1 00:00:04,630 --> 00:00:08,300 I, Claire Hale Underwood, do solemnly swear 2 00:00:08,380 --> 00:00:13,260 that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States... 3 00:00:13,340 --> 00:00:16,600 --I'm proud of her. She deserves this. 4 00:00:16,680 --> 00:00:19,810 Even if it only lasts for a couple of weeks. 5 00:00:19,890 --> 00:00:23,980 And will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend 6 00:00:24,060 --> 00:00:27,030 the Constitution of the United States, so help me God. 7 00:00:31,530 --> 00:00:34,620 Congratulations, Madam Acting President. 8 00:02:19,970 --> 00:02:22,470 -Feel different? -No. 9 00:02:22,560 --> 00:02:26,020 -Liar. -It's temporary. I'm only acting. 10 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:29,230 Oh. 11 00:02:31,860 --> 00:02:35,070 You have to now carry this with you at all times. 12 00:02:37,030 --> 00:02:40,780 -The codes? -Mmm-hmm. It's the law. 13 00:02:51,420 --> 00:02:52,630 Governor, we just got word 14 00:02:52,710 --> 00:02:55,590 that Vice President Claire Underwood was sworn in as acting president. 15 00:02:55,670 --> 00:02:57,590 - Were you aware? 16 00:02:57,680 --> 00:02:58,840 Of course. 17 00:03:00,470 --> 00:03:01,930 Do you have any comment? 18 00:03:03,310 --> 00:03:04,390 God bless America. 19 00:03:04,470 --> 00:03:06,390 If Monday's House vote goes your way, 20 00:03:06,480 --> 00:03:09,230 - and you win the presidency-- - Oh, I'll win, believe me. 21 00:03:09,310 --> 00:03:10,650 You think this vote will be the charm? 22 00:03:10,730 --> 00:03:13,360 See, Congress is no different than the rest of the country. 23 00:03:13,440 --> 00:03:17,740 People are sick and tired of all this confusion and chaos. 24 00:03:17,820 --> 00:03:20,200 The public is not happy. 25 00:03:20,280 --> 00:03:24,330 If you become president, would Claire Underwood remain as vice president? 26 00:03:24,410 --> 00:03:26,870 Not if she wants what's best for the country. 27 00:03:26,960 --> 00:03:30,040 But given the Twelfth Amendment, would you have a choice? 28 00:03:31,460 --> 00:03:32,540 Uh, no further questions, everybody. 29 00:03:32,630 --> 00:03:34,590 The governor's here to talk to members of Congress. 30 00:03:34,670 --> 00:03:36,260 - Thank you so much. 31 00:03:36,340 --> 00:03:38,550 Thank you. Thanks, everybody. 32 00:03:38,630 --> 00:03:40,300 -Will? -I'm fine. 33 00:03:42,390 --> 00:03:44,390 And Rasmussen changed his vote. 34 00:03:44,470 --> 00:03:46,520 Well, he's been waiting a long time to pay me back. 35 00:03:46,600 --> 00:03:49,140 Creating a deadlock in Rhode Island just gives him the spotlight. 36 00:03:49,230 --> 00:03:51,600 - He can be convinced. - Meeting's set for this afternoon. 37 00:03:51,690 --> 00:03:53,900 Yes, but if we can't, we lose Rhode Island. 38 00:03:53,980 --> 00:03:56,400 He seems to be acting alone, but that could change. 39 00:03:56,480 --> 00:03:58,110 We will make gains this weekend. 40 00:03:58,190 --> 00:04:00,410 - Shore things up by Monday's vote. - Mmm. 41 00:04:03,320 --> 00:04:07,250 Mr. President, it's possible we may need to consider the other option. 42 00:04:07,330 --> 00:04:09,210 A rescheduled election. 43 00:04:09,290 --> 00:04:13,170 No, no, I'll get Rasmussen back in line, and turn some others along the way. 44 00:04:14,040 --> 00:04:16,670 We've arranged sit-downs for you and Madam President 45 00:04:16,760 --> 00:04:18,090 with all of the small states. 46 00:04:18,170 --> 00:04:21,180 LeAnn and I can go door-to-door in Rayburn, Longworth and Cannon. 47 00:04:21,260 --> 00:04:23,590 Three of my favorite buildings after this one. 48 00:04:24,850 --> 00:04:25,850 What is it? 49 00:04:26,640 --> 00:04:31,190 The McMurdo Research Facility in Antarctica. 50 00:04:31,270 --> 00:04:34,690 All live feed communications have ceased or been disconnected. 51 00:04:34,770 --> 00:04:37,280 However, we have been receiving texts and e-mails 52 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:39,990 from an American scientist stationed there, 53 00:04:40,070 --> 00:04:44,990 claiming that an unidentified occupying military force has landed. 54 00:04:45,080 --> 00:04:47,370 You think the soldiers are Russian? 55 00:04:47,450 --> 00:04:48,740 He thinks so. 56 00:04:50,120 --> 00:04:52,670 They arrived via unmarked research vessels. 57 00:04:52,750 --> 00:04:55,880 We reached out to Moscow, but they're denying any official involvement. 58 00:04:55,960 --> 00:04:57,420 Surprise, surprise. 59 00:04:57,500 --> 00:05:00,260 It's a brazen act of aggression. 60 00:05:00,340 --> 00:05:01,340 Well, it's a crime of opportunity. 61 00:05:01,420 --> 00:05:04,590 Petrov thinks the US government has their eye off the ball. 62 00:05:04,680 --> 00:05:06,300 Well, it doesn't. 63 00:05:06,390 --> 00:05:09,390 Cathy, what's the most recent communication we've received? 64 00:05:09,470 --> 00:05:13,190 What I'm saying is this aggression in Antarctica, by powers unknown, 65 00:05:13,270 --> 00:05:16,900 is a direct result of the uncertainty that our presidential situation has wrought. 66 00:05:16,980 --> 00:05:19,530 Congressman Watts, since when is Antarctica a concern 67 00:05:19,610 --> 00:05:21,150 for the Congressional Black Caucus? 68 00:05:22,070 --> 00:05:23,570 I hope you're not implying that the caucus 69 00:05:23,650 --> 00:05:25,990 shouldn't have a voice in international affairs. 70 00:05:26,070 --> 00:05:29,540 I hope that's not what I'm hearing. Thank you, Randy. 71 00:05:30,540 --> 00:05:32,790 I've called a meeting tomorrow, 72 00:05:32,870 --> 00:05:35,130 for the Congressional Black Caucus, to discuss our positions, 73 00:05:35,210 --> 00:05:38,880 both foreign and domestic, before Monday's presidential vote. 74 00:05:38,960 --> 00:05:41,050 Are you considering shifting your support to Conway? 75 00:05:41,130 --> 00:05:45,550 Well, all I can say at this time, that the most important thing is unity... 76 00:05:45,640 --> 00:05:49,010 and the public's faith in the institution of democracy. 77 00:05:49,100 --> 00:05:50,930 That's all for now. 78 00:05:54,480 --> 00:05:57,270 You are in violation of the Antarctic Treaty System. 79 00:05:57,360 --> 00:06:00,320 A treaty the USSR signed in 1959. 80 00:06:00,900 --> 00:06:03,860 -We're a new country. -So you're admitting they are your troops. 81 00:06:03,950 --> 00:06:08,370 I'm simply stating I need to interpret agreements signed by the Soviet Union. 82 00:06:08,450 --> 00:06:11,950 In which case, you'd be throwing out decades of disarmament progress. 83 00:06:12,040 --> 00:06:16,120 The Cold War is over, Mrs. Acting President. 84 00:06:16,210 --> 00:06:18,790 Well, then maybe we need to revisit the treaty. 85 00:06:18,880 --> 00:06:23,010 I'm not interested in revisiting a treaty. I'm interested in staying in power. 