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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:57,480 --> 00:00:59,596 Lobbying is about foresight. 2 00:01:01,720 --> 00:01:04,075 About anticipating your opponent's moves 3 00:01:05,120 --> 00:01:07,190 and devising countermeasures. 4 00:01:10,280 --> 00:01:13,636 The winner plots one step ahead of the opposition, 5 00:01:15,400 --> 00:01:16,879 and plays her trump card 6 00:01:18,480 --> 00:01:20,436 just after they play theirs. 7 00:01:22,840 --> 00:01:24,136 You better not be saying that 8 00:01:24,160 --> 00:01:25,309 when you're in there. 9 00:01:26,040 --> 00:01:27,871 It's about making sure you surprise them, 10 00:01:30,280 --> 00:01:32,430 and they don't surprise you. 11 00:01:41,600 --> 00:01:42,874 I'm gonna ask you again. 12 00:01:43,240 --> 00:01:44,296 Miss Sloane, could you please 13 00:01:44,320 --> 00:01:45,719 describe the nature of your work? 14 00:01:51,720 --> 00:01:53,096 On the advice of counsel, 15 00:01:53,120 --> 00:01:54,896 I respectfully decline to answer your question, 16 00:01:54,920 --> 00:01:56,751 based on my rights under the Fifth Amendment 17 00:01:56,840 --> 00:01:58,160 to the United States Constitution. 18 00:02:00,360 --> 00:02:01,588 Those words, 19 00:02:02,760 --> 00:02:04,576 when you're not taking the oath or confirming details, 20 00:02:04,600 --> 00:02:06,680 those words, in that order, are all you're gonna say. 21 00:02:11,720 --> 00:02:13,995 "On average, would you say you bribed public officials 22 00:02:14,080 --> 00:02:15,360 "more or less than once a month?" 23 00:02:15,920 --> 00:02:18,718 Upon the advice of counsel... Can I deviate slightly? 24 00:02:18,800 --> 00:02:20,400 "On the advice of counsel"? On the advice 25 00:02:20,760 --> 00:02:21,816 - "of my attorney"? - You do not... 26 00:02:21,840 --> 00:02:23,910 Okay, okay, I understand that last one's 27 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,194 too adventurous for you. 28 00:02:28,480 --> 00:02:30,080 This would be a whole lot easier 29 00:02:30,240 --> 00:02:31,639 if I could just shout "Fifth." 30 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:33,349 They want you behind bars. 31 00:02:34,640 --> 00:02:35,675 You make one statement, 32 00:02:35,800 --> 00:02:37,313 you correct one nefarious allegation, 33 00:02:37,400 --> 00:02:38,879 that's it. 34 00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:40,240 You waive your right to the Fifth 35 00:02:40,280 --> 00:02:41,920 and you're compelled to answer everything. 36 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:44,376 They're taking you to the woodshed 37 00:02:44,400 --> 00:02:45,600 in front of the national press. 38 00:02:46,280 --> 00:02:47,838 They're gonna rile you so bad 39 00:02:48,080 --> 00:02:50,116 they'd make Gandhi wanna cut their tongues out. 40 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:54,656 " Did you arrange for benefits such as travel, 41 00:02:54,680 --> 00:02:55,749 "luxury accommodations, 42 00:02:55,840 --> 00:02:57,176 "and sports tickets to be furnished 43 00:02:57,200 --> 00:02:58,315 "to members of Congress 44 00:02:58,400 --> 00:02:59,753 "at the behest of your clients?" 45 00:03:03,280 --> 00:03:04,976 " Did you arrange for benefits such as travel, 46 00:03:05,000 --> 00:03:07,275 "luxury accommodations, and sports tickets to..." 47 00:03:07,360 --> 00:03:08,560 Daniel. When I take the stand, 48 00:03:08,640 --> 00:03:10,153 you'll see nothing but a granite wall. 49 00:03:12,240 --> 00:03:13,389 Good. 50 00:03:33,400 --> 00:03:34,674 Miss Sloane! 51 00:03:38,840 --> 00:03:40,910 Nothing to say, guys, thank you. 52 00:03:54,120 --> 00:03:55,758 Miss Sloane, Miss Sloane! 53 00:04:00,840 --> 00:04:02,193 This is tight. 54 00:04:03,040 --> 00:04:05,200 You'd think they would choose a more appropriate venue. 55 00:04:05,800 --> 00:04:07,916 Well, turns out the Nationals had a home game. 56 00:04:15,840 --> 00:04:16,955 Good morning. 57 00:04:17,040 --> 00:04:19,235 I am Senator Ronald Sperling, 58 00:04:19,360 --> 00:04:21,635 Chair of this Hearing. Miss Sloane... 59 00:04:28,200 --> 00:04:29,633 Please raise your right hand. 60 00:04:31,360 --> 00:04:33,476 Do you solemnly swear that you will tell the truth, 61 00:04:33,560 --> 00:04:35,176 the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, 62 00:04:35,200 --> 00:04:37,475 under pains and penalties of perjury? 63 00:04:37,560 --> 00:04:39,118 - I do. - Please, sit. 64 00:04:40,920 --> 00:04:42,990 Will the witness please state her full name 65 00:04:43,080 --> 00:04:44,308 for the record? 66 00:04:44,400 --> 00:04:45,799 Madeline Elizabeth Sloane. 67 00:04:45,880 --> 00:04:47,029 Louder, please. 68 00:04:48,800 --> 00:04:50,677 Madeline Elizabeth Sloane. 69 00:04:50,880 --> 00:04:52,496 And could the witness please confirm 70 00:04:52,520 --> 00:04:54,954 that these details are accurate... 71 00:04:55,280 --> 00:04:56,474 Uh... 72 00:04:56,560 --> 00:05:00,348 Date of birth, July 26, 1976, address... 73 00:05:00,920 --> 00:05:02,069 Suite 504, Watergate South, 74 00:05:02,160 --> 00:05:04,390 700 New Hampshire Avenue North West, Washington D.C.? 75 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:06,075 Correct. 76 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:11,069 You were employed by Cole, Kravitz and Waterman LLP 77 00:05:11,320 --> 00:05:13,629 for a 10-year period between 2006 and 2016, 78 00:05:13,720 --> 00:05:14,776 before moving on earlier... 79 00:05:14,800 --> 00:05:15,800 Eleven year period. 80 00:05:17,400 --> 00:05:18,435 Excuse me? 81 00:05:18,520 --> 00:05:21,512 There are 11 years between 2006 and 2016. 82 00:05:26,480 --> 00:05:27,720 What was the nature of your work 83 00:05:27,760 --> 00:05:29,990 with Cole, Kravitz and Waterman LLP? 84 00:05:34,560 --> 00:05:35,675 Upon the advice of counsel, 85 00:05:35,760 --> 00:05:37,830 I must respectfully decline to answer your question, 86 00:05:38,640 --> 00:05:40,360 based on my rights under the Fifth Amendment 87 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:42,072 to the United States Constitution. 88 00:05:42,680 --> 00:05:45,558 Did you, October 12th of last year, 89 00:05:45,640 --> 00:05:47,631 accept as a client the government 90 00:05:47,720 --> 00:05:49,950 of the Asian Republic of Indonesia, 91 00:05:50,040 --> 00:05:51,758 for the purpose of campaigning against 92 00:05:51,840 --> 00:05:54,229 the levy of additional Federal duties 93 00:05:54,320 --> 00:05:57,596 on the importation of palm oil into the United States? 94 00:05:59,520 --> 00:06:00,748 Upon the advice of counsel, 95 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:03,235 I must respectfully decline to answer your question, 96 00:06:03,320 --> 00:06:05,231 based on my rights under the Fifth Amendment 97 00:06:05,480 --> 00:06:07,516 to the United States Constitution. 98 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,877 Today is a landmark day, you know why? 99 00:06:13,960 --> 00:06:15,029 Because I'm free. 100 00:06:15,120 --> 00:06:16,348 Name one thing you can do today 101 00:06:16,480 --> 00:06:17,696 that you couldn't have done yesterday. 102 00:06:17,720 --> 00:06:18,720 Quit my job. 103 00:06:18,800 --> 00:06:19,896 You could've done that yesterday, 104 00:06:19,920 --> 00:06:20,976 but it would've been stupid. 105 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:22,896 - I can quit today and... - It'd still be stupid. 106 00:06:22,920 --> 00:06:24,069 You clear your college debt 107 00:06:24,160 --> 00:06:25,878 and celebrate by enrolling in post-grad? 108 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:28,792 Academia's more my scene. 109 00:06:28,920 --> 00:06:30,256 You didn't follow me into the crapper 110 00:06:30,280 --> 00:06:32,271 to gloat about freedom, Jane. 111 00:06:32,360 --> 00:06:34,749 Talk to me about the Nutella Tax. 112 00:06:34,840 --> 00:06:36,751 Uh, we're really calling it the "Nutella Tax"? 113 00:06:36,840 --> 00:06:38,592 Palm oil is a key ingredient in Nutella. 114 00:06:39,080 --> 00:06:40,832 If the Federal Government taxes it at 300%, 115 00:06:41,360 --> 00:06:43,476 it'll cost more for us to gorge ourselves on it. 116 00:06:44,120 --> 00:06:46,031 Isn't palm oil in pretty much everything? 117 00:06:46,680 --> 00:06:48,120 We could have called it the Soap Tax, 118 00:06:48,160 --> 00:06:49,376 but the public cares more about Nutella 119 00:06:49,400 --> 00:06:50,400 than they do soap. 120 00:06:51,120 --> 00:06:52,400 Anyway, we get four more senators 121 00:06:52,440 --> 00:06:53,600 to come out against the bill, 122 00:06:53,640 --> 00:06:55,080 we can lean on Jacobs to withdraw it. 123 00:06:56,200 --> 00:06:57,349 What are you gonna do? 124 00:06:58,120 --> 00:07:00,360 Tell the Indonesians they're going to host Senator Jacobs 125 00:07:00,440 --> 00:07:02,396 on a field trip to one of their plantations. 126 00:07:02,480 --> 00:07:04,277 You never washed your hands. 127 00:07:06,080 --> 00:07:09,436 He'll take the wife and kids on a tropical vacation. 128 00:07:09,520 --> 00:07:12,034 Come back hailing their conservation efforts. 129 00:07:12,720 --> 00:07:14,551 His bill dies a quiet death. 130 00:07:14,640 --> 00:07:16,296 If the Indonesian government pays for it, 131 00:07:16,320 --> 00:07:17,389 it's illegal. 132 00:07:17,480 --> 00:07:19,755 If they use a non-profit c3 to sponsor the travel, 133 00:07:19,840 --> 00:07:21,239 it's perfectly legal. 134 00:07:21,320 --> 00:07:23,200 As long as the trip is for educational purposes. 135 00:07:23,400 --> 00:07:25,675 But, the Indonesian government is still paying for it. 136 00:07:25,760 --> 00:07:28,149 See, this is why I'm thinking about post-grad. 137 00:07:28,240 --> 00:07:30,800 Jane, we go to school to prepare us for the real world. 138 00:07:30,880 --> 00:07:32,359 I'm not sure I like the real world. 139 00:07:32,440 --> 00:07:34,016 So you want to bury your head in Socrates? 140 00:07:34,040 --> 00:07:36,873 You know that Socrates never actually wrote anything. 141 00:07:37,800 --> 00:07:38,915 That's beside the point. 142 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:40,513 If you don't like it, you change it. 143 00:07:40,600 --> 00:07:42,636 - That's why you're here. - Miss Sloane! 144 00:07:42,720 --> 00:07:44,456 They're ready for you in the conference room. 145 00:07:44,480 --> 00:07:46,456 Hey, Spencer, did you know that Americans care more 146 00:07:46,480 --> 00:07:48,596 about Nutella than they do about soap? 147 00:07:50,160 --> 00:07:51,388 Uh, okay. 148 00:07:51,920 --> 00:07:53,035 See that? 149 00:07:53,480 --> 00:07:54,754 No reaction. 150 00:07:55,240 --> 00:07:56,776 Okay, guys, we gotta be quick this morning, 151 00:07:56,800 --> 00:07:58,153 I've got a meeting to get to. 152 00:07:58,240 --> 00:08:00,151 How many are they expecting at the IMF rally? 153 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:01,434 Between 500 and 1,000. 154 00:08:01,520 --> 00:08:03,351 There's a margin of 100%? 155 00:08:03,440 --> 00:08:05,416 Does that technically mean that nobody might show up? 156 00:08:05,440 --> 00:08:07,874 Five hundred's the minimum, the rest depends on weather. 157 00:08:07,960 --> 00:08:09,871 Seems more people hate banks when the sun's out. 158 00:08:09,960 --> 00:08:11,576 - What's the weather forecast? - Liz? 159 00:08:11,600 --> 00:08:12,736 Time we sold Jacobs on Indonesia. 160 00:08:12,760 --> 00:08:13,829 I know. 161 00:08:13,920 --> 00:08:16,434 - When Henry falls we've got... - Critical mass, I'm aware. 162 00:08:16,520 --> 00:08:18,795 Get a non-profit to sponsor a vacation. 163 00:08:18,880 --> 00:08:20,871 They give him face and he'll pull it. 164 00:08:20,960 --> 00:08:23,030 Did you just come from the ladies' room? 165 00:08:23,280 --> 00:08:25,016 Uh, I have no idea what you're talking about. 166 00:08:25,040 --> 00:08:26,976 We're talking about numbers at the IMF rally. 167 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:29,036 All right, Alex, put Metro Talent on notice, 168 00:08:29,120 --> 00:08:31,076 - we may need reinforcements. - I'm on it. 169 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:32,336 We're really gonna use movie extras? 170 00:08:32,360 --> 00:08:33,776 The guy shouting about corporate greed 171 00:08:33,800 --> 00:08:35,438 becomes a lot less credible standing next 172 00:08:35,520 --> 00:08:37,033 to a hobo from central casting, 173 00:08:37,160 --> 00:08:39,515 with a banner that reads, "Abolish money." 174 00:08:39,600 --> 00:08:40,749 "Shit is fucked up 175 00:08:40,840 --> 00:08:42,193 "and bullshit." 176 00:08:42,560 --> 00:08:44,994 Best banner at Occupy. Tell me that was one of ours. 177 00:08:45,080 --> 00:08:47,719 Oh, no, that was creative way beyond my capabilities. 178 00:08:47,800 --> 00:08:50,792 - Franklin! Shmallow Cakes? - Uh, yeah! 179 00:08:50,880 --> 00:08:52,416 Does sales tax apply to cakes and cookies, 180 00:08:52,440 --> 00:08:53,440 or only to one of those? 181 00:08:54,640 --> 00:08:56,471 I don't know. 182 00:09:00,920 --> 00:09:01,955 You don't know? 183 00:09:03,520 --> 00:09:04,576 All right, everybody, listen up! 184 00:09:04,600 --> 00:09:05,776 I'm going to tell you a story. 185 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:06,835 Please, no. 186 00:09:06,920 --> 00:09:08,216 A priest is giving a young nun 187 00:09:08,240 --> 00:09:09,639 a lift home from church one day, 188 00:09:09,720 --> 00:09:11,312 and as he's shifting gears, 189 00:09:11,400 --> 00:09:13,960 he rests his hand on the nun's knee. 190 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:15,736 This is offensive and inappropriate. 191 00:09:15,760 --> 00:09:17,296 The young nun looks up at the priest and says, 192 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:20,118 "Father, remember Luke 14:10." 193 00:09:20,960 --> 00:09:22,837 The priest withdraws his hand, embarrassed. 194 00:09:23,120 --> 00:09:24,792 Next time they stop at a light, 195 00:09:25,040 --> 00:09:27,554 he places his hand a little higher up on her thigh, 196 00:09:27,640 --> 00:09:31,110 again the nun says, "Remember Luke 14:10, Father." 197 00:09:31,680 --> 00:09:33,079 The priest apologizes. 198 00:09:33,160 --> 00:09:35,435 "The flesh is weak," he says. 199 00:09:35,640 --> 00:09:37,256 So he drops her off, and when he gets home, 200 00:09:37,280 --> 00:09:40,909 he reaches for his bible and he flips to Luke 14:10. 201 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:42,558 Anyone know what it says? Hmm? 202 00:09:44,200 --> 00:09:45,553 What does it say, Pat? 203 00:09:45,920 --> 00:09:49,276 "Friend, come up higher, then shalt thou have glory!" 204 00:09:49,400 --> 00:09:51,436 Know your subject, people! 205 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:53,833 Failure to do so may result 206 00:09:53,920 --> 00:09:55,478 in the loss of a golden opportunity. 207 00:09:55,720 --> 00:09:57,278 When I see you this afternoon, 208 00:09:57,360 --> 00:09:58,416 you'd better be ready to recite 209 00:09:58,440 --> 00:10:00,590 that tax code in Esperanto. 210 00:10:04,120 --> 00:10:07,669 I'm... I'm told I should offer her my hand, huh? 211 00:10:08,720 --> 00:10:10,278 How do you mean? 212 00:10:10,960 --> 00:10:13,997 Well, when we meet, I'm told that 213 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:17,072 she doesn't care for all that kissy-kissy stuff 214 00:10:17,160 --> 00:10:19,469 that most women do these days. 215 00:10:19,560 --> 00:10:21,915 You two have never met? 216 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:24,434 Well, we've been to several of the same functions, yeah, 217 00:10:24,560 --> 00:10:26,039 but we've never been introduced. 218 00:10:26,120 --> 00:10:28,634 In a town this small, how does that happen? 219 00:10:30,440 --> 00:10:32,715 So, should I offer my hand? 220 00:10:32,800 --> 00:10:34,120 I wouldn't worry about it. 221 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:37,796 - Liz? - Good morning! 222 00:10:37,960 --> 00:10:39,234 Bill Sandford. 