:59,337 --> 01:20:00,971 We got two hours to get it to the composing room. 1770 01:20:00,973 --> 01:20:03,139 Chalmers: I got it! Almost! Wait one moment. I'm typing. 1771 01:20:03,141 --> 01:20:04,609 Bagdikian: all right. 1772 01:20:05,577 --> 01:20:06,910 - Wait, wait, wait. - Who's taking it? 1773 01:20:06,912 --> 01:20:08,078 I got it. 1774 01:20:08,080 --> 01:20:09,245 Call national desk. 1775 01:20:09,247 --> 01:20:10,880 Tell them bagdikian is coming with the story. 1776 01:20:10,882 --> 01:20:12,214 Done! 1777 01:20:12,216 --> 01:20:13,983 All right. Get it in the paper. 1778 01:20:13,985 --> 01:20:15,486 Editorial meeting. 1779 01:20:15,488 --> 01:20:18,053 - Ben? - Yeah? Thanks. 1780 01:20:18,055 --> 01:20:20,324 Howard: good job, murrey. 1781 01:20:20,326 --> 01:20:21,927 (Elevator dings) 1782 01:20:26,832 --> 01:20:29,098 - That it? - That's it. 1783 01:20:29,100 --> 01:20:31,203 (Indistinct chattering) 1784 01:20:39,244 --> 01:20:41,680 You... you got half an hour. 1785 01:20:52,625 --> 01:20:55,124 I'm not sure how much thought 1786 01:20:55,126 --> 01:20:56,825 you've put into this decision... 1787 01:20:56,827 --> 01:20:57,761 But we still have time. 1788 01:20:57,763 --> 01:20:59,596 The print deadline is not 'til midnight. 1789 01:20:59,598 --> 01:21:01,731 I know when the print deadline is. 1790 01:21:01,733 --> 01:21:03,700 Look, I'm still learning how to do this, 1791 01:21:03,702 --> 01:21:05,302 but everything I know about business... 1792 01:21:05,304 --> 01:21:07,803 Tells me you're making a serious mistake here. 1793 01:21:07,805 --> 01:21:09,672 One that will cost you and your paper dearly, 1794 01:21:09,674 --> 01:21:11,674 and hurt every person gathered here. 1795 01:21:11,676 --> 01:21:14,444 Not to mention, the hundreds of others who work for you. 1796 01:21:14,446 --> 01:21:16,446 I'm just trying to put my thoughts together. 1797 01:21:16,448 --> 01:21:19,014 Kay, all I want is what is best 1798 01:21:19,016 --> 01:21:20,950 for you and your business. 1799 01:21:20,952 --> 01:21:23,852 But I just got off the phone with a couple of bankers... 1800 01:21:23,854 --> 01:21:26,990 And they think it's possible, likely even... 1801 01:21:26,992 --> 01:21:29,625 That a number of their institutional investors... 1802 01:21:29,627 --> 01:21:31,727 Will pull out if you go ahead and publish. 1803 01:21:31,729 --> 01:21:33,486 And if they pull out, Kay... 1804 01:21:33,498 --> 01:21:35,267 (Sighs) 1805 01:21:36,201 --> 01:21:38,604 You got a couple of hours. 1806 01:21:39,037 --> 01:21:40,270 For your sake, 1807 01:21:40,272 --> 01:21:42,438 and for the sake of every one of your employees... 1808 01:21:42,440 --> 01:21:44,376 I hope you will reconsider. 1809 01:21:51,783 --> 01:21:53,518 Give me the canister. 1810 01:21:59,091 --> 01:22:00,257 Get it downstairs... 1811 01:22:00,259 --> 01:22:02,125 And I want the page editor standing over lino 1812 01:22:02,127 --> 01:22:03,660 'til they got it ready to print. 1813 01:22:03,662 --> 01:22:04,664 Okay. 1814 01:22:05,897 --> 01:22:07,163 (Air hisses) 1815 01:22:07,165 --> 01:22:08,231 (Sighs) 1816 01:22:08,233 --> 01:22:09,968 Roger: Mr. Bagdikian. 1817 01:22:15,241 --> 01:22:17,706 I need to know your source. 1818 01:22:17,708 --> 01:22:20,442 I thought I was clear earlier. 1819 01:22:20,444 --> 01:22:22,779 Well, we weren't going to press earlier. 1820 01:22:22,781 --> 01:22:25,548 Yeah, well, my answer's the same. 1821 01:22:25,550 --> 01:22:27,584 "This action has been commenced to enjoin 1822 01:22:27,586 --> 01:22:29,419 "the New York times and their agents... 1823 01:22:29,421 --> 01:22:31,221 "From further disseminating or disclosing 1824 01:22:31,223 --> 01:22:32,621 "certain alleged top secret documents." 1825 01:22:32,623 --> 01:22:34,691 Are you trying to piss me off? 1826 01:22:34,693 --> 01:22:36,526 No. Not me. Judge gurfein. 1827 01:22:36,528 --> 01:22:38,460 If you look at the text of his restraining order... 1828 01:22:38,462 --> 01:22:40,563 I read his restraining order. 1829 01:22:40,565 --> 01:22:42,566 So then you know that if the times was your source... 1830 01:22:42,568 --> 01:22:44,233 We would be in direct violation... 1831 01:22:44,235 --> 01:22:47,170 I did not get the study from the times. 1832 01:22:47,172 --> 01:22:48,373 You're sure? 1833 01:22:49,207 --> 01:22:50,776 We done? 1834 01:22:54,278 --> 01:22:56,748 Did you get it from their source? 1835 01:23:03,689 --> 01:23:05,124 Excuse me? 1836 01:23:08,025 --> 01:23:10,125 Did you get the study 1837 01:23:10,127 --> 01:23:12,797 from the same source as the times? 