86 00:06:24,220 --> 00:06:25,130 And, Claire... 87 00:06:25,930 --> 00:06:28,800 if I could be so familiar. 88 00:06:28,890 --> 00:06:30,310 In my country... 89 00:06:31,430 --> 00:06:33,930 once you're in office, you don't let go. 90 00:06:35,310 --> 00:06:37,650 -Viktor. -Mr. President. 91 00:06:38,400 --> 00:06:41,150 You Americans certainly have a lot of presidents these days. 92 00:06:41,230 --> 00:06:44,950 Yes, you may think that we're distracted, but don't fool yourself. 93 00:06:45,030 --> 00:06:50,120 Distracted? No. No, no. Divided, yes. 94 00:06:50,200 --> 00:06:53,040 American democracy is stronger than your sad attempt 95 00:06:53,120 --> 00:06:55,460 to take advantage of a bump in the road. 96 00:06:55,540 --> 00:06:58,920 Oh, Francis, my eyes are on a landscape 97 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:02,800 that is so much bigger than any one of your roads. 98 00:07:08,300 --> 00:07:11,350 Well, Congressman Rasmussen, we're just surprised to see you come out 99 00:07:11,430 --> 00:07:13,560 on the wrong end of this, is all. 100 00:07:13,640 --> 00:07:17,640 I mean, I suppose it must've been hard losing the House majority leadership 101 00:07:17,730 --> 00:07:19,270 all those years ago, 102 00:07:19,350 --> 00:07:24,610 but there is a difference between being bitter and being treasonous. 103 00:07:24,690 --> 00:07:28,400 If it's new committee assignments you'd like, we can certainly arrange that. 104 00:07:28,490 --> 00:07:29,780 It's over. 105 00:07:30,910 --> 00:07:35,200 Markets are in free fall. Consumer confidence is at an all-time low. 106 00:07:35,290 --> 00:07:39,420 What is this? A doodad? A doohickey? A... pointless award? 107 00:07:39,500 --> 00:07:42,130 Did I mention I hate useless things? 108 00:07:42,210 --> 00:07:44,710 This nation is coming apart at the seams. 109 00:07:44,800 --> 00:07:47,760 Because of you, because of what you've done to this country. 110 00:07:47,840 --> 00:07:51,890 There it is. How the righteous love to bemoan their role in middle management, 111 00:07:51,970 --> 00:07:54,970 and condemn those who actually might have an effect on the world. 112 00:07:56,600 --> 00:07:59,940 -Think of the party, Congressman. -I am. 113 00:08:00,020 --> 00:08:02,520 What did you think would happen when you came in here, Francis? 114 00:08:02,610 --> 00:08:04,190 That you could threaten me, 115 00:08:04,270 --> 00:08:07,690 tell me the DNC'll throw money at my primary opponent next cycle 116 00:08:07,780 --> 00:08:11,240 if I don't play ball? Or were you gonna flatter me? 117 00:08:11,320 --> 00:08:15,450 "Elder of the party" this, "bellwether senior member" that. 118 00:08:15,540 --> 00:08:20,170 You know, I'm somewhat delighted that you developed a personality at this late date. 119 00:08:20,250 --> 00:08:22,330 But I would ask you to rethink this. 120 00:08:22,420 --> 00:08:26,210 To come out this way on this thing in the twilight of your career 121 00:08:26,300 --> 00:08:29,170 will do nothing but sully your Wikipedia page. 122 00:08:29,260 --> 00:08:31,260 You have no idea, do you? 123 00:08:32,180 --> 00:08:37,520 No one hears you walking the halls of this building... not anymore. 124 00:08:41,140 --> 00:08:43,600 -Who are you working for? -Excuse me? 125 00:08:44,400 --> 00:08:48,400 I served next to your jellied spine for two decades. 126 00:08:48,480 --> 00:08:53,570 You've never shown an ounce of courage. You don't have what it takes for revenge. 127 00:08:53,660 --> 00:08:56,950 So someone must have offered you something rather sweet. 128 00:08:58,870 --> 00:09:01,660 Take all of the two hours you need to reconsider. 129 00:09:10,380 --> 00:09:12,970 One more thing for your signature. 130 00:09:27,400 --> 00:09:29,730 -You can leave this with me. -Of course. 131 00:09:32,280 --> 00:09:35,410 - And Miss Harvey's waiting. - Oh, please send her in. 132 00:09:41,830 --> 00:09:43,580 I'm on my way back to Rayburn. 133 00:09:43,660 --> 00:09:45,330 You close the door, please? 134 00:09:50,550 --> 00:09:52,720 What are our chances with a revote? 135 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:54,930 Or, rather, what are the president's chances? 136 00:09:59,350 --> 00:10:00,390 I want to know. 137 00:10:01,310 --> 00:10:04,600 If it was in all 50 states, not good. 138 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:08,810 His unfavorables are still high. Yours are still not. 139 00:10:09,730 --> 00:10:12,190 But it's hard to argue with close to 30 years' experience. 140 00:10:12,280 --> 00:10:15,490 Maybe the president is right. Maybe he does have a better chance in the House. 141 00:10:15,570 --> 00:10:17,280 Don't defer, LeAnn. Tell me what you think. 142 00:10:18,870 --> 00:10:22,370 The revote in Tennessee and Ohio is his best shot. 143 00:10:22,450 --> 00:10:27,630 While it's what's best for Frank, it may not be what's best for you. 144 00:10:29,250 --> 00:10:30,880 Thank you. 145 00:10:40,010 --> 00:10:41,470 You seem like a reasonable man. 146 00:10:41,560 --> 00:10:44,520 I know how to listen, if that's what you mean. 147 00:10:44,600 --> 00:10:45,730 If the president regains his office-- 148 00:10:45,810 --> 00:10:49,100 "If" doesn't make for a winning opener, Alex. 149 00:10:49,190 --> 00:10:51,360 I'm here because I think he can win. 150 00:10:51,440 --> 00:10:53,780 We often don't see eye to eye, he and I. 151 00:10:53,860 --> 00:10:56,900 Uh, and yet, there are ways we can work together. 152 00:10:58,820 --> 00:11:01,910 Okay, maybe I made a mistake with the committee. 153 00:11:01,990 --> 00:11:03,240 I can be self-righteous. 154 00:11:03,330 --> 00:11:05,290 I'm trying to clean up the party. Our party. 155 00:11:05,370 --> 00:11:07,210 And I end up speaking out of turn. 156 00:11:07,290 --> 00:11:12,040 It's enough with the, "It's me, not you." What can you deliver, Alex? 157 00:11:12,130 --> 00:11:16,470 -I can get out of the way. -Well, that sounds vague and inadequate. 158 00:11:18,840 --> 00:11:21,300 I want to know what's up with Terry Womack and the Black Caucus. 159 00:11:22,560 --> 00:11:25,230 The president and Congressman Womack, they have a good relationship. 160 00:11:25,310 --> 00:11:29,140 Oh, I'm sure they do. But I would hate to see Terry let you down. 161 00:11:31,560 --> 00:11:35,110 If we lose Womack and the Black Caucus, we're done on Monday. 162 00:11:36,030 --> 00:11:38,240 There are a few freshmen I could reach out to. 163 00:11:38,320 --> 00:11:40,240 They might help keep the CBC together. 164 00:11:42,280 --> 00:11:43,910 You wanna be minority whip. 165 00:11:43,990 --> 00:11:46,000 Only if I deserve to be. 166 00:11:47,000 --> 00:11:48,080 Huh. 167 00:11:48,160 --> 00:11:52,290 I'm trying to get back. Congressman Lewis is 20 minutes late as usual. 