223 00:10:39,320 --> 00:10:40,753 I'm amazed it's taken this long. 224 00:10:40,960 --> 00:10:43,110 Well, you know, I wanted to introduce myself 225 00:10:43,200 --> 00:10:44,400 at the Free Enterprise Dinner, 226 00:10:44,520 --> 00:10:47,114 but you were the first one out the door. 227 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:48,997 Minor crisis on the Hill. 228 00:10:49,600 --> 00:10:50,749 Well, a lesser commander 229 00:10:50,840 --> 00:10:52,353 would've left that to a soldier, 230 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:54,192 which is the reason I'm here. 231 00:10:54,280 --> 00:10:56,236 Why exactly are you here? 232 00:10:56,320 --> 00:10:58,151 Killing bills like Heaton-Harris, 233 00:10:58,240 --> 00:10:59,798 that's food and drink to you guys. 234 00:10:59,880 --> 00:11:02,110 - So you've read it? - No, but I know what it is. 235 00:11:02,200 --> 00:11:03,758 It's a bipartisan gun bill 236 00:11:03,840 --> 00:11:05,353 requiring universal background checks. 237 00:11:05,800 --> 00:11:08,792 On all sales of firearms. 238 00:11:08,880 --> 00:11:10,199 Now, come on. 239 00:11:10,280 --> 00:11:13,511 A father and his son, lifelong friends. 240 00:11:13,600 --> 00:11:16,319 It just means longer delays. 241 00:11:16,400 --> 00:11:18,311 It's some kind of Big Brother type criminal 242 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:20,231 and mental health database. 243 00:11:20,320 --> 00:11:23,039 An unconstitutional fetter on the Second Amendment 244 00:11:23,160 --> 00:11:24,991 which, as you said, 245 00:11:26,400 --> 00:11:27,753 we will eat for breakfast. 246 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:32,355 Mr. Sandford, I deal primarily in taxation 247 00:11:32,680 --> 00:11:33,976 and Federal Government interference 248 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,080 in free enterprise. This... 249 00:11:35,120 --> 00:11:36,678 I'm aware, I am aware. 250 00:11:37,360 --> 00:11:38,360 But I'll tell you, 251 00:11:38,440 --> 00:11:40,431 the reputation you have garnered for yourself, 252 00:11:40,520 --> 00:11:42,909 we were just looking for an excuse to engage you. 253 00:11:43,960 --> 00:11:45,313 Okay. Let's have it. 254 00:11:51,360 --> 00:11:52,554 Women. 255 00:11:53,520 --> 00:11:55,033 Our polling data is telling us 256 00:11:55,120 --> 00:11:57,156 that we're not connecting with the female voter. 257 00:11:58,960 --> 00:12:01,269 So, we want to change the narrative. 258 00:12:01,360 --> 00:12:04,511 From mothers losing their kids to guns, 259 00:12:04,600 --> 00:12:07,239 to mothers protecting their kids with guns. 260 00:12:08,360 --> 00:12:10,794 From a battered wife threatened by a bullet, 261 00:12:10,880 --> 00:12:14,475 to fending off her violent husband with a.38. 262 00:12:15,120 --> 00:12:17,634 Guns as tools of female empowerment. 263 00:12:18,840 --> 00:12:20,637 What's the saying? God created humans... 264 00:12:20,760 --> 00:12:23,513 Samuel Colt made them equal. 265 00:12:26,200 --> 00:12:29,909 Now, Liz, imagine a new organization, 266 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:33,468 pitched at women who are deterred 267 00:12:34,480 --> 00:12:37,233 by the strong rhetoric of the Second Amendment groups, 268 00:12:37,360 --> 00:12:40,193 and by our association with the political right. 269 00:12:41,560 --> 00:12:44,757 But no links to us, no baggage. 270 00:12:45,720 --> 00:12:47,836 No overt position on guns. 271 00:12:49,280 --> 00:12:50,508 And you 272 00:12:51,320 --> 00:12:54,517 will build it up, you will drive its agenda, 273 00:12:54,600 --> 00:12:57,398 and slowly but surely, 274 00:12:58,240 --> 00:13:00,151 you will turn those members 275 00:13:00,480 --> 00:13:03,916 into paid-up guardians of the Second Amendment. 276 00:13:23,320 --> 00:13:24,958 So, what? Um... 277 00:13:25,040 --> 00:13:27,508 Mothers For A Safer America... 278 00:13:27,600 --> 00:13:30,592 Achieved by making sure 279 00:13:30,680 --> 00:13:32,910 every last citizen is armed to the teeth? 280 00:13:33,200 --> 00:13:34,200 Liz? 281 00:13:34,400 --> 00:13:36,311 Jesus, is this the reputation I've garnered? 282 00:13:36,400 --> 00:13:38,311 Gold medalist in ethical limbo? 283 00:13:39,240 --> 00:13:41,834 I see no ethical problem with reframing an issue. 284 00:13:42,080 --> 00:13:44,753 Trying to win the female vote by taking the gun lobby 285 00:13:44,840 --> 00:13:46,956 and dressing it up in a frilly pink frock, 286 00:13:47,040 --> 00:13:48,075 it is so crude, 287 00:13:48,160 --> 00:13:50,360 it could only have originated in a room full of old men. 288 00:13:50,400 --> 00:13:51,400 Well, it didn't! 289 00:13:55,000 --> 00:13:56,479 This is my own idea. 290 00:13:57,320 --> 00:14:00,710 Well, my advice is to kill it in utero. 291 00:14:01,160 --> 00:14:02,718 You'll need more than the trite wisdom 292 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:04,074 that we value security 293 00:14:04,160 --> 00:14:06,594 to get us behind your views on the Second Amendment. 294 00:14:14,560 --> 00:14:15,879 Well, the fact remains 295 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,520 that when it comes to the female voter, 296 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,638 our numbers need to be better. 297 00:14:25,240 --> 00:14:26,389 I see. 298 00:14:27,440 --> 00:14:29,317 Well, why don't I take a look at the numbers 299 00:14:29,400 --> 00:14:30,992 and then we'll proceed from there? 300 00:14:33,040 --> 00:14:34,176 Who the hell does she think she is? 301 00:14:34,200 --> 00:14:35,315 It can be spun. 302 00:14:35,400 --> 00:14:36,680 For the purpose of gaining trust, 303 00:14:36,720 --> 00:14:38,136 it may've been the right tactical move. 304 00:14:38,160 --> 00:14:40,549 And do you believe, for one nanosecond, 305 00:14:40,640 --> 00:14:42,596 that was at the forefront of her mind 306 00:14:42,680 --> 00:14:44,160 when she told him to take his business 307 00:14:44,480 --> 00:14:45,993 and shove it up his gun barrel? 308 00:14:46,080 --> 00:14:47,080 Candice! 309 00:14:47,280 --> 00:14:48,918 I want Sloane in my office now! 310 00:14:50,800 --> 00:14:51,994 She's good, isn't she? 311 00:14:52,240 --> 00:14:53,559 You'll look at the numbers? 312 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:55,509 I'm sure the president 313 00:14:55,600 --> 00:14:58,478 of one of the most powerful groups on the Hill 314 00:14:58,560 --> 00:15:00,232 will be honored that Her Majesty 315 00:15:00,320 --> 00:15:02,754 has agreed to look at the fucking numbers! 316 00:15:04,600 --> 00:15:05,953 What's going on with you? 317 00:15:06,040 --> 00:15:07,837 The current system is so porous, it floats. 318 00:15:07,920 --> 00:15:09,751 I don't remember you caring, ever, 319 00:15:09,840 --> 00:15:11,671 one way or another about guns! 320 00:15:11,760 --> 00:15:13,398 My position solidified somewhere 321 00:15:13,480 --> 00:15:15,311 between Columbine and Charleston. 322 00:15:15,600 --> 00:15:17,397 Come on, George, any head-case, 323 00:15:17,520 --> 00:15:19,875 felon or terrorist can buy an assault rifle 324 00:15:19,960 --> 00:15:21,359 from a gun show, the Internet, 325 00:15:21,480 --> 00:15:23,914 or his buddy at the Bowl-O-Rama 326 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:26,468 without so much as an ID. 327 00:15:26,680 --> 00:15:27,856 Heaton-Harris puts a stop to that. 328 00:15:27,880 --> 00:15:29,791 Christ, Liz, this is the gun lobby. 329 00:15:29,880 --> 00:15:30,949 Do you have any idea 330 00:15:31,040 --> 00:15:32,680 how long I've been trying to reel them in? 331 00:15:33,320 --> 00:15:34,548 No. 332 00:15:34,640 --> 00:15:35,709 Something happened. 333 00:15:36,160 --> 00:15:38,720 Someone you know was the victim of a gun crime. 334 00:15:38,800 --> 00:15:41,155 Nonsense. I just formed an opinion. 335 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:43,670 You're the champion of the free market. 336 00:15:44,200 --> 00:15:46,077 You abhor frivolous government intervention... 337 00:15:46,160 --> 00:15:47,309 I would hardly categorize 338 00:15:47,400 --> 00:15:48,776 responsible gun laws as frivolous... 339 00:15:48,800 --> 00:15:49,915 Indonesians! 340 00:15:50,440 --> 00:15:53,876 For Christ's sake, you rep Indonesians! 341 00:15:54,160 --> 00:15:55,752 To stop our government from looting 342 00:15:55,840 --> 00:15:57,239 one of their few sources of income. 343 00:15:57,320 --> 00:15:58,673 And what is wrong with Indonesia? 344 00:15:58,760 --> 00:15:59,816 We're about to secure Al Jacobs 345 00:15:59,840 --> 00:16:01,114 with a field trip there. 346 00:16:01,200 --> 00:16:02,713 Is that a promise or a threat? 347 00:16:03,160 --> 00:16:04,559 I can just picture the good Senator 348 00:16:04,640 --> 00:16:06,039 being boiled in a cauldron 349 00:16:06,120 --> 00:16:08,395 with all these natives dancing around him. 350 00:16:08,840 --> 00:16:11,479 Get back to your Fortune 500 clients. 351 00:16:11,720 --> 00:16:13,915 Your colorful interventions are the cause of 352 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:16,753 a lot of industry backchat this firm could do without. 353 00:16:16,840 --> 00:16:18,717 I work on behalf of causes I believe in. 354 00:16:18,800 --> 00:16:20,153 That's how I sleep at night. 355 00:16:20,360 --> 00:16:21,918 You don't sleep at night. 356 00:16:23,080 --> 00:16:25,389 You sit and obsess about winning, 357 00:16:25,760 --> 00:16:27,239 no matter the cause. 358 00:16:28,320 --> 00:16:29,673 Those little pills in your purse 359 00:16:29,800 --> 00:16:31,472 are not the kind that lull you to sleep. 360 00:16:32,040 --> 00:16:33,951 The only reason you 361 00:16:34,040 --> 00:16:38,238 and your team of gum-chewing ragamuffins are here 362 00:16:38,680 --> 00:16:42,036 is that your arrogant pranks might generate enough buzz 363 00:16:42,120 --> 00:16:44,270 to attract clients like Bill Sandford. 364 00:16:44,800 --> 00:16:48,793 Meaning, if you don't dedicate yourself to his cause, 365 00:16:49,200 --> 00:16:51,350 this firm won't have any use for you. 366 00:16:55,360 --> 00:16:58,511 Now go away, look into those numbers, 367 00:16:59,520 --> 00:17:01,272 and start getting women into guns. 368 00:17:06,280 --> 00:17:09,272 - Any dizziness? Nausea? - No. 369 00:17:09,360 --> 00:17:11,999 That's what you always say. 370 00:17:12,080 --> 00:17:13,513 Doctor, I'm fine. 371 00:17:13,600 --> 00:17:15,096 If my insurance company weren't such sticklers, 372 00:17:15,120 --> 00:17:16,880 we wouldn't even be having this conversation. 373 00:17:16,920 --> 00:17:18,280 What time are you getting to sleep? 374 00:17:18,560 --> 00:17:19,629 I sleep a lot, it varies. 375 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,797 What time did you get to sleep last night? 376 00:17:23,040 --> 00:17:24,268 Did you get any sleep at all? 377 00:17:24,360 --> 00:17:25,509 These are busy times. 378 00:17:25,600 --> 00:17:27,875 You don't need a doctor to tell you 379 00:17:27,960 --> 00:17:29,880 that you're working yourself into an early grave. 380 00:17:30,360 --> 00:17:31,554 The long hours... 381 00:17:31,640 --> 00:17:32,816 Okay, when you called me just now, 382 00:17:32,840 --> 00:17:34,068 what number did you dial? 383 00:17:34,160 --> 00:17:35,229 Your home number. 384 00:17:35,520 --> 00:17:36,856 Cell is off, cocoa is on the stove, 385 00:17:36,880 --> 00:17:38,074 book is at my bedside. 386 00:17:38,200 --> 00:17:39,679 I'll be asleep in under two hours. 387 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,479 Thanks for calling, Doctor. 388 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:42,816 In the Republican party, 389 00:17:42,840 --> 00:17:44,240 he can help you out in California... 390 00:17:44,680 --> 00:17:45,874 Okay! 391 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,319 Good, welcome. 392 00:17:49,400 --> 00:17:51,072 Yes! Yeah. 393 00:17:51,400 --> 00:17:52,992 I want you to meet Senator Davidson. 394 00:17:54,080 --> 00:17:56,992 Yes. I appreciate you coming to every fundraiser. 395 00:17:57,440 --> 00:17:58,873 Yeah, I'll be right back. 396 00:18:27,680 --> 00:18:29,318 Hello! I expect to see you next time. 397 00:18:29,400 --> 00:18:30,753 Yes. That would be great. 398 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:32,353 Yes, nice to see you. 399 00:18:43,600 --> 00:18:44,874 Early night? 400 00:18:46,080 --> 00:18:48,389 If you're looking for a quote, you're wasting your time. 401 00:18:49,040 --> 00:18:50,496 I've just watched you extricate yourself 402 00:18:50,520 --> 00:18:51,669 from three conversations 403 00:18:51,760 --> 00:18:53,760 to use the ladies' room in the space of 30 minutes. 404 00:18:53,800 --> 00:18:56,553 You busted me. I'm incontinent. Write it up. 405 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,035 I hope I'm wrong, 406 00:18:59,120 --> 00:19:00,696 but one might think you're sick of this town. 407 00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:03,029 You from the Post? How did you get in? 408 00:19:03,160 --> 00:19:04,720 I'd just like five minutes of your time. 409 00:19:04,760 --> 00:19:05,760 Fine. 410 00:19:05,840 --> 00:19:08,115 Walk to my car is three, get to the point. 411 00:19:09,040 --> 00:19:10,616 The word on the Hill is that the gun lobby 412 00:19:10,640 --> 00:19:11,993 approached you over Heaton-Harris 413 00:19:12,080 --> 00:19:13,229 and you refused. 414 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:15,951 I don't comment on "word on the Hill." 415 00:19:16,040 --> 00:19:17,519 I know the only way you'd do that 416 00:19:17,600 --> 00:19:19,318 is if you support the bill. 417 00:19:19,400 --> 00:19:20,719 That's quite a story. 418 00:19:21,040 --> 00:19:22,678 Turning down a prized client because 419 00:19:22,760 --> 00:19:24,352 you can't accept what they stand for. 420 00:19:25,040 --> 00:19:27,315 Elizabeth Sloane, the conviction lobbyist. Who knew? 421 00:19:27,400 --> 00:19:29,320 I said, get to the point. 422 00:19:30,120 --> 00:19:32,315 Will you admit the present system is broken? 423 00:19:32,440 --> 00:19:34,271 I remain committed to the Second Amendment. 424 00:19:34,840 --> 00:19:36,751 Dildos are illegal in Texas, 425 00:19:36,840 --> 00:19:38,796 but Joe Public can walk into a sports store 426 00:19:38,880 --> 00:19:40,154 and walk out with a shotgun. 427 00:19:40,280 --> 00:19:41,793 That would explain the low rate 428 00:19:41,880 --> 00:19:43,438 of dildo-related murders in Texas. 429 00:19:45,120 --> 00:19:46,872 Okay, it wasn't that funny. 430 00:19:47,640 --> 00:19:48,993 What do you want? 431 00:19:49,080 --> 00:19:50,308 Your quote. 432 00:19:52,280 --> 00:19:54,271 Fine. A conviction lobbyist 433 00:19:54,360 --> 00:19:56,954 need only believe in their ability to win. 434 00:19:59,280 --> 00:20:00,395 That's a keeper. 435 00:20:01,440 --> 00:20:03,112 One more thing, off the record. 436 00:20:03,200 --> 00:20:04,496 - Mmm-hmm. - What do you know about 437 00:20:04,520 --> 00:20:06,256 - the gun lobby's opponents? - The Brady Campaign? 438 00:20:06,280 --> 00:20:08,256 I know they're going to lose because their total budget 439 00:20:08,280 --> 00:20:09,536 is less than what the gun lobby pays 440 00:20:09,560 --> 00:20:10,600 to get their shoes shined. 441 00:20:11,240 --> 00:20:12,958 What about their lobbyists, Peterson Wyatt? 442 00:20:14,120 --> 00:20:16,475 They're a boutique bipartisan Government Affairs agency. 443 00:20:16,600 --> 00:20:19,956 "Boutique" is a euphemism for "little fish." 444 00:20:20,040 --> 00:20:22,315 "Bipartisan" denotes a bunch of hippies in suits. 445 00:20:22,800 --> 00:20:24,313 Do you know anything about their CEO? 446 00:20:24,440 --> 00:20:25,555 Guy named Schmidt? 447 00:20:25,640 --> 00:20:26,959 No, never heard of him. 448 00:20:27,120 --> 00:20:29,554 But if the firm is built in his image, 449 00:20:29,640 --> 00:20:30,840 I'm sure he's a simpering wuss 450 00:20:30,920 --> 00:20:32,478 with a Ph.D in style-over-substance. 451 00:20:32,600 --> 00:20:33,600 Got it. 452 00:20:34,800 --> 00:20:36,631 I never introduced myself, by the way. 453 00:20:37,560 --> 00:20:38,834 My name's Rodolfo Schmidt, 454 00:20:39,840 --> 00:20:40,989 CEO of Peterson Wyatt. 