1838 01:23:15,134 --> 01:23:18,601 We do not reveal our sources. 1839 01:23:18,603 --> 01:23:20,637 "This action has been commenced to enjoin 1840 01:23:20,639 --> 01:23:22,504 "the New York times and its agents..." 1841 01:23:22,506 --> 01:23:24,109 I get it! I get it! 1842 01:23:27,645 --> 01:23:30,013 If you got the study from the same source 1843 01:23:30,015 --> 01:23:31,748 that would amount to collusion. 1844 01:23:31,750 --> 01:23:34,854 Yeah, we could all be executed at dawn. 1845 01:23:35,854 --> 01:23:38,989 And we could be held in contempt of court... 1846 01:23:38,991 --> 01:23:42,728 Which means Mr. Bradlee and Mrs. Graham could go to jail. 1847 01:23:44,729 --> 01:23:46,429 (Sighs) 1848 01:23:46,431 --> 01:23:48,466 Mr. Bagdikian... 1849 01:23:49,467 --> 01:23:52,936 How likely is it that your source... 1850 01:23:52,938 --> 01:23:55,841 And the times source are the same person? 1851 01:23:57,442 --> 01:23:59,444 It's likely. 1852 01:24:00,946 --> 01:24:02,614 How likely? 1853 01:24:03,748 --> 01:24:04,880 (Sighs) 1854 01:24:04,882 --> 01:24:06,682 Very. 1855 01:24:06,684 --> 01:24:08,754 - It's very likely. - Yes. 1856 01:24:19,898 --> 01:24:22,065 What is all this? 1857 01:24:22,067 --> 01:24:24,867 Lemonade earnings. 1858 01:24:24,869 --> 01:24:28,103 Marina wanted me to put it away for safekeeping. 1859 01:24:28,105 --> 01:24:29,442 Oh, wow. 1860 01:24:34,144 --> 01:24:35,980 We're publishing. 1861 01:24:39,684 --> 01:24:40,819 Wow. 1862 01:24:43,388 --> 01:24:45,824 I didn't think Kay'd do it. 1863 01:24:48,460 --> 01:24:50,927 That's brave. 1864 01:24:50,929 --> 01:24:53,897 Well, she's not the only one who's brave. 1865 01:24:53,899 --> 01:24:55,164 Oh. (Chuckles) 1866 01:24:55,166 --> 01:24:57,299 What have you got to lose? 1867 01:24:57,301 --> 01:24:59,035 Uh, my job. 1868 01:24:59,037 --> 01:25:00,437 My reputation. 1869 01:25:00,439 --> 01:25:02,141 Oh, Ben, please. 1870 01:25:03,308 --> 01:25:05,441 We both know this will do nothing 1871 01:25:05,443 --> 01:25:08,445 but burnish your reputation. 1872 01:25:08,447 --> 01:25:10,313 And as for your job... 1873 01:25:10,315 --> 01:25:12,585 You can always find another one. 1874 01:25:13,618 --> 01:25:16,852 Now, if you're trying to make me feel better... 1875 01:25:16,854 --> 01:25:19,791 There's nicer ways of doing it. 1876 01:25:21,225 --> 01:25:23,228 You're very brave. 1877 01:25:25,197 --> 01:25:27,830 But Kay... 1878 01:25:27,832 --> 01:25:32,369 Kay is in a position she never thought she'd be in. 1879 01:25:32,371 --> 01:25:34,337 A position I'm sure plenty of people 1880 01:25:34,339 --> 01:25:37,106 don't think she should have. 1881 01:25:37,108 --> 01:25:39,409 And when you're told time and time again 1882 01:25:39,411 --> 01:25:41,477 that you're not good enough. 1883 01:25:41,479 --> 01:25:44,947 That your opinion doesn't matter as much. 1884 01:25:44,949 --> 01:25:48,651 When they don't just look past you. 1885 01:25:48,653 --> 01:25:52,589 When, to them, you're not even there. 1886 01:25:52,591 --> 01:25:54,757 When that's been your reality for so long... 1887 01:25:54,759 --> 01:25:57,796 It's hard not to let yourself think it's true. 1888 01:25:58,764 --> 01:26:01,998 So, to make this decision... 1889 01:26:02,000 --> 01:26:04,733 To risk her fortune and the company 1890 01:26:04,735 --> 01:26:07,206 that's been her entire life... 1891 01:26:08,540 --> 01:26:10,775 Well, I think that's brave. 1892 01:26:12,610 --> 01:26:14,145 (Phone rings) 1893 01:26:17,149 --> 01:26:18,014 Bradlee. 1894 01:26:18,016 --> 01:26:20,685 Bagdikian: Ben, we got a problem. 1895 01:26:31,229 --> 01:26:33,098 You remember this? 1896 01:26:34,966 --> 01:26:37,034 - The day before the funeral. - Yeah. 1897 01:26:37,036 --> 01:26:38,237 Wasn't it? 1898 01:26:39,004 --> 01:26:40,171 Yeah. 1899 01:26:41,707 --> 01:26:42,839 I didn't... 1900 01:26:42,841 --> 01:26:45,508 I didn't wanna do it... 1901 01:26:45,510 --> 01:26:48,011 But Fritz said I should go in... 1902 01:26:48,013 --> 01:26:50,716 And say a few words to the board. 1903 01:26:52,951 --> 01:26:55,951 So, I tried to rehearse something... 1904 01:26:55,953 --> 01:26:58,321 But it all turned out so awful, 1905 01:26:58,323 --> 01:26:59,556 and before I knew it... 1906 01:26:59,558 --> 01:27:01,223 The car was there ready to take me 1907 01:27:01,225 --> 01:27:02,795 and then you came out. 1908 01:27:03,528 --> 01:27:05,261 I remember. 