1 00:01:48,608 --> 00:01:50,484 Ten-hut! 2 00:02:18,471 --> 00:02:20,347 Welcome home, Mr. President. 3 00:02:20,515 --> 00:02:22,975 Over here, Mr. President! 4 00:02:23,143 --> 00:02:24,226 Good to be home. 5 00:02:26,771 --> 00:02:28,522 Thank you. 6 00:02:39,617 --> 00:02:42,035 - What do you got? - Let's go over it again. 7 00:02:42,829 --> 00:02:44,705 Who do I see first this morning? 8 00:02:44,873 --> 00:02:46,498 You've got Mr. Crenshaw at 11:30. 9 00:02:46,666 --> 00:02:49,793 I can't do two things at once, you know? I got NSC at 2:30. 10 00:02:49,961 --> 00:02:52,087 - That'll only take half an hour. - With Syria? 11 00:02:52,255 --> 00:02:54,214 You've got that radio address to go over... 12 00:02:54,382 --> 00:02:58,177 ...and the Legal Counsel speech at the Monroe tomorrow night. 13 00:02:58,595 --> 00:03:01,096 - The Monroe? - Welcome home, Mr. President. 14 00:03:01,264 --> 00:03:03,098 Yes, sir, the Monroe Hotel. 15 00:03:03,266 --> 00:03:05,267 Have you got someone to double for me there? 16 00:03:05,435 --> 00:03:07,394 - We're working on it, sir. - Good. 17 00:03:09,564 --> 00:03:11,940 Try to find someone who looks like me this time. 18 00:03:12,108 --> 00:03:14,318 That last guy was a joke. 19 00:03:17,488 --> 00:03:20,073 Ladies and gentlemen, here he is... 20 00:03:20,241 --> 00:03:22,492 ...the President of the United States. 21 00:03:35,632 --> 00:03:37,799 God bless you. Thank you. 22 00:03:37,967 --> 00:03:40,719 Welcome to Durenberger's, Mr. President. 23 00:03:40,887 --> 00:03:42,596 Thank you, one and all. 24 00:03:42,764 --> 00:03:46,308 Let me just say, from one chief executive to another... 25 00:03:46,476 --> 00:03:51,939 ...that there is no Chevrolet like Durenberger's Community Chevrolet. 26 00:03:52,106 --> 00:03:53,857 Thank you, Mr. President. 27 00:03:54,025 --> 00:03:57,152 - Mom, that's not the president, is it? - I sure hope not. 28 00:03:57,320 --> 00:04:02,449 I have the feeling that when people find out about the $500 cash rebate... 29 00:04:02,617 --> 00:04:05,661 ...on all Geo Storms and Geo Storm convertibles... 30 00:04:05,828 --> 00:04:08,080 ...that you're going to be even busier than I am. 31 00:04:08,248 --> 00:04:10,249 You said it, Mr. President. 32 00:04:11,125 --> 00:04:15,045 See, I could veto this Simpson-Gardner thing if I wanted to, but I don't want to. 33 00:04:15,213 --> 00:04:17,256 Do you know why I don't want to? 34 00:04:18,216 --> 00:04:20,217 It's got homeless shelters... 35 00:04:20,385 --> 00:04:22,427 ...Head Start centers... 36 00:04:22,595 --> 00:04:23,637 ...and.... 37 00:04:23,805 --> 00:04:25,264 Hot lunches. 38 00:04:25,431 --> 00:04:27,015 Hot lunches for little kiddies. 39 00:04:28,768 --> 00:04:32,271 If I kill it, I'm gonna look like a prick. 40 00:04:32,438 --> 00:04:34,690 I don't want to look like a prick. 41 00:04:35,108 --> 00:04:36,566 I want you to look like pricks. 42 00:04:38,236 --> 00:04:40,696 But, sir, we've tried to kill it. 43 00:04:40,863 --> 00:04:41,905 Twice. 44 00:04:42,073 --> 00:04:45,867 I don't think so, Howard, no. If you'd killed it, it would be dead. 45 00:04:46,035 --> 00:04:47,911 When I kill something... 46 00:04:48,079 --> 00:04:49,871 ...it always dies. 47 00:04:50,039 --> 00:04:51,915 - Doesn't it, Bob? - Always did. 48 00:04:53,334 --> 00:04:56,420 Mr. President, with the work your wife has done with the homeless... 49 00:04:56,587 --> 00:04:58,422 My wife. 50 00:04:58,589 --> 00:04:59,631 Norman. 51 00:04:59,799 --> 00:05:03,010 I don't want you to do this because you're forced to. 52 00:05:03,177 --> 00:05:05,804 I want you to do this because you want to. 53 00:05:06,514 --> 00:05:09,558 I want you to do it because it's the right thing to do. 54 00:05:09,726 --> 00:05:14,187 I want you to do it because you're acting in the best interests of your country. 55 00:05:17,942 --> 00:05:19,401 Well, I think that's it. 56 00:05:32,999 --> 00:05:34,166 6:30? 57 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:37,127 - Perfect. - Great. I'll see you then. 58 00:05:37,628 --> 00:05:39,087 - How are you? Having fun? - Hey. 59 00:05:39,255 --> 00:05:42,257 Yes. Good to see you. 60 00:05:42,425 --> 00:05:43,633 Ask me how I did. 61 00:05:43,801 --> 00:05:46,136 - How did it go? Yeah? - I killed them. It was great. 62 00:05:46,304 --> 00:05:48,472 - See what you can do in here. - Okay, what's up? 63 00:05:48,639 --> 00:05:50,932 Hey. How are you, Mabel? Hi, Jennifer. 64 00:05:51,100 --> 00:05:54,603 Mabel says it's too far on the bus. Jennifer's boss tried to hit on her. 65 00:05:54,771 --> 00:05:57,898 And Lola's been in your office crying for almost an hour. 66 00:05:58,066 --> 00:05:59,149 Lola, what happened? 67 00:05:59,317 --> 00:06:02,319 Mr. Kovic, it's not my fault. I learn on the IBM, okay? 68 00:06:02,487 --> 00:06:04,112 - Yeah. - Then they put me on the Wang. 69 00:06:07,283 --> 00:06:09,951 Don't worry. We'll think of something. 70 00:06:10,119 --> 00:06:12,746 Yeah. So tonight's the big night. 71 00:06:12,914 --> 00:06:15,332 Yeah. It's some big secret. He won't tell me. 72 00:06:15,500 --> 00:06:16,958 Can't get out of it. 73 00:06:17,960 --> 00:06:19,753 It's gonna be fine. We're gonna fix it. 74 00:06:19,921 --> 00:06:23,173 Honey, call, Murray. Tell him we're on our way, okay? 75 00:06:23,341 --> 00:06:25,384 It's Wednesday. Everybody works on Wednesday. 76 00:06:25,551 --> 00:06:28,053 Can I borrow your...? Thanks. 77 00:06:29,430 --> 00:06:31,515 Don't cry. Murray. 78 00:06:31,682 --> 00:06:33,975 Dave, I can't hire anybody else. I can't. 79 00:06:34,143 --> 00:06:36,436 Murray, she flies on an IBM. 80 00:06:36,604 --> 00:06:40,440 I don't have enough work for the people you already gave me. 81 00:06:40,608 --> 00:06:43,276 She's got three kids. Her husband's a diabetic. Diabetic? 82 00:06:47,031 --> 00:06:49,408 Just a short-term thing. Straight temp job. 83 00:06:50,868 --> 00:06:54,621 Please? Murray. Murray. 84 00:06:54,789 --> 00:06:56,456 I'll see what I can do. 85 00:06:59,919 --> 00:07:01,253 Thanks. 86 00:07:03,089 --> 00:07:04,714 You feel okay about this? 87 00:07:04,882 --> 00:07:06,383 Not yet. 88 00:07:06,551 --> 00:07:08,218 You will. 89 00:07:08,386 --> 00:07:10,345 Do you want to go play some ball? 90 00:07:10,972 --> 00:07:13,557 It's the middle of the afternoon. I'm working. 91 00:07:13,724 --> 00:07:16,226 Me too. Okay, well, thanks, Murray. 92 00:07:16,394 --> 00:07:17,436 I'll see you tomorrow. 93 00:07:17,603 --> 00:07:20,981 - Bye, Lola, Kate, Adriana, Pam. - Bye, Dave. 94 00:07:23,443 --> 00:07:25,735 And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet 95 00:07:25,903 --> 00:07:27,821 When the wind comes right behind the... 96 00:07:29,198 --> 00:07:32,742 Rain Oklahoma 97 00:07:32,910 --> 00:07:35,579 Every night my honey lamb and I 98 00:07:36,289 --> 00:07:39,040 Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk 99 00:07:39,208 --> 00:07:42,586 Makin' lazy circles in the sky 100 00:07:42,753 --> 00:07:45,422 We know we belong to the land 101 00:07:45,590 --> 00:07:48,175 And the land we belong to is grand 102 00:07:48,342 --> 00:07:50,177 And when we say 103 00:07:50,344 --> 00:07:53,763 Yeeow! Ayipioeeay, whoo 104 00:07:53,931 --> 00:07:59,186 We're only saying: you're doing fine, Oklahoma 105 00:07:59,854 --> 00:08:03,815 Oklahoma 106 00:08:03,983 --> 00:08:07,319 O-K-L-A-H-O 107 00:08:07,487 --> 00:08:09,654 M-A 108 00:08:09,822 --> 00:08:13,325 Oklahoma 109 00:08:15,328 --> 00:08:17,037 Mr. Kovic? 110 00:08:19,832 --> 00:08:23,710 I'm Duane Stevenson with the United States Secret Service. 111 00:08:23,878 --> 00:08:26,421 We're with the federal government. 112 00:08:27,215 --> 00:08:29,883 I.... I swear I thought that was a legitimate deduction. 113 00:08:30,051 --> 00:08:33,011 See, I do impersonations, so I use that television with my work. 114 00:08:33,179 --> 00:08:35,889 Mr. Kovic, we're not here about your taxes. 115 00:08:38,726 --> 00:08:40,644 On occasion, for security purposes... 116 00:08:40,811 --> 00:08:43,980 ...the Secret Service hires someone to double for the president... 117 00:08:44,148 --> 00:08:47,651 ...at public functions in exposed situations. 118 00:08:48,361 --> 00:08:50,487 Your government needs your help. 119 00:08:53,783 --> 00:08:55,408 Really? 120 00:09:02,667 --> 00:09:04,042 I like it. 121 00:09:04,210 --> 00:09:05,544 You look just like him. 122 00:09:05,711 --> 00:09:07,212 You think? 123 00:09:07,380 --> 00:09:09,130 And the coloring.... 124 00:09:09,298 --> 00:09:12,634 - Coloring is excellent. - You really cut his hair this short? 125 00:09:12,802 --> 00:09:15,136 - It's a perfect match. - Doesn't come over the ears? 126 00:09:15,304 --> 00:09:18,056 - You understand what you'll be doing? - Yeah. You want me to wave. 127 00:09:18,224 --> 00:09:22,018 Wave from the door, come down the stairs, get into the limo. 128 00:09:22,186 --> 00:09:24,563 You know, if you want me to do other stuff, I can. 129 00:09:24,730 --> 00:09:26,773 - If you want me to talk... - Don't say a word. 130 00:09:26,941 --> 00:09:28,066 Right. 131 00:09:29,735 --> 00:09:33,780 Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States. 132 00:09:57,930 --> 00:09:59,514 Thank you all. 133 00:09:59,682 --> 00:10:01,349 Thank you. 134 00:10:03,311 --> 00:10:04,728 Is there a lawyer in the house? 135 00:10:06,772 --> 00:10:08,064 You know... 136 00:10:08,232 --> 00:10:10,233 ...just now as I was coming to the podium... 137 00:10:10,401 --> 00:10:12,235 ...I spotted my old friend, Jordan Blankfort. 138 00:10:14,071 --> 00:10:16,406 Now Justice Blankfort... 139 00:10:17,533 --> 00:10:21,286 ...who I haven't seen since our law school days back at Yale. 140 00:10:21,954 --> 00:10:24,664 You know, just seeing him makes me... 141 00:10:24,832 --> 00:10:28,710 ...kind of nostalgic for those innocent days back then. 142 00:10:29,211 --> 00:10:31,004 About the worst thing we ever did... 143 00:10:31,172 --> 00:10:33,632 ...was hoist somebody's underwear up a flagpole. 144 00:10:35,217 --> 00:10:38,803 We need standardized parole criteria... 145 00:10:38,971 --> 00:10:43,350 ...that will guarantee a prisoner will not be returned to the street... 146 00:10:43,517 --> 00:10:48,271 ...until he has paid his debt to society. 147 00:10:51,275 --> 00:10:54,152 We need a judiciary that is sensitive to the needs... 148 00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:55,362 Okay, let's go. 149 00:10:55,529 --> 00:11:01,951 ...of the average American, because that's what we were founded on. 150 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:05,622 The dreams... 151 00:11:05,790 --> 00:11:07,207 ...the dreams of a few... 152 00:11:07,375 --> 00:11:09,417 ...struggling pilgrims... 153 00:11:09,585 --> 00:11:12,337 ...who imagined a system of laws... 154 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:15,298 ...of the people, by the people... 155 00:11:15,466 --> 00:11:20,178 ...and for all the decent people of this land! God bless you! 156 00:11:20,346 --> 00:11:21,680 God bless America! 157 00:11:51,711 --> 00:11:52,752 Hey. 158 00:11:53,629 --> 00:11:55,088 Let's move it up a half hour. 159 00:11:55,256 --> 00:11:58,800 You have the trade negotiations. It needs to be handled. 160 00:12:06,100 --> 00:12:07,142 He's here. 161 00:12:08,978 --> 00:12:10,812 They weren't very enthusiastic. 162 00:12:10,980 --> 00:12:12,522 Of course, they're lawyers. 163 00:12:18,404 --> 00:12:20,196 Jesus Christ. 164 00:12:51,020 --> 00:12:52,771 You're a very handsome man. 165 00:12:52,938 --> 00:12:54,814 Thank you, Mr. President. 166 00:12:54,982 --> 00:12:58,026 Just get rid of the grin. You look like a schmuck. 167 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:02,113 He's all right. 168 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:06,034 Wish me luck. 169 00:13:06,202 --> 00:13:07,744 Call me if there's a war. 170 00:13:10,706 --> 00:13:11,748 Move him out. 171 00:13:17,296 --> 00:13:18,379 You're on. 172 00:13:57,419 --> 00:13:59,879 Okay, you ready? 173 00:14:32,246 --> 00:14:34,080 Mr. President? 174 00:14:36,125 --> 00:14:37,792 President Mitchell! 175 00:14:46,510 --> 00:14:48,845 God bless you! God bless America! 176 00:14:57,104 --> 00:14:58,146 Thank you very much! 177 00:15:14,288 --> 00:15:16,456 I'm sorry. I just couldn't help it. I got carried away. 178 00:15:17,833 --> 00:15:19,751 I was pretty good though, wasn't I? 179 00:15:24,340 --> 00:15:28,676 I guess something important must be going on for the president to go through all this. 180 00:15:30,054 --> 00:15:32,513 Something top secret. 181 00:16:00,292 --> 00:16:01,876 Baby? 182 00:16:09,426 --> 00:16:10,843 Hon? 183 00:16:17,059 --> 00:16:18,810 Mr. President? 