455 00:20:44,160 --> 00:20:45,160 What's the matter? 456 00:20:45,240 --> 00:20:46,440 Am I not simpering hard enough? 457 00:20:47,000 --> 00:20:48,228 Your firm's 12 years old, 458 00:20:48,320 --> 00:20:49,976 I'd think your name would be Peterson or... 459 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:51,399 What... 460 00:20:51,840 --> 00:20:53,273 What is this about? 461 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,433 You're pro-Heaton-Harris. 462 00:20:55,520 --> 00:20:56,520 It's an open secret 463 00:20:56,600 --> 00:20:57,976 you're at war with your firm's leadership. 464 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,353 The Brady Campaign wants you 465 00:20:59,440 --> 00:21:00,839 to lead the fight to pass the bill. 466 00:21:01,160 --> 00:21:02,832 You'd run defense out of our office. 467 00:21:02,960 --> 00:21:04,279 When it's over, 468 00:21:04,360 --> 00:21:06,191 you can choose from any of the D.C. behemoths 469 00:21:06,440 --> 00:21:07,668 lining up for your signature. 470 00:21:10,680 --> 00:21:14,229 This is Peterson Wyatt's quote for your services. 471 00:21:19,880 --> 00:21:21,677 I don't know if I should be flattered 472 00:21:21,800 --> 00:21:22,869 or insulted, Mr. Schmidt, 473 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:25,275 but you clearly have the wrong opinion of me. 474 00:21:25,800 --> 00:21:27,280 I think my opinion of you is right on. 475 00:21:27,880 --> 00:21:29,960 Don't tell me you don't want to take a swing at this. 476 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,149 Goodbye, Mr. Schmidt. 477 00:21:32,520 --> 00:21:33,555 Where's your car? 478 00:21:33,640 --> 00:21:35,756 Should be at the valet by now. I don't drive. 479 00:22:11,160 --> 00:22:12,559 Hi, Jane? 480 00:22:13,080 --> 00:22:14,240 Yeah, I know what time it is. 481 00:22:14,760 --> 00:22:16,034 Listen... 482 00:22:16,920 --> 00:22:18,512 If, uh, Socrates never wrote anything, 483 00:22:19,400 --> 00:22:21,231 how is it anyone's ever heard of him? 484 00:22:23,760 --> 00:22:24,954 Look, we need a meeting. 485 00:22:27,600 --> 00:22:28,736 Where are they putting Senator Jacobs? 486 00:22:28,760 --> 00:22:29,760 The Lombok Lodge? 487 00:22:29,840 --> 00:22:30,909 Yes. 488 00:22:31,040 --> 00:22:32,439 - It's on the beach? - Yes. 489 00:22:32,600 --> 00:22:33,794 Good. 490 00:22:34,120 --> 00:22:35,736 This goes off to the Senate Ethics Committee. 491 00:22:35,760 --> 00:22:36,896 Once they authorize the travel, 492 00:22:36,920 --> 00:22:38,035 Jacobs is on a plane. 493 00:22:38,120 --> 00:22:40,031 - Is that okay? - It's fine. 494 00:22:40,120 --> 00:22:42,270 - Technically, I mean? - Don't worry about it. 495 00:22:42,400 --> 00:22:44,277 It's just... As lobbyists, we can't be involved 496 00:22:44,400 --> 00:22:46,516 in arranging overseas travel for members of Congress. 497 00:22:47,280 --> 00:22:49,191 I read ethics regs when I want to look busy. 498 00:22:49,520 --> 00:22:51,096 If you weren't just pretending to be busy, 499 00:22:51,120 --> 00:22:52,216 you'd know that the workaround 500 00:22:52,240 --> 00:22:53,336 is to get this to the non-profit, 501 00:22:53,360 --> 00:22:55,555 have them sign and file with the Ethics Committee. 502 00:22:55,640 --> 00:22:57,358 Do I seem unduly concerned? 503 00:22:57,880 --> 00:22:58,949 Okay. 504 00:22:59,040 --> 00:23:01,554 George told me what happened with Sandford. 505 00:23:01,640 --> 00:23:02,993 - Mmm. - Are you retarded? 506 00:23:03,440 --> 00:23:05,400 Why are you eating a chocolate cake for breakfast? 507 00:23:05,640 --> 00:23:07,198 - Have you no shame? - It's a muffin. 508 00:23:07,800 --> 00:23:09,552 You never had a muffin for breakfast? 509 00:23:09,640 --> 00:23:10,868 A muffin, let's see. 510 00:23:10,960 --> 00:23:13,633 Eggs, milk, flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate. 511 00:23:13,720 --> 00:23:15,676 That sounds exactly like a cake, but of course, 512 00:23:16,080 --> 00:23:17,718 no civilized person would ever eat 513 00:23:17,800 --> 00:23:19,313 a chocolate cake for breakfast. 514 00:23:19,760 --> 00:23:20,909 You've lost your mind. 515 00:23:21,000 --> 00:23:22,558 Franklin, are you getting this? 516 00:23:22,640 --> 00:23:23,920 'Cause I'm really talking to you. 517 00:23:23,960 --> 00:23:24,995 Huh? 518 00:23:25,120 --> 00:23:26,456 Shmallow Cakes aren't really cakes. 519 00:23:26,480 --> 00:23:28,152 They're marshmallow paste sandwiched 520 00:23:28,280 --> 00:23:29,816 between two cookies covered in chocolate. 521 00:23:29,840 --> 00:23:31,239 And while our tax code deems cakes 522 00:23:31,680 --> 00:23:33,830 luxury items and hits them harder, 523 00:23:34,160 --> 00:23:36,469 cookies are obviously necessities, 524 00:23:36,640 --> 00:23:37,789 and therefore exempt. 525 00:23:38,120 --> 00:23:39,394 - Are you getting this? - What? 526 00:23:39,520 --> 00:23:41,511 Have Shmallow Cakes re-designated as cookies, 527 00:23:41,640 --> 00:23:43,915 argue cake in the name is merely marketing puff. 528 00:23:44,160 --> 00:23:45,513 You'll need evidence in court, 529 00:23:45,640 --> 00:23:47,080 but get a team of scientists to opine 530 00:23:47,160 --> 00:23:52,632 that they are in fact 80% cookie and zero percent cake. 531 00:23:53,200 --> 00:23:54,349 That's how you win. 532 00:23:54,800 --> 00:23:56,136 You knew that all along? 533 00:23:56,160 --> 00:23:57,832 You would have got there eventually. 534 00:23:57,920 --> 00:23:59,096 Then why are you telling me this? 535 00:23:59,120 --> 00:24:00,519 In case you're not coming with me. 536 00:24:04,520 --> 00:24:06,112 What's going on? 537 00:24:06,200 --> 00:24:07,349 All right, everyone. 538 00:24:07,440 --> 00:24:08,496 I called you here to announce that, 539 00:24:08,520 --> 00:24:09,520 effective immediately, 540 00:24:09,640 --> 00:24:11,710 I am leaving Cole Kravitz 541 00:24:11,840 --> 00:24:13,353 and starting work as lead consultant 542 00:24:13,480 --> 00:24:15,550 for the Brady Campaign at Peterson Wyatt. 543 00:24:15,800 --> 00:24:18,394 I've secured positions for everyone in this room 544 00:24:18,720 --> 00:24:20,551 without change to your current compensation. 545 00:24:21,840 --> 00:24:23,114 So, who's with me on this? 546 00:24:23,200 --> 00:24:26,875 I just spent the last hour wiping your shit 547 00:24:27,200 --> 00:24:28,428 off Bill Sandford's shoes, 548 00:24:29,560 --> 00:24:31,232 assuring him that you're the right lady 549 00:24:31,320 --> 00:24:32,719 to broaden his membership! 550 00:24:33,520 --> 00:24:35,556 We're inches from a green fucking light! 551 00:24:35,800 --> 00:24:37,800 So, you're saying I should put you down as a maybe? 552 00:24:40,240 --> 00:24:42,470 You can't possibly win this! 553 00:24:43,360 --> 00:24:44,793 Who's with me? 554 00:24:52,080 --> 00:24:53,115 I'm with you. 555 00:24:53,480 --> 00:24:55,835 Whoa, whoa, Ross, hey, come on, I need you. 556 00:24:55,920 --> 00:24:57,069 She needs me more. 557 00:24:57,320 --> 00:24:58,594 Alex? 558 00:24:59,600 --> 00:25:00,669 Lauren? 559 00:25:03,360 --> 00:25:05,555 The fuck is this? Jerry Maguire? 560 00:25:05,920 --> 00:25:07,035 You've seen Jerry Maguire? 561 00:25:08,560 --> 00:25:09,754 Guns frighten me. 562 00:25:13,440 --> 00:25:16,273 So, Sloane and Co. versus Connors and who else? 563 00:25:18,360 --> 00:25:21,670 Mmm. O'Hara, Wickman, Moore, the God Squad. 564 00:25:22,040 --> 00:25:23,155 Ramirez, 565 00:25:25,280 --> 00:25:26,952 how many Tec-9s do you own again? 566 00:25:27,040 --> 00:25:28,200 Enough to defend my property. 567 00:25:28,920 --> 00:25:30,433 Plus two more to piss off the lefties. 568 00:25:31,800 --> 00:25:32,800 All right, Jane, 569 00:25:32,920 --> 00:25:34,416 contact Rodolfo Schmidt at Peterson Wyatt, 570 00:25:34,440 --> 00:25:36,320 and tell him there's a total of six coming over. 571 00:25:38,560 --> 00:25:39,834 I count five. 572 00:25:40,800 --> 00:25:42,279 Mathematician you are not. 573 00:25:43,040 --> 00:25:44,189 Who said I was coming? 574 00:25:44,280 --> 00:25:45,474 I did. Call Rodolfo. 575 00:25:46,120 --> 00:25:47,269 What if I'm staying? 576 00:25:47,960 --> 00:25:49,712 Jesus, now is not the time to develop 577 00:25:50,120 --> 00:25:51,519 a sense of humor, Jane. 578 00:25:51,760 --> 00:25:53,591 That's good, 'cause I'm not. 579 00:25:57,400 --> 00:25:59,038 Seriously, kid, go. 580 00:25:59,640 --> 00:26:00,709 I could care less. 581 00:26:03,320 --> 00:26:04,594 You were right before. 582 00:26:05,000 --> 00:26:06,558 About post-grad. Maybe it is a cop-out. 583 00:26:06,640 --> 00:26:08,437 I'm at one of the best firms in the city. 584 00:26:09,640 --> 00:26:11,676 Your reputation might survive a move 585 00:26:11,840 --> 00:26:15,628 to some third-tier outfit to fight a losing battle. 586 00:26:16,640 --> 00:26:18,153 Mine won't. 587 00:26:18,240 --> 00:26:19,275 No shit. 588 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:21,319 I take it back. 589 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:25,992 I've learned a lot from you these last couple years, Liz. 590 00:26:26,840 --> 00:26:28,159 I'll miss you. 591 00:26:29,160 --> 00:26:30,832 The 3:00 a.m. wake-up calls? 592 00:26:31,240 --> 00:26:32,673 Not so much. 593 00:26:34,160 --> 00:26:36,151 You've obviously learned more than you let on. 594 00:26:36,640 --> 00:26:38,676 You've shown more ambition in the last 60 seconds 595 00:26:38,760 --> 00:26:40,990 than I've seen in the prior two years, 596 00:26:41,120 --> 00:26:42,314 but you are delusional 597 00:26:43,000 --> 00:26:45,036 if you think you can survive without me. 598 00:26:46,040 --> 00:26:47,519 If we butt heads on this, 599 00:26:47,600 --> 00:26:49,795 don't think I'll show you any compassion. 600 00:26:51,520 --> 00:26:52,748 And with that in mind, 601 00:26:52,880 --> 00:26:55,553 I will give you a final opportunity to reconsider. 602 00:27:08,320 --> 00:27:11,198 All right. I'm off to say my goodbye to the money-man. 603 00:27:11,560 --> 00:27:13,790 When this town guts you like a trout 604 00:27:13,880 --> 00:27:15,950 and chokes you with your own entrails, 605 00:27:16,040 --> 00:27:18,110 don't come sniveling to me. 606 00:27:19,880 --> 00:27:21,393 We'll come back 607 00:27:21,560 --> 00:27:23,596 to the Asian Republic of Indonesia later, 608 00:27:25,360 --> 00:27:27,555 but, you see, what troubles me 609 00:27:27,640 --> 00:27:30,712 is the amount of influence you had. 610 00:27:31,040 --> 00:27:32,917 We've seen communications 611 00:27:33,040 --> 00:27:35,713 from senior figures in Washington 612 00:27:36,240 --> 00:27:39,755 who feared that you, a lobbyist, 613 00:27:40,400 --> 00:27:43,073 could destroy their careers with a snap of your fingers. 614 00:27:45,240 --> 00:27:46,832 Is this reputation something 615 00:27:46,920 --> 00:27:48,273 you've cultivated, Miss Sloane? 616 00:27:50,240 --> 00:27:51,468 Upon the advice of counsel, 617 00:27:51,560 --> 00:27:53,600 I must respectfully decline to answer your question, 618 00:27:53,760 --> 00:27:55,480 based on my rights under the Fifth Amendment 619 00:27:55,520 --> 00:27:57,351 to the United States Constitution. 620 00:27:57,680 --> 00:27:59,272 You see, it's bad enough one person 621 00:27:59,360 --> 00:28:01,191 having that much influence, 622 00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:05,434 but if they're out of control, if she has a problem, 623 00:28:06,600 --> 00:28:08,830 an addiction, well, 624 00:28:10,120 --> 00:28:12,315 it would be like the ship of American politics 625 00:28:12,720 --> 00:28:14,119 is being steered by a drunk. 626 00:28:16,760 --> 00:28:19,797 Do you, or have you ever had, 627 00:28:20,200 --> 00:28:22,111 any problems with substance abuse? 628 00:28:22,800 --> 00:28:24,119 Upon the advice of counsel, 629 00:28:24,200 --> 00:28:26,634 I must respectfully decline to answer your question, 630 00:28:26,760 --> 00:28:28,480 based on my rights under the Fifth Amendment 631 00:28:28,600 --> 00:28:29,920 to the United States Constitution. 632 00:28:30,440 --> 00:28:32,120 I understand you have difficulty sleeping? 633 00:28:36,120 --> 00:28:39,112 We subpoenaed medical records. 634 00:28:39,440 --> 00:28:43,638 You're a long-time sufferer from chronic insomnia. 635 00:28:45,320 --> 00:28:48,471 You regularly work over 16 hours a day. 636 00:28:48,600 --> 00:28:51,592 But you can't get off to sleep. Is this accurate? 637 00:28:53,000 --> 00:28:55,309 Upon the advice of counsel, I respectfully... 638 00:28:55,400 --> 00:28:57,630 I must respectfully decline to answer your question, 639 00:28:57,760 --> 00:28:59,637 based on my rights under 640 00:28:59,720 --> 00:29:01,400 the Fifth Amendment of the United States... 641 00:29:01,440 --> 00:29:02,634 To the Constitution. 642 00:29:02,800 --> 00:29:04,074 Whatever. 643 00:29:04,680 --> 00:29:05,680 You were prescribed 644 00:29:06,080 --> 00:29:10,312 multiple courses of benzodiazepines, 645 00:29:10,960 --> 00:29:12,096 but according to the deposition 646 00:29:12,120 --> 00:29:13,394 of one of our witnesses, 647 00:29:13,520 --> 00:29:16,592 you've been procuring, off-prescription, 648 00:29:16,680 --> 00:29:18,750 a course of psycho-stimulants, 649 00:29:19,160 --> 00:29:23,597 with the aim of keeping you awake a little longer. 650 00:29:24,360 --> 00:29:25,793 Is this true? 651 00:29:26,800 --> 00:29:28,199 Miss Sloane? 652 00:29:30,480 --> 00:29:31,560 Upon the advice of counsel, 653 00:29:31,600 --> 00:29:33,416 I must respectfully decline to answer your question, 654 00:29:33,440 --> 00:29:34,976 based on my rights under the Fifth Amendment 655 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:36,672 to the United States Constitution. 656 00:29:38,520 --> 00:29:40,670 Okay. Getting back to this business 657 00:29:40,760 --> 00:29:42,352 of the Asian Republic of Indonesia... 658 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:43,959 I am not a drug addict, 659 00:29:44,040 --> 00:29:46,190 and this line of questioning has no revel... 660 00:29:46,280 --> 00:29:47,793 Relevance in this case. 661 00:29:47,880 --> 00:29:49,518 My medication doesn't affect my judgment 662 00:29:49,640 --> 00:29:51,278 any more than a double espresso. 663 00:29:51,360 --> 00:29:53,555 And speaking of intoxication, 664 00:29:53,680 --> 00:29:55,113 I can recite from memory 665 00:29:55,200 --> 00:29:57,634 a list of upstanding, elected Senators 666 00:29:57,720 --> 00:30:01,030 who voted on legislation while severely inebriated. 667 00:30:01,360 --> 00:30:03,555 And just so you know, I think, by now, 668 00:30:03,880 --> 00:30:05,029 we are fully aware, 669 00:30:05,160 --> 00:30:07,310 and in no danger of forgetting, 670 00:30:07,400 --> 00:30:09,630 that Indonesia is a republic, 671 00:30:09,720 --> 00:30:13,554 which happens to be situated on the continent of Asia. 672 00:30:15,720 --> 00:30:16,869 Miss Sloane. 673 00:30:19,560 --> 00:30:21,073 Welcome to the party. 674 00:30:26,480 --> 00:30:27,913 Five years. 675 00:30:30,680 --> 00:30:31,874 Was it really worth it? 676 00:30:32,600 --> 00:30:34,397 - Five years minimum. - What's five years? 677 00:30:34,560 --> 00:30:37,757 All for some puerile quip about Indonesia being in Asia. 678 00:30:39,200 --> 00:30:42,510 Can't you see that whole construct was designed to... 679 00:30:42,600 --> 00:30:43,600 And it worked. 680 00:30:44,400 --> 00:30:46,072 Are you gonna tell me what five years is? 681 00:30:46,240 --> 00:30:47,355 You fell for it. 682 00:30:48,040 --> 00:30:49,678 The smartest operative on the Hill 683 00:30:49,760 --> 00:30:51,352 just got played by Grampa Simpson! 684 00:30:51,440 --> 00:30:52,536 Is it how long this conversation's 685 00:30:52,560 --> 00:30:53,595 gonna feel like? 686 00:30:53,680 --> 00:30:56,592 It's the going rate for perjury before Congress. 687 00:30:56,680 --> 00:30:57,920 Now you've thrown out the Fifth, 688 00:30:57,960 --> 00:30:59,359 anyone who wants you in the ground, 689 00:30:59,440 --> 00:31:01,874 and that's a lot of people, they're hard at work 690 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:04,190 dedicating their creative and intellectual efforts 691 00:31:04,280 --> 00:31:05,599 to catching you in a lie. 692 00:31:05,720 --> 00:31:08,109 Well, what if I just stay silent? 