1909 01:27:05,263 --> 01:27:06,529 You came out in 1910 01:27:06,531 --> 01:27:08,964 your little nightgown and your robe. 1911 01:27:08,966 --> 01:27:11,467 And you hopped in the car with me. 1912 01:27:11,469 --> 01:27:14,070 Gave me this. 1913 01:27:14,072 --> 01:27:18,874 Somehow you managed to scribble these notes for me. 1914 01:27:18,876 --> 01:27:22,145 So I'd know what to say. 1915 01:27:22,147 --> 01:27:25,115 But I don't have my glasses up here. 1916 01:27:25,117 --> 01:27:27,749 - So, just read it for me. - Mummy... 1917 01:27:27,751 --> 01:27:29,988 Oh, come on, just... Would you read it to me? 1918 01:27:34,792 --> 01:27:37,526 "One, thank them. 1919 01:27:37,528 --> 01:27:40,562 "Two, there has been a crisis, 1920 01:27:40,564 --> 01:27:42,499 "but you know they will carry on. 1921 01:27:42,501 --> 01:27:45,838 "Three, never expected to be in this... 1922 01:27:47,072 --> 01:27:49,237 "Situation. 1923 01:27:49,239 --> 01:27:54,578 "Four, going off to clear mind and think about the future. 1924 01:27:54,580 --> 01:27:57,147 "Five, no changes at this time, 1925 01:27:57,149 --> 01:27:59,749 "paper will remain in the family. 1926 01:27:59,751 --> 01:28:03,018 "And six, and be carried on in the tradition... 1927 01:28:03,020 --> 01:28:05,522 - "So well set." - So well set. 1928 01:28:05,524 --> 01:28:06,889 (Both sobbing) 1929 01:28:06,891 --> 01:28:10,625 You know, I just wanted to hold on to the company... 1930 01:28:10,627 --> 01:28:13,228 For you and Don and Billy and Steve. 1931 01:28:13,230 --> 01:28:15,130 You did. You have. 1932 01:28:15,132 --> 01:28:16,702 Well... (Sniffles) 1933 01:28:18,836 --> 01:28:20,973 You know that quote? 1934 01:28:22,608 --> 01:28:24,039 That quote... 1935 01:28:24,041 --> 01:28:29,512 "A woman preaching is like a dog walking on its hind legs. 1936 01:28:29,514 --> 01:28:31,112 "It's not done well... 1937 01:28:31,114 --> 01:28:33,439 "And you're surprised to see 1938 01:28:33,451 --> 01:28:35,787 it's done at all." (Chuckles) 1939 01:28:36,587 --> 01:28:37,919 Samuel Johnson. 1940 01:28:37,921 --> 01:28:39,589 - Oh, mummy. - Yeah. 1941 01:28:39,591 --> 01:28:41,124 Well, it's a bunch of nonsense. 1942 01:28:41,126 --> 01:28:44,363 No, but that's the way we all thought then... 1943 01:28:45,129 --> 01:28:46,763 You know? 1944 01:28:46,765 --> 01:28:50,402 I was never supposed to be in this job. 1945 01:28:52,069 --> 01:28:56,472 When my father chose your dad to run the company... 1946 01:28:56,474 --> 01:28:59,174 I thought it was the most natural thing in the world. 1947 01:28:59,176 --> 01:29:01,677 I was so proud, because you know... 1948 01:29:01,679 --> 01:29:05,717 Phil was so brilliant. And he was... 1949 01:29:09,086 --> 01:29:11,920 So gifted... 1950 01:29:11,922 --> 01:29:14,857 But I thought that was the way it was supposed to be. 1951 01:29:14,859 --> 01:29:17,962 Everybody thought that way then. 1952 01:29:18,863 --> 01:29:21,467 And I was raising you kids... 1953 01:29:23,635 --> 01:29:27,803 And I was happy in my life. 1954 01:29:27,805 --> 01:29:30,108 The way it was. 1955 01:29:32,344 --> 01:29:36,081 But then when it all fell apart, you know... 1956 01:29:39,951 --> 01:29:42,852 When Phil died, it was just... 1957 01:29:42,854 --> 01:29:46,222 I was 45 years old and I had never held... 1958 01:29:46,224 --> 01:29:50,028 I'd never had to hold a job in my life. 1959 01:29:51,996 --> 01:29:55,365 But I just, I loved the paper, you know... 1960 01:29:55,367 --> 01:29:56,869 I do. 1961 01:29:57,635 --> 01:29:59,035 I do so love the paper. 1962 01:29:59,037 --> 01:30:01,169 I don't want it to be my fault. 1963 01:30:01,171 --> 01:30:02,540 I don't want to be the one who... 1964 01:30:03,809 --> 01:30:08,011 I don't wanna let Phil and my father... 1965 01:30:08,013 --> 01:30:11,416 And all of you kids and everybody down. 1966 01:30:12,817 --> 01:30:14,453 Mrs. Graham? 1967 01:30:20,658 --> 01:30:21,960 (Panting) 1968 01:30:23,127 --> 01:30:25,397 - You ran here? - Yeah. 1969 01:30:27,098 --> 01:30:29,464 There's been a bit of a... 1970 01:30:29,466 --> 01:30:31,068 Complication. 1971 01:30:32,170 --> 01:30:33,770 I didn't understand at first, 1972 01:30:33,772 --> 01:30:35,371 but now everything is in a different light. 1973 01:30:35,373 --> 01:30:39,342 Our source might be the same as the New York times. 1974 01:30:39,344 --> 01:30:40,345 Okay. 1975 01:30:41,179 --> 01:30:44,112 If so, we could be held in contempt. 1976 01:30:44,114 --> 01:30:45,882 Meaning? 1977 01:30:45,884 --> 01:30:48,287 Well, we could all go to prison. 1978 01:30:51,022 --> 01:30:53,091 Now putting that aside... 1979 01:30:54,192 --> 01:30:57,229 Katharine, I've come to realize... 1980 01:30:58,596 --> 01:31:01,567 Just how much you have at stake. 