184 00:16:34,243 --> 00:16:37,203 Doesn't look very good. They say it hit both sides of his brain. 185 00:16:37,371 --> 00:16:39,247 If he makes it, he's gonna be a vegetable. 186 00:16:39,415 --> 00:16:41,249 - I can't believe he'd do this. - I know. 187 00:16:41,417 --> 00:16:43,751 - Where's the girl? - She's a little upset right now. 188 00:16:43,919 --> 00:16:46,963 - We got her upstairs in the laundry room. - Some nightmare. 189 00:16:47,881 --> 00:16:49,257 Bob. 190 00:16:49,425 --> 00:16:52,927 At some point, we're gonna have to call the vice-president. 191 00:16:53,095 --> 00:16:55,972 - Don't call the vice-president. - What? 192 00:16:56,140 --> 00:16:57,932 Just don't call him, Al. 193 00:16:58,100 --> 00:17:00,268 - The guy's in a coma, Bob. - I don't give a shit. 194 00:17:00,436 --> 00:17:04,188 - Bob. - This is mine, Al. It's all mine. 195 00:17:04,356 --> 00:17:07,233 I made him. I built him. 196 00:17:07,401 --> 00:17:10,570 And no Boy Scout is gonna come in here and take it away from me... 197 00:17:10,738 --> 00:17:14,032 ...just because he happens to be vice-president of the United States. 198 00:17:33,844 --> 00:17:35,344 You know... 199 00:17:35,971 --> 00:17:40,141 ...if you guys want to do something for his birthday, I've got some great birthday stuff. 200 00:17:40,309 --> 00:17:42,852 I do this thing.... My friends love this. 201 00:17:44,730 --> 00:17:47,774 The president and the first lady are going to Club Med, for their vacation.... 202 00:17:49,318 --> 00:17:50,651 Yeah. 203 00:17:51,153 --> 00:17:52,820 Oh, sir. 204 00:17:56,909 --> 00:17:58,509 What? 205 00:18:07,044 --> 00:18:09,087 Back to the cottage. 206 00:18:10,172 --> 00:18:11,214 What? 207 00:18:16,345 --> 00:18:17,970 We'll start by going on television. 208 00:18:18,138 --> 00:18:22,558 We'll admit he had a stroke, but we'll say it was a mild stroke. 209 00:18:22,726 --> 00:18:24,560 - A mild stroke? - Yes. 210 00:18:24,728 --> 00:18:28,689 And he ought to be up and around again sometime soon. 211 00:18:28,857 --> 00:18:29,982 Up and around? 212 00:18:31,235 --> 00:18:32,860 How? 213 00:18:38,909 --> 00:18:40,326 You know... 214 00:18:40,494 --> 00:18:42,245 ...I'm not scared. 215 00:18:43,080 --> 00:18:46,874 I think I've been pretty cooperative. I'd just like to know where we're going. 216 00:18:50,045 --> 00:18:51,838 Nice. 217 00:19:03,934 --> 00:19:06,477 Dave. I'm Alan Reed, White House communications director. 218 00:19:06,645 --> 00:19:09,522 And this is Bob Alexander, our chief of staff. 219 00:19:09,690 --> 00:19:12,692 We met earlier at the hotel tonight, remember? 220 00:19:12,860 --> 00:19:15,069 Can I get you something to drink? 221 00:19:15,237 --> 00:19:17,989 You sure? Coke, mineral water? Something like that? 222 00:19:18,157 --> 00:19:19,615 I'm fine. 223 00:19:21,618 --> 00:19:25,830 But Dave, something has come up and I think we need to talk about it. 224 00:19:25,998 --> 00:19:29,167 I'm so sorry. I know I wasn't supposed to talk... 225 00:19:29,334 --> 00:19:32,378 ...but I saw the crowd and I got excited... 226 00:19:32,546 --> 00:19:34,672 No, no, no, we're not upset with you, Dave. 227 00:19:34,840 --> 00:19:37,842 We think you did a terrific job. 228 00:19:38,343 --> 00:19:39,802 Don't we, Bob? 229 00:19:40,470 --> 00:19:43,681 - Terrific. - In fact, we think you did such a good job... 230 00:19:43,849 --> 00:19:46,350 ...that we would like to... 231 00:19:46,518 --> 00:19:48,352 ...extend things a little. 232 00:19:48,520 --> 00:19:50,104 - Extend things? - Yes. 233 00:19:50,272 --> 00:19:51,898 Extend them. 234 00:19:54,234 --> 00:19:55,610 Come here. 235 00:20:05,996 --> 00:20:07,163 Try it out. 236 00:20:12,544 --> 00:20:14,670 - Try it out? - Go ahead. 237 00:20:28,518 --> 00:20:29,644 How's that feel? 238 00:20:29,811 --> 00:20:30,895 Well, very nice. 239 00:20:33,857 --> 00:20:35,274 Dave... 240 00:20:36,401 --> 00:20:40,238 ...the reason we invited you here tonight is because... 241 00:20:40,405 --> 00:20:43,032 ...something has happened to the president. 242 00:20:43,200 --> 00:20:45,076 - Oh, my God. - I know. 243 00:20:45,244 --> 00:20:47,787 I know, it's difficult for all of us... 244 00:20:47,955 --> 00:20:51,290 ...but sometimes we need to put our personal feelings aside and focus... 245 00:20:51,458 --> 00:20:53,334 ...on the good of the country. 246 00:20:55,879 --> 00:20:57,630 What happened? 247 00:20:58,257 --> 00:21:00,549 It's actually kind of serious, Dave. 248 00:21:01,927 --> 00:21:04,929 I'm afraid the president's not in very good shape. 249 00:21:05,430 --> 00:21:07,932 - Will he be all right? - Oh, yeah. 250 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:09,392 - Probably. - We think so. 251 00:21:09,559 --> 00:21:11,018 Yes. 252 00:21:13,855 --> 00:21:15,356 Dave. 253 00:21:17,442 --> 00:21:19,568 Sometimes we need our friends... 254 00:21:19,736 --> 00:21:21,988 ...and even our enemies, to feel... 255 00:21:22,155 --> 00:21:24,156 ...safe and secure. 256 00:21:24,324 --> 00:21:27,201 We need them to feel like they can go to bed at night... 257 00:21:27,369 --> 00:21:31,289 ...knowing that President Mitchell is fully in control. 258 00:21:32,374 --> 00:21:34,917 We need them to feel like... 259 00:21:35,085 --> 00:21:38,004 ...he's sitting right here... 260 00:21:38,171 --> 00:21:39,463 ...in this chair. 261 00:21:41,258 --> 00:21:42,341 Hey. 262 00:21:42,509 --> 00:21:44,343 Wait a minute. Wait a minute. 263 00:21:44,511 --> 00:21:47,305 Wait a minute. 264 00:21:50,517 --> 00:21:52,101 What about the vice-president? 265 00:21:52,269 --> 00:21:53,853 Vice-president? 266 00:21:55,939 --> 00:21:58,441 We didn't want to have to tell you this... 267 00:22:03,613 --> 00:22:06,032 ...but the vice-president is mentally unbalanced. 268 00:22:07,909 --> 00:22:10,786 - No. - I'm afraid so. 269 00:22:10,954 --> 00:22:13,331 - Really? - Yes. 270 00:22:13,498 --> 00:22:16,292 - Crazy? - Certifiable. 271 00:22:21,673 --> 00:22:24,216 How much do you usually get paid? 272 00:22:25,135 --> 00:22:26,594 I don't know. 273 00:22:26,762 --> 00:22:28,304 Depends. 274 00:22:28,472 --> 00:22:32,433 Usually it's a barter kind of thing. 275 00:22:34,019 --> 00:22:35,186 Is this legal? 276 00:22:36,938 --> 00:22:38,647 Dave. 277 00:22:38,815 --> 00:22:42,526 Have you ever driven through a red light? 278 00:22:42,694 --> 00:22:45,404 You know, on an empty road... 279 00:22:45,572 --> 00:22:48,574 ...when there's nobody around and you know it's safe? 280 00:22:48,742 --> 00:22:51,327 I'm not sure. I might have. 281 00:22:51,495 --> 00:22:53,037 Well, let's say.... 282 00:22:53,205 --> 00:22:57,041 Let's say your mother is in the car and you... 283 00:22:57,209 --> 00:22:59,543 ...have to get her to the hospital. 284 00:22:59,711 --> 00:23:02,129 You'd do it then for sure, wouldn't you? 285 00:23:02,589 --> 00:23:04,423 Yes, I guess I would. 286 00:23:04,591 --> 00:23:06,926 Now, let's say... 287 00:23:07,094 --> 00:23:08,761 ...the whole country... 288 00:23:08,929 --> 00:23:10,679 ...is in the car. 289 00:23:10,847 --> 00:23:14,183 The entire United States of America. 290 00:23:15,060 --> 00:23:17,395 - In the car? - In the car. 291 00:23:18,063 --> 00:23:19,688 I see what you mean. 292 00:23:20,690 --> 00:23:22,149 Dave. 293 00:23:23,110 --> 00:23:25,069 The country is sick. 294 00:23:26,571 --> 00:23:29,156 And you're gonna get it to the hospital. 295 00:23:31,993 --> 00:23:33,744 These are the private quarters. 296 00:23:34,579 --> 00:23:37,998 The president's bedroom is on that side, the first lady's is over there. 297 00:23:38,166 --> 00:23:40,459 - First lady? - Don't worry, you won't even see her. 298 00:23:40,627 --> 00:23:42,044 They barely talk anymore. 299 00:23:42,212 --> 00:23:44,380 - You're kidding. - It happens. 300 00:23:50,095 --> 00:23:52,304 And this is where you'll be sleeping. 301 00:23:57,602 --> 00:23:59,478 You all right? 302 00:23:59,646 --> 00:24:02,356 - It's very nice. - Come this way. 303 00:24:02,524 --> 00:24:05,025 I'm sure you'll be comfortable here. 304 00:24:05,193 --> 00:24:08,362 We'll be back to get you first thing in the morning. 305 00:24:08,530 --> 00:24:11,282 The Secret Service man is right outside the door. 306 00:24:12,576 --> 00:24:13,784 Good night, Mr. President. 307 00:24:14,286 --> 00:24:15,619 Good night. 308 00:24:16,580 --> 00:24:18,038 Sleep tight. 309 00:24:24,004 --> 00:24:25,379 Thank you. 310 00:24:49,613 --> 00:24:52,114 - Yes, Mr. President. - Nothing. Good night. 311 00:25:06,004 --> 00:25:07,171 Nothing. 312 00:25:07,339 --> 00:25:08,797 Good night. 313 00:25:33,657 --> 00:25:37,368 At 10:45 last night, President Mitchell, coming home from the Monroe Hotel... 314 00:25:37,536 --> 00:25:40,496 ...where he was giving a speech to the American Legal Counsel... 315 00:25:40,664 --> 00:25:44,708 ...suffered what doctors describe as a minor circulatory problem of the head. 316 00:25:44,876 --> 00:25:48,546 Reports that he had suffered a severe stroke are erroneous. 317 00:25:48,713 --> 00:25:52,091 Doctors report that he should be up and back to his normal schedule soon. 318 00:25:52,259 --> 00:25:55,719 Now, let me stress again, this is a minor medical problem. 319 00:25:55,887 --> 00:25:58,681 The president has complete use of his faculties... 320 00:25:58,848 --> 00:26:01,350 ...and retains full executive authority. 321 00:26:01,518 --> 00:26:02,601 Any questions? 322 00:26:02,769 --> 00:26:05,271 The White House classifies the president's condition... 323 00:26:05,438 --> 00:26:08,107 ...as a slight circulatory problem of the head. 324 00:26:08,275 --> 00:26:09,608 While technically a stroke... 325 00:26:09,776 --> 00:26:13,320 ...White House spokesmen say the president's condition is far from serious... 326 00:26:13,488 --> 00:26:15,698 ...and he should be up and about sometime soon. 327 00:26:15,865 --> 00:26:19,285 Do you know how many different kinds of laws we've broken? 328 00:26:21,454 --> 00:26:23,455 It's simple, Alan. 329 00:26:23,957 --> 00:26:26,500 We send the vice-president to Africa or something. 330 00:26:26,668 --> 00:26:29,670 We dig up some dirt on him and then we force him to resign... 331 00:26:29,838 --> 00:26:32,339 ...and get our president to nominate a new one. 332 00:26:32,507 --> 00:26:34,383 The whole thing takes a couple of weeks. 333 00:26:34,551 --> 00:26:38,262 You mean, we get Dave to nominate you as vice-president? 334 00:26:38,430 --> 00:26:42,308 - I was a senator, you know? - I know. 335 00:26:42,475 --> 00:26:45,227 And when our poor president has another stroke... 336 00:26:45,395 --> 00:26:47,563 ...of course this time much more serious... 337 00:26:47,731 --> 00:26:50,441 ...our newly appointed VP becomes.... 338 00:26:50,609 --> 00:26:52,359 Jeez. 339 00:26:52,527 --> 00:26:54,069 What about containment, Al? 340 00:26:54,821 --> 00:26:56,280 Thanks. 341 00:26:58,783 --> 00:27:03,329 Okay. We got the nurses for 50 grand apiece, and the doctors for 100. 342 00:27:03,496 --> 00:27:06,874 - The older guy wanted head of the CDC. - Is that everybody? 343 00:27:07,042 --> 00:27:09,543 Duane's guys, he's got them all under control. 344 00:27:09,711 --> 00:27:11,462 Good. What about her? 345 00:27:11,630 --> 00:27:12,796 Her? 346 00:27:12,964 --> 00:27:15,507 The first lady? 347 00:27:15,675 --> 00:27:20,471 She was giving a speech at Bryn Mawr. I managed to catch her before she left. 348 00:27:20,639 --> 00:27:21,847 And? 349 00:27:22,015 --> 00:27:26,602 I told her his blood pressure went up after a little incident at the hotel. 350 00:27:27,103 --> 00:27:28,937 She seems to hate him now more than ever. 351 00:27:29,105 --> 00:27:30,397 Fine. 352 00:27:30,565 --> 00:27:34,693 Everybody else is buying the "minor stroke" story. 353 00:27:36,488 --> 00:27:39,907 Let's hope this yutz can pull it off. 354 00:27:40,075 --> 00:27:42,910 These are amazing results. I must say, Mr. President... 355 00:27:43,078 --> 00:27:44,912 ...even for a man with a minor stroke... 356 00:27:45,080 --> 00:27:47,915 ...you seem to have made a remarkable recovery. 357 00:27:48,083 --> 00:27:49,583 That's great. 358 00:27:49,751 --> 00:27:51,543 I'm feeling much better. 359 00:27:51,711 --> 00:27:54,797 No signs of paralysis. No circulatory changes. 360 00:27:54,964 --> 00:27:57,091 Your ECG is completely normal... 361 00:27:57,258 --> 00:28:01,053 ...and, your blood pressure has even gone down. 362 00:28:01,221 --> 00:28:04,098 Have you been exercising recently? 363 00:28:05,850 --> 00:28:08,060 Yes. I mean... 364 00:28:08,603 --> 00:28:10,938 ...bicycling and... 365 00:28:11,106 --> 00:28:12,314 ...weight lifting. 366 00:28:12,482 --> 00:28:14,400 Looking after the diet. 367 00:28:16,361 --> 00:28:18,987 Polo, climbing. 