693 00:31:08,520 --> 00:31:10,112 Well, that's a great idea. 694 00:31:10,200 --> 00:31:11,856 Shit, why didn't your lawyer think of that? 695 00:31:11,880 --> 00:31:13,029 If I refuse to answer... 696 00:31:13,120 --> 00:31:14,189 They'll throw you in jail 697 00:31:14,280 --> 00:31:15,713 - for contempt of Congress! - Shh! 698 00:31:16,440 --> 00:31:18,351 You've just blown this thing wide open! 699 00:31:18,480 --> 00:31:19,549 Calm down, Daniel. 700 00:31:19,960 --> 00:31:21,440 You're starting to look like you care. 701 00:31:21,480 --> 00:31:22,629 No. 702 00:31:22,760 --> 00:31:23,760 I don't care about you 703 00:31:23,800 --> 00:31:25,080 any further than I can throw you. 704 00:31:25,800 --> 00:31:28,234 I work for the one ethical lobbying practice on the Hill, 705 00:31:28,320 --> 00:31:30,550 and I wind up defending the poster child 706 00:31:30,640 --> 00:31:32,039 for the most morally bankrupt 707 00:31:32,160 --> 00:31:33,360 profession since faith healing. 708 00:31:37,480 --> 00:31:39,296 Your car's downstairs. 709 00:31:39,320 --> 00:31:42,995 Go home, stare at the ceiling, get ready to be crucified. 710 00:31:44,600 --> 00:31:46,216 I know I don't have the most stellar record 711 00:31:46,240 --> 00:31:47,309 in heeding your advice... 712 00:31:47,440 --> 00:31:48,998 Don't perjure yourself! 713 00:31:56,160 --> 00:31:58,240 Too bad things didn't pan out with Elizabeth. 714 00:31:59,600 --> 00:32:01,158 Oh, we have other options. 715 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,831 What the hell is "Amish chicken"? 716 00:32:03,960 --> 00:32:05,518 A marketing exercise? 717 00:32:05,840 --> 00:32:08,400 No, we'll just try and find ourselves another lobbyist. 718 00:32:09,920 --> 00:32:12,275 I was talking about the Amish chicken. 719 00:32:12,840 --> 00:32:13,840 Oh. 720 00:32:14,200 --> 00:32:15,599 She's your enemy now. 721 00:32:16,760 --> 00:32:18,591 I invited you here because nobody 722 00:32:18,680 --> 00:32:20,830 is better placed to neutralize her than us. 723 00:32:21,000 --> 00:32:22,160 We worked together for years. 724 00:32:22,800 --> 00:32:24,518 We know exactly how she operates. 725 00:32:28,360 --> 00:32:29,873 Oh, that is just a regular bird 726 00:32:29,960 --> 00:32:31,336 raised in Amish country, by the way. 727 00:32:31,360 --> 00:32:32,360 Ah. 728 00:32:33,160 --> 00:32:35,120 It tastes better because it can't use Google, huh? 729 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:40,176 Look, there's over five million of us. 730 00:32:40,200 --> 00:32:41,349 And we're armed. 731 00:32:42,160 --> 00:32:44,116 We've beaten this kind of bill before, 732 00:32:44,200 --> 00:32:45,679 we'll beat it again. 733 00:32:46,280 --> 00:32:47,952 They'll make a lot of noise, 734 00:32:48,040 --> 00:32:51,191 they'll wave their banners, but in the end 735 00:32:51,320 --> 00:32:52,514 it's so predictable. 736 00:32:53,000 --> 00:32:54,558 She's not predictable. 737 00:32:57,240 --> 00:32:59,231 She aims to surprise. 738 00:33:00,960 --> 00:33:02,280 She'll share things with her team, 739 00:33:02,360 --> 00:33:03,560 but she won't share everything. 740 00:33:04,080 --> 00:33:05,638 She'll have a plan for certain people, 741 00:33:05,720 --> 00:33:07,472 but they won't know until they're dropped 742 00:33:07,560 --> 00:33:08,680 right into the middle of it. 743 00:33:09,040 --> 00:33:10,896 There's always something else going on with her. 744 00:33:10,920 --> 00:33:12,069 It's just how she works. 745 00:33:12,160 --> 00:33:14,196 We have a good idea which Senators she'll go for 746 00:33:15,160 --> 00:33:16,388 and we can get in first. 747 00:33:17,160 --> 00:33:18,752 And they're vulnerable on other members 748 00:33:18,840 --> 00:33:19,896 they're already counting on. 749 00:33:19,920 --> 00:33:21,035 Badgley, Michigan. 750 00:33:21,840 --> 00:33:23,876 He can bring maybe six votes. 751 00:33:24,320 --> 00:33:26,231 We get to him, it's a quick win. 752 00:33:31,840 --> 00:33:32,909 All right. 753 00:33:33,600 --> 00:33:35,079 Show me some tradecraft. 754 00:33:35,920 --> 00:33:38,115 - Filet mignon, rare. - Same, well done. 755 00:33:38,760 --> 00:33:39,954 Well done too. 756 00:33:40,240 --> 00:33:41,355 The Arctic char. 757 00:33:41,600 --> 00:33:43,238 Amish chicken salad, please. 758 00:33:46,920 --> 00:33:48,239 Excuse me. 759 00:33:51,520 --> 00:33:54,114 That kind of insight is exactly why you're here. 760 00:33:55,600 --> 00:33:57,909 I'm sorry, who closed him again? 761 00:34:16,400 --> 00:34:17,753 Who the hell are you? 762 00:34:18,400 --> 00:34:19,674 Evening, ma'am. 763 00:34:23,080 --> 00:34:24,798 What happened to the usual guy? Mark. 764 00:34:26,160 --> 00:34:27,718 If that's his real name. 765 00:34:28,160 --> 00:34:29,718 Mark's moved on. 766 00:34:30,280 --> 00:34:31,474 Call me Forde. 767 00:34:32,760 --> 00:34:33,954 Is that your real name? 768 00:34:34,480 --> 00:34:35,549 Is to you. 769 00:34:37,160 --> 00:34:38,832 - How about you, gorgeous? - Oh, God. 770 00:34:39,160 --> 00:34:41,151 You a politico, or one of these corporate-types? 771 00:34:42,400 --> 00:34:44,550 What brings a fine lady like you to room 904? 772 00:34:45,000 --> 00:34:47,468 Not the conversation. How much you had to drink? 773 00:34:48,640 --> 00:34:51,074 Well, a free minibar, I'd say not nearly enough. 774 00:34:51,160 --> 00:34:52,832 You're not allowed to smoke in here. 775 00:34:54,240 --> 00:34:55,880 You're not allowed to buy company in here, 776 00:34:55,920 --> 00:34:57,273 yet here you are. 777 00:34:57,360 --> 00:34:58,679 Smoke is detectable. 778 00:34:59,000 --> 00:35:00,831 It could draw attention. It is unprofessional. 779 00:35:00,960 --> 00:35:02,188 Okay. 780 00:35:02,920 --> 00:35:05,036 Corporate-type. Lawyer, maybe. 781 00:35:05,120 --> 00:35:06,348 If we're going to proceed, 782 00:35:06,480 --> 00:35:08,038 I require a certain standard of... 783 00:35:08,120 --> 00:35:09,314 Agency rules, lady. 784 00:35:09,760 --> 00:35:11,040 Payment in cash, I'm the only one 785 00:35:11,120 --> 00:35:12,880 to know this little party here ever happened. 786 00:35:13,160 --> 00:35:15,116 And that's with half a minibar down my gullet. 787 00:35:18,640 --> 00:35:20,680 I understand if you were looking for something else. 788 00:35:24,880 --> 00:35:26,233 You'll do fine. 789 00:35:27,840 --> 00:35:28,989 Let's get to the point. 790 00:35:32,400 --> 00:35:33,628 All right. 791 00:35:40,760 --> 00:35:42,840 Hey, I hope you guys don't feel like you're slumming. 792 00:35:43,200 --> 00:35:44,553 I thought it'd be weirder. 793 00:35:44,640 --> 00:35:46,631 Bean bags, couple swings, maybe. 794 00:35:46,720 --> 00:35:48,336 At least tell me you guys have shower rooms. 795 00:35:48,360 --> 00:35:49,998 Cole Kravitz had shower rooms? 796 00:35:50,080 --> 00:35:51,176 Clients felt like they needed one 797 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:52,315 after 30 minutes with him. 798 00:35:52,400 --> 00:35:54,630 We had all the facilities, and no time to use them. 799 00:35:54,720 --> 00:35:55,720 This'll do fine. 800 00:35:55,880 --> 00:35:57,598 The vending machine downstairs is weird. 801 00:35:57,920 --> 00:35:59,040 Wouldn't give me my beverage 802 00:35:59,080 --> 00:36:00,640 until I told it my gender and age range. 803 00:36:00,760 --> 00:36:02,159 The vending machine company sells 804 00:36:02,240 --> 00:36:03,456 our personal details to Big Advertising. 805 00:36:03,480 --> 00:36:05,311 I already posted a complaint. 806 00:36:05,400 --> 00:36:06,594 It's okay, I just lied. 807 00:36:06,720 --> 00:36:08,233 You told it you were an adult male? 808 00:36:08,360 --> 00:36:09,918 Why are you so horrible to him? 809 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,752 Jacobs just pulled the Nutella Tax. 810 00:36:11,880 --> 00:36:13,440 - When did that happen? - I just got it. 811 00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:15,560 The tax on palm oil? You're the ones who killed it? 812 00:36:15,600 --> 00:36:16,669 Dead with the dodo. 813 00:36:16,760 --> 00:36:18,016 Along with how many other unique species 814 00:36:18,040 --> 00:36:19,200 in the Indonesian rainforest? 815 00:36:19,280 --> 00:36:20,599 Not your greatest analogy there. 816 00:36:21,240 --> 00:36:22,480 I guess it should be up to them, 817 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:24,192 I mean, it is, after all, their country. 818 00:36:24,280 --> 00:36:26,256 Do you know how much pollution their slashing and burning 819 00:36:26,280 --> 00:36:27,429 pumps into the atmosphere? 820 00:36:27,520 --> 00:36:30,353 Less than 0.2% of global greenhouse emissions. 821 00:36:30,440 --> 00:36:32,590 - So, are the rumors true? - Yes. 822 00:36:32,720 --> 00:36:34,278 Ross is really a woman. 823 00:36:34,760 --> 00:36:37,035 Is Sloane the personification of an ice cube? 824 00:36:37,120 --> 00:36:38,519 She pees standing up. 825 00:36:38,600 --> 00:36:40,556 And, like... I don't even do that. 826 00:36:40,800 --> 00:36:42,199 Do you think before you speak? 827 00:36:42,280 --> 00:36:43,793 - Good morning. - Good morning. 828 00:36:43,920 --> 00:36:44,955 - Morning. - Morning. 829 00:36:45,080 --> 00:36:47,640 I was thinking, perhaps, we go around the table, 830 00:36:47,760 --> 00:36:48,954 introduce ourselves. 831 00:36:49,040 --> 00:36:50,632 Let's spare ourselves the tedium. 832 00:36:50,720 --> 00:36:53,029 If you want to break the ice, do it with insight. 833 00:36:53,120 --> 00:36:54,712 We're all here to ensure safe passage 834 00:36:54,800 --> 00:36:56,950 of the Heaton-Harris Bill into Federal law. 835 00:36:57,520 --> 00:36:58,794 How do we do it? 836 00:37:00,600 --> 00:37:01,919 Realistically, we don't. 837 00:37:02,960 --> 00:37:04,473 We fight as hard as we can, 838 00:37:04,600 --> 00:37:06,158 build a strong base of support, 839 00:37:06,240 --> 00:37:07,389 so we have a better chance 840 00:37:07,480 --> 00:37:09,056 when they introduce next year's Heaton-Harris, 841 00:37:09,080 --> 00:37:10,149 or the one after that. 842 00:37:10,240 --> 00:37:11,468 I didn't just move across town 843 00:37:11,600 --> 00:37:13,216 with the aim of losing as slowly as possible. 844 00:37:13,240 --> 00:37:14,559 Name and seniority? 845 00:37:15,280 --> 00:37:17,316 Esme Manucharian, nine years. 846 00:37:17,440 --> 00:37:19,237 Manucharian, I've heard that name. 847 00:37:19,720 --> 00:37:21,631 Esme's our authority on gun control. 848 00:37:22,280 --> 00:37:23,416 When it comes to facts and figures, 849 00:37:23,440 --> 00:37:24,475 she has no equal. 850 00:37:24,600 --> 00:37:25,999 You led the fight to preserve 851 00:37:26,120 --> 00:37:27,678 the concealed carry ban in Illinois. 852 00:37:28,480 --> 00:37:29,913 Ultimately unsuccessfully, but, yes. 853 00:37:31,080 --> 00:37:32,559 Okay, Esme. Why are we going to lose? 854 00:37:33,520 --> 00:37:35,909 For every dollar Brady spends on campaign contributions, 855 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,376 you know how much the gun lobby spends? 856 00:37:37,400 --> 00:37:38,600 - Thirty-eight. - Thirty-eight. 857 00:37:39,680 --> 00:37:41,750 So, politicians bow to money. But, why? 858 00:37:41,840 --> 00:37:43,910 It's not going into their pocket, that'd be bribery. 859 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:46,080 Like what the Indonesians just did to Senator Jacobs? 860 00:37:46,200 --> 00:37:47,456 That was legal bribery 861 00:37:47,480 --> 00:37:48,993 for educational purposes. But, yes. 862 00:37:49,120 --> 00:37:51,634 A senator's priority isn't representing the people, 863 00:37:51,840 --> 00:37:53,159 it's keeping his ass in office. 864 00:37:53,440 --> 00:37:54,440 That is so cynical. 865 00:37:54,520 --> 00:37:56,176 "Cynical" is a word used by Pollyannas 866 00:37:56,200 --> 00:37:58,031 to denote an absence of the naivety 867 00:37:58,160 --> 00:37:59,991 they so keenly exhibit. 868 00:38:00,360 --> 00:38:01,475 Wow. You settle in fast. 869 00:38:02,480 --> 00:38:06,109 If senators only care about protecting their position, 870 00:38:06,480 --> 00:38:08,869 wouldn't that make them slaves to public opinion? 871 00:38:09,000 --> 00:38:11,116 Polling data puts a majority of Americans 872 00:38:11,200 --> 00:38:12,428 in favor of Heaton-Harris. 873 00:38:12,560 --> 00:38:14,676 And that's exactly why you keep losing. 874 00:38:15,000 --> 00:38:16,816 Well, this is actually our first crack at guns, 875 00:38:16,840 --> 00:38:17,875 but I take your point. 876 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,194 What point? 877 00:38:19,320 --> 00:38:20,958 Public opinion is overrated. 878 00:38:21,040 --> 00:38:23,952 Midterm re-election rates for senators was 82%. 879 00:38:24,040 --> 00:38:25,792 Voter turnout was 36. 880 00:38:25,880 --> 00:38:26,976 And I'll bet most of them were 881 00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:28,319 paid-up members of the gun lobby. 882 00:38:28,400 --> 00:38:29,469 Thank you. 883 00:38:29,560 --> 00:38:31,312 Our opposition has created a base of voters, 884 00:38:31,400 --> 00:38:32,879 vast and fanatical, 885 00:38:32,960 --> 00:38:34,234 who go out and vote exclusively 886 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:35,395 on the issue of guns. 887 00:38:35,480 --> 00:38:36,600 How do we compete with that? 888 00:38:36,680 --> 00:38:38,238 We build our own base of supporters, 889 00:38:38,320 --> 00:38:39,456 who demonstrate a willingness 890 00:38:39,480 --> 00:38:42,313 to get their asses into booths and vote against guns. 891 00:38:42,400 --> 00:38:44,160 What's the best indicator of voter intention? 892 00:38:44,240 --> 00:38:45,309 - Money! - Finance! 893 00:38:45,400 --> 00:38:46,753 That's our first prong. 894 00:38:46,840 --> 00:38:48,239 Grassroots action 895 00:38:48,320 --> 00:38:49,840 aimed squarely at soliciting donations. 896 00:38:50,400 --> 00:38:52,868 Not names on a petition, not clicks in cyberspace. 897 00:38:52,960 --> 00:38:54,216 Will they know how much we're raising? 898 00:38:54,240 --> 00:38:56,231 Non-profits have to report on their finances. 899 00:38:56,600 --> 00:38:57,999 And every Congressional staffer 900 00:38:58,080 --> 00:38:59,280 watches filing day like a hawk. 901 00:38:59,320 --> 00:39:00,594 While you're out there hustling, 902 00:39:00,720 --> 00:39:02,153 I'll be working influential senators 903 00:39:02,240 --> 00:39:03,912 who can deliver their colleagues' votes. 904 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:05,513 That's our second prong. 905 00:39:05,600 --> 00:39:07,158 Our third is to identify 906 00:39:07,280 --> 00:39:09,271 who holds sway in target states. 907 00:39:09,400 --> 00:39:11,277 Employers, workers' groups. 908 00:39:11,360 --> 00:39:13,749 Don't just waltz into a senator's office 909 00:39:13,840 --> 00:39:15,114 and make your case. 910 00:39:15,200 --> 00:39:16,792 Find out who they trust, 911 00:39:17,040 --> 00:39:19,508 who they can't afford to piss off. 912 00:39:19,600 --> 00:39:22,478 Convince that person to make your case. 913 00:39:23,440 --> 00:39:26,398 That is how we win. 914 00:39:32,720 --> 00:39:34,278 Not a driver? 915 00:39:34,840 --> 00:39:35,909 I can, but I don't. 916 00:39:36,720 --> 00:39:39,359 Well, you got further than me, I don't even have a license. 917 00:39:39,480 --> 00:39:41,277 My bank account and liberal conscience 918 00:39:41,360 --> 00:39:42,713 won't justify my own car. 919 00:39:43,960 --> 00:39:45,075 What's your excuse? 920 00:39:45,320 --> 00:39:47,117 To be honest, I suck at it. 921 00:39:47,480 --> 00:39:49,232 I took my test when I was 16. 922 00:39:49,320 --> 00:39:50,878 Only exam I ever failed. 923 00:39:51,120 --> 00:39:53,395 My instructor told me I was reckless, 924 00:39:53,480 --> 00:39:55,311 I lacked due care and attention. 925 00:39:55,800 --> 00:39:57,870 Knew then and there I had a career in politics. 926 00:40:00,600 --> 00:40:02,318 You weren't messing around in there. 927 00:40:03,640 --> 00:40:04,789 Did you know someone? 928 00:40:06,240 --> 00:40:07,616 Someone who was a victim of gun violence. 