1981 01:31:29,860 --> 01:31:30,648 Paul. 1982 01:31:30,660 --> 01:31:31,460 Paul: glad you're here. 1983 01:31:31,462 --> 01:31:32,762 Fritz is sitting with Mrs. Graham now. 1984 01:31:32,764 --> 01:31:33,830 And Ben is here. 1985 01:31:33,832 --> 01:31:35,868 Yes, I figured he would be. 1986 01:31:59,291 --> 01:32:00,656 Jesus Christ. 1987 01:32:00,658 --> 01:32:01,891 Mr. Bradlee, if you knew 1988 01:32:01,893 --> 01:32:03,025 Mr. Bagdikian received the study... 1989 01:32:03,027 --> 01:32:04,326 From the same source as the times... 1990 01:32:04,328 --> 01:32:06,195 I didn't know because I'm not in the habit... 1991 01:32:06,197 --> 01:32:07,830 Of asking my reporters who their sources are... 1992 01:32:07,832 --> 01:32:09,065 And if you'd spent any time 1993 01:32:09,067 --> 01:32:10,298 at a real goddamn newspaper you'd know why. 1994 01:32:10,300 --> 01:32:12,103 You understand he's trying to help you, Ben? 1995 01:32:12,738 --> 01:32:14,606 Mrs. Graham, hi. 1996 01:32:15,306 --> 01:32:16,406 We can all... 1997 01:32:16,408 --> 01:32:19,107 We can all appreciate why Ben wants to publish... 1998 01:32:19,109 --> 01:32:20,910 And if these papers had come from someone else... 1999 01:32:20,912 --> 01:32:23,248 We might have been able to skirt the issue. 2000 01:32:24,349 --> 01:32:25,914 Anything from the folks upstairs? 2001 01:32:25,916 --> 01:32:27,048 Copy editor: no. 2002 01:32:27,050 --> 01:32:28,450 We gotta start the run 2003 01:32:28,452 --> 01:32:31,422 or we won't get to the carriers on time. 2004 01:32:34,824 --> 01:32:36,392 I disagreed with you earlier, 2005 01:32:36,394 --> 01:32:38,227 but I thought it brave. But this? 2006 01:32:38,229 --> 01:32:39,829 If we were to publish knowing this, 2007 01:32:39,831 --> 01:32:41,629 it would just be irresponsible. 2008 01:32:41,631 --> 01:32:44,365 Fritz, do you agree? 2009 01:32:44,367 --> 01:32:46,803 Well, I don't particularly like the idea 2010 01:32:46,805 --> 01:32:49,539 of Kay as a convicted felon. 2011 01:32:49,541 --> 01:32:51,339 And then there's the issue of the prospectus. 2012 01:32:51,341 --> 01:32:52,775 Based on the conversations I've had 2013 01:32:52,777 --> 01:32:54,009 with my friends at cravath... 2014 01:32:54,011 --> 01:32:55,445 I believe a criminal indictment 2015 01:32:55,447 --> 01:32:58,013 would qualify as a catastrophic event. 2016 01:32:58,015 --> 01:33:01,219 And given the likelihood of indictment now... 2017 01:33:02,787 --> 01:33:03,919 Kay, it could... 2018 01:33:03,921 --> 01:33:06,458 Yes, I understand. 2019 01:33:07,893 --> 01:33:11,160 We have a responsibility to the company... 2020 01:33:11,162 --> 01:33:12,361 To all the employees 2021 01:33:12,363 --> 01:33:14,699 and to the long-term health of the paper. 2022 01:33:15,500 --> 01:33:17,135 Absolutely, Kay. 2023 01:33:20,171 --> 01:33:23,208 Yes. However, um... 2024 01:33:31,082 --> 01:33:33,482 The prospectus also talks about... 2025 01:33:33,484 --> 01:33:36,553 The mission of the paper, which is... 2026 01:33:36,555 --> 01:33:38,187 "Outstanding news collection 2027 01:33:38,189 --> 01:33:40,190 "and reporting," isn't that right? 2028 01:33:40,192 --> 01:33:41,257 Yes. 2029 01:33:41,259 --> 01:33:42,157 And... 2030 01:33:42,159 --> 01:33:44,759 And it also says... 2031 01:33:44,761 --> 01:33:45,962 That the newspaper will 2032 01:33:45,964 --> 01:33:48,197 "be dedicated to the welfare of the nation... 2033 01:33:48,199 --> 01:33:51,066 "And to the, uh, principles of a free press..." 2034 01:33:51,068 --> 01:33:52,468 Yes, but... 2035 01:33:52,470 --> 01:33:57,071 So, one could argue that the bankers were put on notice. 2036 01:33:57,073 --> 01:33:59,508 But Kay, these are extraordinary circumstances. 2037 01:33:59,510 --> 01:34:02,512 Are they? Are they? For a newspaper? 2038 01:34:02,514 --> 01:34:05,147 One that covers the Nixon white house. 2039 01:34:05,149 --> 01:34:07,983 Can you guarantee me that we could go to print... 2040 01:34:07,985 --> 01:34:09,817 Without endangering any of our soldiers? 2041 01:34:09,819 --> 01:34:11,254 You can't be considering... 2042 01:34:11,256 --> 01:34:13,792 I'm talking to Mr. Bradlee now. 2043 01:34:17,627 --> 01:34:20,062 Fritz, you're not gonna let her do this. 2044 01:34:20,064 --> 01:34:21,196 She can't go to... 2045 01:34:21,198 --> 01:34:23,031 No, now, she can, Arthur. 2046 01:34:23,033 --> 01:34:24,467 And it's entirely her decision. 2047 01:34:24,469 --> 01:34:27,137 Kay, you're allowing Mr. Bradlee... 2048 01:34:27,139 --> 01:34:29,004 (Stutters) to lead you to folly. 2049 01:34:29,006 --> 01:34:30,638 The legacy of the company is at stake 2050 01:34:30,640 --> 01:34:33,209 and if you want to protect that legacy... 