168 00:11:52,380 --> 00:11:54,880 Is there a spot for him on financial services? 169 00:11:57,260 --> 00:11:58,470 Uh-huh. 170 00:12:05,220 --> 00:12:08,310 Doug, stay where you are. 171 00:12:09,310 --> 00:12:12,020 I thought you said you were telling the CIA to stand down. 172 00:12:12,100 --> 00:12:15,480 I did. So, contrary to your assurances that Macallan would behave, 173 00:12:15,570 --> 00:12:16,730 we're now dealing with a leak. 174 00:12:16,820 --> 00:12:19,610 -He doesn't want trouble. -How do you know what he wants? 175 00:12:20,780 --> 00:12:22,570 You find him and you get him here. 176 00:12:22,660 --> 00:12:26,330 As soon as he knows we've backed off, he will disappear. I promise. 177 00:12:26,410 --> 00:12:28,870 No, that word means nothing to me. 178 00:12:37,880 --> 00:12:38,960 You have a statement? 179 00:12:39,050 --> 00:12:42,840 You anticipate any other big WikiLeaks info dumps coming down the pike? 180 00:12:42,930 --> 00:12:45,930 -You'll know-- -When I need to know. I know. 181 00:12:46,010 --> 00:12:48,850 Which is apparently whenever it hits CNN. 182 00:12:48,930 --> 00:12:51,940 FBI was on high alert. They investigated every threat. 183 00:12:52,020 --> 00:12:53,730 - Calm down. 184 00:12:53,810 --> 00:12:57,690 I am calm, Doug. The public's not calm. 185 00:12:57,780 --> 00:13:00,950 Every misstep is highlighted and heightened. 186 00:13:01,030 --> 00:13:03,660 They wanna know what happened with their election. 187 00:13:03,740 --> 00:13:04,740 We're fixing it. 188 00:13:04,820 --> 00:13:07,870 Yeah... that's what they're afraid of. 189 00:13:08,870 --> 00:13:12,120 The statement's about the FBI. Everybody trusts the FBI. 190 00:13:18,130 --> 00:13:20,090 Hey, who's Lisa Williams? 191 00:13:22,470 --> 00:13:25,180 I don't know. Why? 192 00:13:25,260 --> 00:13:29,220 Oh, somebody from the Herald called. They were just wondering if you knew her. 193 00:13:31,560 --> 00:13:32,810 I don't. 194 00:13:40,530 --> 00:13:42,530 I need five minutes with this. 195 00:13:47,450 --> 00:13:49,120 -Open or closed? -Closed. 196 00:14:06,970 --> 00:14:08,470 Am I good with that statement? 197 00:14:08,550 --> 00:14:10,600 I marked it up. It's on my desk. 198 00:14:56,810 --> 00:15:00,190 Throwing the election back to the states, it gives us less certainty. 199 00:15:00,270 --> 00:15:02,690 I don't think we can get it done by Monday. 200 00:15:02,780 --> 00:15:04,360 We've been working at it for weeks, Francis. 201 00:15:04,440 --> 00:15:05,990 Claire, don't let the office make you careful. 202 00:15:06,070 --> 00:15:07,530 The halls of Congress have never failed me. 203 00:15:07,610 --> 00:15:11,410 Yes, but the career politicians, they are more entrenched than ever. 204 00:15:11,490 --> 00:15:14,450 There's a new House, with members you don't know. 205 00:15:14,540 --> 00:15:17,580 We need to move the playing field back to the imaginations of the people. 206 00:15:17,670 --> 00:15:20,710 Oh, you have that much faith in the voters in Tennessee and Ohio? 207 00:15:20,790 --> 00:15:24,090 They're going to choose you. I just know it. 208 00:15:24,170 --> 00:15:26,920 All right. 209 00:15:27,010 --> 00:15:30,640 Set up a meeting. I'll hear them all out. You win. 210 00:15:30,720 --> 00:15:33,390 Both of us. Both of us. 211 00:15:34,640 --> 00:15:35,730 Good evening. 212 00:15:35,810 --> 00:15:37,020 Eric. 213 00:15:38,520 --> 00:15:40,230 -Feel like you're outside? -Mmm. 214 00:15:40,310 --> 00:15:42,110 Aren't you supposed to limit it to 30 minutes? 215 00:15:42,190 --> 00:15:44,780 -Oh, God, Jesus, no. -Not if you calibrate the workout. 216 00:15:44,860 --> 00:15:46,320 Oh, I'm feeling fine. 217 00:15:46,400 --> 00:15:49,860 It's all about listening to your body. It'll tell you when it's time to rest. 218 00:15:51,070 --> 00:15:53,580 You should listen to the doctors some of the time, Francis. 219 00:16:01,880 --> 00:16:05,630 I know the Underwoods were worried. Because they were ready to deal. 220 00:16:06,550 --> 00:16:07,800 To deal with me. 221 00:16:08,380 --> 00:16:11,180 -You're sure it's for real? -Sure as I can be. 222 00:16:12,850 --> 00:16:14,810 Okay, we'll be in touch. 223 00:16:15,470 --> 00:16:16,470 Okay. 224 00:16:20,980 --> 00:16:22,400 So call him back. 225 00:16:23,810 --> 00:16:26,030 Making progress on a couple of Dems. 226 00:16:26,110 --> 00:16:28,190 Think Congressman Alspaugh is about to turn. 227 00:16:28,280 --> 00:16:29,820 We'll see him on Sunday. 228 00:16:32,030 --> 00:16:33,450 Why wait? 229 00:16:35,450 --> 00:16:39,080 We need to meet with the Congressional Black Caucus. Tomorrow. 230 00:16:39,160 --> 00:16:41,080 They're in Underwood's pocket. 231 00:16:42,290 --> 00:16:45,340 Yeah. Can you give us a second, everybody? 232 00:16:45,420 --> 00:16:46,590 Uh, sure. 233 00:16:46,670 --> 00:16:48,050 - Come on. 234 00:16:49,760 --> 00:16:51,380 --Thank you. 235 00:16:58,680 --> 00:17:03,440 I just got word from somebody inside. Womack is losing control of the caucus. 236 00:17:05,440 --> 00:17:07,230 If you win them, you win Monday. 237 00:17:08,400 --> 00:17:10,110 We should try. 238 00:17:10,190 --> 00:17:11,900 All right, fine. Let's do it. 239 00:17:13,950 --> 00:17:16,030 - I'll set it up. - Are we done here tonight? 240 00:17:16,120 --> 00:17:17,790 You still have a few calls. 241 00:17:18,740 --> 00:17:21,540 Mark, I was thinking, maybe we could, um... 242 00:17:21,620 --> 00:17:24,670 cancel tomorrow night in Philadelphia. 243 00:17:24,750 --> 00:17:28,420 We can't cancel any trip, or any event. We shouldn't. 244 00:17:29,420 --> 00:17:32,170 A second to catch our breath would be really helpful, I think. 245 00:17:32,260 --> 00:17:35,930 This is what it is, Hannah. If you need to take a break, you can. 246 00:17:36,010 --> 00:17:38,260 Darling, we haven't slept all week. 247 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:40,810 You're exhausted. 248 00:17:48,690 --> 00:17:52,030 - I... Just an idea. - What's my next call? 249 00:18:05,500 --> 00:18:07,330 But you're not enjoying yourself. 250 00:18:08,710 --> 00:18:10,840 Because he won't listen to me. 251 00:18:10,920 --> 00:18:12,800 He can't win in the House. 252 00:18:12,880 --> 00:18:16,140 I'm not talking about him. I'm talking about you. 253 00:18:19,010 --> 00:18:21,560 What difference does it make whether I'm enjoying myself or not? 254 00:18:21,640 --> 00:18:23,430 Isn't that what this is all about? 255 00:18:25,140 --> 00:18:29,440 Can't you just... live in it for a second? 256 00:18:29,520 --> 00:18:31,280 You are in charge. 257 00:18:31,360 --> 00:18:33,360 -Yes, but-- -Come here. 258 00:18:35,030 --> 00:18:36,860 - Come. 259 00:18:42,450 --> 00:18:44,410 You could wake up tomorrow... 