929 00:40:07,640 --> 00:40:09,153 No, why does everyone assume that? 930 00:40:09,840 --> 00:40:11,159 Strong opinions, maybe? 931 00:40:11,280 --> 00:40:13,056 As if I can only see the merits of an argument 932 00:40:13,080 --> 00:40:14,991 when I feel the effects personally. 933 00:40:15,480 --> 00:40:18,233 There was a Congressman, I don't remember his name, 934 00:40:18,320 --> 00:40:20,629 his whole career he was against gay rights, 935 00:40:21,000 --> 00:40:23,673 only to do a complete U-turn when his brother came out. 936 00:40:23,800 --> 00:40:26,360 What a well-reasoned basis for an opinion. 937 00:40:26,680 --> 00:40:28,477 Give him a gavel, put him in a courthouse. 938 00:40:33,040 --> 00:40:34,040 Are you hungry? 939 00:40:40,800 --> 00:40:42,836 You eat here every night? 940 00:40:43,920 --> 00:40:45,717 Pretty much. Place never closes. 941 00:40:46,040 --> 00:40:47,359 How do you not get bored of it? 942 00:40:48,840 --> 00:40:49,875 It's a necessity. 943 00:40:49,960 --> 00:40:52,120 It's like asking if I get bored of going to the toilet. 944 00:40:53,520 --> 00:40:55,636 Okay, this is going to sound alien to you, 945 00:40:55,720 --> 00:40:58,792 but food takes up an inordinate amount of space in my head. 946 00:41:00,280 --> 00:41:01,554 How about guns? 947 00:41:04,120 --> 00:41:06,040 In doing my due diligence, your résumé stood out. 948 00:41:06,600 --> 00:41:08,591 I noticed a lot of your work pertains to firearms. 949 00:41:08,680 --> 00:41:10,477 I'm guessing that was a conscious decision 950 00:41:10,560 --> 00:41:12,278 to steer things in that direction. 951 00:41:13,920 --> 00:41:16,275 It's an issue I feel strongly about. 952 00:41:20,760 --> 00:41:21,829 It's none of my business, 953 00:41:21,920 --> 00:41:23,320 but there was a gap in your profile. 954 00:41:23,720 --> 00:41:25,631 Before Berkeley, you attended high school 955 00:41:25,720 --> 00:41:27,392 in Bloomington, Indiana, in the late '90s. 956 00:41:28,880 --> 00:41:30,916 The name of the school isn't listed. 957 00:41:36,520 --> 00:41:37,999 Who else knows about this? 958 00:41:40,400 --> 00:41:42,516 Rodolfo. That's all. 959 00:41:45,280 --> 00:41:46,456 You can imagine what I'm thinking. 960 00:41:46,480 --> 00:41:50,871 I'm sorry, Elizabeth, but I earned my reputation. 961 00:41:52,280 --> 00:41:53,336 It didn't come from something 962 00:41:53,360 --> 00:41:54,656 that happened when I was in high school. 963 00:41:54,680 --> 00:41:56,671 Even if my views did. 964 00:41:56,760 --> 00:41:58,376 Going public could even weaken my standing. 965 00:41:58,400 --> 00:41:59,879 They'll say I'm too emotional. 966 00:42:01,120 --> 00:42:03,759 Anyway, the shooters didn't even buy their guns. 967 00:42:04,840 --> 00:42:06,239 Heaton-Harris wouldn't have made 968 00:42:06,320 --> 00:42:07,520 a shred of difference that day. 969 00:42:08,640 --> 00:42:12,155 You fear a weakened standing will damage your ability to effect change. 970 00:42:12,640 --> 00:42:14,471 But if acknowledging it was the difference 971 00:42:14,560 --> 00:42:16,118 between winning and losing? 972 00:42:19,840 --> 00:42:21,637 I'd appreciate it if you just treated me 973 00:42:21,720 --> 00:42:22,948 as one of the team. 974 00:42:26,320 --> 00:42:28,515 A highly competent one, I can tell. 975 00:42:29,200 --> 00:42:30,349 We're lucky to have you. 976 00:42:34,960 --> 00:42:36,029 Sixty is the magic number. 977 00:42:36,120 --> 00:42:38,031 Sixty votes breaks a filibuster. 978 00:42:38,120 --> 00:42:39,758 So, the gun lobby wins with 41? 979 00:42:39,840 --> 00:42:41,353 They could win with fewer. 980 00:42:41,440 --> 00:42:44,159 We need to hit 60. Anything less doesn't cut it. 981 00:42:44,320 --> 00:42:45,594 Fifty-nine doesn't cut it. 982 00:42:46,280 --> 00:42:48,236 We need 60 senators to show up and vote. 983 00:42:48,640 --> 00:42:50,392 We don't get that, they win, period. 984 00:42:51,320 --> 00:42:52,514 As I was saying... 985 00:42:54,720 --> 00:42:56,517 That by my reckoning, the gun lobby 986 00:42:56,600 --> 00:42:59,273 has 34 votes pretty much locked. 987 00:42:59,600 --> 00:43:00,874 And that's this side. 988 00:43:01,320 --> 00:43:03,834 I'd say we have 44 locked over here on this side. 989 00:43:04,320 --> 00:43:06,880 That leaves 22 that are still in play. 990 00:43:07,200 --> 00:43:09,509 These fine ladies and gentlemen in the middle. 991 00:43:09,840 --> 00:43:11,068 Heaton-Harris, provisionally, 992 00:43:11,160 --> 00:43:13,151 makes it to the floor in 84 days. 993 00:43:13,920 --> 00:43:15,148 The good news is, 994 00:43:15,280 --> 00:43:17,316 if we can lock 16, we're over the line. 995 00:43:17,560 --> 00:43:18,834 I'm sorry, that's the good news? 996 00:43:19,120 --> 00:43:20,678 We need 16 out of 22 votes? 997 00:43:21,080 --> 00:43:22,976 That's like sitting an exam where the passing grade is... 998 00:43:23,000 --> 00:43:24,000 72%. 999 00:43:24,200 --> 00:43:25,680 And the bad news is that the gun lobby 1000 00:43:25,720 --> 00:43:27,233 is rich beyond our wildest dreams? 1001 00:43:27,320 --> 00:43:28,320 There is that. 1002 00:43:28,400 --> 00:43:30,136 Or that it's not a whole lot of time 1003 00:43:30,160 --> 00:43:32,256 to steal 16 votes from the most powerful group in D.C.? 1004 00:43:32,280 --> 00:43:33,429 That, too. 1005 00:43:33,520 --> 00:43:35,875 What Ross is fumbling for is, we need 16. 1006 00:43:36,200 --> 00:43:37,553 They only need seven. 1007 00:43:38,400 --> 00:43:39,435 Shit. 1008 00:43:41,320 --> 00:43:43,709 ...and the man who did this 1009 00:43:43,800 --> 00:43:48,191 robbed us of their smiles, of their laughter. 1010 00:43:50,320 --> 00:43:53,392 And I just can't accept that we allowed it to happen. 1011 00:43:55,760 --> 00:44:00,515 Our beautiful girls, and we could have stopped it. 1012 00:44:00,600 --> 00:44:01,828 We could have taken the gun 1013 00:44:01,920 --> 00:44:03,160 out of his hand and my babies... 1014 00:44:03,240 --> 00:44:04,798 Jesus Christ. 1015 00:44:04,880 --> 00:44:05,880 We get the idea. 1016 00:44:07,080 --> 00:44:09,116 Brenda and Joel Patterson. 1017 00:44:09,200 --> 00:44:10,713 The shooting sparked a new wave 1018 00:44:10,800 --> 00:44:12,438 of anti-gun sentiment in Wisconsin. 1019 00:44:12,520 --> 00:44:14,176 And that was more than a month ago. 1020 00:44:14,200 --> 00:44:15,235 It's not dying down. 1021 00:44:15,320 --> 00:44:17,151 Brenda's become a prominent figure 1022 00:44:17,240 --> 00:44:18,720 in the Mothers Demand Action movement. 1023 00:44:19,040 --> 00:44:20,758 Public outrage after a gun attack 1024 00:44:20,840 --> 00:44:23,559 lasts maybe a week per casualty. 1025 00:44:23,680 --> 00:44:26,194 This whole Pattinson story should be in the ground by now. 1026 00:44:26,280 --> 00:44:28,316 - Patterson. - Huh? 1027 00:44:28,400 --> 00:44:30,470 Their name. The Patterson family. 1028 00:44:30,560 --> 00:44:32,920 I don't give a shit if they're the fucking Partridge Family. 1029 00:44:34,000 --> 00:44:35,228 This is her. 1030 00:44:35,360 --> 00:44:36,560 Sandford needs to know. 1031 00:44:36,680 --> 00:44:38,955 Our delivery must be tailored for maximum impact. 1032 00:44:39,040 --> 00:44:42,032 Support for gun control is up 8% in the last two weeks. 1033 00:44:42,120 --> 00:44:43,951 Both Wisconsin senators are vulnerable. 1034 00:44:44,040 --> 00:44:45,758 If they don't declare for Heaton-Harris, 1035 00:44:45,840 --> 00:44:47,456 Kirkpatrick won't make it through the fall, 1036 00:44:47,480 --> 00:44:48,656 and Wallace is toast in two years... 1037 00:44:48,680 --> 00:44:50,113 Who's going to that medical thing? 1038 00:44:52,280 --> 00:44:53,280 Senator Wallace. 1039 00:44:53,360 --> 00:44:54,998 He can deliver two other moderates. 1040 00:44:55,080 --> 00:44:57,913 And sure as she was born screaming, 1041 00:44:58,000 --> 00:45:00,639 she'll see that as her chance to box them in. 1042 00:45:00,760 --> 00:45:02,478 No, Carlos, that's unacceptable. 1043 00:45:02,560 --> 00:45:05,552 The media has to be there, that's the whole point. 1044 00:45:05,680 --> 00:45:08,148 It has to be digitally stored and ready to be trotted out 1045 00:45:08,240 --> 00:45:10,674 should he even think about backing down. 1046 00:45:10,760 --> 00:45:12,512 I'm gonna send you a photo of Clara Thomson. 1047 00:45:12,600 --> 00:45:13,999 She'll be front-left, wearing a... 1048 00:45:14,080 --> 00:45:15,136 Clara, what are you wearing? 1049 00:45:15,160 --> 00:45:16,256 One-shoulder black crepe dress. 1050 00:45:16,280 --> 00:45:18,111 A one-shoulder black crepe dress. 1051 00:45:18,200 --> 00:45:20,160 If we're lucky, it'll be the only one in the room. 1052 00:45:20,200 --> 00:45:21,394 Thanks, Carlos. 1053 00:45:21,480 --> 00:45:23,869 Hey, Alex, tell me it's feasible that a doctor 1054 00:45:23,960 --> 00:45:26,080 wouldn't have time for all this social media bullshit. 1055 00:45:26,200 --> 00:45:28,430 Yeah, if you're pulling 15-hour shifts, I guess. 1056 00:45:28,520 --> 00:45:29,635 Great. 1057 00:45:29,720 --> 00:45:31,000 But he'd be on Doximity probably. 1058 00:45:31,560 --> 00:45:32,913 The Medical version of LinkedIn. 1059 00:45:33,040 --> 00:45:34,936 Could you not have just stopped when I said "great"? 1060 00:45:34,960 --> 00:45:36,359 Good morning. 1061 00:45:36,760 --> 00:45:37,760 Light reading? 1062 00:45:38,440 --> 00:45:40,670 Do you even know what pulmonology is? 1063 00:45:40,800 --> 00:45:41,915 Yes, I do. 1064 00:45:42,520 --> 00:45:43,919 It's the study of pulmon. 1065 00:45:44,760 --> 00:45:46,656 Lungs are asymmetrical. Right has three lobes, left two. 1066 00:45:46,680 --> 00:45:47,680 You know why? 1067 00:45:47,720 --> 00:45:48,976 Your heart needs the real estate? 1068 00:45:49,000 --> 00:45:50,069 Bravo. 1069 00:45:50,160 --> 00:45:51,673 All right, everybody, listen up! 1070 00:45:51,760 --> 00:45:53,320 Not a problem for you, I should imagine. 1071 00:45:53,800 --> 00:45:56,678 What have they got? Come on! Arguments and rebuttals. 1072 00:45:56,760 --> 00:45:58,159 Let's have it, wake up! 1073 00:45:59,240 --> 00:46:02,198 It's the first step toward a national register of firearms. 1074 00:46:02,600 --> 00:46:03,635 Scare mongering. 1075 00:46:03,720 --> 00:46:04,976 No one's even come close to proposing that. 1076 00:46:05,000 --> 00:46:06,479 And if they did, 1077 00:46:06,560 --> 00:46:08,391 it would have its own day in Congress. Next. 1078 00:46:09,240 --> 00:46:11,435 And it's two steps away from confiscation. 1079 00:46:11,800 --> 00:46:13,736 The gun lobby's rhetoric is based on the falsehood 1080 00:46:13,760 --> 00:46:16,752 that we want to take something away from people. We don't. 1081 00:46:16,840 --> 00:46:18,159 We want to make it more difficult 1082 00:46:18,240 --> 00:46:21,073 for dangerous people to buy firearms. 1083 00:46:21,160 --> 00:46:22,513 If we can't burst this fallacy, 1084 00:46:22,600 --> 00:46:23,999 we may as well go home. 1085 00:46:24,080 --> 00:46:25,736 Esme, get me a bio on Wendy Furniss, please? 1086 00:46:25,760 --> 00:46:28,194 - Sure. - Harwood Norton's CEO? 1087 00:46:28,280 --> 00:46:30,016 Mmm-hmm. Second largest employer in Virginia. 1088 00:46:30,040 --> 00:46:31,314 Both senators are teetering, 1089 00:46:31,400 --> 00:46:33,120 but if I can get her to reach out to them... 1090 00:46:33,360 --> 00:46:34,360 You don't see the irony 1091 00:46:34,440 --> 00:46:36,112 in asking the CEO of a defense contractor 1092 00:46:36,200 --> 00:46:37,400 to advocate for a ban on guns? 1093 00:46:37,840 --> 00:46:38,896 We're not banning anything! 1094 00:46:38,920 --> 00:46:40,016 Jesus, you sound like one of them. 1095 00:46:40,040 --> 00:46:41,155 I'm in character. 1096 00:46:41,240 --> 00:46:42,355 Next! 1097 00:46:42,440 --> 00:46:43,640 Uh, the new rules will increase 1098 00:46:43,920 --> 00:46:45,194 wait times by two weeks. 1099 00:46:45,320 --> 00:46:46,520 Welcome to America, 1100 00:46:46,800 --> 00:46:48,376 where you'll wait six months for an X-ray, 1101 00:46:48,400 --> 00:46:50,072 but, hey, you can buy an AR-15 1102 00:46:50,200 --> 00:46:51,872 in five minutes flat. 1103 00:46:52,560 --> 00:46:54,120 You going to be that flippant in public? 1104 00:46:54,240 --> 00:46:55,856 Pussyfooting isn't memorable. Sound bites are. 1105 00:46:55,880 --> 00:46:58,110 And the appropriate one goes like this, 1106 00:46:58,200 --> 00:47:01,192 anyone that desperate to get their hands on a gun 1107 00:47:01,280 --> 00:47:03,669 shouldn't be allowed anywhere near one. 1108 00:47:03,760 --> 00:47:06,354 The total number of MRI machines in Wisconsin... 1109 00:47:06,440 --> 00:47:08,680 If the good Senator ever finishes this speech, 1110 00:47:08,720 --> 00:47:09,994 he will open it to the floor. 1111 00:47:10,080 --> 00:47:11,360 You'll be question number three. 1112 00:47:11,720 --> 00:47:13,278 You think he'll go for it? 1113 00:47:13,600 --> 00:47:14,680 He knows the media is here, 1114 00:47:14,760 --> 00:47:16,751 won't risk being heckled at his own fundraiser. 1115 00:47:16,840 --> 00:47:19,115 Back him into a corner, and he'll have no choice. 1116 00:47:19,200 --> 00:47:21,031 ...of an additional $2 million 1117 00:47:21,120 --> 00:47:23,793 for the purchase of four brand-new machines 1118 00:47:23,880 --> 00:47:26,394 within the first year of my next term. 1119 00:47:26,480 --> 00:47:28,232 Thank you. 1120 00:47:28,320 --> 00:47:31,357 Thank you very much. Thank you. 1121 00:47:31,680 --> 00:47:33,193 All right, a few more questions 1122 00:47:33,280 --> 00:47:34,759 for the Senator, then we'll wrap up. 1123 00:47:35,120 --> 00:47:36,394 Uh, yes, the lady in white. 1124 00:47:36,480 --> 00:47:39,677 Mr. Senator, I'm Chair of the Westfield Center... 1125 00:47:40,520 --> 00:47:42,715 He was supposed to go to me third, what's he doing? 1126 00:47:43,080 --> 00:47:44,718 Followi ng orders. 1127 00:47:45,440 --> 00:47:47,112 Three tables behind you, two to the right. 1128 00:47:47,800 --> 00:47:49,518 They've been tracking us through Wisconsin. 1129 00:47:49,600 --> 00:47:51,456 They would have had everyone on that list vetted. 1130 00:47:51,480 --> 00:47:52,913 You're blown. 1131 00:47:53,000 --> 00:47:54,274 What do you mean? 1132 00:47:54,520 --> 00:47:56,954 I mean that it's time for plan B. 1133 00:47:58,640 --> 00:48:03,191 And our final question goes to Dr. Raj Amarasekara. 1134 00:48:03,280 --> 00:48:04,960 I hope I'm pronouncing that right. 1135 00:48:05,040 --> 00:48:06,917 Of the Pulmonary Associates of America. 1136 00:48:07,000 --> 00:48:08,274 Thank you. 1137 00:48:10,040 --> 00:48:11,176 Raj Amarasekara is a working actor 1138 00:48:11,200 --> 00:48:12,599 named Matthew Kantaria. 1139 00:48:12,680 --> 00:48:14,557 They think he's about to ask a benign question 1140 00:48:14,640 --> 00:48:15,840 about the clean air initiative. 1141 00:48:16,160 --> 00:48:19,152 ...it's a safe bet we'll see three or four gunshot victims. 1142 00:48:19,840 --> 00:48:22,400 Some are kids, teenagers. 1143 00:48:23,480 --> 00:48:26,040 How do you intend to vote on the Heaton-Harris Bill 1144 00:48:26,120 --> 00:48:28,236 when it's put before Congress? 1145 00:48:31,720 --> 00:48:33,358 Well... 1146 00:48:33,440 --> 00:48:36,079 As you have experienced, uh, 1147 00:48:37,160 --> 00:48:39,310 gun violence is a real problem... 1148 00:48:39,640 --> 00:48:40,959 You decoyed me? 1149 00:48:41,040 --> 00:48:43,270 Raj Amarasekara has personally plagiarized 1150 00:48:43,360 --> 00:48:46,557 seven research papers, all available online. 1151 00:48:46,640 --> 00:48:47,993 He even has a Doximity account. 1152 00:48:48,080 --> 00:48:50,548 ...financial burden is the fact that 1153 00:48:50,640 --> 00:48:53,200 some of the victims are the, um... 1154 00:48:53,680 --> 00:48:54,715 Kids. 1155 00:48:55,240 --> 00:48:57,754 The young. 1156 00:48:57,840 --> 00:49:00,513 So, I think it's, uh, first and foremost, 1157 00:49:00,600 --> 00:49:05,390 to put our sympathies with the families of these victims. 1158 00:49:07,200 --> 00:49:10,590 But it's true, gun violence puts an enormous strain 1159 00:49:10,680 --> 00:49:14,150 on our healthcare system and its work force. 