368 00:28:21,241 --> 00:28:22,282 Like that. 369 00:28:22,450 --> 00:28:25,953 Well, judging by these tests, I see no reason why you can't... 370 00:28:26,121 --> 00:28:28,247 ...return to work within the next couple days. 371 00:28:28,415 --> 00:28:29,456 - Great. - Good. 372 00:28:29,624 --> 00:28:32,000 Good. 373 00:28:35,422 --> 00:28:37,715 - Mr. President. - Mr. President. 374 00:28:46,224 --> 00:28:47,641 Hold it. 375 00:28:48,309 --> 00:28:51,687 - Remember everybody's name, faces? - Yeah. 376 00:28:51,855 --> 00:28:53,397 Keep it simple. 377 00:28:53,565 --> 00:28:56,233 Course. Watch. 378 00:29:01,239 --> 00:29:02,948 - Morning, ladies. - Mr. President. 379 00:29:03,116 --> 00:29:04,158 Diane. 380 00:29:04,325 --> 00:29:06,285 - Good to see you. - Well, welcome back, sir. 381 00:29:06,453 --> 00:29:09,455 Good to be back. Just a false alarm. Nothing to be worried about. 382 00:29:10,540 --> 00:29:12,249 - Clara. - Good morning, Mr. President. 383 00:29:12,417 --> 00:29:13,917 - Nice to see you. - You too, sir. 384 00:29:14,085 --> 00:29:16,628 - It's good to be alive, isn't it? - Yes, sir. 385 00:29:16,796 --> 00:29:17,838 Randi. 386 00:29:18,006 --> 00:29:20,966 Good morning, Mr. President. I was really worried. 387 00:29:21,134 --> 00:29:22,843 I didn't know what was going on. 388 00:29:23,011 --> 00:29:24,928 I'm so glad that you're feeling better. 389 00:29:25,096 --> 00:29:26,764 - Why didn't you call me? - Well.... 390 00:29:26,931 --> 00:29:28,974 - You really had me worried. - I'm fine. Well.... 391 00:29:29,142 --> 00:29:30,684 I was really worried. 392 00:29:30,852 --> 00:29:32,436 - What's with her? - Don't worry. 393 00:29:32,604 --> 00:29:34,897 She's emotional. She's attached to the president. 394 00:29:35,064 --> 00:29:37,566 Remember, you are the president. 395 00:29:37,734 --> 00:29:39,943 Okay, let's get back to work. 396 00:29:40,987 --> 00:29:43,530 Sick time is done. Let's call the... 397 00:29:46,034 --> 00:29:48,535 False alarm. I'm fine. Everything's fine. 398 00:29:49,829 --> 00:29:51,288 He's okay. 399 00:29:52,165 --> 00:29:53,791 Let's go over it again? 400 00:29:53,958 --> 00:29:56,752 You met a girl. You fell in love. 401 00:29:56,920 --> 00:29:59,213 - And we're going away on a holiday. - For a month. 402 00:29:59,380 --> 00:30:01,882 - A month? - Right. Don't embellish. 403 00:30:02,842 --> 00:30:05,844 Do I need to dial nine? 404 00:30:07,806 --> 00:30:09,014 As soon as we sat down... 405 00:30:09,182 --> 00:30:11,517 ...he pulls out this ring and I got so emotional... 406 00:30:12,894 --> 00:30:15,270 ...that I had to ask the waiter to bring over another napkin. 407 00:30:15,438 --> 00:30:17,064 Hang on. 408 00:30:19,484 --> 00:30:20,734 Kovic Temps. 409 00:30:20,902 --> 00:30:23,946 Hi, Dave. Where are you? 410 00:30:28,034 --> 00:30:29,701 You met who? 411 00:30:32,664 --> 00:30:34,498 You're going where? 412 00:30:35,375 --> 00:30:37,334 Cancun? 413 00:30:39,504 --> 00:30:41,964 I think that's great. 414 00:30:42,131 --> 00:30:45,551 She's very special. She's beautiful. She's a princess. 415 00:30:45,718 --> 00:30:49,680 She's, really exotic and wonderful. 416 00:30:49,848 --> 00:30:52,349 She's.... She's Polynesian. 417 00:30:52,517 --> 00:30:56,186 Well, half Polynesian and, half American. 418 00:30:56,354 --> 00:30:57,688 She's, Amnesian. 419 00:30:58,189 --> 00:30:59,231 Hang up. 420 00:30:59,399 --> 00:31:01,483 She has a hang-up about the royalty thing. 421 00:31:01,651 --> 00:31:04,486 - Hang up the phone. - Don't talk about that when you meet her. 422 00:31:04,654 --> 00:31:07,781 I gotta go now. The plane's leaving. Call you later. Bye. 423 00:31:08,783 --> 00:31:09,825 It worked. 424 00:31:12,495 --> 00:31:14,413 He's in love. 425 00:31:15,623 --> 00:31:17,291 Thank God. 426 00:31:17,458 --> 00:31:19,293 President continued his convalescence... 427 00:31:19,460 --> 00:31:21,795 ...resting in the White House for the second day. 428 00:31:21,963 --> 00:31:25,048 His personal physician pronounced him in perfectly good health. 429 00:31:25,216 --> 00:31:27,217 I have examined him thoroughly... 430 00:31:27,385 --> 00:31:31,430 ...and I don't believe that I have ever seen the president in better shape. 431 00:31:31,598 --> 00:31:35,225 The president was able to attend to some official business on Wednesday... 432 00:31:35,393 --> 00:31:39,187 ...and continues to be briefed on all areas of national concern. 433 00:31:39,355 --> 00:31:41,398 The upper house and the lower house. 434 00:31:41,566 --> 00:31:45,652 Senators are elected to six-year terms and congressmen are elected to two. 435 00:31:45,820 --> 00:31:47,029 Judiciary? 436 00:31:47,655 --> 00:31:49,323 Veterans Affairs? 437 00:31:50,074 --> 00:31:51,783 - Mark Davis. - Agriculture. 438 00:31:51,951 --> 00:31:54,536 Agriculture? 439 00:31:54,704 --> 00:31:56,830 Cows, cows, calves, Metcalf. 440 00:31:56,998 --> 00:31:58,624 Lawrence Metcalf. He's right there. 441 00:31:58,791 --> 00:32:02,044 So confident is the White House about the president's recovery... 442 00:32:02,211 --> 00:32:06,423 ...that the vice-president has been sent on a 12-nation African goodwill tour. 443 00:32:06,591 --> 00:32:09,051 This is Sander Vanocur at the White House. 444 00:32:09,218 --> 00:32:11,219 First thing we'll go over is the mannerisms. 445 00:32:11,387 --> 00:32:13,555 Alan has worked out a sort of training program. 446 00:32:13,723 --> 00:32:15,974 - Great. - This is the briefing room. 447 00:32:16,142 --> 00:32:19,227 It's where the president holds most of his press conferences. 448 00:32:19,395 --> 00:32:21,396 This may seem a bit strange at first... 449 00:32:21,564 --> 00:32:25,692 ...but, even professional politicians have trouble getting used to the... 450 00:32:25,860 --> 00:32:27,778 A teleprompter. 451 00:32:27,946 --> 00:32:31,531 - A teleprompter. Is it hooked up? - No, I don't think so. 452 00:32:33,493 --> 00:32:36,787 As I was saying, nobody expects you to be Bill Mitchell overnight. 453 00:32:36,955 --> 00:32:40,082 The most important thing to remember is his general presence. 454 00:32:40,249 --> 00:32:41,541 - Presence. - Right. 455 00:32:41,709 --> 00:32:43,502 Now, whenever he stands at a podium... 456 00:32:43,670 --> 00:32:47,714 ...President Mitchell always has one hand in the pocket of his coat. 457 00:32:47,882 --> 00:32:51,510 That's at a press conference. Otherwise, they're almost always on the podium. 458 00:32:51,678 --> 00:32:53,971 I'm not certain about that. 459 00:32:54,138 --> 00:32:55,597 Remember the convention speech? 460 00:32:55,765 --> 00:32:58,934 "An America, stronger than the one we were given. 461 00:32:59,102 --> 00:33:02,020 An America, prouder than the one we found." 462 00:33:03,314 --> 00:33:05,774 Right on the podium. Except on "America," he points. 463 00:33:05,942 --> 00:33:07,734 You know, that is very good. 464 00:33:07,902 --> 00:33:09,277 I love that speech. 465 00:33:09,445 --> 00:33:10,654 Thanks. I wrote it. 466 00:33:11,197 --> 00:33:12,864 - You did? - Yeah. 467 00:33:13,032 --> 00:33:14,700 It's great. 468 00:33:14,867 --> 00:33:17,995 "Somewhere, there is a distant light... 469 00:33:18,162 --> 00:33:21,915 ...guiding us through this rocky shoal. 470 00:33:22,417 --> 00:33:26,044 America isn't what we say here tonight. 471 00:33:26,212 --> 00:33:31,258 It's in the faces and the smiles of a Sunday afternoon. 472 00:33:31,426 --> 00:33:33,427 It's in the gentle kindness... 473 00:33:33,594 --> 00:33:35,470 ...of the family kitchen... 474 00:33:35,638 --> 00:33:37,889 ...as we gather together... 475 00:33:38,975 --> 00:33:41,184 ...when the sun goes down." 476 00:33:47,400 --> 00:33:48,608 Can I keep this? 477 00:33:56,034 --> 00:33:58,410 - Thought I wasn't gonna see her. - It's five minutes. 478 00:33:58,578 --> 00:34:00,912 She walks in, you wave to the press, she leaves. 479 00:34:01,080 --> 00:34:03,999 The first lady. I mean, couldn't I start with a cousin? 480 00:34:04,167 --> 00:34:07,127 She hardly ever sees him. She won't have a chance to tell. 481 00:34:07,295 --> 00:34:08,837 Stop whining. 482 00:34:09,005 --> 00:34:11,798 If you can convince her, you can convince anybody. 483 00:34:12,800 --> 00:34:14,342 All right. 484 00:34:14,886 --> 00:34:17,095 We're ready for Mrs. Mitchell. 485 00:34:19,515 --> 00:34:22,350 As soon as she comes in, we'll move you out to the balcony. 486 00:34:22,518 --> 00:34:26,730 All you have to say is, "Thanks for doing this, Ellen." 487 00:34:26,898 --> 00:34:28,815 - "Thanks for doing this, Ellen." - Exactly. 488 00:34:29,984 --> 00:34:32,694 She doesn't always like this stuff. It might soften her up. 489 00:34:32,862 --> 00:34:34,946 "Thanks for doing this, Ellen." 490 00:34:38,910 --> 00:34:42,829 Why can't you die from a stroke like everybody else? 491 00:34:49,378 --> 00:34:51,046 What are you staring at? 492 00:34:52,757 --> 00:34:57,010 Mrs. Mitchell, we're gonna do it right out here. 493 00:34:58,596 --> 00:35:00,222 Who was she? 494 00:35:01,224 --> 00:35:04,101 Another patriotic secretary? 495 00:35:07,730 --> 00:35:09,314 Thank you for doing this, Ellen. 496 00:35:10,399 --> 00:35:11,775 Go to hell, Bill. 497 00:35:13,569 --> 00:35:16,196 I think we can get started now. 498 00:35:16,364 --> 00:35:19,658 You can tell these two pit vipers that this is the last one of these... 499 00:35:19,826 --> 00:35:21,952 ...I'll be doing for a while. 500 00:35:22,370 --> 00:35:23,662 Okay. 501 00:35:26,791 --> 00:35:28,291 You're doing just fine. 502 00:35:43,724 --> 00:35:45,308 Wave. 503 00:35:46,435 --> 00:35:48,103 - Mr. President. - Mr. President. 504 00:35:48,271 --> 00:35:49,938 - Mr. President. - Mr. President. 505 00:35:50,106 --> 00:35:52,315 - Mr. President, how are you feeling? - Fine. 506 00:35:53,276 --> 00:35:55,026 - Fine. - Ready to get back to work? 507 00:35:56,612 --> 00:35:57,946 You bet. 508 00:35:58,114 --> 00:35:59,447 You bet. 509 00:35:59,615 --> 00:36:00,740 I'm out of here. 510 00:36:00,908 --> 00:36:02,159 Shit. 511 00:36:03,411 --> 00:36:05,871 Will you be making decisions? Are you back in charge? 512 00:36:06,038 --> 00:36:08,165 - Mr. President. - Mr. President. 513 00:36:08,332 --> 00:36:09,833 - Go! - Go, go. 514 00:36:10,001 --> 00:36:11,042 Go, go, go. 515 00:36:22,889 --> 00:36:24,681 Don't you have anything to say to me? 516 00:36:28,186 --> 00:36:30,687 Thank you for doing this, Ellen. 517 00:36:32,481 --> 00:36:34,649 You don't change, do you, Bill? 518 00:36:39,530 --> 00:36:41,573 She hates me. 519 00:36:41,741 --> 00:36:43,533 Yes. 520 00:36:44,202 --> 00:36:47,454 Wave to the camera. Wave to the camera. 521 00:37:10,228 --> 00:37:12,270 Okay. Okay. 522 00:37:12,438 --> 00:37:14,898 Here we go. First off, we're gonna talk to Ted... 523 00:37:15,066 --> 00:37:18,276 ...on the, new Land Management Legislation. 524 00:37:18,444 --> 00:37:20,237 - Ted. - Yes, sir. 525 00:37:20,404 --> 00:37:23,573 I think if you refer to Item 3 on the memorandum... 526 00:37:23,741 --> 00:37:26,409 ...you'll be delighted to notice that the.... 527 00:37:26,953 --> 00:37:28,954 Mr. President, slip your arms in there... 528 00:37:29,121 --> 00:37:32,207 ...and the machine will do everything your arms do. 529 00:37:39,715 --> 00:37:41,216 I once caught a fish... 530 00:37:42,510 --> 00:37:44,636 ...this big. 531 00:37:46,597 --> 00:37:47,722 This is great. 532 00:37:52,728 --> 00:37:55,105 Louie, Louie 533 00:37:55,273 --> 00:37:56,815 Baby 534 00:37:56,983 --> 00:37:58,066 Everybody! 535 00:37:58,234 --> 00:38:00,110 We gotta go. Yeah! 536 00:38:02,655 --> 00:38:04,364 Good boy! 537 00:38:08,869 --> 00:38:09,953 Got you! 538 00:38:10,121 --> 00:38:13,498 This guy has had a rebirth. This is a different fella in the White House. 539 00:38:13,666 --> 00:38:16,209 It doesn't happen often, Bob, but you're right. 540 00:38:16,377 --> 00:38:19,754 There's a transformation. Don't know what they're putting in the water. 541 00:38:19,922 --> 00:38:22,257 Nothing to do the water or anything else you drank. 542 00:38:22,425 --> 00:38:26,386 He has faced death in the eye and been transformed by it. 543 00:38:26,554 --> 00:38:29,472 - Your boss looks better since the stroke. - Thanks, Mr. Speaker. 544 00:38:29,640 --> 00:38:31,099 - He's doing well. - Thanks. 545 00:38:31,267 --> 00:38:32,809 - Tell him I send my best. - I will. 546 00:38:32,977 --> 00:38:34,894 - Good luck. - Good to see you. 547 00:38:37,315 --> 00:38:39,566 Let me ask you a question now right off the bat. 548 00:38:39,734 --> 00:38:42,235 What is with President Mitchell lately? 549 00:38:42,403 --> 00:38:45,238 Has this guy been having too many Happy Meals for lunch or what? 550 00:38:46,949 --> 00:38:49,784 Let's talk a little bit about desserts. 551 00:38:49,952 --> 00:38:54,289 What you don't want to do is eat doughnuts. 