2051 01:34:33,211 --> 01:34:35,044 This company's been in my life... 2052 01:34:35,046 --> 01:34:36,210 For longer than most of the people 2053 01:34:36,212 --> 01:34:37,612 working there have been alive. 2054 01:34:37,614 --> 01:34:40,786 So, I don't need the lecture on legacy. 2055 01:34:42,453 --> 01:34:46,522 And this is no longer my father's company. 2056 01:34:46,524 --> 01:34:48,892 It's no longer my husband's company. 2057 01:34:48,894 --> 01:34:51,026 It's my company. 2058 01:34:51,028 --> 01:34:52,928 And anyone who thinks otherwise... 2059 01:34:52,930 --> 01:34:56,132 Probably doesn't belong on my board. 2060 01:34:56,134 --> 01:34:58,401 Can you guarantee me that we can go to... 2061 01:34:58,403 --> 01:34:59,701 100%! 2062 01:34:59,703 --> 01:35:02,004 All right, then. 2063 01:35:02,006 --> 01:35:04,408 My decision stands... 2064 01:35:06,978 --> 01:35:08,814 And I'm going to bed. 2065 01:35:18,989 --> 01:35:20,559 (Laughing) 2066 01:35:23,528 --> 01:35:24,826 (Phone rings) 2067 01:35:24,828 --> 01:35:26,629 It's Ben bradlee. Run it. 2068 01:35:26,631 --> 01:35:27,830 Yes, sir. 2069 01:35:27,832 --> 01:35:29,501 Start it up. 2070 01:35:30,400 --> 01:35:31,470 (Buzzes) 2071 01:35:44,148 --> 01:35:45,484 (Squeaking) 2072 01:35:46,617 --> 01:35:47,816 (Typing) 2073 01:35:47,818 --> 01:35:49,587 (Rumbling) 2074 01:35:56,126 --> 01:35:57,595 (Typing) 2075 01:36:44,641 --> 01:36:48,244 Distributor: let's go! Let's go! 2076 01:36:48,246 --> 01:36:50,946 This is not a party, this is a war here! 2077 01:36:50,948 --> 01:36:53,418 (Overlapping chatter) 2078 01:37:03,359 --> 01:37:05,628 I've got the assistant Attorney General. 2079 01:37:05,630 --> 01:37:06,898 Ben: put him on. 2080 01:37:08,099 --> 01:37:08,987 Good morning. 2081 01:37:08,999 --> 01:37:09,898 rehnquist: good morning. 2082 01:37:09,900 --> 01:37:10,967 This is William rehnquist 2083 01:37:10,969 --> 01:37:13,268 from the office of legal counsel at justice. 2084 01:37:13,270 --> 01:37:14,570 Ben: yes, sir. 2085 01:37:14,572 --> 01:37:16,405 Mr. Bradlee, I have been advised 2086 01:37:16,407 --> 01:37:18,039 by the secretary of defense... 2087 01:37:18,041 --> 01:37:19,407 That the material published 2088 01:37:19,409 --> 01:37:21,309 in the Washington post this morning... 2089 01:37:21,311 --> 01:37:22,911 Contains information relating to 2090 01:37:22,913 --> 01:37:25,313 the national defense of the United States... 2091 01:37:25,315 --> 01:37:28,250 And bears a top-secret classification. 2092 01:37:28,252 --> 01:37:30,919 As such, the publication of this information... 2093 01:37:30,921 --> 01:37:33,656 Is directly prohibited by the espionage act... 2094 01:37:33,658 --> 01:37:38,393 Title 18 of the United States code, section 793. 2095 01:37:38,395 --> 01:37:40,862 As publication will cause irreparable injury... 2096 01:37:40,864 --> 01:37:43,833 To the defense interests of the United States... 2097 01:37:43,835 --> 01:37:45,867 I respectfully request that you publish 2098 01:37:45,869 --> 01:37:48,971 no further information of this character... 2099 01:37:48,973 --> 01:37:51,740 And advise me that you have made arrangements... 2100 01:37:51,742 --> 01:37:53,409 For the return of these documents 2101 01:37:53,411 --> 01:37:55,477 to the department of defense. 2102 01:37:55,479 --> 01:37:57,580 Well, thank you for the call, Mr. Rehnquist... 2103 01:37:57,582 --> 01:38:02,384 But I'm sure you understand I must respectfully decline. 2104 01:38:02,386 --> 01:38:04,956 - I appreciate your time. - (Line disconnects) 2105 01:38:08,893 --> 01:38:10,125 What's next? 2106 01:38:10,127 --> 01:38:12,593 We're going to court. Today. 2107 01:38:12,595 --> 01:38:15,798 If we get a ruling in our favor, or the times does... 2108 01:38:15,800 --> 01:38:19,371 We'll be at the supreme court sometime next week. 2109 01:38:30,613 --> 01:38:31,681 No, I wanna make sure all the dates 2110 01:38:31,683 --> 01:38:32,981 are locked down between sixth... 2111 01:38:32,983 --> 01:38:34,385 We're focusing on Johnson... 2112 01:38:36,520 --> 01:38:38,087 I don't want any more articles 2113 01:38:38,089 --> 01:38:39,858 just about shoes and about dresses. 2114 01:38:41,291 --> 01:38:42,724 Well, that's where you're wrong, al. 2115 01:38:42,726 --> 01:38:44,696 I happen to be a woman and I know a few. 2116 01:38:46,596 --> 01:38:47,730 Your honor, the stories published 2117 01:38:47,732 --> 01:38:49,031 in the times and now the post... 2118 01:38:49,033 --> 01:38:50,266 Have created a diplomatic 2119 01:38:50,268 --> 01:38:52,434 and security disaster for the United States. 