260 00:18:45,500 --> 00:18:46,670 and... 261 00:18:47,880 --> 00:18:51,460 I don't know, feed the children... 262 00:18:51,550 --> 00:18:52,920 --...start a war... 263 00:18:53,010 --> 00:18:54,760 You know what? I'm sorry. 264 00:18:55,840 --> 00:18:58,260 I shouldn't think out loud, that's all. 265 00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:01,930 No, you're right. 266 00:19:02,010 --> 00:19:05,560 Let's not talk about anything that happens outside of this room. 267 00:21:20,360 --> 00:21:23,700 The sanctions are meant to target the oligarch class in Russia. 268 00:21:23,780 --> 00:21:27,370 And the more members we have on board before I sit down with President Petrov, 269 00:21:27,450 --> 00:21:29,540 the quicker this will resolve itself. 270 00:21:31,210 --> 00:21:34,830 We are. We are prepared to release some of our strategic reserves 271 00:21:34,920 --> 00:21:36,130 to keep prices down. 272 00:21:36,210 --> 00:21:40,880 Contact Ambassador Caspi and buy me 15 more minutes. 273 00:21:41,800 --> 00:21:45,430 Uh, please don't think of this as a deal with the Underwoods. 274 00:21:46,430 --> 00:21:49,010 To be frank, they could be gone by Monday. 275 00:21:50,140 --> 00:21:52,310 That's not what I wish, of course. 276 00:21:52,390 --> 00:21:57,110 But know that you are working more with me on this than with them. 277 00:22:18,840 --> 00:22:20,250 Congressman Watts. 278 00:22:20,340 --> 00:22:22,630 Governor, we're so happy you could join us today. 279 00:22:22,710 --> 00:22:25,590 As am I. The black community deserves so much better 280 00:22:25,680 --> 00:22:27,340 than Frank Underwood's failed policies. 281 00:22:27,430 --> 00:22:30,180 That we can agree on. I look forward to hearing about your platform. 282 00:22:30,260 --> 00:22:31,270 -Shall we? -Oh, no, I'm sorry. 283 00:22:31,350 --> 00:22:34,640 We have just a bit more private caucus business to attend to first. 284 00:22:35,560 --> 00:22:36,940 Excuse me? 285 00:22:37,020 --> 00:22:38,900 This is a meeting of the Congressional Black Caucus. 286 00:22:38,980 --> 00:22:41,820 Well, I understand. That's... why we're here. 287 00:22:41,900 --> 00:22:45,280 I was told 9:00, and it's already been an hour. 288 00:22:45,360 --> 00:22:46,410 You should have been told 10:00. 289 00:22:46,490 --> 00:22:49,620 And you will get your opportunity to address us. 290 00:22:50,910 --> 00:22:53,370 - I appreciate your patience. 291 00:23:02,090 --> 00:23:03,800 I'm not gonna beg. 292 00:23:03,880 --> 00:23:06,050 No, you're gonna smile. 293 00:23:10,550 --> 00:23:12,640 The Muhammed Kalabi they arrested in Tennessee 294 00:23:12,720 --> 00:23:14,430 is not the Kalabi connected to ICO. 295 00:23:14,520 --> 00:23:16,770 Can you prove it wasn't just a bureaucratic mix-up? 296 00:23:16,850 --> 00:23:17,770 Uh, not yet. 297 00:23:21,440 --> 00:23:22,570 What else? 298 00:23:22,650 --> 00:23:26,110 Uh, final voter suppression lawsuit was kicked back to the lower court, 299 00:23:26,200 --> 00:23:29,360 -SCOTUS deadlock is feeding the chaos. -Do you read the paper, Sean? 300 00:23:30,030 --> 00:23:32,370 Billy got a byline on that three days ago. 301 00:23:34,370 --> 00:23:35,410 Declaration of war? 302 00:23:35,500 --> 00:23:38,080 Underwood was so evangelical, but hasn't mentioned it in weeks. 303 00:23:38,170 --> 00:23:40,920 All right, that's enough. That's enough. 304 00:23:46,340 --> 00:23:47,510 Lisa Williams. 305 00:23:49,840 --> 00:23:51,220 What about Lisa Williams? 306 00:23:52,220 --> 00:23:53,350 I saw you talking. 307 00:23:53,430 --> 00:23:56,230 I thought she might be a lead worth pursuing. 308 00:23:56,310 --> 00:23:57,310 She's not. 309 00:23:57,390 --> 00:24:00,850 She's using what she read in the paper to get attention or a little cash. 310 00:24:00,940 --> 00:24:01,900 I did some digging. 311 00:24:01,980 --> 00:24:05,690 She and Rachel Posner both went to a church called the Fellowship. 312 00:24:05,780 --> 00:24:07,570 -Rachel disappeared-- -Stop. 313 00:24:07,650 --> 00:24:09,700 No more conspiracy theories about dead girls. 314 00:24:09,780 --> 00:24:11,160 But people love stories about dead girls. 315 00:24:11,240 --> 00:24:15,490 The next House vote is the day after tomorrow. 316 00:24:16,120 --> 00:24:21,380 The natives are restless, outraged, just plain scared, actually. 317 00:24:21,460 --> 00:24:25,250 They want to wake up in the America that they fell asleep in. 318 00:24:31,720 --> 00:24:36,560 Dig deeper on the Kalabi lead. See if you can connect Underwood to it. 319 00:24:48,820 --> 00:24:52,610 So, this is the James S. Brady press briefing room. 320 00:24:54,410 --> 00:24:57,870 And under our feet is actually a swimming pool. 321 00:24:57,950 --> 00:24:59,790 It was built by the March of Dimes 322 00:24:59,870 --> 00:25:01,870 for President Franklin Roosevelt, who had polio. 323 00:25:01,960 --> 00:25:05,290 And this pool was really the only way for him to exercise. 324 00:25:05,380 --> 00:25:06,880 It was, uh, an open secret 325 00:25:06,960 --> 00:25:09,260 that the president used a wheelchair most of the time. 326 00:25:10,260 --> 00:25:11,760 Which is why the White House 327 00:25:11,840 --> 00:25:15,720 was one of the first wheelchair-accessible government buildings. 328 00:25:15,800 --> 00:25:18,390 -But everyone pretended he could walk? -Yes. 329 00:25:19,310 --> 00:25:21,350 -That's a bit of grace. -Yeah. 330 00:25:21,940 --> 00:25:23,310 A thing not spoken? 331 00:25:23,400 --> 00:25:26,900 Yeah, this building literally changed because of his disability. 332 00:25:26,980 --> 00:25:30,440 But people just respected him, respected his, uh-- 333 00:25:30,530 --> 00:25:31,650 Right. 334 00:25:31,740 --> 00:25:36,120 That office used to carry so much weight, so much, uh, respect. 335 00:25:36,200 --> 00:25:38,080 You don't think it does anymore? 336 00:25:38,160 --> 00:25:42,000 No, oh, no, no! I'm not saying that. 337 00:25:42,080 --> 00:25:45,170 I was giving you a hard time. I know what you meant. 338 00:25:48,170 --> 00:25:51,300 Anyway, sorry, didn't mean to hijack the tour. 339 00:25:54,180 --> 00:25:56,550 Moving on... 340 00:26:04,560 --> 00:26:07,190 Gentlemen, we're ready for you now. 341 00:26:13,450 --> 00:26:14,860 I could come here today 342 00:26:14,950 --> 00:26:18,660 and talk about federal sentencing disparities between crack and cocaine, 343 00:26:18,740 --> 00:26:22,700 -which obviously are racially motivated. -I'm sorry, but are you asserting 344 00:26:22,790 --> 00:26:25,540 that the crack epidemic is exclusive to the black community? 345 00:26:25,620 --> 00:26:27,380 No, not at all. 346 00:26:27,460 --> 00:26:31,050 But I think it's fair to say that sentencing discrepancies 347 00:26:31,130 --> 00:26:34,420 have disproportionately affected minority populations. 