552 00:38:54,457 --> 00:38:55,498 No doughnuts. 553 00:38:56,876 --> 00:38:58,209 Thank you, Arnold. 554 00:38:59,003 --> 00:39:01,046 Arnold, thank you so much. 555 00:39:01,213 --> 00:39:03,340 Want to Indian-wrestle? 556 00:39:06,385 --> 00:39:09,512 Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch... 557 00:39:09,680 --> 00:39:11,973 ...the President of the United States. 558 00:39:46,467 --> 00:39:49,719 From the nation's capital, The McLaughlin Group. 559 00:39:49,887 --> 00:39:53,681 An unrehearsed program presenting inside opinions and forecasts... 560 00:39:53,849 --> 00:39:56,684 ...on major issues of the day. 561 00:39:56,852 --> 00:39:59,145 Here's the moderator, John McLaughlin. 562 00:39:59,313 --> 00:40:02,565 Issue one, the new Bill Mitchell. 563 00:40:02,733 --> 00:40:04,567 Two weeks after his brush with death... 564 00:40:04,735 --> 00:40:07,445 ...the president is suddenly bounding around the country... 565 00:40:07,613 --> 00:40:09,864 ...with the energy of a high-school track star. 566 00:40:10,032 --> 00:40:12,075 Is this merely overcompensation... 567 00:40:12,243 --> 00:40:15,829 ...or the indefatigable greatness of a truly great man? 568 00:40:15,996 --> 00:40:17,330 Freddie Barnes? 569 00:40:17,498 --> 00:40:20,917 John, the illness just crystallized his thinking about his own presidency. 570 00:40:21,085 --> 00:40:23,002 He realized he didn't have to be a zombie. 571 00:40:23,170 --> 00:40:25,463 He can show some life, even act like a child. 572 00:40:25,631 --> 00:40:28,716 He's showing the strength of character he did after he got elected. 573 00:40:28,884 --> 00:40:31,970 The guy got sick, right? He recovered from his illness. 574 00:40:32,138 --> 00:40:34,055 He is now rejuvenated. 575 00:40:34,223 --> 00:40:37,559 On a political rehabilitation scale of zero to ten... 576 00:40:37,726 --> 00:40:40,228 ...rate the rehabilitation of our president. 577 00:40:40,396 --> 00:40:42,480 It's an eight. The zombie is gone. 578 00:40:42,648 --> 00:40:44,732 It's a three. The zombie will return. 579 00:40:44,900 --> 00:40:46,526 - Chris. - I think it's 86. 580 00:40:46,694 --> 00:40:50,989 - He's still out to lunch, but looking good. - The answer is eight. 581 00:42:01,810 --> 00:42:03,102 So the... 582 00:42:04,480 --> 00:42:06,856 ...first lady and the president.... 583 00:42:07,816 --> 00:42:10,777 What is that? How long has that been going on? 584 00:42:11,111 --> 00:42:12,529 I can't say. 585 00:42:13,739 --> 00:42:16,407 You mean, you don't know or you can't say? 586 00:42:17,660 --> 00:42:18,701 I can't say. 587 00:42:19,703 --> 00:42:22,747 Can't say. 588 00:42:27,962 --> 00:42:32,632 So, your job is to protect the president all the time? That's your whole job? 589 00:42:32,800 --> 00:42:34,259 Yes. 590 00:42:37,221 --> 00:42:39,430 - Have a gun? - Yes. 591 00:42:41,141 --> 00:42:42,684 Ever use it? 592 00:42:44,019 --> 00:42:45,144 Not yet. 593 00:42:55,239 --> 00:42:57,365 You know, I've always wondered about you guys. 594 00:42:57,533 --> 00:43:00,285 The way they say you'd take a bullet for the president. 595 00:43:00,452 --> 00:43:01,494 What about it? 596 00:43:02,329 --> 00:43:04,038 Is that really true? 597 00:43:04,206 --> 00:43:07,375 I mean, would you let yourself be killed to save his life? 598 00:43:07,543 --> 00:43:08,751 Certainly. 599 00:43:14,341 --> 00:43:18,469 So that means now you would get killed for me too. 600 00:43:32,276 --> 00:43:35,153 It would be wonderful for you and great for the president. 601 00:43:35,321 --> 00:43:38,531 I'm sorry, the only time that I have available is the 25th. 602 00:43:38,699 --> 00:43:40,950 - You out of your mind? - That's the best I can do. 603 00:43:41,118 --> 00:43:43,286 I'm gonna get back to you. I gotta go. Bye. 604 00:43:43,454 --> 00:43:45,747 You scheduled a whole day with the first lady? 605 00:43:45,914 --> 00:43:48,082 - It's a homeless shelter. - Excuse me. 606 00:43:48,250 --> 00:43:49,375 It's gonna be great. 607 00:43:49,543 --> 00:43:52,295 Caring about his wife, spending time on her favorite issues. 608 00:43:52,463 --> 00:43:56,215 I don't want him caring about his wife. What about the vice-president? 609 00:43:57,426 --> 00:43:58,760 The vice-president? 610 00:43:58,927 --> 00:44:02,388 Well, you, remember that First Liberty stuff we almost got nailed on? 611 00:44:02,556 --> 00:44:03,973 Yeah. 612 00:44:05,142 --> 00:44:08,061 I just dumped it on him instead. 613 00:44:09,355 --> 00:44:11,022 - When does it break? - Couple of days. 614 00:44:11,190 --> 00:44:14,108 Look at Dave's tracking polls. They'll burn up in your hands. 615 00:44:14,276 --> 00:44:17,528 Seventy-three percent with seniors, 84 with working mothers. 616 00:44:17,696 --> 00:44:20,031 Alan, we still gotta control this guy. 617 00:44:30,501 --> 00:44:32,835 Why are you doing this, Bill? 618 00:44:33,003 --> 00:44:34,045 What? 619 00:44:34,213 --> 00:44:37,382 Since when do you care about the homeless? 620 00:44:37,591 --> 00:44:39,801 - I care about the homeless. - Oh, yeah. 621 00:44:39,968 --> 00:44:42,804 I'm sure it's keeping you up nights. 622 00:45:09,415 --> 00:45:14,085 Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. President. 623 00:45:14,253 --> 00:45:19,298 Good morning, kids. How are you? Thank you for that nice welcome. 624 00:45:23,595 --> 00:45:25,346 They're all kids. 625 00:45:25,514 --> 00:45:29,308 That's right, Bill. Kids are homeless too. 626 00:45:29,476 --> 00:45:30,727 - Where are the parents? - Hi. 627 00:45:30,894 --> 00:45:35,064 A lot of them are in shelters, but some of them are still out on the street. 628 00:45:35,232 --> 00:45:36,899 Shake hands with the president. 629 00:45:37,067 --> 00:45:39,902 - Hi, there. - How are you? 630 00:45:40,070 --> 00:45:41,988 - Hello, Mr. President. - Hello. 631 00:45:43,365 --> 00:45:44,741 - What's your name? - Brandon. 632 00:45:44,908 --> 00:45:46,367 How do you do? 633 00:45:47,453 --> 00:45:50,163 One of the things that happens when kids become homeless... 634 00:45:50,330 --> 00:45:52,540 ...is they start to lose communication skills. 635 00:45:52,708 --> 00:45:55,084 So here at Helping Hand, they play a lot of games... 636 00:45:55,252 --> 00:46:00,214 ...that encourage the kids to relate to each other and to express themselves. 637 00:46:00,382 --> 00:46:03,801 Oh, no, poor Joe. 638 00:46:03,969 --> 00:46:07,680 He has no hair. 639 00:46:08,390 --> 00:46:10,850 Oh, no, poor Joe. 640 00:46:11,393 --> 00:46:12,477 He has no... 641 00:46:12,644 --> 00:46:14,145 Eyes. 642 00:46:14,313 --> 00:46:16,689 Right. Very good. Very good. Let's try one more. 643 00:46:16,857 --> 00:46:19,442 Everybody together now. Everybody pay attention. 644 00:46:19,610 --> 00:46:23,070 Here we go. Oh, no, poor Joe. 645 00:46:23,238 --> 00:46:25,031 - He has no... - Feet. 646 00:46:26,492 --> 00:46:29,702 Great, great, great. All right. 647 00:46:33,457 --> 00:46:34,916 Hi, there. 648 00:46:36,335 --> 00:46:38,002 What's your name? 649 00:46:38,921 --> 00:46:41,297 - David. - David? 650 00:46:41,465 --> 00:46:43,216 Great name. 651 00:46:45,677 --> 00:46:48,304 What are you doing over here, David? 652 00:46:48,472 --> 00:46:50,306 Nothing. 653 00:46:52,267 --> 00:46:55,019 Hey, guys. Not now, okay? 654 00:46:55,604 --> 00:46:57,146 Thanks. 655 00:47:01,527 --> 00:47:04,111 Don't you like playing games with the other kids? 656 00:47:04,446 --> 00:47:06,030 No. 657 00:47:08,450 --> 00:47:09,742 Do you like magic? 658 00:47:09,910 --> 00:47:11,327 It's okay. 659 00:47:11,495 --> 00:47:13,204 Okay. 660 00:47:13,372 --> 00:47:14,997 Watch this. 661 00:47:20,546 --> 00:47:21,754 Where'd it go? 662 00:47:21,922 --> 00:47:23,548 The answer is in this riddle. 663 00:47:23,715 --> 00:47:26,509 What can run all day without ever getting tired? 664 00:47:27,386 --> 00:47:28,761 Do you know? 665 00:47:29,471 --> 00:47:31,013 I'll give you a hint. 666 00:47:31,181 --> 00:47:33,099 It's not your ear. 667 00:47:33,642 --> 00:47:34,976 And it's not your mouth. 668 00:47:35,978 --> 00:47:37,311 My nose. 669 00:47:37,479 --> 00:47:39,522 Your nose. Exactly. 670 00:47:39,690 --> 00:47:41,941 And look, there it is. 671 00:47:42,109 --> 00:47:44,277 See? It was there all the time. 672 00:47:44,444 --> 00:47:45,570 It went up in the air. 673 00:47:48,824 --> 00:47:50,950 And fell on my nose. 674 00:47:52,578 --> 00:47:54,078 Yeah. 675 00:47:55,414 --> 00:47:57,456 Is the first lady still there? 676 00:47:59,585 --> 00:48:01,210 Does she look mad? 677 00:48:02,212 --> 00:48:04,797 - Not really. - Good. 678 00:48:05,674 --> 00:48:08,718 First cover of Time magazine and I need a shave. 679 00:48:09,845 --> 00:48:12,096 Tough little moment with the dog. 680 00:48:12,264 --> 00:48:14,015 Here you are on the cover. 681 00:48:14,182 --> 00:48:15,683 - Oh, yeah? - Front page. 682 00:48:15,851 --> 00:48:17,977 - That's you right behind me. - Where, what? 683 00:48:18,145 --> 00:48:20,062 See? Okay, here's me. 684 00:48:20,230 --> 00:48:21,272 Now look over here. 685 00:48:21,440 --> 00:48:24,984 You see those 20 guys and then, bing, there you are right behind the machine. 686 00:48:25,152 --> 00:48:27,486 - That's me? - Yeah, looking very strong and... 687 00:48:27,654 --> 00:48:29,196 ...forbidding. 688 00:48:30,365 --> 00:48:32,491 Have you ever thought about wearing a sweater? 689 00:48:32,659 --> 00:48:34,744 Just kind of blend in more. 690 00:48:35,829 --> 00:48:38,831 Stand up. There you are again, coming off the helicopter. 691 00:48:38,999 --> 00:48:42,043 Sweaters make my neck look too thick. 692 00:48:42,210 --> 00:48:44,962 Really? You got a sweater vest? You could wear a tie. 693 00:48:45,130 --> 00:48:47,173 Think a sweater vest would look good on me? 694 00:48:52,137 --> 00:48:54,472 Do you have the paperwork on Simpson-Gardner? 695 00:48:54,640 --> 00:48:57,516 Excuse me. Yeah, hold on. It's right here. 696 00:48:57,684 --> 00:49:00,686 - Just came in. - I think he's gonna veto it. 697 00:49:14,493 --> 00:49:18,496 Bill Mitchell... 698 00:49:22,417 --> 00:49:24,627 ...votes no. 699 00:49:31,885 --> 00:49:35,972 Hail to the chief He's the one we all say "Hail" to 700 00:49:36,139 --> 00:49:40,476 We all say "Hail", because he keeps himself so clean. 701 00:49:40,644 --> 00:49:45,815 He's got the power. That's why he's in the shower. 702 00:49:45,983 --> 00:49:47,233 And he's just 703 00:49:47,401 --> 00:49:50,111 I can't believe you would do something like this. 704 00:49:50,278 --> 00:49:51,362 Not even you. 705 00:49:52,030 --> 00:49:53,864 How could you? 706 00:49:55,033 --> 00:49:56,826 - How could I what? - Don't patronize me. 707 00:49:56,994 --> 00:49:58,703 I'm not one of your little bimbos. 708 00:50:00,414 --> 00:50:02,540 And turn around. 709 00:50:02,708 --> 00:50:05,501 I'm talking to you. Will you please turn around? 710 00:50:08,547 --> 00:50:10,339 Turn around. 711 00:50:16,179 --> 00:50:18,764 You know, if you want to be the same old selfish... 712 00:50:18,932 --> 00:50:20,808 ...bastard... 713 00:50:22,227 --> 00:50:23,769 ...go ahead. I've gotten used to that. 714 00:50:23,937 --> 00:50:27,857 But don't put on this "man of the people" routine and then do something like this. 715 00:50:28,775 --> 00:50:29,984 I don't understand. 716 00:50:30,152 --> 00:50:32,737 You know very well that was not a Works Bill you vetoed. 717 00:50:32,904 --> 00:50:35,281 That would've given those children homes. 718 00:50:35,449 --> 00:50:40,077 When I think of that spectacle you put on with the little boy and the magic trick. 719 00:50:40,245 --> 00:50:42,663 Wait a minute. What's wrong with the magic trick? 720 00:50:42,831 --> 00:50:46,000 It was some magic. You made their funding disappear. 721 00:50:46,168 --> 00:50:48,169 Look, if there's been some mistake... 722 00:50:48,336 --> 00:50:49,670 There's no mistake, Bill. 723 00:50:49,838 --> 00:50:52,131 When you veto their funding, that's not a mistake. 724 00:50:52,299 --> 00:50:55,926 When you hurt someone intentionally, that is not a mistake. 725 00:50:57,054 --> 00:50:58,429 Look.... 726 00:50:58,722 --> 00:51:01,182 Ellen. Ellen! 727 00:51:07,272 --> 00:51:11,525 Ellen. Ellen. Ellen. 728 00:51:14,780 --> 00:51:17,281 Call Bob. Call Alan. Tell them I want to see them now. 729 00:51:17,449 --> 00:51:19,200 But it's 10:30 at night. 730 00:51:19,367 --> 00:51:20,993 You got it. 731 00:51:28,168 --> 00:51:31,670 What the hell is this? 732 00:51:31,838 --> 00:51:33,089 The New York Times. 733 00:51:33,256 --> 00:51:35,591 No, this. 734 00:51:36,301 --> 00:51:38,636 "President vetoes Works Bill." 735 00:51:38,804 --> 00:51:39,887 We vetoed that? 736 00:51:40,055 --> 00:51:41,305 No. 737 00:51:41,473 --> 00:51:43,182 We didn't veto anything. 