2120 01:38:52,436 --> 01:38:55,705 How exactly have these papers created a diplomatic disaster? 2121 01:38:55,707 --> 01:38:58,173 Why would other countries talk to us in confidence... 2122 01:38:58,175 --> 01:38:59,709 If secrets like this can be leaked? 2123 01:38:59,711 --> 01:39:01,142 So, does this make it difficult 2124 01:39:01,144 --> 01:39:02,544 for the president to govern? 2125 01:39:02,546 --> 01:39:05,347 If the president can't keep secrets, he can't govern. 2126 01:39:05,349 --> 01:39:07,148 Nothing less than the integrity 2127 01:39:07,150 --> 01:39:09,754 of the presidency is at stake. 2128 01:39:10,188 --> 01:39:11,620 Yes, I know. 2129 01:39:11,622 --> 01:39:13,688 I'm sure it has rattled investors, Jerry. 2130 01:39:13,690 --> 01:39:16,191 That's why I'm calling you. 2131 01:39:16,193 --> 01:39:18,392 Yes, I understand a number of them 2132 01:39:18,394 --> 01:39:21,098 have considered pulling out but we feel... 2133 01:39:22,433 --> 01:39:26,371 Fritz: of course. I stand behind the decision. 2134 01:39:31,576 --> 01:39:33,409 Well, you know, one could argue 2135 01:39:33,411 --> 01:39:37,780 it's raising the profile of the post. 2136 01:39:37,782 --> 01:39:41,383 Would the post have published military plans for d-day... 2137 01:39:41,385 --> 01:39:44,453 If they'd had them in advance? 2138 01:39:44,455 --> 01:39:46,821 Well, I don't think there's any comparison 2139 01:39:46,823 --> 01:39:48,657 between a pending invasion of Europe... 2140 01:39:48,659 --> 01:39:51,559 And a historical survey of American involvement 2141 01:39:51,561 --> 01:39:53,131 in the Vietnam war. 2142 01:39:54,564 --> 01:39:56,264 The supreme court has decided 2143 01:39:56,266 --> 01:39:57,965 to hold a hearing tomorrow morning... 2144 01:39:57,967 --> 01:40:01,236 To resolve the tangle of conflicting decisions... 2145 01:40:01,238 --> 01:40:02,905 Over what of the Pentagon papers 2146 01:40:02,907 --> 01:40:04,740 can be published and more broadly... 2147 01:40:04,742 --> 01:40:06,374 The issue of freedom of the press 2148 01:40:06,376 --> 01:40:08,477 versus government security. 2149 01:40:08,479 --> 01:40:09,911 But in agreeing to hear the cases of 2150 01:40:09,913 --> 01:40:11,545 the New York times and the Washington post... 2151 01:40:11,547 --> 01:40:14,548 Supreme's granted cert. 2152 01:40:14,550 --> 01:40:16,050 Emergency expedited basis. 2153 01:40:16,052 --> 01:40:18,022 We're in court with the times tomorrow. 2154 01:40:20,257 --> 01:40:22,126 What are you so happy about? 2155 01:40:27,866 --> 01:40:31,536 I always wanted to be part of a small rebellion. 2156 01:40:41,744 --> 01:40:43,646 I asked him what he considers... 2157 01:40:43,648 --> 01:40:45,313 The most important revelations 2158 01:40:45,315 --> 01:40:47,583 to date from the Pentagon documents. 2159 01:40:47,585 --> 01:40:49,617 I think the lesson is the people of this country... 2160 01:40:49,619 --> 01:40:51,352 Can't afford to let the president 2161 01:40:51,354 --> 01:40:53,556 run the country by himself. 2162 01:40:53,558 --> 01:40:56,057 Even foreign affairs any more than domestic affairs, 2163 01:40:56,059 --> 01:40:57,625 without the help of congress. 2164 01:40:57,627 --> 01:40:58,727 I was struck, in fact, 2165 01:40:58,729 --> 01:40:59,928 by president Johnson's reaction... 2166 01:40:59,930 --> 01:41:02,664 To these revelations as close to treason. 2167 01:41:02,666 --> 01:41:04,599 Because it reflected to me the sense 2168 01:41:04,601 --> 01:41:07,169 that what was damaging to the reputation... 2169 01:41:07,171 --> 01:41:08,736 Of a particular administration, 2170 01:41:08,738 --> 01:41:10,406 a particular individual... 2171 01:41:10,408 --> 01:41:12,641 Was in itself treason. 2172 01:41:12,643 --> 01:41:15,747 Which is very close to saying, "I am the state." 2173 01:41:21,984 --> 01:41:23,317 But this is a self-governing country. 2174 01:41:23,319 --> 01:41:24,820 Ben? 2175 01:41:24,822 --> 01:41:27,656 The constitution provides for a separation of powers... 2176 01:41:27,658 --> 01:41:30,829 What on earth are you doing? 2177 01:41:37,967 --> 01:41:39,002 (Gasps) 2178 01:41:46,109 --> 01:41:49,179 They all followed your lead and published the papers. 2179 01:41:50,113 --> 01:41:52,483 At least we're not alone. 2180 01:41:53,283 --> 01:41:54,816 No matter what happens tomorrow, 2181 01:41:54,818 --> 01:41:57,852 we are not a little local paper anymore. 2182 01:41:57,854 --> 01:41:58,922 Hmm. 2183 01:42:11,536 --> 01:42:12,634 Man 1: I'd be very interested in your opinion. 