348 00:26:34,510 --> 00:26:36,430 We're not one-issue voters. 349 00:26:36,510 --> 00:26:38,260 Of course not. That's what I'm getting at. 350 00:26:38,350 --> 00:26:40,720 The whole point of today's meeting is to broaden our platform. 351 00:26:40,810 --> 00:26:43,060 Republicans are always dwelling on crime, Governor. 352 00:26:43,140 --> 00:26:44,770 Well, I'm here to have a dialogue. 353 00:26:44,850 --> 00:26:47,020 We expected you to come in here with a plan. 354 00:26:47,100 --> 00:26:48,520 And I do have a plan. 355 00:26:48,610 --> 00:26:52,030 Concentrating on a few pieces of onerous legislation is not a plan. 356 00:26:52,110 --> 00:26:53,940 -Let's be clear... -That kind of talk we've heard before. 357 00:26:54,030 --> 00:26:55,780 -I'm a Republican. -Oh, here we go. 358 00:26:55,860 --> 00:26:57,200 You're not listening. 359 00:26:57,280 --> 00:27:00,660 Look, I want to help you help yourselves. 360 00:27:06,330 --> 00:27:07,710 Unbelievable. 361 00:27:07,790 --> 00:27:10,040 That's my platform. 362 00:27:10,130 --> 00:27:13,420 Well... I've heard enough. 363 00:27:16,550 --> 00:27:20,600 So, does anyone else have any questions for the governor? 364 00:27:20,680 --> 00:27:22,640 Well, I have a question. 365 00:27:24,310 --> 00:27:26,770 What has Francis Underwood ever done for you? 366 00:27:29,230 --> 00:27:33,690 This little charade this morning... 367 00:27:34,400 --> 00:27:37,240 - Well done. Quite an act. - Will. 368 00:27:37,320 --> 00:27:38,740 - Governor. - No, but really. 369 00:27:38,820 --> 00:27:41,160 See, you may have differences with me... 370 00:27:42,490 --> 00:27:45,370 You may have genuine differences with me. 371 00:27:45,450 --> 00:27:48,120 But see, that's the operative word, "genuine." 372 00:27:49,210 --> 00:27:50,960 Can someone here please explain to me 373 00:27:51,040 --> 00:27:54,210 why you all are still so loyal to Francis Underwood and the Democrats? 374 00:27:58,510 --> 00:27:59,970 One of these days 375 00:28:00,050 --> 00:28:05,270 the members of this room will realize how much you actually prop up the status quo. 376 00:28:07,100 --> 00:28:08,520 And how's that working for ya? 377 00:28:08,600 --> 00:28:12,190 Will, why don't we thank the gentlemen and women for their time? 378 00:28:28,710 --> 00:28:30,210 You've made a mistake. 379 00:28:34,420 --> 00:28:38,010 What we're proposing is a new election in the two states 380 00:28:38,090 --> 00:28:41,970 that weren't able to provide valid electors by the safe harbor date. 381 00:28:42,050 --> 00:28:43,550 - Can we even do this? 382 00:28:43,640 --> 00:28:45,600 Hold on. Hold on, everyone! 383 00:28:46,470 --> 00:28:49,640 I'd like to know, where does the attorney general stand on this? 384 00:28:49,730 --> 00:28:51,690 Looking into it, but on board. 385 00:28:51,770 --> 00:28:55,770 Bob, there's no precedent here. There's no playbook. 386 00:28:55,860 --> 00:29:00,190 We can look to the Constitution for inspiration, but not for instruction. 387 00:29:00,280 --> 00:29:02,820 Thursday's vote showed Democrats are coming to their senses. 388 00:29:02,910 --> 00:29:04,620 We lost one vote, Jordan. 389 00:29:04,700 --> 00:29:06,830 We can go back and forth like this forever. 390 00:29:06,910 --> 00:29:10,000 As one of the few Republicans in the room, it needs to be said. 391 00:29:10,080 --> 00:29:13,710 The stability of our country is more important than the presidency. 392 00:29:13,790 --> 00:29:17,000 Not if people believe the president is being chosen behind closed doors. 393 00:29:17,090 --> 00:29:20,340 A process that is laid out in the Constitution. 394 00:29:20,420 --> 00:29:23,550 The same process that can keep us gridlocked for the next two years. 395 00:29:23,640 --> 00:29:26,220 The House should and will decide. 396 00:29:26,310 --> 00:29:28,390 Delaware has one congressman. 397 00:29:28,970 --> 00:29:32,190 How will that play in Austin when your opponent in two years 398 00:29:32,270 --> 00:29:34,560 tells voters that you allowed a state like Delaware 399 00:29:34,650 --> 00:29:36,400 to have the same influence as Texas? 400 00:29:37,230 --> 00:29:41,360 A lot of you incumbents will be in danger of losing your seats. 401 00:29:45,570 --> 00:29:47,240 And there it is. 402 00:29:47,330 --> 00:29:49,580 Look. Look at them. 403 00:29:50,500 --> 00:29:53,710 That is the look of contemplating loss. 404 00:29:55,250 --> 00:29:56,500 Loss... 405 00:29:58,170 --> 00:30:02,670 the only constituent that anyone in this room really listens to. 406 00:30:02,760 --> 00:30:05,590 I, for one, would like to hear how the president feels about all this. 407 00:30:05,680 --> 00:30:07,220 -Well, I've made my-- -I think we could... 408 00:30:08,100 --> 00:30:11,270 No, Mr. President. You haven't spoken much here. 409 00:30:11,350 --> 00:30:14,520 We believe in one person, one vote. 410 00:30:14,600 --> 00:30:17,480 If we take that away, then what is this country? 411 00:30:19,150 --> 00:30:22,820 -Isn't that right, Mr. President? -Absolutely, Madam President. 412 00:30:29,530 --> 00:30:32,120 Oh, wait, hold it. Let me just move down a bit. 413 00:30:32,200 --> 00:30:34,330 I keep slipping off the podium. 414 00:30:34,410 --> 00:30:35,750 -Oh, you got me. -That better? 415 00:30:35,830 --> 00:30:39,250 - Yeah, yeah, yeah... 416 00:30:41,960 --> 00:30:44,220 So the Lincoln... 417 00:30:44,300 --> 00:30:47,090 -That was actually his office? -Can we... can we not? 418 00:30:47,180 --> 00:30:49,300 -Can you... can you move me up a bit? -Oh, yeah. 419 00:30:49,390 --> 00:30:52,060 --Okay. 420 00:31:04,190 --> 00:31:06,910 -How'd it go? -We'll see. 421 00:31:06,990 --> 00:31:09,740 I need you to look over the Antarctica statement again. 422 00:31:09,820 --> 00:31:11,200 Whatever you need. 423 00:31:11,280 --> 00:31:13,200 -Walk with me? -Mmm. 424 00:31:15,200 --> 00:31:16,830 I'm worried about Francis. 425 00:31:17,750 --> 00:31:20,960 -Why? -I might need you to save me. 426 00:31:27,090 --> 00:31:29,140 -This is not going to work. -Why? 427 00:31:29,220 --> 00:31:31,300 If he loses, I still lose. 428 00:31:31,390 --> 00:31:33,430 He cannot be on the outside looking in. 429 00:31:34,350 --> 00:31:35,560 He'll win. 430 00:31:35,640 --> 00:31:39,730 -You actually believe that? -Sure... why not? 431 00:31:44,320 --> 00:31:47,610 It was a wager. The potential gains made it necessary. 432 00:31:47,700 --> 00:31:50,490 It was a complete waste of my time. 433 00:31:50,570 --> 00:31:52,280 If you don't start turning things around, 434 00:31:52,370 --> 00:31:54,990 you're going to be out on your fucking ass. You understand? 435 00:31:56,750 --> 00:31:57,750 I do. 436 00:32:03,130 --> 00:32:05,050 I should explain something to you, Governor. 