738 00:51:43,350 --> 00:51:47,186 Dave, these things get awfully complicated sometimes, and I think you have to... 739 00:51:47,354 --> 00:51:48,729 That shelter was in this bill. 740 00:51:48,897 --> 00:51:51,524 - Take care of this. - Believe me, Dave, if we could have... 741 00:51:51,691 --> 00:51:53,317 Lots of shelters were in this bill. 742 00:51:53,485 --> 00:51:55,820 - Listen, you little shit. - Dave. Dave. 743 00:51:55,987 --> 00:51:59,824 The budget is a very complicated thing. Even I don't understand it sometimes. 744 00:51:59,991 --> 00:52:02,493 Occasionally, we have to make some cuts. And in order... 745 00:52:02,661 --> 00:52:04,495 - But we went there. - Dave. 746 00:52:04,663 --> 00:52:07,873 - We saw those kids. - Yes, you did. 747 00:52:08,041 --> 00:52:11,544 And if you can find a way to cut $650 million from the federal budget... 748 00:52:11,711 --> 00:52:13,671 ...you can keep your lousy shelters. 749 00:52:15,966 --> 00:52:17,508 Okay. 750 00:52:19,344 --> 00:52:21,554 And by the way... 751 00:52:21,721 --> 00:52:24,473 ...don't you ever send for me again. 752 00:52:44,327 --> 00:52:46,912 - Can I help you? - I'm here to see the president. 753 00:52:47,080 --> 00:52:48,289 Is that right? 754 00:52:48,456 --> 00:52:49,748 He asked me to come. 755 00:52:49,916 --> 00:52:53,669 - And your name? - Blum. Blum. Murray Blum. B-L-U-M. 756 00:52:53,837 --> 00:52:55,546 - Come on, Dave. - Sit down. It's okay. 757 00:52:55,714 --> 00:52:57,173 - Sit down. - I don't want to sit. 758 00:52:57,340 --> 00:52:59,717 - I don't want to. Please. - Murray, come on. 759 00:52:59,885 --> 00:53:01,385 Okay, fine. 760 00:53:02,387 --> 00:53:04,638 This place is probably bugged. 761 00:53:04,806 --> 00:53:08,392 It's not bugged. It's okay, Murray. 762 00:53:13,231 --> 00:53:16,442 You could get in so much trouble if they find out. 763 00:53:16,610 --> 00:53:18,694 - With who? - The government. 764 00:53:18,862 --> 00:53:20,905 I'm the government. 765 00:53:22,657 --> 00:53:24,325 Wild? 766 00:53:24,993 --> 00:53:29,246 Murray, I can't tell you the whole story. It's kind of a national emergency thing. 767 00:53:29,414 --> 00:53:31,207 You've gotta help me cut the budget. 768 00:53:33,418 --> 00:53:35,085 You gotta cut the budget? 769 00:53:35,253 --> 00:53:38,923 Yeah. About $650 million. 770 00:53:40,842 --> 00:53:42,384 You look hungry. 771 00:53:44,304 --> 00:53:46,722 Diane, could you come in here for a minute? 772 00:53:47,265 --> 00:53:48,891 Just watch. 773 00:53:49,935 --> 00:53:53,062 - Yes, Mr. President? - Yes, we need two copies of the budget. 774 00:53:53,230 --> 00:53:56,482 And, could you arrange for dinner for two in the dining room? 775 00:53:56,650 --> 00:53:57,691 Right away, sir. 776 00:53:57,859 --> 00:54:00,236 And we have work to do so we're not to be disturbed. 777 00:54:00,403 --> 00:54:02,571 - I understand, sir. - And.... 778 00:54:02,739 --> 00:54:06,825 Do you think they could, rustle up some fresh bratwurst and some hot mustard? 779 00:54:06,993 --> 00:54:09,620 - I think that can be arranged. - Thanks, Diane. 780 00:54:12,040 --> 00:54:15,668 - I love bratwurst. - I know. 781 00:54:15,835 --> 00:54:18,671 Dave, I've been over this a bunch of times. It doesn't add up. 782 00:54:18,838 --> 00:54:23,926 Who does these books? If I ran my business this way, I'd be out of business. 783 00:54:27,472 --> 00:54:28,681 So, what can we do? 784 00:54:28,848 --> 00:54:32,101 I see a lot of places you could save, but I can't make those choices. 785 00:54:32,269 --> 00:54:34,687 I'm not the president. I mean.... 786 00:54:34,854 --> 00:54:39,358 You know, I mean, I'm not, the one, you know, pretending to be the president. 787 00:54:41,194 --> 00:54:42,653 I understand. 788 00:54:44,781 --> 00:54:46,573 Let me give it a try. 789 00:54:47,867 --> 00:54:50,661 - You? - Yeah. 790 00:54:51,997 --> 00:54:53,372 Let me try. 791 00:54:55,166 --> 00:54:56,625 - Okay. You want to try? - Yeah. 792 00:54:56,793 --> 00:54:59,962 All right. All right. Here's something right here. 793 00:55:00,130 --> 00:55:01,297 Look at that. 794 00:55:14,311 --> 00:55:16,395 Good morning, Bob. How are you? 795 00:55:16,604 --> 00:55:17,938 All right. 796 00:55:18,106 --> 00:55:19,523 Good morning. 797 00:55:20,233 --> 00:55:21,650 Drew. 798 00:55:22,610 --> 00:55:24,528 It's a work of art. 799 00:55:25,030 --> 00:55:30,075 Look at this. "Vice-president's office linked to SandL scandal." Alan, you're a genius. 800 00:55:30,243 --> 00:55:31,493 We're on our way. 801 00:55:31,661 --> 00:55:33,412 Say, what's with the cameras? 802 00:55:33,580 --> 00:55:35,831 Hundredth cabinet meeting. It'll be a nice touch. 803 00:55:35,999 --> 00:55:37,291 - Right. - Morning. 804 00:55:37,459 --> 00:55:39,460 Good morning. 805 00:55:40,337 --> 00:55:41,879 Morning. 806 00:55:42,047 --> 00:55:44,173 - Good morning. - Good morning, Mr. President. 807 00:55:44,341 --> 00:55:46,342 - How is everyone? - Fine, thank you. 808 00:55:46,509 --> 00:55:47,885 Good. 809 00:55:52,807 --> 00:55:55,309 Okay. Before we get started... 810 00:55:55,477 --> 00:55:58,354 - ...I'd like to go over the budget. - Budget? 811 00:55:58,521 --> 00:56:01,482 - Do we have anything on the budget today? - No, I don't think so. 812 00:56:03,985 --> 00:56:05,569 Now, I.... 813 00:56:05,737 --> 00:56:08,906 I think I've found some ways to put back the homeless section... 814 00:56:09,074 --> 00:56:10,783 ...of the Simpson-Gardner Works Bill. 815 00:56:10,950 --> 00:56:14,161 Mr. President, I don't believe that's on your agenda today. 816 00:56:15,246 --> 00:56:17,706 No, it's a last minute change, Bob. 817 00:56:20,043 --> 00:56:25,464 Now, the way I see it, we need $650 million in order to... 818 00:56:25,632 --> 00:56:27,549 ...keep the project. 819 00:56:28,259 --> 00:56:30,719 Now, some of this can be done. 820 00:56:30,887 --> 00:56:32,846 - Through simple changes... - It's all right. 821 00:56:33,014 --> 00:56:35,182 ...in our cash management. 822 00:56:35,350 --> 00:56:36,850 For example... 823 00:56:37,018 --> 00:56:40,729 ...according to the OMB, we've got, 17 defense contractors... 824 00:56:40,897 --> 00:56:42,940 ...who are delinquent in their contracts. 825 00:56:43,108 --> 00:56:44,441 Now, is this true, Frank? 826 00:56:44,609 --> 00:56:46,527 I believe so, yes. 827 00:56:46,694 --> 00:56:49,154 So even though they're late... 828 00:56:49,322 --> 00:56:51,115 ...we keep paying them on time? 829 00:56:51,699 --> 00:56:53,784 Well, in a sense.... 830 00:56:57,580 --> 00:56:58,747 Yeah. 831 00:56:58,915 --> 00:57:01,583 Okay, now, instead of giving them money... 832 00:57:01,751 --> 00:57:03,669 ...for something they haven't finished... 833 00:57:03,837 --> 00:57:06,755 ...we could hold back that cash, stick it in interest-bearing... 834 00:57:06,923 --> 00:57:08,340 Mr. President. 835 00:57:10,009 --> 00:57:11,510 Yes. 836 00:57:17,016 --> 00:57:18,058 Nothing. 837 00:57:20,645 --> 00:57:22,479 Great. 838 00:57:22,647 --> 00:57:24,606 Like I was saying, if we took that cash... 839 00:57:24,774 --> 00:57:27,317 ...and stuck it in even an ordinary savings account... 840 00:57:27,485 --> 00:57:31,196 ...we'd be making $23 million a month in interest. 841 00:57:31,364 --> 00:57:34,074 Well, technically, that's true, but.... 842 00:57:38,371 --> 00:57:40,122 I suppose it's true. 843 00:57:40,290 --> 00:57:42,833 Okay. Okay. 844 00:57:43,001 --> 00:57:46,211 Okay, so that's $23 million... 845 00:57:48,631 --> 00:57:51,008 ...times 12 months. 846 00:57:51,676 --> 00:57:53,677 Okay. Good. 847 00:57:55,096 --> 00:57:58,932 Unfortunately, money management's only gonna get us halfway to our goal. 848 00:57:59,100 --> 00:58:01,768 In order to get the rest of the money, we're gonna have... 849 00:58:01,936 --> 00:58:04,563 ...to start making some tough choices. 850 00:58:04,731 --> 00:58:05,856 The Commerce Department. 851 00:58:06,941 --> 00:58:08,525 Yes, Mr. President? 852 00:58:08,693 --> 00:58:13,489 You're spending $47 million on an ad campaign... 853 00:58:13,656 --> 00:58:17,075 ..."to boost consumer confidence in the American auto industry." 854 00:58:17,243 --> 00:58:18,869 Yes, sir.... 855 00:58:19,829 --> 00:58:22,748 It's designed to bolster individual, confidence... 856 00:58:22,916 --> 00:58:26,043 ...in a previous domestic automotive purchase. 857 00:58:26,211 --> 00:58:29,254 So we're spending $47 million so that somebody can feel better... 858 00:58:29,422 --> 00:58:31,381 ...about a car that they've already bought? 859 00:58:31,549 --> 00:58:35,552 - Yes, but I wouldn't categorize it that way. - No, no, I'm sure that's important... 860 00:58:35,720 --> 00:58:39,598 ...but I don't want to tell some 8-year-old kid he's gotta sleep in the street... 861 00:58:39,766 --> 00:58:42,935 ...because we want people to feel better about their car. 862 00:58:45,480 --> 00:58:47,022 Do you want to tell him that? 863 00:58:49,859 --> 00:58:51,401 No, sir. 864 00:58:52,403 --> 00:58:54,738 No, I sure don't. 865 00:58:54,906 --> 00:58:57,783 Of course not. Well, then, that's another 47 million. 866 00:58:57,951 --> 00:59:01,411 So this is good. We're doing good. We're doing real good. We're on our way. 867 00:59:01,579 --> 00:59:04,748 Okay, let me just add that, to the tally here. 868 00:59:04,916 --> 00:59:07,251 That'll be plus 47.... 869 00:59:07,418 --> 00:59:08,961 Nine. 870 00:59:10,421 --> 00:59:12,256 Five, carry the one... 871 00:59:12,423 --> 00:59:16,093 ...makes $656 million... 872 00:59:16,261 --> 00:59:19,137 ...which means we can keep the program. 873 00:59:29,357 --> 00:59:31,817 - Thank you, sir. - Thank you for your help. 874 00:59:31,985 --> 00:59:33,485 Well done. 875 00:59:33,778 --> 00:59:35,153 Thanks. 876 00:59:35,905 --> 00:59:37,573 Thank you. 877 00:59:46,249 --> 00:59:47,874 Excuse me. 878 00:59:49,586 --> 00:59:51,420 - Mrs. Mitchell. - What is it, Jeff? 879 00:59:52,380 --> 00:59:55,299 You're not gonna believe what your husband just did. 880 00:59:59,596 --> 01:00:00,929 I'm gonna kill him. 881 01:00:02,849 --> 01:00:04,516 You can't kill a president. 882 01:00:04,684 --> 01:00:06,810 He's not a president. He's an ordinary person. 883 01:00:06,978 --> 01:00:08,437 I can kill an ordinary person. 884 01:00:08,605 --> 01:00:10,939 - Bob. - I can kill 100 ordinary people. 885 01:00:11,107 --> 01:00:12,649 Bob. 886 01:00:12,817 --> 01:00:14,776 He's only doing what you told him to do. 887 01:00:14,944 --> 01:00:16,153 What I told him to? 888 01:00:16,321 --> 01:00:19,948 I heard you. You said, "Cut $650 million off the federal budget... 889 01:00:20,116 --> 01:00:22,701 - ...and you can keep your shelters." - I didn't mean it. 890 01:00:22,869 --> 01:00:25,579 Why would I want to save a homeless shelter? 891 01:00:25,747 --> 01:00:27,039 He was only doing his job. 892 01:00:27,206 --> 01:00:30,000 His job? His job? It's not his job! It's my job! 893 01:00:30,168 --> 01:00:31,501 Bob. 894 01:00:31,669 --> 01:00:34,129 Will you calm down? 895 01:00:35,048 --> 01:00:37,841 Was he on the Trilateral Commission? Was he a senator? 896 01:00:38,009 --> 01:00:40,719 Was he in "Who's Who" nine years in a row? Hello, Judy. 897 01:00:40,887 --> 01:00:42,679 - Hi, Judy. - Hi. 898 01:00:42,847 --> 01:00:45,515 - I'll destroy him. I'll shred the bastard. - Don't do this. 899 01:00:45,683 --> 01:00:48,727 - I'll lock him away for good. - Then we'll all go to jail together. 900 01:01:00,740 --> 01:01:02,908 What do you mean by that? 901 01:01:04,327 --> 01:01:06,203 Just what you think I mean. 902 01:01:07,914 --> 01:01:09,665 Are you threatening me? 903 01:01:12,627 --> 01:01:14,252 Well.... 904 01:01:15,797 --> 01:01:17,381 Yeah. 905 01:01:17,548 --> 01:01:19,591 I guess I am. 906 01:01:25,139 --> 01:01:26,515 Thanks, Murray. 907 01:01:26,683 --> 01:01:28,517 You did great. 908 01:01:34,816 --> 01:01:38,318 Hey, maybe you can come back sometime. We can go to, Camp David or something. 909 01:01:38,486 --> 01:01:40,445 - Camp David? - Yeah. 910 01:01:41,155 --> 01:01:44,616 Get out of here as fast as you can. 911 01:02:07,807 --> 01:02:08,849 Come on, seven. 912 01:02:10,184 --> 01:02:12,227 Come on, number six. 913 01:02:27,952 --> 01:02:30,787 We both lose. 914 01:02:33,374 --> 01:02:35,959 I saw your light was on, so I just.... 915 01:02:38,296 --> 01:02:39,337 Mind if I sit down? 916 01:02:41,883 --> 01:02:44,176 No. Please. 917 01:02:46,554 --> 01:02:48,180 Would you like.... 918 01:02:49,223 --> 01:02:50,766 No, thanks. 919 01:03:01,819 --> 01:03:04,237 That was quite a thing you did today. 920 01:03:06,073 --> 01:03:08,033 Anyone would've done that. 921 01:03:08,576 --> 01:03:10,285 I don't think so. 922 01:03:11,120 --> 01:03:12,537 You helped a lot of people. 