2184 01:42:12,636 --> 01:42:13,968 Man 2: sounds good. 2185 01:42:13,970 --> 01:42:15,169 Man 1: all right, I'll see you at the first break. 2186 01:42:15,171 --> 01:42:16,174 Man 2: all right. 2187 01:42:18,141 --> 01:42:19,644 I am sorry. 2188 01:42:23,514 --> 01:42:25,313 Mrs. Graham, there's an entrance 2189 01:42:25,315 --> 01:42:26,682 around the side for the appellants. 2190 01:42:26,684 --> 01:42:28,086 Oh, thank you very much. 2191 01:42:29,485 --> 01:42:31,152 I'm sorry I'm walking so fast. 2192 01:42:31,154 --> 01:42:33,455 I was supposed to be here half hour ago... 2193 01:42:33,457 --> 01:42:34,923 But then I had to make copies of the brief 2194 01:42:34,925 --> 01:42:36,525 and there was so much traffic... 2195 01:42:36,527 --> 01:42:37,625 And you just wouldn't think 2196 01:42:37,627 --> 01:42:38,861 there'd be all these people, you know? 2197 01:42:38,863 --> 01:42:41,263 No, you wouldn't. You work for Roger Clark then? 2198 01:42:41,265 --> 01:42:42,630 I work for the government. 2199 01:42:42,632 --> 01:42:44,700 The solicitor general's office. 2200 01:42:44,702 --> 01:42:46,401 Oh. You're on the other team. 2201 01:42:46,403 --> 01:42:47,604 Mrs. Graham... 2202 01:42:48,439 --> 01:42:51,440 I probably shouldn't say this. 2203 01:42:51,442 --> 01:42:54,746 My brother, he's still over there and... 2204 01:42:58,114 --> 01:43:00,184 Well, I hope you win. 2205 01:43:01,585 --> 01:43:02,817 Besides, I like someone 2206 01:43:02,819 --> 01:43:04,453 telling these guys what's what. 2207 01:43:04,455 --> 01:43:05,687 But don't tell my boss I said that. 2208 01:43:05,689 --> 01:43:07,121 He'd fire me just for talking to you. 2209 01:43:07,123 --> 01:43:08,356 (Chuckles) 2210 01:43:08,358 --> 01:43:10,027 (Chattering) 2211 01:43:15,099 --> 01:43:15,837 Roger: Ben. 2212 01:43:15,849 --> 01:43:16,598 Ben: how are ya, kid? 2213 01:43:16,600 --> 01:43:17,372 Roger: Fritz. 2214 01:43:17,384 --> 01:43:18,168 Fritz: Roger. 2215 01:43:21,904 --> 01:43:23,438 I told you to be here at eight. 2216 01:43:23,440 --> 01:43:24,505 Yes. I was here at eight, 2217 01:43:24,507 --> 01:43:25,673 but Richard sent me back to make... 2218 01:43:25,675 --> 01:43:26,808 Is Richard your boss? 2219 01:43:26,810 --> 01:43:28,777 No, but you weren't here so... 2220 01:43:28,779 --> 01:43:31,683 I don't want excuses. Just take a seat. 2221 01:43:33,117 --> 01:43:34,249 Mrs. Graham. 2222 01:43:34,251 --> 01:43:35,320 Morning. 2223 01:43:38,689 --> 01:43:40,522 Morning, gentlemen. Good to see you. 2224 01:43:40,524 --> 01:43:42,624 - Kay. - Punch, Abe. 2225 01:43:42,626 --> 01:43:44,892 Nice to be on the same side for a change. 2226 01:43:44,894 --> 01:43:46,495 I'll tell you what's nice... 2227 01:43:46,497 --> 01:43:50,398 Making the front page of your newspaper on a daily basis. 2228 01:43:50,400 --> 01:43:52,300 Must be a lot of people from Boston 2229 01:43:52,302 --> 01:43:54,037 to Washington reading about us. 2230 01:43:54,505 --> 01:43:56,004 Yes... 2231 01:43:56,006 --> 01:43:58,673 Well, I suppose it's appropriate... 2232 01:43:58,675 --> 01:44:00,344 Given what's at stake. 2233 01:44:01,545 --> 01:44:02,747 All rise. 2234 01:44:06,283 --> 01:44:07,882 The honorable, the chief justice 2235 01:44:07,884 --> 01:44:09,218 and the associate justices... 2236 01:44:09,220 --> 01:44:12,454 Of the supreme court of the United States. 2237 01:44:12,456 --> 01:44:15,760 Oyez, oyez, oyez. 2238 01:44:16,793 --> 01:44:18,526 All persons having business before 2239 01:44:18,528 --> 01:44:21,263 the honorable of the supreme court... 2240 01:44:21,265 --> 01:44:23,632 - (Clamoring) - Mr. Rosenthal. Mr. Rosenthal. 2241 01:44:23,634 --> 01:44:24,967 Man: Mr. Sulzberger, do you think 2242 01:44:24,969 --> 01:44:26,535 they'll decide in your favor? 2243 01:44:26,537 --> 01:44:29,237 Well, overall we feel encouraged. 2244 01:44:29,239 --> 01:44:33,142 27 congressmen filed amicus briefs on our behalf. 2245 01:44:33,144 --> 01:44:34,276 As well as the aclu... 2246 01:44:34,278 --> 01:44:35,143 We should make a statement. 2247 01:44:35,145 --> 01:44:36,544 You would think that's her job. 2248 01:44:36,546 --> 01:44:40,048 I believe everything we had to say we've already said. 2249 01:44:40,050 --> 01:44:42,386 Punch: well, we feel confident... 2250 01:44:56,768 --> 01:44:58,735 (Phone rings) 2251 01:45:00,438 --> 01:45:01,839 Meg greenfield. 2252 01:45:03,040 --> 01:45:04,138 Okay. 2253 01:45:04,140 --> 01:45:07,342 Everyone, listen up! Listen up! 2254 01:45:07,344 --> 01:45:08,677 We've got a decision. 2255 01:45:08,679 --> 01:45:10,448 We've got a decision. 