437 00:32:08,300 --> 00:32:10,970 If you ever talk to me like that again... 438 00:32:11,890 --> 00:32:14,930 I'll make sure you never win another election in your life. 439 00:32:17,350 --> 00:32:20,230 -Are you threatening me? -No, I'm enlightening you. 440 00:33:29,010 --> 00:33:31,760 - Hey. - Governor Conway. Hello, sir. 441 00:33:31,840 --> 00:33:34,260 How you doin'? Take a peek, 442 00:33:34,340 --> 00:33:36,930 -if you don't mind, Captain? -Governor. 443 00:33:38,220 --> 00:33:40,020 I used to fly, too, you know. 444 00:33:40,100 --> 00:33:42,100 What kinda max thrust you get on these engines? 445 00:33:42,190 --> 00:33:45,020 -Uh, about 6,400 pounds. -6,400 pounds. 446 00:33:45,100 --> 00:33:47,770 I used to fly something a lot bigger, a lot more power, 447 00:33:47,860 --> 00:33:50,820 but it was so weighed down with all the weaponry, 448 00:33:50,900 --> 00:33:54,200 - it was like flying a tank. 449 00:33:55,530 --> 00:33:56,580 Hey, um, 450 00:33:56,660 --> 00:33:59,620 why don't you let me in for a second, just flip me the controls? 451 00:33:59,700 --> 00:34:00,950 I'm sorry, sir. I can't. 452 00:34:01,040 --> 00:34:04,370 Come on, I... I just want to feel the weight on the stick for a second. 453 00:34:04,460 --> 00:34:06,460 I wish I could, but, uh, you're not on the flight plan. 454 00:34:06,540 --> 00:34:10,420 You know I've been in situations, where, like, I've been shot at. 455 00:34:10,500 --> 00:34:11,420 You realize that, right? 456 00:34:11,510 --> 00:34:15,130 You don't think I can handle a twin engine at 35,000 feet, 457 00:34:15,220 --> 00:34:18,260 straight and level over some farm country? I mean, come on, sir. 458 00:34:18,350 --> 00:34:19,390 - Sir. 459 00:34:19,470 --> 00:34:21,640 You should probably go back to the main cabin. 460 00:34:26,100 --> 00:34:28,190 You know I'm gonna be the president, right? 461 00:34:28,270 --> 00:34:30,820 - I hope so, sir. - You hope so? 462 00:34:30,900 --> 00:34:34,650 -I just mean I'm pulling for you, sir. -I'm gonna be the president, 463 00:34:34,740 --> 00:34:38,320 and you're going to flip me those motherfucking controls. 464 00:34:38,410 --> 00:34:39,910 Will, come on. 465 00:34:41,290 --> 00:34:43,200 -What? What do you want? -I just... 466 00:34:43,290 --> 00:34:46,120 I need to talk to you for a minute, please. 467 00:34:52,590 --> 00:34:54,840 I was just talking to the pilots. 468 00:34:54,920 --> 00:34:59,680 Okay, I need you to calm down, okay? Breathe. 469 00:35:01,350 --> 00:35:04,930 -Will, why don't you sit down? -Why don't you shut the fuck up? 470 00:35:05,020 --> 00:35:08,230 I'll fire you. I'll leave you on the goddamn tarmac. 471 00:35:09,810 --> 00:35:11,110 Okay. 472 00:35:14,530 --> 00:35:16,950 What the fuck are you gonna do? 473 00:35:20,070 --> 00:35:23,330 Sit down and try and act like an adult... 474 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:26,960 or at least like the next President of the United States. 475 00:35:31,340 --> 00:35:32,340 Sit. 476 00:35:51,560 --> 00:35:55,610 - Who are they? - Maybe Indonesian secret police? 477 00:35:57,150 --> 00:35:58,280 What if we don't pay? 478 00:36:00,820 --> 00:36:02,240 Are there other buyers? 479 00:36:03,160 --> 00:36:04,370 I don't know. 480 00:36:09,790 --> 00:36:11,330 I'll take care of it. 481 00:36:11,420 --> 00:36:13,130 -How? -Don't ask how. 482 00:36:13,210 --> 00:36:14,710 I'll get Macallan back. 483 00:36:15,920 --> 00:36:17,920 Obviously, this stays between us. 484 00:36:21,430 --> 00:36:23,010 Say, "Thank you, Doug." 485 00:36:24,760 --> 00:36:26,310 Thank you, Doug. 486 00:36:32,110 --> 00:36:33,900 We met on a bus. 487 00:36:33,980 --> 00:36:35,110 She was listening to music. 488 00:36:35,190 --> 00:36:37,400 And I asked her to go to this church I used to go to. 489 00:36:37,490 --> 00:36:39,700 -Where was that? -Maryland. 490 00:36:39,780 --> 00:36:44,160 The Winter's Run Fellowship. About an hour north of Baltimore. 491 00:36:44,240 --> 00:36:45,490 So, then what? 492 00:36:46,790 --> 00:36:48,660 I don't know. We just... 493 00:36:48,750 --> 00:36:51,620 became friends. And then it became more than that. 494 00:36:52,540 --> 00:36:54,250 Started spending every night together. 495 00:36:55,250 --> 00:36:58,550 At some point, she told me about this guy who used to come around to check on her. 496 00:36:58,630 --> 00:37:01,380 -What'd he look like? -I never saw him. 497 00:37:01,470 --> 00:37:04,260 Just sometimes she said he was coming, so she couldn't hang out. 498 00:37:04,350 --> 00:37:06,010 She wouldn't really tell me anything about him. 499 00:37:09,600 --> 00:37:10,600 Everything okay? 500 00:37:10,680 --> 00:37:13,100 Yeah, do you mind? I just need to see my friend up there. 501 00:37:21,320 --> 00:37:22,320 Hey. 502 00:37:25,070 --> 00:37:26,240 How are you doing? 503 00:37:28,490 --> 00:37:29,500 Thanks. 504 00:37:30,540 --> 00:37:34,420 You think there's oil there. You're positioning to stake a claim. 505 00:37:34,500 --> 00:37:36,630 There are no Russian troops in Antarctica. 506 00:37:38,840 --> 00:37:43,760 We're willing to recommend changes to the Antarctic Treaty parties. 507 00:37:43,840 --> 00:37:47,850 What happens to you when the Underwoods are ejected from office? 508 00:37:47,930 --> 00:37:51,940 You teach international relations at a university? 509 00:37:52,020 --> 00:37:54,600 -Or work for a think tank? -I haven't thought that far ahead. 510 00:37:54,690 --> 00:37:56,190 I think you have. 511 00:37:56,270 --> 00:37:58,400 How long do you expect the world to believe 512 00:37:58,480 --> 00:38:02,860 -those aren't your soldiers? -Do you like working for the Underwoods? 513 00:38:05,200 --> 00:38:06,740 How loyal are you? 514 00:38:08,950 --> 00:38:13,960 When the time comes, will you stand with them... or not? 515 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,420 I leave tomorrow. 516 00:38:20,130 --> 00:38:24,050 News of the sanctions will hit Monday. 517 00:38:24,130 --> 00:38:25,630 Let's meet before you go. 518 00:38:30,060 --> 00:38:32,520 You're a career diplomat, a professional. 519 00:38:33,680 --> 00:38:35,520 Maybe that's why I trust you. 520 00:38:36,980 --> 00:38:38,900 Then you take care of them, 521 00:38:38,980 --> 00:38:41,570 so they feel good and they take care of you. 522 00:38:41,650 --> 00:38:45,610 So you feel good because... I mean, Rachel was really beautiful. 523 00:38:45,700 --> 00:38:48,030 You could tell that from across the street. 524 00:38:48,120 --> 00:38:50,450 I never saw her from across the street, though. 525 00:38:50,530 --> 00:38:53,540 Isn't that a funny thing to think about? 526 00:38:53,620 --> 00:38:55,500 A lot of people, I think, 527 00:38:55,580 --> 00:38:58,840 they spot the one they love from across the street sometimes. 