1160 00:49:14,880 --> 00:49:16,757 Absolutely, yes. 1161 00:49:16,840 --> 00:49:19,877 That's why I intend to give my whole-hearted support 1162 00:49:21,240 --> 00:49:22,753 to the Heaton-Harris Bill. 1163 00:49:24,240 --> 00:49:25,719 And that's a wrap. 1164 00:49:26,600 --> 00:49:29,637 Thank you. Absolutely, thank you. 1165 00:49:39,280 --> 00:49:40,440 Who else does he bring? 1166 00:49:40,800 --> 00:49:42,518 Fascitelli and Garcia. 1167 00:49:43,600 --> 00:49:46,239 Hey, Esme, I have a surprise for you on Wednesday. 1168 00:49:46,560 --> 00:49:48,198 We're going to a new restaurant? 1169 00:49:48,520 --> 00:49:50,715 How about a Second Amendment debate at NYU Law School? 1170 00:49:52,040 --> 00:49:53,553 Don't shout this from the rooftops, 1171 00:49:53,920 --> 00:49:55,216 but I trust you to do a better job 1172 00:49:55,240 --> 00:49:56,468 than anyone else on the team. 1173 00:49:56,560 --> 00:49:57,913 You can't make it? 1174 00:49:58,000 --> 00:50:00,309 I'm including myself as part of the team. 1175 00:50:00,520 --> 00:50:01,873 I wasn't cool enough to relate 1176 00:50:01,960 --> 00:50:03,560 to college kids when I was a college kid. 1177 00:50:04,360 --> 00:50:05,588 I'll forward you the details. 1178 00:50:10,200 --> 00:50:11,235 You again. 1179 00:50:13,000 --> 00:50:15,673 I called them and I specifically asked for Mark. 1180 00:50:16,360 --> 00:50:18,080 And I specifically told you he skipped town. 1181 00:50:18,800 --> 00:50:20,472 Well, what agency did he move to? 1182 00:50:20,920 --> 00:50:22,319 How should I know? 1183 00:50:22,400 --> 00:50:24,200 I ain't his parole officer. 1184 00:50:24,440 --> 00:50:25,555 He's in trouble? 1185 00:50:26,640 --> 00:50:27,709 I was kidding. 1186 00:50:30,480 --> 00:50:33,392 Aww, we had so much fun the other night. 1187 00:50:36,080 --> 00:50:37,672 Well, you know where the door is, lady. 1188 00:50:37,760 --> 00:50:38,875 Go run to your Mark. 1189 00:51:20,040 --> 00:51:21,553 I've got work to do tonight. 1190 00:51:24,840 --> 00:51:26,159 Big case? 1191 00:51:26,400 --> 00:51:28,197 Forde, human interaction is an exchange. 1192 00:51:28,520 --> 00:51:29,953 My money for your... 1193 00:51:30,160 --> 00:51:31,160 Dick? 1194 00:51:31,280 --> 00:51:33,032 I was gonna say "skill set." 1195 00:51:33,600 --> 00:51:35,989 But that's the only exchange I'm willing to make. 1196 00:51:36,560 --> 00:51:38,118 Now you sound like a banker. 1197 00:51:39,360 --> 00:51:40,759 I got to do prep anyways. 1198 00:51:40,840 --> 00:51:41,909 For what? 1199 00:51:42,400 --> 00:51:44,675 Another client, tomorrow night. 1200 00:51:46,400 --> 00:51:47,913 You do prep? 1201 00:51:48,200 --> 00:51:49,200 For functions. 1202 00:51:49,960 --> 00:51:51,154 Believe it or not, 1203 00:51:51,680 --> 00:51:55,150 not everyone hires me for my skill set. 1204 00:51:56,200 --> 00:51:57,840 Half my clients just want me on their arm. 1205 00:51:58,160 --> 00:51:59,336 Some just want someone to talk to 1206 00:51:59,360 --> 00:52:00,456 from a different neck of the woods, 1207 00:52:00,480 --> 00:52:02,835 - who ain't gonna judge them. - That is so pathetic. 1208 00:52:02,920 --> 00:52:04,035 Functions are different. 1209 00:52:04,840 --> 00:52:06,717 The agency gave me a list of covers. 1210 00:52:08,000 --> 00:52:10,719 Insurance exec, marketing guy. 1211 00:52:11,280 --> 00:52:12,280 Tomorrow is oil and gas. 1212 00:52:12,960 --> 00:52:14,075 I'll be seeing you. 1213 00:52:16,720 --> 00:52:18,517 I think you owe me something more. 1214 00:52:18,600 --> 00:52:19,874 No, it's all there. Count it. 1215 00:52:20,280 --> 00:52:21,713 This covers my services. 1216 00:52:23,280 --> 00:52:24,696 But I just gave you a whole lot of information 1217 00:52:24,720 --> 00:52:25,720 about my line of work. 1218 00:52:26,200 --> 00:52:27,336 On your principles of exchange... 1219 00:52:27,360 --> 00:52:28,360 Oh, my God! 1220 00:52:28,440 --> 00:52:30,556 Okay, that was a voluntary donation on your part. 1221 00:52:31,880 --> 00:52:34,553 I pay you so I can imagine a life I chose 1222 00:52:34,640 --> 00:52:36,471 to forego in the pursuit of my career. 1223 00:52:37,840 --> 00:52:39,056 So, why don't you go out and get it? 1224 00:52:39,080 --> 00:52:40,160 It's not for me. 1225 00:52:40,240 --> 00:52:41,416 Not when I was in my early 20s, 1226 00:52:41,440 --> 00:52:42,509 and sure as hell not now. 1227 00:52:43,160 --> 00:52:44,354 So, "no house you call home, 1228 00:52:44,440 --> 00:52:45,520 "no folks you call family," 1229 00:52:45,640 --> 00:52:46,914 - sort of thing, huh? - Uh-uh. 1230 00:52:47,000 --> 00:52:49,036 - You ever regret that? - Not for a second. 1231 00:52:50,880 --> 00:52:52,240 At least now we're peeling a layer. 1232 00:52:52,600 --> 00:52:55,273 And that is all my principles of exchange will allow. 1233 00:52:56,040 --> 00:52:57,598 Goodbye, Forde. 1234 00:53:16,400 --> 00:53:17,616 If you're a terrorist, 1235 00:53:17,640 --> 00:53:19,710 or someone who shouldn't be allowed on that plane, 1236 00:53:19,840 --> 00:53:21,376 which lane are you going to walk through? 1237 00:53:21,400 --> 00:53:22,549 Yeah, well, obviously... 1238 00:53:22,640 --> 00:53:23,959 Thursday morning. 1239 00:53:24,040 --> 00:53:25,040 Okay, I'll hold. 1240 00:53:25,440 --> 00:53:27,874 - Lauren! Boston, Thursday! - Got it! 1241 00:53:29,080 --> 00:53:31,753 I deleted every vestige of my online existence. 1242 00:53:31,840 --> 00:53:32,955 You didn't replace it, 1243 00:53:33,040 --> 00:53:34,256 leaving a Clara-sized hole in Google, 1244 00:53:34,280 --> 00:53:35,998 which they flagged in due diligence. 1245 00:53:36,080 --> 00:53:37,399 I did replace it. 1246 00:53:37,600 --> 00:53:38,794 Esme! 1247 00:53:40,560 --> 00:53:43,028 Clara Thomson just returned from a 2-year stint 1248 00:53:43,120 --> 00:53:45,190 with Médecins Sans Frontières. It was solid. 1249 00:53:46,080 --> 00:53:49,277 Why didn't you tell me about Raj... 1250 00:53:49,360 --> 00:53:50,679 Just call him Matthew. 1251 00:53:50,760 --> 00:53:52,193 I checked with Finance. 1252 00:53:53,000 --> 00:53:54,456 Your actor wasn't paid from our account. 1253 00:53:54,480 --> 00:53:56,152 You ran him out of your own pocket. 1254 00:53:57,640 --> 00:53:59,400 It's good practice to keep your circle small. 1255 00:53:59,760 --> 00:54:01,136 In this town, no matter where you are, 1256 00:54:01,160 --> 00:54:03,040 you're never more than two feet away from a rat. 1257 00:54:04,960 --> 00:54:08,430 Hey! I want you on the podium at the ARS dinner. 1258 00:54:09,120 --> 00:54:10,599 Wait, that's a huge deal. 1259 00:54:10,680 --> 00:54:11,736 You don't think we should share 1260 00:54:11,760 --> 00:54:12,856 the public speaking a little? 1261 00:54:12,880 --> 00:54:14,560 And blow all the goodwill you've racked up? 1262 00:54:14,640 --> 00:54:16,949 I'm not sure I'm comfortable in the spotlight. 1263 00:54:17,040 --> 00:54:18,040 Doing all the press. 1264 00:54:18,120 --> 00:54:19,600 Get comfortable, that ship has sailed. 1265 00:54:21,000 --> 00:54:22,991 Hey, yes. Thursday morning, I'll be there. 1266 00:54:24,600 --> 00:54:26,056 Every day, 48 children or teens are shot. 1267 00:54:26,080 --> 00:54:27,593 That's not across the world, folks, 1268 00:54:27,680 --> 00:54:29,079 that's right here in America. 1269 00:54:29,240 --> 00:54:30,496 We are joined right now by a representative 1270 00:54:30,520 --> 00:54:31,635 from the Brady Campaign, 1271 00:54:31,880 --> 00:54:35,350 - Esme Manchurian. - It's Manucharian. 1272 00:54:35,800 --> 00:54:38,598 Knocking on doors, making house calls? 1273 00:54:40,240 --> 00:54:41,736 How long did it take you to even get to this place? 1274 00:54:41,760 --> 00:54:43,120 Consider it a sign of how important 1275 00:54:43,440 --> 00:54:44,759 it is that we get you on board. 1276 00:54:45,040 --> 00:54:46,040 Why? 1277 00:54:46,200 --> 00:54:47,758 In your long and distinguished career, 1278 00:54:47,840 --> 00:54:49,910 you've done precisely jack-shit for feminism. 1279 00:54:50,400 --> 00:54:51,799 Because gender doesn't interest me. 1280 00:54:52,080 --> 00:54:54,196 The only thing you're missing is a dick. 1281 00:54:54,280 --> 00:54:56,032 I think your presence in the room 1282 00:54:56,120 --> 00:54:57,951 would be a great help 1283 00:54:58,040 --> 00:55:00,270 as I make our case to Senator Hofland. 1284 00:55:00,400 --> 00:55:01,640 God willing, we can help protect 1285 00:55:01,720 --> 00:55:04,553 our neighbors from the kind of tragedy America has endured... 1286 00:55:04,640 --> 00:55:08,394 Esme... Manchurian. 1287 00:55:08,640 --> 00:55:09,868 Manucharian. 1288 00:55:11,280 --> 00:55:13,714 In this country, nine women are shot 1289 00:55:13,880 --> 00:55:15,576 and killed by their intimate partners every week. 1290 00:55:15,600 --> 00:55:18,398 The risk of homicide goes up 500%... 1291 00:55:18,480 --> 00:55:20,710 Don't hurl stats at me, I'm not a fucking journalist. 1292 00:55:22,000 --> 00:55:23,479 You think I don't know all this? 1293 00:55:23,560 --> 00:55:24,595 Does your membership? 1294 00:55:24,680 --> 00:55:26,636 Because now would be a great time to tell them. 1295 00:55:27,480 --> 00:55:29,152 Larsson and Parr have donated 1296 00:55:29,240 --> 00:55:30,576 millions of their personal fortunes. 1297 00:55:30,600 --> 00:55:32,511 - Yeah. - I can't go hat-in-hand for more. 1298 00:55:33,240 --> 00:55:34,355 Hey, Manchurian! 1299 00:55:34,440 --> 00:55:36,829 Mandel's on the brink, I need conversational topics. 1300 00:55:36,920 --> 00:55:38,638 - What do you mean? - Small talk. 1301 00:55:38,720 --> 00:55:40,950 Idle nonsense of no import to anything. 1302 00:55:41,040 --> 00:55:42,951 You outsource your social interactions? 1303 00:55:43,040 --> 00:55:45,315 Yeah. Interests, hobbies... Kids! 1304 00:55:46,680 --> 00:55:47,776 There's no better way to butter up a parent 1305 00:55:47,800 --> 00:55:49,280 than to tell him how hot his kids are. 1306 00:55:49,320 --> 00:55:50,355 On it. 1307 00:55:50,440 --> 00:55:51,960 The last time we met, your youngest was 1308 00:55:52,000 --> 00:55:53,956 knocking on the door of the Ivy League. 1309 00:55:54,040 --> 00:55:55,268 - Yes. - Logan, was it? 1310 00:55:55,360 --> 00:55:57,240 Christ! I can't even remember that conversation. 1311 00:55:57,400 --> 00:55:59,136 Mandy Hamlyn from the American Nurses Association 1312 00:55:59,160 --> 00:56:00,160 - on line three! - Ah! 1313 00:56:00,240 --> 00:56:01,656 I think there are a great many on the Hill 1314 00:56:01,680 --> 00:56:03,696 who have become so accustomed to your generous support, 1315 00:56:03,720 --> 00:56:05,720 it wouldn't hurt to give them a short, sharp shock. 1316 00:56:06,400 --> 00:56:08,914 Your donors, don't ask for more. Ask for less. 1317 00:56:09,000 --> 00:56:10,616 If you feel strongly about Heaton-Harris, 1318 00:56:10,640 --> 00:56:11,834 you could do worse 1319 00:56:11,920 --> 00:56:13,496 than to pledge to cut ties to any senator 1320 00:56:13,520 --> 00:56:14,720 who doesn't come out in favor. 1321 00:56:14,800 --> 00:56:16,756 So, what, we're turning the screw, 1322 00:56:16,840 --> 00:56:18,637 and saving money at the same time? 1323 00:56:19,120 --> 00:56:20,656 I don't want to live in a society where there 1324 00:56:20,680 --> 00:56:22,511 is a new school shooting every week! 1325 00:56:24,640 --> 00:56:27,438 That is why when put to vote, 1326 00:56:27,520 --> 00:56:29,909 I will be supporting the Heaton-Harris Bill! 1327 00:56:33,360 --> 00:56:34,395 It came in anonymously, 1328 00:56:34,480 --> 00:56:35,736 but everyone's thinking Bloomberg. 1329 00:56:35,760 --> 00:56:38,558 Five hundred grand? That's over 12% of our budget! 1330 00:56:38,640 --> 00:56:39,736 If you were donating that much, 1331 00:56:39,760 --> 00:56:40,896 why would you do it anonymously? 1332 00:56:40,920 --> 00:56:41,955 Obvious reason. 1333 00:56:42,040 --> 00:56:44,395 - What? Privacy? - No. 1334 00:56:44,480 --> 00:56:46,630 It makes you look noble when you leak your identity. 1335 00:56:46,720 --> 00:56:49,075 Oh, my God. Were you born that cynical? 1336 00:56:49,160 --> 00:56:51,116 That is just a word to denote the absence... 1337 00:56:51,200 --> 00:56:55,352 Of the naivety I so keenly exhibit? Yeah, right. 1338 00:56:57,040 --> 00:56:59,713 Back on in three, people. 1339 00:56:59,800 --> 00:57:01,472 Since when were you camera-shy? 1340 00:57:02,200 --> 00:57:04,031 What happened? You find a wrinkle? 1341 00:57:04,120 --> 00:57:06,475 If it isn't Bill Sandford's poodle. 1342 00:57:06,760 --> 00:57:08,478 Let me guess, on a tight leash, 1343 00:57:08,560 --> 00:57:10,278 sniffing at his ass for business? 1344 00:57:10,840 --> 00:57:12,068 If you weren't such a joke, 1345 00:57:12,160 --> 00:57:13,388 we'd already have his business. 1346 00:57:13,960 --> 00:57:15,598 So how about this? 1347 00:57:15,680 --> 00:57:17,033 Give Mini-Me a day off, 1348 00:57:17,160 --> 00:57:19,390 and I'll give you a shot at the title. 1349 00:57:19,480 --> 00:57:21,869 Live TV debate, you and me. 1350 00:57:23,160 --> 00:57:24,195 You must be desperate 1351 00:57:24,280 --> 00:57:25,416 if you're willing to give me airtime. 1352 00:57:25,440 --> 00:57:26,720 I kick your bony ass hard enough, 1353 00:57:26,760 --> 00:57:28,113 Bill Sandford will realize 1354 00:57:28,200 --> 00:57:29,640 why he came to us in the first place. 1355 00:57:29,880 --> 00:57:31,871 Uh-uh. You need me strong to make him worried. 1356 00:57:33,160 --> 00:57:35,674 You're not looking so strong after a head-on with me. 1357 00:57:37,280 --> 00:57:39,350 All right. I'll grant you a job interview 1358 00:57:39,440 --> 00:57:40,793 on national television. 1359 00:57:40,880 --> 00:57:43,474 You can show your master what a big, tough dog you are. 1360 00:57:53,320 --> 00:57:54,416 What we're about to discuss 1361 00:57:54,440 --> 00:57:55,919 should only be referred to in code 1362 00:57:56,000 --> 00:57:57,558 in the office and over e-mail. 1363 00:57:58,920 --> 00:58:00,911 My ex-employers aren't beyond bugging and hacking. 1364 00:58:01,320 --> 00:58:03,200 You think our conference room is wearing a wire? 1365 00:58:03,280 --> 00:58:04,880 We're gonna target a senator from a state 1366 00:58:05,040 --> 00:58:06,712 we have zero right to swing. 1367 00:58:07,120 --> 00:58:08,280 Oh, please, God, don't say... 1368 00:58:08,360 --> 00:58:10,476 Alberto Gomez, Republican, Florida. 1369 00:58:10,960 --> 00:58:12,109 What? 1370 00:58:12,200 --> 00:58:13,576 I thought you were gonna say Missouri. 1371 00:58:13,600 --> 00:58:14,635 Florida's preposterous. 1372 00:58:14,960 --> 00:58:16,029 I'm being optimistic. 1373 00:58:16,800 --> 00:58:18,776 Public opinion runs against Heaton-Harris in Florida. 1374 00:58:18,800 --> 00:58:20,711 - Let's talk later. - In the office? 1375 00:58:21,480 --> 00:58:24,074 How do I register my dissent? By semaphore? 1376 00:58:24,280 --> 00:58:25,456 Alex, you're in charge of ad banners, 1377 00:58:25,480 --> 00:58:26,959 you have a 2:00 at JWT. 1378 00:58:27,040 --> 00:58:28,758 I want two phone pitches. 1379 00:58:28,840 --> 00:58:30,239 Clara, Brian, Lauren, you're one. 1380 00:58:30,360 --> 00:58:32,669 Cynthia, Esme, Franklin, you're two. 1381 00:58:32,760 --> 00:58:35,399 Ross, get stats to both. Come on, get to it. 1382 00:58:40,200 --> 00:58:41,758 What the hell are you thinking? 1383 00:58:41,840 --> 00:58:43,273 That you should let me do my job. 1384 00:58:43,360 --> 00:58:44,713 This ain't Cole Kravitz, damn it. 1385 00:58:45,520 --> 00:58:47,112 Our client's a non-profit, 1386 00:58:47,200 --> 00:58:48,997 not some cashed-up conglomerate. 1387 00:58:49,640 --> 00:58:51,835 I'm hiding in the bushes with my begging bowl, 1388 00:58:51,920 --> 00:58:53,776 waiting to leap out at anyone who looks like money, 1389 00:58:53,800 --> 00:58:55,136 and you're getting ready to set fire 1390 00:58:55,160 --> 00:58:57,390 to half a million dollars on some hare-brained... 1391 00:58:59,800 --> 00:59:02,155 I mean this James Bond shit's endearingly wacky, 1392 00:59:02,600 --> 00:59:04,336 but if you think you're seriously going to get 1393 00:59:04,360 --> 00:59:06,191 any traction out of Florida, you're way out. 1394 00:59:06,280 --> 00:59:09,113 Rodolfo, it was explicit in your pitch to lure me here 1395 00:59:09,200 --> 00:59:10,656 that you held a certain degree of trust 1396 00:59:10,680 --> 00:59:12,272 in my ability to run this campaign. 