2256 01:45:13,884 --> 01:45:15,150 - Where'd they go? - The same place. 2257 01:45:15,152 --> 01:45:18,056 The supreme court. The decision's in. 2258 01:45:28,698 --> 01:45:30,701 The vote is... 2259 01:45:31,969 --> 01:45:33,438 6-3. 2260 01:45:34,304 --> 01:45:36,105 6-3. We win. 2261 01:45:36,107 --> 01:45:38,773 We win! And so does the times! 2262 01:45:38,775 --> 01:45:40,944 (Cheering) 2263 01:45:42,380 --> 01:45:43,381 Gene: yes! 2264 01:45:46,617 --> 01:45:48,219 No shit! 2265 01:45:51,154 --> 01:45:53,254 Nice job, gene. 2266 01:45:53,256 --> 01:45:55,826 - No gloating! No gloating. - I'm just satisfied. 2267 01:46:00,430 --> 01:46:03,432 Meg: what? I can't hear you. It's too loud. 2268 01:46:03,434 --> 01:46:04,666 Okay. 2269 01:46:04,668 --> 01:46:06,535 Listen up, everybody. Listen up. 2270 01:46:06,537 --> 01:46:08,404 Justice black's opinion. 2271 01:46:08,406 --> 01:46:09,407 Okay. 2272 01:46:11,876 --> 01:46:15,210 "The founding fathers gave the free press... 2273 01:46:15,212 --> 01:46:17,982 "The protection it must have... 2274 01:46:20,384 --> 01:46:24,488 "To fulfill its essential role in our democracy. 2275 01:46:27,858 --> 01:46:30,191 "The press was to serve the governed, 2276 01:46:30,193 --> 01:46:31,660 "not the governors." 2277 01:46:31,662 --> 01:46:33,297 (Applause) 2278 01:46:36,399 --> 01:46:37,400 Thank you. 2279 01:46:56,552 --> 01:46:58,189 That looks great. 2280 01:47:13,871 --> 01:47:17,505 You know what my husband said about the news? 2281 01:47:17,507 --> 01:47:20,875 He called it the first rough draft of history. 2282 01:47:20,877 --> 01:47:23,544 That's good, isn't it? (Chuckles) 2283 01:47:23,546 --> 01:47:26,313 Oh, well, we don't always get it right, you know? 2284 01:47:26,315 --> 01:47:28,550 We're not always perfect, but I think 2285 01:47:28,552 --> 01:47:30,785 if we just keep on it, you know? 2286 01:47:30,787 --> 01:47:32,322 That's the job, isn't it? 2287 01:47:36,792 --> 01:47:38,228 Yes, it is. 2288 01:47:53,943 --> 01:47:56,645 Kay: oh, Ken clawson came by to see me earlier. 2289 01:47:56,647 --> 01:47:57,779 Ben: oh? 2290 01:47:57,781 --> 01:47:59,748 Kay: apparently, justice is still considering 2291 01:47:59,750 --> 01:48:01,016 criminal charges against us. 2292 01:48:01,018 --> 01:48:02,950 Ben: yeah, well, I bet they are. 2293 01:48:02,952 --> 01:48:04,285 Kay: and you're not worried. 2294 01:48:04,287 --> 01:48:06,522 Ben: nope. No, Katharine, that's your job. 2295 01:48:06,524 --> 01:48:07,989 Kay: (Chuckles) I suppose it is. 2296 01:48:07,991 --> 01:48:11,159 Oh, thank god the court ruling was very clear. 2297 01:48:11,161 --> 01:48:14,763 Ben: yeah, well, I'm sure Nixon will fall right in line. 2298 01:48:14,765 --> 01:48:16,196 Kay: hmm. Good, because you know... 2299 01:48:16,198 --> 01:48:17,965 I don't think I could ever live through 2300 01:48:17,967 --> 01:48:19,604 something like this again. 2301 01:48:21,104 --> 01:48:23,071 Nixon: I want it clearly understood 2302 01:48:23,073 --> 01:48:25,539 that from now on, ever... 2303 01:48:25,541 --> 01:48:28,177 No reporter from the Washington post 2304 01:48:28,179 --> 01:48:29,878 is ever to be in the white house. 2305 01:48:29,880 --> 01:48:31,482 - Is that clear? - aide: absolutely. 2306 01:48:32,983 --> 01:48:35,416 Nixon: never. Never in the white house. 2307 01:48:35,418 --> 01:48:38,920 No church service. Nothing that Mrs. Nixon does. 2308 01:48:38,922 --> 01:48:40,856 You tell Connie, "don't tell Mrs. Nixon," 2309 01:48:40,858 --> 01:48:42,089 'cause she'll approve it. 2310 01:48:42,091 --> 01:48:44,927 No reporter from the Washington post 2311 01:48:44,929 --> 01:48:47,227 is ever to be in the white house again. 2312 01:48:47,229 --> 01:48:48,897 And no photographer either. 2313 01:48:48,899 --> 01:48:50,598 No photographer, is that clear? 2314 01:48:50,600 --> 01:48:52,767 None ever to be in. 2315 01:48:52,769 --> 01:48:54,335 Now that is a total order. 2316 01:48:54,337 --> 01:48:56,170 And if necessary, I'll fire you. 2317 01:48:56,172 --> 01:48:56,976 You understand? 2318 01:48:56,988 --> 01:48:57,804 aide: I do understand. 2319 01:48:57,806 --> 01:49:00,411 Nixon: okay. All right. Good. 2320 01:49:20,965 --> 01:49:22,496 Female dispatcher: DC police, second precinct. 2321 01:49:22,498 --> 01:49:24,333 Security guard: yes, hello. This is frank wills. 2322 01:49:24,335 --> 01:49:26,168 I think we might have a burglary in progress 2323 01:49:26,170 --> 01:49:28,072 at the Watergate. 2324 01:49:28,074 --> 01:49:34,922 Original subtitles by sud_arun colored and improved by zer0_ 184625

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