923 01:03:17,752 --> 01:03:19,211 You know... 924 01:03:20,254 --> 01:03:22,130 ...it kind of reminded me... 925 01:03:22,298 --> 01:03:26,301 ...of that thing you did a long time ago in the state legislature. 926 01:03:28,137 --> 01:03:29,304 Yeah. 927 01:03:29,472 --> 01:03:31,473 Me too. 928 01:03:34,060 --> 01:03:35,977 You weren't in the state legislature. 929 01:03:41,776 --> 01:03:43,985 Hi, I'm Ellen Mitchell. 930 01:03:45,112 --> 01:03:46,154 Who are you? 931 01:03:52,119 --> 01:03:54,538 Look, I'll make this easy on you. 932 01:03:55,248 --> 01:03:57,749 I never see him anymore. 933 01:03:59,001 --> 01:04:01,503 I barely know him anymore. 934 01:04:02,880 --> 01:04:05,465 I'd just kind of like to know where he is. 935 01:04:11,639 --> 01:04:14,182 This could get me into a lot of trouble. 936 01:04:41,544 --> 01:04:43,378 Open it, please, Duane. 937 01:04:53,681 --> 01:04:54,890 Oh, my God. 938 01:04:55,057 --> 01:04:56,850 I'm sorry, you're not allowed in here. 939 01:04:57,018 --> 01:05:00,645 - Mr. Alexander left strict instructions. - I'll explain it to you later. 940 01:05:04,442 --> 01:05:05,859 Oh, no. 941 01:05:33,179 --> 01:05:34,846 What happened? 942 01:05:35,932 --> 01:05:36,973 It was a stroke. 943 01:05:38,392 --> 01:05:40,310 It's pretty bad. 944 01:05:45,107 --> 01:05:47,108 I don't understand. 945 01:05:48,402 --> 01:05:50,320 Is he going to...? 946 01:05:52,573 --> 01:05:54,032 I'm sorry. 947 01:06:13,177 --> 01:06:14,886 You're leaving? 948 01:06:15,846 --> 01:06:18,473 I'm not the first lady anymore. 949 01:06:19,266 --> 01:06:21,226 I shouldn't be here. 950 01:06:21,394 --> 01:06:23,186 Where are you going? 951 01:06:28,109 --> 01:06:29,526 Home. 952 01:06:30,736 --> 01:06:32,320 Where's home? 953 01:06:34,031 --> 01:06:35,907 Look, can we stop with the 20 questions? 954 01:06:36,075 --> 01:06:38,618 Because I'm really not in the mood. 955 01:06:47,378 --> 01:06:49,504 Souvenirs. Towels and stuff. 956 01:06:50,548 --> 01:06:52,424 You're leaving too? 957 01:06:55,886 --> 01:06:58,221 I never wanted to hurt anybody. 958 01:06:58,806 --> 01:07:01,474 Heck, I even thought I was helping. 959 01:07:23,789 --> 01:07:25,582 You know... 960 01:07:25,750 --> 01:07:28,793 ...you make this little deal with yourself that... 961 01:07:28,961 --> 01:07:31,629 ...you can put up with all the other women... 962 01:07:31,797 --> 01:07:34,340 ...and you can even do without a life. 963 01:07:36,677 --> 01:07:38,970 You can even do without children... 964 01:07:40,347 --> 01:07:43,349 ...because you believe in what you're doing and you think.... 965 01:07:45,853 --> 01:07:48,563 You thought you had a chance to help people. 966 01:07:55,321 --> 01:07:56,905 How are you gonna get home? 967 01:08:02,703 --> 01:08:05,163 I don't know. I hadn't really... 968 01:08:05,331 --> 01:08:07,332 ...thought it out that far. 969 01:08:10,544 --> 01:08:13,088 Are you sure this goes somewhere? 970 01:08:13,255 --> 01:08:16,091 They say LBJ used it all the time. 971 01:08:55,756 --> 01:08:58,925 Duane said he'd leave a car right over there. 972 01:09:04,098 --> 01:09:06,474 When did you, first know? 973 01:09:06,642 --> 01:09:08,434 I mean, about me? 974 01:09:10,437 --> 01:09:12,272 In the car, I think. 975 01:09:12,898 --> 01:09:16,025 On the way to the shelter, you looked at my legs. 976 01:09:18,404 --> 01:09:20,238 Bill stopped looking a long time ago. 977 01:09:22,783 --> 01:09:25,243 I thought maybe it was in the shower. 978 01:09:27,746 --> 01:09:28,788 No. 979 01:09:41,635 --> 01:09:43,219 Oh, my God. 980 01:09:43,846 --> 01:09:45,763 - What? - Police. 981 01:09:51,478 --> 01:09:53,229 - What'd you do? - I don't know. 982 01:10:01,906 --> 01:10:04,240 - See your driver's license, sir? - Here, sir. 983 01:10:05,367 --> 01:10:06,409 And registration. 984 01:10:07,828 --> 01:10:11,956 No, I, must've left it at home. 985 01:10:13,000 --> 01:10:14,459 Step out of the car, please. 986 01:10:17,838 --> 01:10:20,173 - Both of us? - Yes, both of you, please. 987 01:10:27,765 --> 01:10:29,098 Well, you may not be aware... 988 01:10:29,266 --> 01:10:32,810 ...but there is a posted "No left turn" sign just down the block here. 989 01:10:32,978 --> 01:10:34,437 You went right through it. 990 01:10:36,982 --> 01:10:39,484 - I don't know what I was thinking. - Oh, my gosh. 991 01:10:42,112 --> 01:10:43,780 We're look-alikes. 992 01:10:44,198 --> 01:10:46,199 We don't look like each other, but I mean... 993 01:10:46,367 --> 01:10:50,245 I know what you think. People hire us to impersonate the president and first lady. 994 01:10:50,412 --> 01:10:52,747 - We work out of an agency. - You sure look like him. 995 01:10:52,915 --> 01:10:55,375 Thanks. We work very hard at it. I mean, she.... 996 01:10:55,542 --> 01:10:58,086 She got her hair cut to look... Perfect match. 997 01:10:58,254 --> 01:11:01,256 We just, played the Sapperstein wedding. They loved us. 998 01:11:01,423 --> 01:11:04,259 We did.... We did our, Club Med routine... 999 01:11:04,426 --> 01:11:08,346 ...where the first lady and the president go to Club Med, and there's Bill Mitchell. 1000 01:11:08,514 --> 01:11:11,683 He's like, "At 0700, I want an hour of volleyball. 1001 01:11:11,850 --> 01:11:15,979 And then at 0830, I want a complete briefing on the whole surf situation." 1002 01:11:16,146 --> 01:11:20,316 And then the big finale at, the Talent Club. 1003 01:11:20,484 --> 01:11:22,944 The sun will come out tomorrow 1004 01:11:23,112 --> 01:11:25,446 Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow 1005 01:11:25,614 --> 01:11:26,698 I'm okay. 1006 01:11:26,865 --> 01:11:31,494 There'll be sun Just thinkin' about tomorrow 1007 01:11:31,662 --> 01:11:34,289 Clears away the cobwebs. And the sorrow 1008 01:11:34,456 --> 01:11:37,917 Till there's none tomorrow. 1009 01:11:38,085 --> 01:11:44,549 Tomorrow, I love you Tomorrow, it's only a day away 1010 01:11:46,010 --> 01:11:51,222 Tomorrow, tomorrow, we love you, tomorrow 1011 01:11:51,390 --> 01:11:57,562 You are only a day away 1012 01:11:59,732 --> 01:12:03,609 Thank you. Thanks. We haven't worked out the final harmony. 1013 01:12:03,777 --> 01:12:05,862 - This is a full-time job? - Yeah, lately. 1014 01:12:06,030 --> 01:12:08,448 Lately, it's been, pretty much full-time. 1015 01:12:08,615 --> 01:12:11,951 Mr. and Mrs. Kovic, I'm not gonna give you a ticket. 1016 01:12:12,119 --> 01:12:13,328 You're not? 1017 01:12:13,495 --> 01:12:16,664 I think you ought to save all the money you have. 1018 01:12:18,042 --> 01:12:19,500 - Not gonna give a ticket. - Right. 1019 01:12:19,668 --> 01:12:21,169 - Says we should save. - Thank you. 1020 01:12:21,337 --> 01:12:23,546 Thanks. That's very funny. 1021 01:12:23,714 --> 01:12:25,381 - Listen, you're very good. - Right. 1022 01:12:25,549 --> 01:12:29,302 - But she needs a lot of work. - Yes, I know. She's kind of new at it. 1023 01:12:29,470 --> 01:12:30,511 Now, you drive safely? 1024 01:12:30,679 --> 01:12:33,556 Thank you. Thank you, officer. Thank you very much. 1025 01:12:33,807 --> 01:12:35,391 Okay. 1026 01:12:46,320 --> 01:12:48,237 I'm not sure I'm this hungry. 1027 01:12:48,405 --> 01:12:51,866 Wait. This is a very special sandwich. 1028 01:12:58,832 --> 01:13:00,333 This is good. 1029 01:13:00,501 --> 01:13:01,542 What's in it? 1030 01:13:02,628 --> 01:13:03,669 That's a secret. 1031 01:13:06,924 --> 01:13:08,925 You have a lot of secrets. 1032 01:13:09,093 --> 01:13:10,635 I guess. 1033 01:13:19,353 --> 01:13:22,355 So, what do you do the rest of the time? 1034 01:13:22,773 --> 01:13:24,440 You mean, when I'm not running the country? 1035 01:13:26,777 --> 01:13:30,613 I run a temp agency. You know, secretaries and stuff. 1036 01:13:31,281 --> 01:13:33,991 - You mean, you find people jobs? - Yes. 1037 01:13:35,869 --> 01:13:37,453 Is that funny? 1038 01:13:38,038 --> 01:13:40,331 It's just more than most people do around here. 1039 01:13:41,792 --> 01:13:44,544 Don't get carried away. I'm not that good at it. 1040 01:13:44,795 --> 01:13:46,295 And your family? 1041 01:13:46,463 --> 01:13:48,798 I mean, I assume you're married. 1042 01:13:50,384 --> 01:13:51,884 I was. 1043 01:13:52,052 --> 01:13:53,594 Once. 1044 01:13:54,930 --> 01:13:55,972 It didn't take. 1045 01:14:04,398 --> 01:14:05,982 You know, Dave... 1046 01:14:06,150 --> 01:14:08,234 It is Dave, isn't it? 1047 01:14:10,487 --> 01:14:12,321 I can't keep all of this a secret. 1048 01:14:13,490 --> 01:14:15,199 Yeah, I know. 1049 01:14:17,828 --> 01:14:19,871 I liked doing it though. 1050 01:14:21,206 --> 01:14:24,417 I mean, not the fancy stuff with all the helicopters... 1051 01:14:24,585 --> 01:14:26,752 ...and the TV cameras... 1052 01:14:28,589 --> 01:14:30,840 ...but I liked saving that shelter. 1053 01:14:31,925 --> 01:14:35,178 I liked helping people that I hadn't even met before. 1054 01:14:37,764 --> 01:14:40,808 Just then, I felt like I wasn't pretending anymore. 1055 01:14:44,229 --> 01:14:46,272 I don't think you were pretending. 1056 01:14:57,618 --> 01:15:00,620 What would you do if you were still in there? 1057 01:15:03,165 --> 01:15:06,876 I mean, if you had one more chance to be president... 1058 01:15:07,294 --> 01:15:09,420 ...what would you do then? 1059 01:15:19,598 --> 01:15:21,390 Lots of things. 1060 01:15:40,369 --> 01:15:43,120 Excuse me. You can't stop here. 1061 01:15:43,288 --> 01:15:45,623 Look, there's no visitors at... 1062 01:15:47,417 --> 01:15:49,293 - Hi. - Mr. President? 1063 01:15:53,131 --> 01:15:57,301 - I'm sorry, sir, I didn't realize that... - Just getting a little fresh air. 1064 01:15:57,469 --> 01:15:59,095 Certainly, sir. 1065 01:15:59,263 --> 01:16:01,764 I was wondering, if you don't mind, how did you get...? 1066 01:16:01,932 --> 01:16:04,308 The president wanted some ice cream. 1067 01:16:31,003 --> 01:16:34,046 You make a nice president, Dave Kovic. 1068 01:16:34,464 --> 01:16:36,048 Thanks. 1069 01:16:39,219 --> 01:16:40,845 See you. 1070 01:16:54,776 --> 01:16:57,153 We are delighted you're visiting the White House. 1071 01:16:57,321 --> 01:16:59,530 Let's keep moving, folks. We're walking. 1072 01:16:59,698 --> 01:17:02,408 A million visitors go through the White House every year... 1073 01:17:02,576 --> 01:17:05,328 ...making it the most frequently toured home in the country. 1074 01:17:05,495 --> 01:17:07,830 We're walking, we're walking and we're stopping. 1075 01:17:07,998 --> 01:17:10,499 Whatever changes from one administration to the next... 1076 01:17:10,667 --> 01:17:12,960 ...the White House always maintains its dignity. 1077 01:17:13,128 --> 01:17:14,253 We're walking. 1078 01:17:14,421 --> 01:17:17,632 He's walking. He's Bob Alexander, our White House chief of staff. 1079 01:17:17,799 --> 01:17:19,008 I can't believe it! 1080 01:17:19,176 --> 01:17:21,594 What an honor, really, for all of you. We're walking. 1081 01:17:21,762 --> 01:17:25,097 Forty-two presidents and their wives have lived in the White House. 1082 01:17:30,854 --> 01:17:34,482 I had nothing to do with this. He called it himself. I swear to God. 1083 01:17:44,785 --> 01:17:46,827 What do you think you're doing? 1084 01:17:47,621 --> 01:17:49,288 You mean, the press conference? 1085 01:17:49,456 --> 01:17:52,750 I, have a couple of ideas I wanted to share with the country. 1086 01:17:54,044 --> 01:17:57,421 Share? 1087 01:17:57,756 --> 01:17:59,632 You don't call a press conference. 1088 01:17:59,800 --> 01:18:02,176 I call a press conference. 1089 01:18:02,552 --> 01:18:04,970 You're nothing. Do you understand? 1090 01:18:05,555 --> 01:18:06,931 You're nobody. 1091 01:18:07,099 --> 01:18:08,891 I'm not nobody. 1092 01:18:09,059 --> 01:18:10,768 You're lint! 1093 01:18:10,936 --> 01:18:12,687 You're a flea! 1094 01:18:13,146 --> 01:18:15,314 You're a blip! 1095 01:18:16,483 --> 01:18:18,025 Well... 1096 01:18:18,235 --> 01:18:19,944 ...maybe I am. 1097 01:18:21,154 --> 01:18:22,363 But you're fired. 1098 01:18:24,491 --> 01:18:25,533 What? 1099 01:18:26,243 --> 01:18:28,911 I said you're fired. Go on, get out of here. 1100 01:18:29,079 --> 01:18:31,288 - I'm fired? - Yup. 1101 01:18:31,456 --> 01:18:32,998 You're fired. 1102 01:18:35,168 --> 01:18:37,169 - Fine. - Fine? 1103 01:18:37,838 --> 01:18:39,422 Fine. 1104 01:18:40,757 --> 01:18:42,967 The whole press corps is right out there. 1105 01:18:43,135 --> 01:18:45,928 Should I go tell them? Or did you want to? 1106 01:18:47,472 --> 01:18:52,309 Darling, they're waiting in the Press Room. I really think you ought to get in there. 1107 01:18:53,854 --> 01:18:55,396 Bob. 1108 01:18:55,564 --> 01:18:58,607 I'm sorry. I thought we were alone. 