528 00:38:58,920 --> 00:39:02,130 It's like they're running an errand, and they happen to spot 529 00:39:02,210 --> 00:39:06,890 the one they love across the street running a different errand. 530 00:39:06,970 --> 00:39:09,010 There's this sudden thrill, like... 531 00:39:09,970 --> 00:39:15,390 while the person you love is inhabiting the same world as you. 532 00:39:15,480 --> 00:39:19,060 And they're just walking around, buying, I don't know... 533 00:39:19,650 --> 00:39:24,030 Vitaminwater, and maybe they know that you love them while they're doing it, 534 00:39:24,110 --> 00:39:28,110 and maybe it means they're nice to a cashier. 535 00:39:29,700 --> 00:39:32,080 I never got to see her from across the street, though. 536 00:39:32,160 --> 00:39:33,790 It just never happened. 537 00:39:34,790 --> 00:39:36,210 I don't want you to burn yourself. 538 00:39:38,250 --> 00:39:40,170 --No burning, no. 539 00:39:42,420 --> 00:39:45,300 Rachel liked to smoke. She said she was gonna stop, 540 00:39:45,380 --> 00:39:47,130 but she would have a rule that she'd only smoke 541 00:39:47,220 --> 00:39:50,220 when we listened to this one band we both loved. 542 00:39:51,850 --> 00:39:54,140 Because of the ceremony. 543 00:39:57,440 --> 00:40:01,520 "It should be a ceremony," it's what she said. 544 00:40:12,830 --> 00:40:16,830 Well, even if it's gum, I still prefer to step outside to chew it. 545 00:40:17,830 --> 00:40:21,290 Like lighting a delicious cigarette. 546 00:40:21,380 --> 00:40:23,840 The things we miss, the rituals... 547 00:40:26,170 --> 00:40:27,630 Excuse me. 548 00:40:29,130 --> 00:40:31,550 -She doesn't like me. -She will. 549 00:40:33,550 --> 00:40:35,260 Thanks for coming out here and meeting with him. 550 00:40:35,350 --> 00:40:37,430 You know you can't legally remove Claire Underwood, 551 00:40:37,520 --> 00:40:39,640 -even if you win in the House? -I'm working on that. 552 00:40:39,730 --> 00:40:40,980 I'm not interested. 553 00:40:43,230 --> 00:40:47,320 He needs you. I need you. So does the country. 554 00:40:47,400 --> 00:40:49,400 I'm not a politician. 555 00:40:49,490 --> 00:40:53,160 I can give orders, I can follow orders and I know when the hell to shut up. 556 00:40:53,240 --> 00:40:56,490 And you're a steady hand, which, again, the country needs. 557 00:40:56,580 --> 00:41:00,120 -I'm not gonna be Conway's patsy. -No, you're not. 558 00:41:00,210 --> 00:41:03,210 - He's a difficult man to be around. 559 00:41:03,290 --> 00:41:06,460 It's over. It's over. The process chose Claire Underwood. 560 00:41:06,550 --> 00:41:07,760 We'll get there. 561 00:41:10,380 --> 00:41:16,600 You'll be called vice president, but you will be, de facto, something more. 562 00:41:25,400 --> 00:41:26,690 What were you doing there? 563 00:41:27,610 --> 00:41:30,990 I asked Seth Grayson about Lisa Williams. 564 00:41:31,070 --> 00:41:34,240 Why the hell did you think that was an appropriate thing to do? 565 00:41:34,320 --> 00:41:36,240 Didn't I tell you to drop this lead? 566 00:41:36,330 --> 00:41:38,200 Is it still a lead? Because nobody's on it. 567 00:41:38,290 --> 00:41:40,540 Nobody's on it because she's a junkie, 568 00:41:40,620 --> 00:41:43,750 and everything she said to me is in the Lucas Goodwin manifesto, 569 00:41:43,830 --> 00:41:44,920 which has been picked apart 570 00:41:45,000 --> 00:41:48,090 by every message board and conspiracy theorist on the Internet. 571 00:41:48,170 --> 00:41:51,470 At first, Grayson said her name didn't ring a bell, 572 00:41:51,550 --> 00:41:52,970 but then he called me out of the blue 573 00:41:53,050 --> 00:41:55,890 and asked me if we were still looking into it. So I followed up. 574 00:42:01,180 --> 00:42:02,850 You looked through my notes. 575 00:42:09,730 --> 00:42:10,820 You're out. 576 00:42:12,610 --> 00:42:14,490 -What? -You're fired, Jeffries. 577 00:42:15,740 --> 00:42:17,410 It's a story. I was following it. 578 00:42:17,490 --> 00:42:20,660 I don't want you on my team. Get out of my office. 579 00:42:39,180 --> 00:42:43,390 We know we can win both states. Why would we not take this deal? 580 00:42:43,480 --> 00:42:44,810 No. The Underwoods want a revote 581 00:42:44,890 --> 00:42:47,360 because they know they can't win in the House. We can. 582 00:42:47,440 --> 00:42:50,230 We need to make a deal that forces Claire Underwood to resign. 583 00:42:50,320 --> 00:42:53,030 - And why does that matter? - If I may? 584 00:42:53,110 --> 00:42:54,950 -Madam Speaker. -Speaking from the Hill, 585 00:42:55,030 --> 00:42:56,030 as vice president, 586 00:42:56,110 --> 00:42:58,410 she'll have a public pulpit to discredit your every move. 587 00:42:58,490 --> 00:43:01,990 Oh, I'm going to exile Claire Underwood to the Naval Observatory 588 00:43:02,080 --> 00:43:06,040 and stack her schedule with state funerals in Southeast Asia. 589 00:43:06,120 --> 00:43:08,580 She'll never see the inside of the West Wing, let alone the Oval. 590 00:43:08,670 --> 00:43:11,630 You need Brockhart by your side, supporting you. 591 00:43:12,800 --> 00:43:14,170 I don't want to hear about Brockhart. 592 00:43:14,260 --> 00:43:16,470 What matters is that Will becomes president. 593 00:43:16,550 --> 00:43:18,510 Underwood in office can cause damage. 594 00:43:18,590 --> 00:43:20,800 Whereas, if they lose, they're losers. 595 00:43:20,890 --> 00:43:25,180 I want this election to be between me and Francis Underwood. 596 00:43:25,270 --> 00:43:26,520 Well, it isn't up to you. 597 00:43:26,600 --> 00:43:29,610 Speaker McCarthy isn't letting this particular bill to the floor, 598 00:43:29,690 --> 00:43:32,610 unless we have an amendment attached that removes Claire Underwood. 599 00:43:32,690 --> 00:43:33,730 Oh... 600 00:43:35,030 --> 00:43:36,240 Will... 601 00:43:36,320 --> 00:43:39,910 Now, if you expect a willing partner in the White House, 602 00:43:39,990 --> 00:43:42,830 you'd better let that bill get to the floor as is. 603 00:43:46,830 --> 00:43:50,580 If you get to the Oval, Will, you're gonna need the Speaker more than she needs you. 604 00:43:50,670 --> 00:43:55,510 So, I'm gonna call her back, and you are going to apologize. 605 00:44:00,680 --> 00:44:01,680 Will. 606 00:44:03,470 --> 00:44:06,390 Will, get back here! 607 00:44:08,100 --> 00:44:09,100 Will! 608 00:44:14,020 --> 00:44:15,030 Enough. 609 00:44:19,450 --> 00:44:20,570 Shut the door. 610 00:44:31,290 --> 00:44:32,790 You look like death. 611 00:44:34,090 --> 00:44:36,260 I can't get in touch with the kidnappers. 612 00:44:38,510 --> 00:44:41,340 It's been radio silence for almost 24 hours. 613 00:44:45,810 --> 00:44:48,230 There's rumors they don't even have him anymore. 614 00:44:55,150 --> 00:44:57,940 I can't keep this from the president any longer. 