1397 00:59:12,400 --> 00:59:13,799 George, it's me. 1398 00:59:13,880 --> 00:59:15,154 I know what I'm doing. 1399 00:59:15,280 --> 00:59:17,271 We need to talk about Florida. 1400 00:59:17,360 --> 00:59:19,078 And I don't do hare-brained. 1401 00:59:35,680 --> 00:59:37,193 Fucking A right. 1402 00:59:37,480 --> 00:59:39,835 From the way you been kicking my ass all morning, 1403 00:59:39,920 --> 00:59:41,069 I'm starting to think 1404 00:59:41,160 --> 00:59:43,310 you invited yourself here just to kick my ass. 1405 00:59:45,640 --> 00:59:47,995 I'm personally in favor of Heaton-Harris. 1406 00:59:48,560 --> 00:59:51,233 I've publicly declared, my voters are behind me. 1407 00:59:51,680 --> 00:59:54,956 Did you want to meet just to kick my ass? 1408 00:59:55,640 --> 00:59:57,756 Look, you're sitting on six votes. 1409 00:59:58,400 --> 00:59:59,594 Sandford's not a punk, 1410 00:59:59,680 --> 01:00:01,716 he knows the opposition's counting on them. 1411 01:00:02,560 --> 01:00:04,198 He also knows if they don't get them, 1412 01:00:04,280 --> 01:00:05,793 their campaign will be over. 1413 01:00:07,320 --> 01:00:08,673 So, what are you gonna do? 1414 01:00:09,000 --> 01:00:10,115 Walk into my club, 1415 01:00:10,200 --> 01:00:11,480 bend me over a green baize table, 1416 01:00:11,560 --> 01:00:13,551 and give me the spiel about freedom? 1417 01:00:14,840 --> 01:00:16,016 About how, if the liberals get their way, 1418 01:00:16,040 --> 01:00:17,200 in a couple of hundred years, 1419 01:00:17,240 --> 01:00:18,832 the Second Amendment will enshrine 1420 01:00:18,920 --> 01:00:20,478 our rights to bear baseball bats? 1421 01:00:20,960 --> 01:00:22,678 No, that's the argument you're gonna make 1422 01:00:22,760 --> 01:00:24,398 to your friends in the Blue Dog Coalition 1423 01:00:24,480 --> 01:00:26,400 when you tell them you're changing your position. 1424 01:00:30,520 --> 01:00:32,750 Bill Sandford's thinking about backing a new candidate. 1425 01:00:33,760 --> 01:00:36,194 One of their own. A real up-and-comer. Hispanic. 1426 01:00:36,720 --> 01:00:39,393 Got offers from eight Ivy League schools. 1427 01:00:39,840 --> 01:00:41,068 Ivy League schools? 1428 01:00:41,840 --> 01:00:43,432 Have you seen my approval ratings, Pat? 1429 01:00:43,520 --> 01:00:45,238 No, he's not running against you. 1430 01:00:46,720 --> 01:00:47,920 He's running against your son. 1431 01:00:55,240 --> 01:00:57,071 The gun lobby wants your support, Hank. 1432 01:00:59,920 --> 01:01:01,416 They know your boy's running for Michigan. 1433 01:01:01,440 --> 01:01:02,839 They'll handpick an opponent. 1434 01:01:03,480 --> 01:01:04,913 Back him to the hilt. 1435 01:01:05,960 --> 01:01:07,712 I tried to talk Sandford out of it, but... 1436 01:01:07,800 --> 01:01:08,976 Bullshit, Connors, you probably 1437 01:01:09,000 --> 01:01:10,360 put him up to it, you motherfucker. 1438 01:01:10,440 --> 01:01:11,839 About those approval ratings. 1439 01:01:13,760 --> 01:01:15,591 You can go either way. 1440 01:01:16,840 --> 01:01:20,116 Quietly recant, protect your son. 1441 01:01:21,200 --> 01:01:22,633 Sandford won't forget it. 1442 01:01:23,960 --> 01:01:26,633 You disappoint him... 1443 01:01:28,240 --> 01:01:29,753 He won't forget that, either. 1444 01:01:36,360 --> 01:01:37,759 So, how was Pittsburgh? 1445 01:01:38,600 --> 01:01:40,033 What are you, a Fed? 1446 01:01:40,800 --> 01:01:43,268 The President of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Women 1447 01:01:43,360 --> 01:01:45,715 in Law Enforcement called to say thanks for lunch. 1448 01:01:47,280 --> 01:01:48,920 I wasn't aware they were part of our plan. 1449 01:01:49,800 --> 01:01:50,915 It wasn't expensed. 1450 01:01:51,000 --> 01:01:52,274 It was a 30-minute lunch. 1451 01:01:52,360 --> 01:01:53,713 They're not a part of our plan, 1452 01:01:53,800 --> 01:01:55,995 which is why it wasn't expensed. 1453 01:01:56,120 --> 01:01:57,678 Am I not allowed a social life? 1454 01:01:57,800 --> 01:01:58,949 I didn't know you had one. 1455 01:01:59,400 --> 01:02:00,799 As someone who has her underlings 1456 01:02:00,880 --> 01:02:02,313 root for conversational topics. 1457 01:02:02,400 --> 01:02:04,391 I maintain a small circle of allies. 1458 01:02:04,480 --> 01:02:06,198 Uh-huh. Cops and nurses? 1459 01:02:06,680 --> 01:02:09,717 Well, I can provide a list if you require full disclosure. 1460 01:02:10,560 --> 01:02:13,597 So, grand unveiling. 1461 01:02:14,720 --> 01:02:16,438 - You coming? - We got a bigger problem. 1462 01:02:16,720 --> 01:02:18,456 While you've been jetting around the country for lunch, 1463 01:02:18,480 --> 01:02:20,040 our opponents have been doing their job. 1464 01:02:20,400 --> 01:02:22,356 Hank Badgley, Chairman of the Blue Dog, 1465 01:02:22,480 --> 01:02:23,879 who controls the votes of... 1466 01:02:24,000 --> 01:02:26,309 Six Senators, I know who he is. He's in our pocket. 1467 01:02:26,400 --> 01:02:27,992 Really? That what you think? 1468 01:02:29,040 --> 01:02:31,679 He was on board, but he just did a 180. 1469 01:02:32,480 --> 01:02:34,118 Says he wants to wait and see. 1470 01:02:36,000 --> 01:02:37,672 "Wait and see" is more like a 90. 1471 01:02:38,080 --> 01:02:39,911 We're chasing Senators who are in play. 1472 01:02:40,000 --> 01:02:42,195 We can't afford to lose seven votes we had locked. 1473 01:02:42,360 --> 01:02:43,588 We won't recover. 1474 01:02:43,880 --> 01:02:45,757 We have him on camera pledging support? 1475 01:02:45,840 --> 01:02:46,840 Absolutely. 1476 01:02:47,440 --> 01:02:49,078 Then we'll have to make him feel it. 1477 01:02:56,760 --> 01:02:58,079 Thank you. 1478 01:03:04,680 --> 01:03:07,592 Alex, these banners are good. 1479 01:03:08,560 --> 01:03:09,754 Could you say that again 1480 01:03:09,880 --> 01:03:11,200 and sound a little less surprised? 1481 01:03:11,720 --> 01:03:13,392 Hold on, this can't be right. 1482 01:03:13,800 --> 01:03:15,950 - Senator Gomez... - We're not going to Florida. 1483 01:03:17,160 --> 01:03:18,160 What? 1484 01:03:19,480 --> 01:03:20,549 Florida's out. 1485 01:03:22,000 --> 01:03:23,056 But you said that we were going to Florida 1486 01:03:23,080 --> 01:03:24,080 to swing Gomez... 1487 01:03:24,160 --> 01:03:26,469 Everyone turn to Tab 9, please. 1488 01:03:31,920 --> 01:03:33,512 I don't have anything at Tab 9. 1489 01:03:47,440 --> 01:03:49,351 Security, lock down Cynthia Green's desk. 1490 01:03:49,440 --> 01:03:51,078 Secure her files and her hard drives, 1491 01:03:51,160 --> 01:03:52,400 and escort her off the premises. 1492 01:03:53,760 --> 01:03:54,909 Your Blackberry, now. 1493 01:03:57,240 --> 01:03:58,639 Now! 1494 01:04:00,840 --> 01:04:01,955 Let's go. 1495 01:04:02,440 --> 01:04:03,759 He offered me partnership track. 1496 01:04:04,000 --> 01:04:05,399 Good luck with that. 1497 01:04:05,920 --> 01:04:07,273 Clear the office. 1498 01:04:08,360 --> 01:04:09,960 Come on, come on, come on! Everybody out. 1499 01:04:15,280 --> 01:04:16,640 I'll have the place swept for taps. 1500 01:04:17,920 --> 01:04:19,638 Sounds like James Bond shit to me. 1501 01:04:19,960 --> 01:04:21,473 We will talk about this later. 1502 01:04:24,120 --> 01:04:25,917 Come on, everybody, clear the building! 1503 01:04:26,960 --> 01:04:28,951 Let's go! Out! Come on! 1504 01:04:40,480 --> 01:04:41,480 I can't believe the whole 1505 01:04:41,520 --> 01:04:43,317 Gomez-Florida thing was a ruse. 1506 01:04:43,480 --> 01:04:45,357 We're coming out of left field to take Colorado 1507 01:04:45,480 --> 01:04:48,074 before they figure out which hole they got screwed in. 1508 01:04:48,160 --> 01:04:49,479 How could she do that? 1509 01:04:50,240 --> 01:04:51,912 How does someone even think like that? 1510 01:04:52,000 --> 01:04:53,274 Maybe in her naivety, 1511 01:04:53,360 --> 01:04:54,920 she figured it'd be good for her career. 1512 01:04:57,400 --> 01:04:58,628 I wasn't talking about Cynthia. 1513 01:05:13,680 --> 01:05:14,749 Morning. 1514 01:05:18,360 --> 01:05:19,634 Please take a seat. 1515 01:05:19,720 --> 01:05:21,358 We're not saying it can't be done. 1516 01:05:21,840 --> 01:05:22,920 But it's risky. 1517 01:05:23,000 --> 01:05:25,116 - We only get one shot. - Hey! 1518 01:05:27,440 --> 01:05:28,555 Were you followed? 1519 01:05:28,680 --> 01:05:29,715 Evidently. 1520 01:05:31,760 --> 01:05:32,988 Let him in. 1521 01:05:33,360 --> 01:05:34,416 Do you solemnly swear 1522 01:05:34,440 --> 01:05:35,496 that you will tell the truth, 1523 01:05:35,520 --> 01:05:37,317 the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, 1524 01:05:37,400 --> 01:05:39,072 upon pains and penalties of perjury? 1525 01:05:41,240 --> 01:05:42,673 I do. 1526 01:05:46,880 --> 01:05:48,438 State your full name, please. 1527 01:05:48,880 --> 01:05:50,233 Well, look at this. 1528 01:05:50,960 --> 01:05:52,757 Rodolfo Vittorio Schmidt. 1529 01:05:54,720 --> 01:05:57,712 I'm guessing this gear ain't for tuning my '69 Chevy? 1530 01:05:58,360 --> 01:06:00,715 Rodolfo, my unofficial support team. 1531 01:06:01,960 --> 01:06:03,109 Big Sam. 1532 01:06:03,400 --> 01:06:04,628 Little Sam. 1533 01:06:04,920 --> 01:06:07,753 During the time that you worked alongside Miss Sloane, 1534 01:06:08,120 --> 01:06:09,917 did you hold any discussions 1535 01:06:10,040 --> 01:06:11,040 pertaining to the use 1536 01:06:11,120 --> 01:06:12,917 of illegal surveillance techniques? 1537 01:06:16,240 --> 01:06:17,856 So, how big is your organization? 1538 01:06:17,880 --> 01:06:20,519 Well, there are six of us, four are out on assignment. 1539 01:06:21,080 --> 01:06:22,957 - And you're ex... - NSA. 1540 01:06:24,160 --> 01:06:25,354 Badgley is flip-flopping. 1541 01:06:25,440 --> 01:06:26,998 But, quickest way to get him in line 1542 01:06:27,080 --> 01:06:28,354 is to mine for sordid details, 1543 01:06:28,440 --> 01:06:30,376 and then let him know we're in possession of them. 1544 01:06:30,400 --> 01:06:33,551 Mr. Schmidt, did you? 1545 01:06:34,080 --> 01:06:35,638 Yes, Senator, we did. 1546 01:06:35,760 --> 01:06:37,796 And what means did they have at their disposal 1547 01:06:37,920 --> 01:06:40,388 to carry out these surveillance practices? 1548 01:06:40,480 --> 01:06:42,948 Standard 24-hour video and audio surveillance, 1549 01:06:43,080 --> 01:06:44,638 cell phone and online account hacking, 1550 01:06:45,080 --> 01:06:49,073 location tracking, and, with our latest tech, 1551 01:06:49,640 --> 01:06:52,871 close-quarters audio, anytime, anyplace. 1552 01:06:55,080 --> 01:06:56,920 You ever hear the expression "Fly on the wall"? 1553 01:06:57,360 --> 01:06:59,396 Well, meet the cutting edge in eavesdropping. 1554 01:07:00,920 --> 01:07:01,989 It's a cockroach. 1555 01:07:02,120 --> 01:07:03,872 Which can be retro-fitted 1556 01:07:03,960 --> 01:07:07,509 as a cybernetic robo-roach with this. 1557 01:07:09,120 --> 01:07:11,395 We glue electrodes to its antennae, 1558 01:07:11,480 --> 01:07:12,754 perforate the thorax, 1559 01:07:12,880 --> 01:07:14,871 and we can control its movement remotely. 1560 01:07:14,960 --> 01:07:16,632 Don't call PETA, Schmidt. 1561 01:07:16,800 --> 01:07:18,233 These guys can crawl under doors, 1562 01:07:18,320 --> 01:07:20,709 into crevices, bags, completely undetected. 1563 01:07:21,280 --> 01:07:23,635 They can go weeks without food and still be mobile. 1564 01:07:24,200 --> 01:07:27,829 And how did you react to the possibility of all this? 1565 01:07:27,960 --> 01:07:30,872 I told her it was mind-boggling, ingenious, 1566 01:07:30,960 --> 01:07:33,269 morally repugnant and completely unacceptable. 1567 01:07:33,840 --> 01:07:35,034 Boo! 1568 01:07:35,120 --> 01:07:36,792 You're talking about blackmailing 1569 01:07:36,880 --> 01:07:38,518 a United States Senator. 1570 01:07:39,880 --> 01:07:42,189 Have you any idea of the damage if this ever came out? 1571 01:07:42,320 --> 01:07:44,601 No more than the damage done if we don't get Badgley back. 1572 01:07:45,480 --> 01:07:47,232 Without prejudice to the undoubtedly 1573 01:07:47,320 --> 01:07:48,753 stellar job that you guys do. 1574 01:07:49,720 --> 01:07:51,233 Our firm has certain standards 1575 01:07:51,320 --> 01:07:53,072 below which I'm not prepared to stoop. 1576 01:07:55,160 --> 01:07:56,195 Let me out of here. 1577 01:07:57,160 --> 01:07:58,229 Schmidt. 1578 01:07:59,240 --> 01:08:00,514 Find another way. 1579 01:08:07,200 --> 01:08:08,736 It was a rude awakening 1580 01:08:08,760 --> 01:08:10,360 for Michigan Senator, Hank Badgley, today 1581 01:08:11,000 --> 01:08:14,709 as he was tailed from his home to his workplace by this... 1582 01:08:15,160 --> 01:08:16,559 What the fuck is that? 1583 01:08:16,680 --> 01:08:18,432 ...organized by gun safety campaigners 1584 01:08:18,520 --> 01:08:19,800 in response to what they perceive 1585 01:08:19,880 --> 01:08:21,040 as a U-turn on his support... 1586 01:08:21,080 --> 01:08:24,550 Can you believe... I do not fucking believe! 1587 01:08:25,920 --> 01:08:29,037 ...in the shadow of a giant rat. 1588 01:08:30,600 --> 01:08:33,239 It's on all of the national news outlets. 1589 01:08:33,360 --> 01:08:35,510 How the hell did she manage that? 1590 01:08:35,600 --> 01:08:38,160 She didn't. They swing left all on their own. 1591 01:08:38,240 --> 01:08:39,753 It has its own Twitter feed. 1592 01:08:40,200 --> 01:08:41,200 Huh? 1593 01:08:43,520 --> 01:08:44,839 The rat. 1594 01:08:45,080 --> 01:08:47,799 Really, I think that this whole rat business 1595 01:08:47,880 --> 01:08:50,633 is little more than an unfortunate misunderstanding. 1596 01:08:51,040 --> 01:08:53,076 I was one of the first members of the senate 1597 01:08:53,200 --> 01:08:55,395 to lend my support to Heaton-Harris. 1598 01:08:55,480 --> 01:08:56,799 I've always maintained that 1599 01:08:56,880 --> 01:08:58,438 the Bill is integral to public safety, 1600 01:08:58,560 --> 01:09:01,074 and my support for it is unwavering. 1601 01:09:01,240 --> 01:09:03,117 Now, I sincerely hope that 1602 01:09:03,240 --> 01:09:04,878 we can get past all this silliness... 1603 01:09:04,960 --> 01:09:06,296 Th ree more Blue Dog Senators 1604 01:09:06,320 --> 01:09:08,470 have press conferences scheduled for next week. 1605 01:09:08,560 --> 01:09:09,856 Keep hammering the point 1606 01:09:09,880 --> 01:09:11,871 that we're not arguing for confiscation. 1607 01:09:12,000 --> 01:09:13,353 Heaton-Harris is about stopping... 1608 01:09:13,440 --> 01:09:14,839 Criminals and psychopaths. 1609 01:09:14,960 --> 01:09:16,359 Yeah, I'm a pro at this now, Liz. 1610 01:09:16,440 --> 01:09:18,237 I'll see you in there. 1611 01:09:19,080 --> 01:09:21,150 So you knew there was a leak from when? 1612 01:09:21,240 --> 01:09:22,434 - Sorry? - Cynthia. 1613 01:09:22,560 --> 01:09:24,835 When did you start to suspect there was a leak? 1614 01:09:24,920 --> 01:09:26,717 Uh, after the UAPD fundraiser. 1615 01:09:26,800 --> 01:09:28,552 And you had her followed by a PI? 1616 01:09:28,640 --> 01:09:30,278 How did you know it was her? 1617 01:09:30,400 --> 01:09:31,719 Sorry? 1618 01:09:31,800 --> 01:09:33,836 The leak, you had Cynthia watched. 1619 01:09:34,120 --> 01:09:35,599 How did you know it was her? 1620 01:09:36,280 --> 01:09:37,838 I didn't. 1621 01:09:39,240 --> 01:09:40,753 You had us all watched? 1622 01:09:41,760 --> 01:09:43,079 Howdy. 1623 01:09:44,080 --> 01:09:46,435 Cal Sneider, banking and actuarial. 1624 01:09:47,920 --> 01:09:49,096 I'm sure we've been introduced, 1625 01:09:49,120 --> 01:09:50,120 but your name escapes me. 1626 01:09:50,320 --> 01:09:51,760 I'm sorry, you have the wrong person. 1627 01:09:52,000 --> 01:09:53,149 I'm pretty sure I don't. 1628 01:09:53,360 --> 01:09:54,793 Have a good memory for faces. 1629 01:09:55,280 --> 01:09:56,640 This one I wouldn't readily forget. 1630 01:09:57,440 --> 01:09:59,112 Really, Mr. Sneider, 1631 01:09:59,520 --> 01:10:01,317 I've no idea who you think I am. 1632 01:10:01,440 --> 01:10:02,839 Excuse me. 1633 01:10:11,320 --> 01:10:13,038 Uh-huh. You know we're not really 1634 01:10:13,120 --> 01:10:14,616 supposed to be having this conversation, right? 