1109 01:19:07,367 --> 01:19:10,786 I'd like your resignation on my desk by the time I get back. 1110 01:19:17,794 --> 01:19:20,171 Don't touch anything on that desk. 1111 01:19:20,964 --> 01:19:22,298 - How are you? - How you doing? 1112 01:19:22,466 --> 01:19:23,799 Hi. 1113 01:19:23,967 --> 01:19:26,135 - Hey, guys. What's up? - It's the vice-president. 1114 01:19:26,303 --> 01:19:28,220 - What could it be? - The ex-vice-president. 1115 01:19:28,388 --> 01:19:31,390 He'll be a prison reformer in Denver in a year. 1116 01:19:31,892 --> 01:19:34,059 Okay, they're coming. Let's go. 1117 01:19:40,317 --> 01:19:41,859 Good luck. 1118 01:19:50,243 --> 01:19:52,995 Thanks for coming on such short notice. 1119 01:19:53,163 --> 01:19:54,455 I.... 1120 01:19:56,041 --> 01:20:00,169 I'd like to begin with an announcement that... 1121 01:20:03,340 --> 01:20:04,465 I've... 1122 01:20:05,091 --> 01:20:08,219 ...asked Bob Alexander to resign as White House chief of staff. 1123 01:20:11,932 --> 01:20:15,935 Over the last few months, Bob and I have come to believe in different things. 1124 01:20:16,686 --> 01:20:21,774 He thinks this country's fine and we should go about doing business as usual. 1125 01:20:24,277 --> 01:20:26,320 I just don't feel that way. 1126 01:20:27,364 --> 01:20:28,989 Not anymore. 1127 01:20:29,866 --> 01:20:32,409 Because, hey, things aren't fine. 1128 01:20:32,577 --> 01:20:36,205 We've got so many problems, that we don't even want to look at them anymore. 1129 01:20:36,373 --> 01:20:39,542 They just blend together into this great, big noise... 1130 01:20:39,709 --> 01:20:42,628 ...and pretty soon we can't even hear ourselves think. 1131 01:20:42,796 --> 01:20:45,172 But that's not even the worst part. 1132 01:20:45,340 --> 01:20:47,049 The worst part is that we.... 1133 01:20:47,759 --> 01:20:50,427 We feel we can't do anything about it. 1134 01:20:51,972 --> 01:20:53,806 And that's a tragedy... 1135 01:20:54,516 --> 01:20:55,558 ...because we can. 1136 01:20:59,104 --> 01:21:02,606 But we don't know where to start. Maybe that's what it is. 1137 01:21:03,316 --> 01:21:05,109 But I have an idea... 1138 01:21:05,277 --> 01:21:07,236 ...of where we can start. 1139 01:21:10,240 --> 01:21:12,199 From today... 1140 01:21:13,618 --> 01:21:16,787 ...I'm gonna make it the responsibility of this government... 1141 01:21:16,955 --> 01:21:19,707 ...to find a job for every American who wants one. 1142 01:21:24,379 --> 01:21:27,715 Have you ever seen the look on somebody's face... 1143 01:21:27,883 --> 01:21:30,551 ...the day that they finally get a job? 1144 01:21:31,261 --> 01:21:33,554 I've had some experience with this. 1145 01:21:34,139 --> 01:21:36,181 They look like they could fly. 1146 01:21:36,433 --> 01:21:40,853 And it's not about the paycheck. It's about respect. It's about looking in the mirror... 1147 01:21:41,021 --> 01:21:44,356 ...and knowing that you've done something valuable with your day. 1148 01:21:44,649 --> 01:21:48,569 And if one person could start to feel that way, and then another person... 1149 01:21:48,737 --> 01:21:53,282 ...then pretty soon all these other problems we're facing may not seem so... 1150 01:21:53,450 --> 01:21:55,242 ...impossible. 1151 01:22:01,958 --> 01:22:04,835 You don't really know how much you can do until you... 1152 01:22:05,003 --> 01:22:07,463 ...stand up and decide to try. 1153 01:22:17,223 --> 01:22:19,642 That's it. So let's get to work. Thank you. 1154 01:22:19,809 --> 01:22:21,185 Mr. President. 1155 01:22:22,896 --> 01:22:24,480 Thank you, Mr. President. 1156 01:22:24,648 --> 01:22:27,983 In the boldest initiative yet of the new Bill Mitchell administration... 1157 01:22:28,151 --> 01:22:31,862 ...the president has proposed a comprehensive full employment program... 1158 01:22:32,030 --> 01:22:34,949 ...unparalleled since the days of FDR. 1159 01:22:35,116 --> 01:22:38,953 The proposal brought swift reaction, here on Capitol Hill. 1160 01:22:39,120 --> 01:22:44,041 President Mitchell's right. Putting people to work is what we ought to be doing. 1161 01:22:44,209 --> 01:22:46,752 Better to have a job than collecting a welfare check. 1162 01:22:46,920 --> 01:22:51,173 We're here trying to carry the water for him. I've carried water. 1163 01:22:51,341 --> 01:22:54,134 And then now to say this. This guy's out to lunch. 1164 01:22:54,302 --> 01:22:56,553 He's, you know.... Somebody's... 1165 01:22:56,721 --> 01:22:58,889 The lights are on, but nobody's home. 1166 01:22:59,057 --> 01:23:03,268 I love it. It's great. All we've gotta do is cut Star Wars. 1167 01:23:03,436 --> 01:23:07,356 I want to look at Mitchell's proposal. 1168 01:23:07,524 --> 01:23:11,360 Like the program I presented when I ran for president. 1169 01:23:11,528 --> 01:23:14,905 Has the president taken leave of his faculties? I ask you, Eleanor Clift. 1170 01:23:15,073 --> 01:23:17,199 This is the definition of modern leadership. 1171 01:23:17,367 --> 01:23:20,536 Set out a bold goal and you don't say how you're going to get there. 1172 01:23:20,704 --> 01:23:23,038 They tried this in Russia and wrecked the country. 1173 01:23:23,206 --> 01:23:25,124 I wonder if the Communists got him. 1174 01:23:25,291 --> 01:23:27,668 If you look at a photograph of Bill Mitchell... 1175 01:23:27,836 --> 01:23:30,254 ...taken before the stroke and one right after... 1176 01:23:30,422 --> 01:23:32,715 - What? - ...you will see distinct differences. 1177 01:23:32,882 --> 01:23:34,800 Are you saying this is a conspiracy? 1178 01:23:34,968 --> 01:23:37,344 Yes, I am saying this is a conspiracy. 1179 01:23:37,512 --> 01:23:39,346 Do you think you're a little paranoid? 1180 01:23:39,514 --> 01:23:42,057 No. Have you compared the photographs, Larry? 1181 01:24:05,290 --> 01:24:08,250 This is crazy. 1182 01:24:11,588 --> 01:24:14,423 The U.S .News hammered us, but they're always tough on that. 1183 01:24:14,591 --> 01:24:16,884 - Rosenthal loved us in The Times. - That's good. 1184 01:24:17,052 --> 01:24:19,553 Mr. President, Mr. Nance is waiting for you inside. 1185 01:24:19,721 --> 01:24:21,430 - Who? - The vice-president. 1186 01:24:24,392 --> 01:24:26,685 - The vice-president. - The... 1187 01:24:26,853 --> 01:24:28,896 Nance. I thought... 1188 01:24:29,064 --> 01:24:31,940 Get my, I want my ears checked. Would you do that? 1189 01:24:32,108 --> 01:24:35,152 Sorry, I didn't understand. Ever since the stroke I get a little... 1190 01:24:37,030 --> 01:24:38,697 Oh, my God. 1191 01:25:00,261 --> 01:25:02,137 Mr. President... 1192 01:25:03,556 --> 01:25:05,808 ...these are a gift from the King of Togo. 1193 01:25:05,975 --> 01:25:07,893 Fertility beads. 1194 01:25:08,061 --> 01:25:11,230 These are from the people of Burundi. 1195 01:25:13,691 --> 01:25:14,733 Thank you. 1196 01:25:14,901 --> 01:25:17,069 They know hats in Burundi. Look at this. 1197 01:25:20,448 --> 01:25:22,825 Mr. President, may I speak frankly with you? 1198 01:25:22,992 --> 01:25:25,786 Yes, please. Sit down. It's good to see you. 1199 01:25:29,582 --> 01:25:33,293 I know we haven't always gotten along. I know we've disagreed politically. 1200 01:25:33,461 --> 01:25:37,172 And I suppose I know what you think of me personally. 1201 01:25:38,550 --> 01:25:41,969 But I've always tried to respect the role you wanted me to play. 1202 01:25:43,096 --> 01:25:46,765 When I've disagreed with this administration, I've kept it to myself. 1203 01:25:48,434 --> 01:25:51,103 When you wanted my support, you always had it. 1204 01:25:51,271 --> 01:25:52,771 Yes. 1205 01:25:52,939 --> 01:25:54,231 Damn it, Bill. 1206 01:25:54,399 --> 01:25:57,151 How could you do something like this to me? 1207 01:25:59,195 --> 01:26:02,322 - Do what? - Come on, we're not children. 1208 01:26:02,490 --> 01:26:06,118 I didn't have anything to do with this First Liberty nonsense and you know it. 1209 01:26:07,287 --> 01:26:11,039 - First Liberty. - All I've got is my integrity, Bill. 1210 01:26:11,207 --> 01:26:12,541 Okay? 1211 01:26:13,418 --> 01:26:15,252 That's all I have left. 1212 01:26:15,420 --> 01:26:18,213 Now, I don't know why you've turned your attack dogs on me. 1213 01:26:18,381 --> 01:26:21,008 - They're not my attack dogs. - What? 1214 01:26:22,177 --> 01:26:23,552 I'll take care of this. 1215 01:26:23,887 --> 01:26:26,346 - We made it up. - What do you mean, you made it up? 1216 01:26:26,514 --> 01:26:29,308 Well, we had to, Dave. The guy's a Boy Scout. 1217 01:26:29,475 --> 01:26:31,351 But, Alan, this is wrong. 1218 01:26:31,519 --> 01:26:33,103 Wrong? 1219 01:26:33,271 --> 01:26:36,940 I know. It looks awfully bad and I'm really embarrassed... 1220 01:26:37,108 --> 01:26:38,275 ...but it was Bob's idea. 1221 01:26:47,619 --> 01:26:50,204 Have you spoken to the president? 1222 01:27:01,049 --> 01:27:03,342 When I first began to look into the allegations... 1223 01:27:03,509 --> 01:27:06,595 ...concerning First Liberty Savings and Loan... 1224 01:27:06,763 --> 01:27:10,891 ...I thought the wrongdoing was restricted to the vice-president's office. 1225 01:27:11,809 --> 01:27:14,144 I think you better take a look at this. 1226 01:27:16,231 --> 01:27:21,026 But as I began to investigate, I realized that this pattern of corruption... 1227 01:27:21,194 --> 01:27:23,445 ...extended much higher. 1228 01:27:24,030 --> 01:27:28,242 I was saddened to discover at least 15 separate acts of intervention... 1229 01:27:28,409 --> 01:27:30,827 ...by this administration... 1230 01:27:30,995 --> 01:27:35,374 ...most with the full knowledge of the president, and all of them illegal. 1231 01:27:35,541 --> 01:27:39,419 - Jesus Christ. - Federal regulators were influenced... 1232 01:27:39,587 --> 01:27:41,546 ...records were destroyed... 1233 01:27:41,714 --> 01:27:43,507 ...and pressure was brought to bear... 1234 01:27:47,595 --> 01:27:50,013 ...by President Mitchell himself. 1235 01:27:50,181 --> 01:27:53,016 - Now he's making stuff up about me. - He's not. 1236 01:27:55,937 --> 01:27:57,729 He's not? 1237 01:27:59,941 --> 01:28:01,108 You mean, I did all that? 1238 01:28:01,276 --> 01:28:03,860 You didn't. Bill Mitchell did. 1239 01:28:13,079 --> 01:28:16,290 This is a mistake. We shouldn't be doing this right now. 1240 01:28:16,457 --> 01:28:17,958 I can't go into hiding. 1241 01:28:22,171 --> 01:28:23,380 What are you hiding? 1242 01:28:27,969 --> 01:28:30,929 Mr. President, what did you know and when did you know it? 1243 01:28:33,766 --> 01:28:36,143 When will you have a confession? 1244 01:28:36,936 --> 01:28:38,729 Will you answer these allegations? 1245 01:28:38,896 --> 01:28:40,731 When will you make a statement? 1246 01:28:40,898 --> 01:28:42,983 Is this job stuffjust a smoke screen? 1247 01:28:43,151 --> 01:28:46,153 Mr. President, did you commit the crime? 1248 01:28:46,946 --> 01:28:51,450 Mr. President, I don't know any other way to put it. This dog just won't hunt. 1249 01:28:51,617 --> 01:28:55,329 We may be able to hold off on this First Liberty thing for a little while... 1250 01:28:55,496 --> 01:28:58,123 ...but if you've been running around with this new jobs... 1251 01:28:58,291 --> 01:29:00,375 Just put us on a spit and bring in the sauce. 1252 01:29:00,543 --> 01:29:03,170 - If you could just wait for a couple months. - Yeah, wait. 1253 01:29:03,338 --> 01:29:05,047 - Yeah. - No. 1254 01:29:05,214 --> 01:29:07,174 No, I don't want to wait a while. We can't. 1255 01:29:07,342 --> 01:29:09,926 Mr. President, I understand how you feel... 1256 01:29:10,094 --> 01:29:12,888 ...but we're talking about obstructing federal regulators... 1257 01:29:13,056 --> 01:29:15,015 ...violating election laws. 1258 01:29:15,475 --> 01:29:18,518 I got people up on the Hill talking impeachment. 1259 01:29:18,686 --> 01:29:21,104 What is with President Mitchell lately? 1260 01:29:21,272 --> 01:29:25,776 I know the president's supposed to serve four years, but now it may be 15 to 20. 1261 01:29:27,862 --> 01:29:31,948 But we make fun of the president. We knock the president. But it's a tough job. 1262 01:29:32,116 --> 01:29:36,578 Take today. The president woke up, broke the law, got caught, he pardoned himself. 1263 01:29:36,746 --> 01:29:38,121 That is a full day. 1264 01:29:40,249 --> 01:29:43,710 - And now political action groups... - Mr. President. 1265 01:29:43,878 --> 01:29:45,504 May I come in? 1266 01:29:48,383 --> 01:29:50,884 A dirty business we're in, sometimes. 1267 01:29:51,052 --> 01:29:52,469 Yeah. 1268 01:29:56,057 --> 01:29:57,140 Mr. President... 1269 01:29:57,308 --> 01:30:01,520 ...whatever happens, I just wanted you to know that I think your jobs program is... 1270 01:30:01,687 --> 01:30:03,105 ...a wonderful idea. 1271 01:30:06,567 --> 01:30:07,734 Thanks. 1272 01:30:07,902 --> 01:30:10,112 Not many people are gonna pay much attention now, but.... 1273 01:30:12,198 --> 01:30:13,573 Thanks. 