615 00:45:02,160 --> 00:45:03,240 Okay. 616 00:45:04,240 --> 00:45:06,990 And then I'll tell him what a big help you've been. 617 00:45:12,790 --> 00:45:15,290 Sanctions hit in a couple of hours. 618 00:45:15,380 --> 00:45:20,130 Deal with Secretary Durant or with some very unhappy billionaires. 619 00:45:20,220 --> 00:45:24,430 You will allow me to exploit whatever oil I find in Antarctica. 620 00:45:24,510 --> 00:45:27,720 And I'll tell you why. I have something. 621 00:45:28,310 --> 00:45:32,650 - Or rather, someone you need. - What are you talking about? 622 00:45:32,730 --> 00:45:34,310 Someone in your administration 623 00:45:34,400 --> 00:45:37,690 was willing to pay a great deal of money for his safe return. 624 00:45:40,400 --> 00:45:44,570 Your Aidan Macallan. He's here. In the Kremlin. 625 00:45:44,660 --> 00:45:47,870 Who do you think orchestrated that leak? 626 00:45:47,950 --> 00:45:50,040 Seems to know quite a lot. 627 00:45:50,120 --> 00:45:53,370 Excuse me one moment. The Secretary of State is here. 628 00:45:53,460 --> 00:45:54,540 Madam Secretary. 629 00:45:54,630 --> 00:45:56,000 Gentlemen. 630 00:45:56,080 --> 00:45:59,510 - You must know Aidan? - I don't believe I do. 631 00:46:03,760 --> 00:46:05,090 Nice to meet you. 632 00:46:06,350 --> 00:46:09,470 - You're American? - I am. 633 00:46:09,560 --> 00:46:12,100 Before we begin, I'd just like you to know 634 00:46:12,180 --> 00:46:17,020 that the president and the former president are on the line. 635 00:46:17,940 --> 00:46:19,020 Cathy... 636 00:46:19,110 --> 00:46:21,190 You can pick up the phone, if you like. 637 00:46:25,700 --> 00:46:27,580 Mr. President. 638 00:46:27,660 --> 00:46:30,450 It's best you come back to Washington. 639 00:46:40,710 --> 00:46:41,840 Find anything yet? 640 00:46:43,130 --> 00:46:44,590 Not yet. 641 00:46:45,510 --> 00:46:48,470 Thank you again, Mr. Barnes, for letting me take a look. 642 00:46:49,390 --> 00:46:50,390 I won't be long. 643 00:46:51,220 --> 00:46:52,930 This is everything? 644 00:46:53,020 --> 00:46:55,020 This is everything they sent from Zoe's apartment. 645 00:46:57,900 --> 00:46:59,190 I just, you know... 646 00:47:00,940 --> 00:47:02,940 I just can't seem to throw anything out. 647 00:47:07,450 --> 00:47:09,910 I mean, it's just papers, but... 648 00:47:14,580 --> 00:47:17,080 Anyway, I'll leave you to it. 649 00:47:17,170 --> 00:47:19,750 -Okay. Thank you. -Yeah. 650 00:48:18,560 --> 00:48:19,770 Okay. 651 00:48:23,770 --> 00:48:25,900 The Black Caucus? Really? 652 00:48:25,980 --> 00:48:28,780 I like Mark, because I always know where he stands. 653 00:48:28,860 --> 00:48:30,490 It's usually on someone's neck. 654 00:48:30,570 --> 00:48:32,070 What did you buy yourselves, another day? 655 00:48:32,160 --> 00:48:34,080 Enough time to talk to David Rasmussen, 656 00:48:34,160 --> 00:48:35,950 who you clearly spoke to before. 657 00:48:36,040 --> 00:48:39,080 And to meet with Jordan Sadowsky and the rest of the Republican leadership. 658 00:48:39,160 --> 00:48:41,420 And what happens Tuesday? Or Wednesday? 659 00:48:41,500 --> 00:48:45,800 Look, I... I can have David and the House vote on this every single session. 660 00:48:45,880 --> 00:48:49,300 Our backgrounds are different, but we're both hardscrabble boys at heart. 661 00:48:49,380 --> 00:48:52,550 We need the last word, last blow, last move. 662 00:48:52,640 --> 00:48:54,300 We can push the bill through the House 663 00:48:54,390 --> 00:48:56,970 for a new election for president in Tennessee and Ohio. 664 00:48:57,060 --> 00:48:58,640 Speaker McCarthy won't let that happen. 665 00:48:59,390 --> 00:49:02,860 But I could... convince her 666 00:49:02,940 --> 00:49:04,690 if you were to step down, 667 00:49:04,770 --> 00:49:07,070 and our full tickets president and vice president 668 00:49:07,150 --> 00:49:09,490 run against each other in Tennessee and Ohio. 669 00:49:09,570 --> 00:49:12,110 Well, to hell with that. Well, to hell with that. 670 00:49:13,620 --> 00:49:17,450 We'll make the deal. I think this is the right thing to do. 671 00:49:17,540 --> 00:49:20,040 Tomorrow, I'll announce my intention to step down after the revote. 672 00:49:20,120 --> 00:49:23,170 I'll let the Speaker know to put the bill on the floor. 673 00:49:23,250 --> 00:49:25,340 We have one more outstanding piece of business, 674 00:49:25,420 --> 00:49:27,130 the Supreme Court nominee. 675 00:49:27,210 --> 00:49:30,010 We'll need to appoint someone to break the four-four deadlock. 676 00:49:30,090 --> 00:49:32,180 Approve Congress' new election date. 677 00:49:32,260 --> 00:49:36,350 -We, uh, have several people in mind. -I want you to appoint Elizabeth Benson. 678 00:49:38,890 --> 00:49:40,930 Well, she's liberal enough for you to swallow, 679 00:49:41,020 --> 00:49:42,850 and conservative enough when it counts. 680 00:49:42,940 --> 00:49:44,810 We don't have time for Senate hearings. 681 00:49:44,900 --> 00:49:46,610 I can make a recess happen. 682 00:49:58,620 --> 00:50:00,410 I'll see you on the campaign trail. 683 00:50:10,260 --> 00:50:13,510 Where does that leave me, huh, Alex? 684 00:50:13,590 --> 00:50:15,890 I went out on a limb here. 685 00:50:15,970 --> 00:50:18,390 If we don't have a vote in the House, then what? 686 00:50:18,470 --> 00:50:21,600 -Mark Usher is your friend, not mine. -Mark Usher's no one's friend. 687 00:50:22,520 --> 00:50:25,270 Francis Underwood hasn't won a thing, okay? 688 00:50:25,350 --> 00:50:27,820 And there's a good... More than a good chance that Will Conway 689 00:50:27,900 --> 00:50:30,190 will be the next President of the United States. 690 00:51:03,640 --> 00:51:07,480 Could you give me a moment? It's been a difficult few days. 691 00:51:11,440 --> 00:51:13,610 --Better? 692 00:51:13,690 --> 00:51:14,900 Yes. 693 00:51:16,820 --> 00:51:19,740 We couldn't let the House vote proceed on Monday. 694 00:51:19,830 --> 00:51:20,870 Why not? 695 00:51:21,450 --> 00:51:23,250 Because you would've lost. 696 00:51:24,660 --> 00:51:28,670 Even if Conway took the presidency, we would've had a foothold with you. 697 00:51:28,750 --> 00:51:31,500 We could've sabotaged, just like we did with the Walkers. 698 00:51:31,590 --> 00:51:35,550 -The Conways are not the Walkers. -It wasn't your decision to make. 699 00:51:36,550 --> 00:51:38,050 Excuse me? 700 00:51:38,140 --> 00:51:41,470 You said it yourself. You're only acting. 701 00:51:49,560 --> 00:51:51,440 I agreed with Usher 702 00:51:51,520 --> 00:51:55,400 because he will sacrifice everything to get Brockhart into office, 703 00:51:55,490 --> 00:51:58,360 which makes Conway weak, ready to lose. 704 00:51:58,450 --> 00:52:00,320 I thought you saw what I saw. 705 00:52:01,370 --> 00:52:06,410 I did. I do. We're perfectly in sync, Claire.