1274 01:30:22,583 --> 01:30:23,917 Would you like to... 1275 01:30:24,085 --> 01:30:26,294 ...sit down for a minute? 1276 01:30:27,880 --> 01:30:29,339 Sure. 1277 01:30:38,266 --> 01:30:39,391 Do you ever.... 1278 01:30:41,102 --> 01:30:43,311 ...think back to how you got started? 1279 01:30:47,733 --> 01:30:49,734 I was a shoe salesman. 1280 01:30:50,903 --> 01:30:52,946 But not very happy about it. 1281 01:30:53,614 --> 01:30:57,284 One day, my wife says to me: 1282 01:30:57,452 --> 01:31:00,203 "Why don't you try running for office? 1283 01:31:00,371 --> 01:31:02,914 You know? You talk about it all the time. 1284 01:31:03,082 --> 01:31:04,583 Why don't you just go do it?" 1285 01:31:04,750 --> 01:31:06,835 So I tell my boss... 1286 01:31:07,003 --> 01:31:09,588 ...I have a dentist appointment... 1287 01:31:09,755 --> 01:31:13,383 ...and I go down to the Registrar of Voters... 1288 01:31:13,551 --> 01:31:15,343 ...on my lunch break. 1289 01:31:16,762 --> 01:31:18,972 Next thing I know, I'm a councilman. 1290 01:31:20,057 --> 01:31:22,350 - Really? - My wife was my campaign manager. 1291 01:31:22,518 --> 01:31:28,148 We had a budget of $2,000 with advertising. 1292 01:31:34,739 --> 01:31:35,780 How about you? 1293 01:31:36,866 --> 01:31:38,867 - Me? - Yeah. 1294 01:31:39,994 --> 01:31:42,078 How did you get started? 1295 01:31:44,957 --> 01:31:46,875 Kind of the same way. 1296 01:31:59,305 --> 01:32:01,431 Vice-president's a good man, isn't he? 1297 01:32:06,812 --> 01:32:08,230 Yes. 1298 01:32:10,149 --> 01:32:12,192 He's a very good man. 1299 01:32:19,367 --> 01:32:20,909 I don't want to lose you. 1300 01:32:39,011 --> 01:32:42,556 The president has requested this rare, joint session of Congress... 1301 01:32:42,723 --> 01:32:47,018 ...so he can personally answer the allegations raised by Bob Alexander... 1302 01:32:47,186 --> 01:32:48,520 ...his former chief of staff. 1303 01:32:48,688 --> 01:32:52,023 Frankly, it's hard to recall the last time both houses of Congress... 1304 01:32:52,191 --> 01:32:55,527 ...convened without so much of an idea of what the president plans to say. 1305 01:32:55,695 --> 01:32:58,446 So one Would speculate that it's about the charges... 1306 01:32:58,614 --> 01:33:00,657 ...against the vice-president and president.. 1307 01:33:00,825 --> 01:33:04,953 Those rumors have been circulating on Capitol Hill now for several weeks. 1308 01:33:06,289 --> 01:33:08,707 It's time to go. Better get inside. 1309 01:33:09,000 --> 01:33:10,584 - It's all set with Duane? - All set. 1310 01:33:10,751 --> 01:33:11,793 Everything's here. 1311 01:33:11,961 --> 01:33:13,378 Okay, let's go. 1312 01:33:16,882 --> 01:33:18,466 Relax. 1313 01:33:19,176 --> 01:33:20,343 Right. 1314 01:33:20,511 --> 01:33:23,388 - Enjoy the moment. - Right. 1315 01:33:28,060 --> 01:33:29,894 - Hello, Ben. - Big day, Bob. 1316 01:33:30,062 --> 01:33:32,439 - Thanks for coming. Come on in. - I wouldn't miss it. 1317 01:33:32,607 --> 01:33:34,816 - You know the Claghorns? - Of course. Of course. 1318 01:33:34,984 --> 01:33:36,526 Hey, Bob, what do you think? 1319 01:33:36,694 --> 01:33:39,237 Put that away. Let's wait till the speech first. 1320 01:33:40,990 --> 01:33:46,786 The House will be in order. 1321 01:33:50,750 --> 01:33:54,336 Mr. Speaker, the President of the United States. 1322 01:34:28,329 --> 01:34:31,122 Thank you. Thank you. 1323 01:34:33,125 --> 01:34:34,626 Here it comes. 1324 01:34:37,630 --> 01:34:39,255 Mr. Speaker. 1325 01:34:39,882 --> 01:34:41,633 Vice-President. 1326 01:34:42,134 --> 01:34:44,094 Members of the Congress. 1327 01:34:44,929 --> 01:34:46,721 Fellow Americans. 1328 01:34:49,392 --> 01:34:52,644 I wish I could be here today under different circumstances. 1329 01:34:53,938 --> 01:34:58,024 There are a lot of things about this country that we should be discussing. 1330 01:34:58,192 --> 01:35:00,777 But I realize that's not possible now. 1331 01:35:01,946 --> 01:35:06,324 As all of you know, my former chief of staff has implicated me in a scandal... 1332 01:35:06,492 --> 01:35:09,994 ...involving the First Liberty Savings and Loan. 1333 01:35:10,162 --> 01:35:14,708 Once people start talking about a scandal, it's hard to talk about anything else. 1334 01:35:14,875 --> 01:35:16,960 So fine, let's talk about it. 1335 01:35:18,838 --> 01:35:20,964 Bob Alexander has accused me of.... 1336 01:35:21,966 --> 01:35:24,676 Let me read this to make sure I get it right. 1337 01:35:25,177 --> 01:35:27,554 "lllegally influencing government regulators... 1338 01:35:27,722 --> 01:35:30,598 ...on behalf of major campaign contributors... 1339 01:35:30,766 --> 01:35:33,810 ...interfering with an ongoing Justice Department investigation... 1340 01:35:33,978 --> 01:35:38,356 ...and violating federal election laws in the area of campaign finance." 1341 01:35:38,524 --> 01:35:40,608 Okay, let's get right to the guts of it. 1342 01:35:41,152 --> 01:35:43,403 Each one of these charges is absolutely true. 1343 01:35:46,073 --> 01:35:48,158 Die, you pond scum. 1344 01:35:48,325 --> 01:35:51,870 I'm the president, and as they say, the buck stops here. 1345 01:35:52,037 --> 01:35:57,375 So I take full responsibility for every one of my illegal actions. 1346 01:35:58,669 --> 01:36:01,129 But, you see, that's not the whole story. 1347 01:36:02,465 --> 01:36:06,342 And I think each one of you is entitled to the whole truth. 1348 01:36:07,261 --> 01:36:09,637 I have here written proof... 1349 01:36:12,433 --> 01:36:16,853 ...in the form of notes, memoranda and personal directives... 1350 01:36:17,021 --> 01:36:21,357 ...proving that Bob Alexander was also involved... 1351 01:36:21,525 --> 01:36:25,403 ...in each one of these incidents, and in most cases, planned them as well. 1352 01:36:27,823 --> 01:36:29,324 Alan. 1353 01:36:30,034 --> 01:36:35,497 Now, allegations of wrongdoing have also been made against Vice-President Nance. 1354 01:36:35,664 --> 01:36:38,291 Now, as this evidence will prove, at no time... 1355 01:36:38,459 --> 01:36:41,628 ...and in no way was the vice-president involved in any of this. 1356 01:36:41,796 --> 01:36:43,546 Bob just made all that up. 1357 01:36:46,258 --> 01:36:48,259 Vice-President Nance... 1358 01:36:48,928 --> 01:36:52,180 ...is a good and decent public servant... 1359 01:36:52,473 --> 01:36:57,143 ...and I'd like to apologize for any pain this may have caused him or his family. 1360 01:37:12,368 --> 01:37:14,410 And while we're on the subject... 1361 01:37:15,204 --> 01:37:19,082 ...I'd like to apologize to the American people. 1362 01:37:19,375 --> 01:37:21,084 You see... 1363 01:37:21,377 --> 01:37:25,505 ...I forgot that I was hired to do a job for you... 1364 01:37:25,673 --> 01:37:28,508 ...and it was just a temp job at that. 1365 01:37:28,676 --> 01:37:30,635 I forgot that I had 250 million people... 1366 01:37:30,803 --> 01:37:34,681 ...who were paying me to make their lives a little bit better. 1367 01:37:34,849 --> 01:37:37,100 And I didn't live up to my part of the bargain. 1368 01:37:38,227 --> 01:37:39,561 See.... 1369 01:37:40,104 --> 01:37:43,398 I think there are certain things you should expect from your president. 1370 01:37:45,401 --> 01:37:48,319 I had to care more about you than I do about me. 1371 01:37:48,988 --> 01:37:51,322 I had to care more about.... 1372 01:37:52,408 --> 01:37:56,661 I had to care more about what's right than I do about what's popular. 1373 01:37:59,415 --> 01:38:02,584 I ought to be willing to give up this whole thing... 1374 01:38:03,252 --> 01:38:05,295 ...for something I believe in... 1375 01:38:07,172 --> 01:38:08,923 ...because if I'm not.... 1376 01:38:12,011 --> 01:38:13,970 If I'm not... 1377 01:38:20,102 --> 01:38:21,769 If I'm not... 1378 01:38:23,856 --> 01:38:25,648 If I'm not, then... 1379 01:38:25,816 --> 01:38:28,651 ...maybe I don't belong here in the first... 1380 01:38:32,114 --> 01:38:33,615 Get a doctor! Move it! 1381 01:38:36,577 --> 01:38:39,537 Clear the aisle. Clear the aisle. 1382 01:38:40,205 --> 01:38:42,248 Calm yourselves. 1383 01:39:42,267 --> 01:39:43,559 Let's get him out of there. 1384 01:39:43,727 --> 01:39:45,353 Quickly. Quickly. 1385 01:39:50,859 --> 01:39:54,445 - Mitchell's that way. - Stay back. 1386 01:40:18,053 --> 01:40:21,764 Well? 1387 01:40:25,394 --> 01:40:27,437 You okay getting home? 1388 01:40:28,480 --> 01:40:30,440 Yeah, it's not far. 1389 01:40:33,318 --> 01:40:34,902 Take care. 1390 01:40:35,487 --> 01:40:36,946 Dave. 1391 01:40:40,951 --> 01:40:42,660 I would've taken a bullet for you. 1392 01:40:53,338 --> 01:40:55,006 Thanks, Duane. 1393 01:42:06,995 --> 01:42:08,788 The stroke hit at 8:42 p. m... 1394 01:42:08,956 --> 01:42:13,042 ...just as the president was concluding his remarks to a joint session of Congress. 1395 01:42:13,210 --> 01:42:15,128 Spokesmen of the First Naval Hospital... 1396 01:42:15,295 --> 01:42:18,172 ...have confirmed it was a massive edema. 1397 01:42:18,340 --> 01:42:21,843 And unlike his previous stroke, it has left the president fully incapacitated. 1398 01:42:22,010 --> 01:42:25,012 The nation mourned as President William Harrison Mitchell... 1399 01:42:25,180 --> 01:42:29,016 ...was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery early this morning. 1400 01:42:29,184 --> 01:42:31,602 After lingering in a coma for almost five months... 1401 01:42:31,770 --> 01:42:34,605 ...the president succumbed Thursday at 4:20 p.m. 1402 01:42:34,773 --> 01:42:38,276 In a bittersweet ceremony in the capital, Vice-President Gary Nance... 1403 01:42:38,443 --> 01:42:43,156 ...was officially sworn in today as the 45th president of the United States. 1404 01:42:43,323 --> 01:42:47,827 Under the terms of the 25th Amendment, Nance has been acting with full authority... 1405 01:42:47,995 --> 01:42:50,955 ...since Bill Mitchell's incapacitation. 1406 01:42:51,123 --> 01:42:53,583 The new president promises a leadership of fairness. 1407 01:42:53,750 --> 01:42:57,003 I plan to continue Bill Mitchell's call to arms. 1408 01:42:57,171 --> 01:43:00,423 This isn't my presidency, this is his presidency. 1409 01:43:00,591 --> 01:43:04,218 And I can't think of a better way to ensure his legacy... 1410 01:43:04,386 --> 01:43:07,180 ...than to continue the principles he initiated. 1411 01:43:07,347 --> 01:43:10,808 Bob Alexander and eight other members of the Mitchell administration... 1412 01:43:10,976 --> 01:43:14,103 ...were indicted on 34 counts of election law violations... 1413 01:43:14,271 --> 01:43:15,855 ...and obstruction ofjustice. 1414 01:43:16,023 --> 01:43:19,108 Ironically, the indictments came just 48 hours after final passage... 1415 01:43:19,443 --> 01:43:21,152 ...of the Bill Mitchell Jobs Bill... 1416 01:43:21,320 --> 01:43:23,988 ...for a comprehensive employment program. 1417 01:43:25,490 --> 01:43:29,160 We have a limited amount of buttons, so don't put any buttons in the envelopes. 1418 01:43:29,328 --> 01:43:30,703 Honey. 1419 01:43:32,122 --> 01:43:34,165 Dave Kobic. Time for a change. 1420 01:43:34,333 --> 01:43:36,584 - No, no. Kovic. Kovic. - Kovic. 1421 01:43:36,752 --> 01:43:38,878 Tom. Tom. We have a limited amount of posters. 1422 01:43:39,046 --> 01:43:41,464 Just put them in the really busy places. 1423 01:43:42,007 --> 01:43:43,674 She's terrific. She can do anything. 1424 01:43:43,842 --> 01:43:47,386 - Just the flyers. - Okay, well, she's changed. 1425 01:43:47,554 --> 01:43:51,599 It's the middle of winter. They're gonna turn off her heat. She needs a job. 1426 01:43:55,729 --> 01:44:00,483 Open. Like this. Like this. Neat. Neat. 1427 01:44:00,651 --> 01:44:02,860 - Hi. - No buttons. 1428 01:44:03,028 --> 01:44:05,321 Would you like to volunteer? 1429 01:44:05,489 --> 01:44:07,657 - Yeah, sure. - Thanks, you're a good man. 1430 01:44:07,824 --> 01:44:11,327 Did you get the fund-raising thing I sent you? Yeah, City Council. 1431 01:44:11,495 --> 01:44:14,747 - We have flyers here. - Thanks. All right. 1432 01:44:14,915 --> 01:44:16,874 We're on a roll now. Karen, you got a job. 1433 01:44:17,042 --> 01:44:18,334 - Thank you. - It's Monday. 1434 01:44:18,502 --> 01:44:22,255 And everybody works on Monday. 1435 01:44:33,976 --> 01:44:36,269 - Hi. - Hi. 1436 01:44:36,436 --> 01:44:39,272 I understand you find people jobs? 1437 01:44:39,648 --> 01:44:40,815 - Well.... - This is great. 1438 01:44:40,983 --> 01:44:44,485 Yeah, I'm, running... You look great. 1439 01:44:46,697 --> 01:44:50,324 I saw you on TV at the funeral and.... 1440 01:44:50,492 --> 01:44:51,742 Well.... 1441 01:44:51,910 --> 01:44:53,869 That's finally over. 1442 01:45:02,879 --> 01:45:04,880 Why don't we go into my office? 1443 01:45:05,632 --> 01:45:07,300 Excuse us.