1635 01:10:14,640 --> 01:10:16,616 Half of Oregon is protected Federal parkland. 1636 01:10:16,640 --> 01:10:18,039 They can't develop it. 1637 01:10:18,120 --> 01:10:19,856 So, state budgets come from logging revenues. 1638 01:10:19,880 --> 01:10:20,920 - I got it... - Liz? 1639 01:10:20,960 --> 01:10:23,080 Whatever clearing your head looks like, this isn't it. 1640 01:10:23,480 --> 01:10:25,277 So, loggers are a very influential group. 1641 01:10:25,520 --> 01:10:26,635 Excuse me! 1642 01:10:26,720 --> 01:10:28,520 Can someone have her makeup done, too, please? 1643 01:10:28,560 --> 01:10:29,629 I'm not a part of this! 1644 01:10:29,720 --> 01:10:31,256 You're a public figure in a room full of cameras. 1645 01:10:31,280 --> 01:10:32,395 Is that her? 1646 01:10:34,280 --> 01:10:35,280 Liz? 1647 01:10:35,800 --> 01:10:37,950 Hey, we have to get Bryan on these loggers. 1648 01:10:38,040 --> 01:10:39,256 We're on top of the goddamn loggers! 1649 01:10:39,280 --> 01:10:40,280 Just clear your head! 1650 01:10:40,320 --> 01:10:41,320 One moment. 1651 01:10:41,480 --> 01:10:42,993 Clear your head, like I told you. 1652 01:10:43,320 --> 01:10:44,389 Hello? 1653 01:10:47,080 --> 01:10:49,389 - Fine. - Ms. Sloane, welcome. 1654 01:10:50,000 --> 01:10:52,230 Pat. Please, take a seat. 1655 01:10:52,840 --> 01:10:54,114 I know Friday's Filing Day 1656 01:10:54,200 --> 01:10:55,336 and your campaign will be over, 1657 01:10:55,360 --> 01:10:56,496 but if you're thinking I'm gonna go easy, 1658 01:10:56,520 --> 01:10:57,520 I can't do that. 1659 01:10:57,920 --> 01:11:00,593 This is live TV, so no colorful language. 1660 01:11:00,680 --> 01:11:02,511 Bullshit job offers to my staff, 1661 01:11:02,600 --> 01:11:04,079 you've plumbed new depths. 1662 01:11:04,160 --> 01:11:05,798 A giant inflatable rodent? Please. 1663 01:11:05,880 --> 01:11:07,080 You ruined that girl's career. 1664 01:11:07,200 --> 01:11:10,510 All right, shut up, the both of you. Let's go! 1665 01:11:15,720 --> 01:11:17,836 Hello, America, I'm Jon O'Neill, 1666 01:11:17,960 --> 01:11:20,872 welcome to a special edition ofThis Week In Washington. 1667 01:11:21,360 --> 01:11:23,828 Guns! More or Less? 1668 01:11:23,920 --> 01:11:26,798 There were 372 mass shootings last year, 1669 01:11:26,880 --> 01:11:28,393 64 school shootings, 1670 01:11:28,520 --> 01:11:31,398 and there are over 300 million guns in our country... 1671 01:11:31,720 --> 01:11:33,160 You used to work with Connors? 1672 01:11:33,240 --> 01:11:34,434 Four years. 1673 01:11:34,560 --> 01:11:39,270 Foul-mouthed, unexpected, and very effective. 1674 01:11:40,560 --> 01:11:42,994 If background checks are to be of any use, 1675 01:11:43,080 --> 01:11:45,753 they should apply to all gun sales, not just some. 1676 01:11:45,880 --> 01:11:48,075 Isn't that what Heaton-Harris is proposing? 1677 01:11:48,240 --> 01:11:51,835 Precisely. The bill expands the scope of gun regulation, 1678 01:11:51,920 --> 01:11:53,239 and it's yet another affront 1679 01:11:53,320 --> 01:11:55,072 to Americans' Constitutional rights. 1680 01:11:55,160 --> 01:11:57,549 No, the bill closes an absurd loophole 1681 01:11:57,640 --> 01:12:00,029 which allows people on terrorist watch-lists 1682 01:12:00,120 --> 01:12:02,315 to buy guns without any checks whatsoever. 1683 01:12:02,400 --> 01:12:04,356 It's an incursion into individual liberty 1684 01:12:04,440 --> 01:12:05,998 by an all-powerful government... 1685 01:12:06,080 --> 01:12:08,548 - What, like drivers' licenses? - Drivers' licenses? 1686 01:12:08,840 --> 01:12:10,273 It's illegal to operate a car 1687 01:12:10,400 --> 01:12:11,456 without going through rigorous 1688 01:12:11,480 --> 01:12:13,118 theoretical and practical assessments. 1689 01:12:13,400 --> 01:12:15,470 - That's a clear constraint... - Fugu chefs. 1690 01:12:15,600 --> 01:12:17,480 ...on the freedom of individuals to drive cars, 1691 01:12:17,600 --> 01:12:20,034 - or pilots to fly planes. - Come on. Fugu chefs. 1692 01:12:20,120 --> 01:12:22,918 You know, in Japan, chefs train for seven years 1693 01:12:23,000 --> 01:12:24,274 before they're allowed to serve 1694 01:12:24,440 --> 01:12:25,720 a poisonous blowfish called fugu. 1695 01:12:25,760 --> 01:12:26,795 Yes! 1696 01:12:26,920 --> 01:12:27,976 What does any of this 1697 01:12:28,000 --> 01:12:29,320 have to do with background checks? 1698 01:12:29,440 --> 01:12:30,919 Is a fair question. 1699 01:12:31,000 --> 01:12:32,194 Does anyone in this room 1700 01:12:32,280 --> 01:12:34,400 think the government should abolish drivers' licenses? 1701 01:12:34,680 --> 01:12:35,954 - That's absurd. - Why? 1702 01:12:36,120 --> 01:12:38,280 They're a government incursion into individual liberty. 1703 01:12:38,760 --> 01:12:40,796 We accept them because they make sense. 1704 01:12:40,960 --> 01:12:42,518 The more dangerous the machinery, 1705 01:12:42,600 --> 01:12:44,318 the more rigorous the tests should be. 1706 01:12:44,440 --> 01:12:46,192 I think we can extend our definition 1707 01:12:46,280 --> 01:12:48,999 of dangerous machinery to semi-automatic firearms. 1708 01:12:49,120 --> 01:12:51,016 Except that the Second Amendment to the Constitution 1709 01:12:51,040 --> 01:12:53,429 doesn't guarantee the right to drive cars, 1710 01:12:53,520 --> 01:12:57,115 or operate machinery or serve blowfish for that matter. 1711 01:12:57,200 --> 01:13:00,272 It guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. 1712 01:13:00,880 --> 01:13:02,438 Perhaps you haven't read it lately. 1713 01:13:02,520 --> 01:13:03,953 Nothing in the bill 1714 01:13:04,040 --> 01:13:06,918 infringes the rights of the people to keep and bear arms. 1715 01:13:07,000 --> 01:13:08,496 The Second Amendment was signed in a time 1716 01:13:08,520 --> 01:13:10,397 where the average life expectancy was 38, 1717 01:13:10,480 --> 01:13:13,040 and it was common practice for our Founding Fathers 1718 01:13:13,120 --> 01:13:16,590 to resolve their differences at dawn in a gunfight. 1719 01:13:16,680 --> 01:13:19,638 What may have been perfectly sensible in those alien times 1720 01:13:20,040 --> 01:13:22,296 is wholly inadequate to solve the problems of the present. 1721 01:13:22,320 --> 01:13:24,197 That's not the rebuttal, what's she doing? 1722 01:13:24,320 --> 01:13:25,696 The United States Constitution 1723 01:13:25,720 --> 01:13:27,278 has stood the test of time. 1724 01:13:27,360 --> 01:13:31,035 It's authored to confer unimpeachable rights, 1725 01:13:31,160 --> 01:13:32,354 which don't change depending 1726 01:13:32,760 --> 01:13:34,432 on which way the wind's blowing. 1727 01:13:34,680 --> 01:13:36,398 It's so authored with the specific intent 1728 01:13:36,480 --> 01:13:37,674 of keeping at bay 1729 01:13:37,760 --> 01:13:39,478 the Elizabeth Sloanes of this world, 1730 01:13:39,600 --> 01:13:41,496 who wanna wipe their asses with the Constitution... 1731 01:13:41,520 --> 01:13:42,669 Okay, let's... 1732 01:13:42,760 --> 01:13:44,400 ...and replace it with their own judgment, 1733 01:13:44,520 --> 01:13:45,873 because she knows better than 1734 01:13:46,000 --> 01:13:47,672 the Founding Fathers of this great nation. 1735 01:13:48,000 --> 01:13:51,788 Nothing is unimpeachable, not even the Constitution. 1736 01:13:51,880 --> 01:13:54,075 It's ironic that the very statement of rights 1737 01:13:54,200 --> 01:13:55,679 you're so quick to invoke 1738 01:13:55,760 --> 01:13:57,671 is in fact an Amendment. 1739 01:13:58,000 --> 01:13:59,640 I may not like it either, Elizabeth, 1740 01:14:00,200 --> 01:14:01,679 but it's the Second Amendment. 1741 01:14:01,760 --> 01:14:05,196 Comes right after freedom of speech, religion, and press, 1742 01:14:05,280 --> 01:14:07,157 and somewhere before freedom from search 1743 01:14:07,520 --> 01:14:09,240 and from having to testify against yourself. 1744 01:14:09,440 --> 01:14:10,880 They're all sort of bunched together. 1745 01:14:11,200 --> 01:14:12,400 It's called the Bill of Rights. 1746 01:14:12,800 --> 01:14:14,720 - How do you get around that? - We don't need to. 1747 01:14:14,960 --> 01:14:16,473 Supreme Court already made it clear 1748 01:14:16,560 --> 01:14:18,118 that the right to own a gun 1749 01:14:18,200 --> 01:14:19,838 is subject to lawful restriction. 1750 01:14:19,920 --> 01:14:21,478 One of those is background checks. 1751 01:14:21,600 --> 01:14:24,717 Universal background checks are an infringement. 1752 01:14:25,400 --> 01:14:27,277 What part of "shall not be infringed" 1753 01:14:27,400 --> 01:14:28,594 don't you get? 1754 01:14:28,720 --> 01:14:31,632 I get that that's the weakest, most mind-numbing retort 1755 01:14:31,920 --> 01:14:33,717 in your impoverished arsenal. 1756 01:14:33,880 --> 01:14:35,393 Sort of a last refuge for those 1757 01:14:35,480 --> 01:14:36,640 with no real argument at all. 1758 01:14:36,720 --> 01:14:37,789 You're talking about 1759 01:14:37,880 --> 01:14:39,080 the United States Constitution. 1760 01:14:39,320 --> 01:14:41,675 If they could produce a rational winning argument, 1761 01:14:41,760 --> 01:14:43,796 I'd gladly migrate to their side, 1762 01:14:43,880 --> 01:14:46,758 but "because it says so in the Constitution, 1763 01:14:46,880 --> 01:14:50,953 "the Bible, or my horoscope," it's not a winning argument! 1764 01:14:51,080 --> 01:14:52,115 It's a ripcord. 1765 01:14:52,240 --> 01:14:54,435 An intellectual equivalent of a yellow, 1766 01:14:54,560 --> 01:14:57,472 pant-pissing wimp cowering behind mommy's skirt. 1767 01:14:57,560 --> 01:15:00,074 - Why don't we bring this back. - No, no, no. Let's not! 1768 01:15:00,160 --> 01:15:02,037 Why don't we ask all the mothers out there 1769 01:15:02,120 --> 01:15:04,839 who lost their children to an armed sociopath, 1770 01:15:04,920 --> 01:15:07,229 if they believe in his unimpeachable 1771 01:15:07,320 --> 01:15:09,675 Constitutional right to bear arms? 1772 01:15:09,760 --> 01:15:11,398 Why not ask the terrified girl 1773 01:15:11,480 --> 01:15:13,516 who locked herself in a janitor's closet 1774 01:15:13,600 --> 01:15:14,794 at Bloomington High, 1775 01:15:14,920 --> 01:15:16,069 forced to listen 1776 01:15:16,160 --> 01:15:18,355 as her peers were being massacred? 1777 01:15:18,960 --> 01:15:20,598 Go ahead, ask her! 1778 01:15:20,680 --> 01:15:22,955 Her name is Esme Manucharian. 1779 01:15:25,440 --> 01:15:26,520 She's standing right there! 1780 01:15:32,440 --> 01:15:34,032 Jesus Christ, Liz. 1781 01:15:35,120 --> 01:15:36,553 Okay, time out! 1782 01:15:36,640 --> 01:15:38,640 We're going to take a break, and when we come back, 1783 01:15:39,440 --> 01:15:41,158 maybe these two will stop playing 1784 01:15:41,280 --> 01:15:43,874 Patty Cake and the gloves'll really come off. 1785 01:15:43,960 --> 01:15:45,552 Be right back! 1786 01:16:09,160 --> 01:16:10,752 I won't insult your intelligence 1787 01:16:10,840 --> 01:16:12,880 by claiming that came out in the heat of the moment. 1788 01:16:17,760 --> 01:16:19,193 How far back? 1789 01:16:21,160 --> 01:16:23,390 Once I started getting used to all the media? 1790 01:16:26,360 --> 01:16:28,635 Okay. Day one. 1791 01:16:30,560 --> 01:16:31,595 Wow. 1792 01:16:37,000 --> 01:16:38,638 At dinner that night... 1793 01:16:40,920 --> 01:16:42,638 You asked me if I'd go public 1794 01:16:42,720 --> 01:16:45,188 if it was the difference between victory and defeat. 1795 01:16:48,920 --> 01:16:50,239 What if I'd said no? 1796 01:16:52,200 --> 01:16:53,633 Would you still have done it? 1797 01:16:54,520 --> 01:16:55,873 Probably. 1798 01:16:57,120 --> 01:16:58,473 I was hired to win, 1799 01:16:58,960 --> 01:17:00,393 and I have a responsibility 1800 01:17:00,520 --> 01:17:02,158 to use whatever resource I have. 1801 01:17:02,960 --> 01:17:04,480 The press we're going to get from this, 1802 01:17:04,520 --> 01:17:06,496 it's practically a dereliction of duty not to use it. 1803 01:17:06,520 --> 01:17:08,272 That's it? I'm a "resource"? 1804 01:17:08,360 --> 01:17:09,713 Professionally, yes. 1805 01:17:12,280 --> 01:17:15,158 I understand you have feelings, and a life, 1806 01:17:15,240 --> 01:17:16,878 but I have no duty to them. 1807 01:17:18,200 --> 01:17:20,509 I have a duty to the cause, and if the two conflict, 1808 01:17:20,600 --> 01:17:23,034 there will only ever be one winner. 1809 01:17:26,320 --> 01:17:28,072 Well, hooray for straight talk. 1810 01:17:30,160 --> 01:17:31,593 Okay. 1811 01:17:31,720 --> 01:17:34,792 Get ready, Esme. Network wants a statement. 1812 01:17:34,920 --> 01:17:38,071 Re-apply your makeup. We'll walk out arm-in-arm. 1813 01:17:38,160 --> 01:17:39,991 We'll be brief. No questions. 1814 01:17:40,840 --> 01:17:43,638 Tonight, we'll leave them wanting more. 1815 01:17:49,240 --> 01:17:50,753 First of all, 1816 01:17:50,840 --> 01:17:52,920 I want to make it clear that I have dedicated my life 1817 01:17:52,960 --> 01:17:56,748 to gun safety issues because the current system is broken. 1818 01:17:57,160 --> 01:17:58,513 That's a rational judgment. 1819 01:17:58,920 --> 01:18:00,239 Not an emotional one. 1820 01:18:04,920 --> 01:18:06,319 I am a survivor 1821 01:18:07,440 --> 01:18:10,432 of the Bloomington High School massacre of 1998. 1822 01:18:12,120 --> 01:18:15,237 For years, I sought to hide the pain and the trauma, 1823 01:18:15,320 --> 01:18:16,594 for fear of having to relive it. 1824 01:18:17,760 --> 01:18:19,273 But I've come to realize 1825 01:18:20,280 --> 01:18:23,431 that the thousands of people affected by gun violence 1826 01:18:23,520 --> 01:18:25,954 need to stand up and be counted. 1827 01:18:27,440 --> 01:18:28,953 They need a representative 1828 01:18:29,640 --> 01:18:31,995 who can speak out for what they have endured. 1829 01:18:32,640 --> 01:18:33,868 Let's call Sandford. 1830 01:18:34,280 --> 01:18:35,816 Someone who can relate their experience... 1831 01:18:35,840 --> 01:18:37,159 There might be life in this yet. 1832 01:18:37,280 --> 01:18:38,554 ...to the public at large. 1833 01:19:14,160 --> 01:19:15,798 You're a piece of work, Elizabeth. 1834 01:19:21,680 --> 01:19:23,398 If you want to set yourself on fire 1835 01:19:24,000 --> 01:19:27,515 to service your need to win, I won't protest, but Esme? 1836 01:19:29,440 --> 01:19:30,440 The end is my concern. 1837 01:19:30,520 --> 01:19:32,954 You liberal goody-goodies can fret over the means. 1838 01:19:33,080 --> 01:19:34,513 - You need me. - The end? 1839 01:19:34,880 --> 01:19:36,074 It disappeared over the Hill 1840 01:19:36,200 --> 01:19:38,176 when you cocked your leg and pissed all over the flag! 1841 01:19:38,200 --> 01:19:41,158 Comparing the United States Constitution to a horoscope? 1842 01:19:42,120 --> 01:19:44,270 That's the kind of shit the gun lobby thrives on. 1843 01:19:45,800 --> 01:19:47,336 Or have you realized by now we're going to lose anyway? 1844 01:19:47,360 --> 01:19:49,430 This is more important than my career, 1845 01:19:49,520 --> 01:19:51,351 or Esme's unease at fighting reporters 1846 01:19:51,440 --> 01:19:53,040 every time she has to take out the trash. 1847 01:19:53,080 --> 01:19:55,355 - You're out of control. - We're not gonna lose. 1848 01:19:58,080 --> 01:19:59,308 What if I told you 1849 01:20:01,720 --> 01:20:03,392 this whole strategy was a shell game? 1850 01:20:04,440 --> 01:20:08,228 For the benefit of the Cynthia Greens of this firm. 1851 01:20:09,920 --> 01:20:11,148 What are you talking about? 1852 01:20:12,320 --> 01:20:13,799 Bill Sandford was right. 1853 01:20:14,880 --> 01:20:17,872 Women are the gun lobby's blind spot. 1854 01:20:19,800 --> 01:20:22,598 A massive power base that they don't speak to 1855 01:20:23,240 --> 01:20:24,673 and they can't control. 1856 01:20:25,560 --> 01:20:26,560 And? 1857 01:20:28,280 --> 01:20:30,271 Those strange excursions on my itinerary? 1858 01:20:32,240 --> 01:20:35,630 Women's representative bodies, feminist groups, 1859 01:20:36,440 --> 01:20:37,793 female CEOs. 1860 01:20:38,840 --> 01:20:40,319 I've talked as many as I could 1861 01:20:40,400 --> 01:20:42,118 into brow-beating their membership 1862 01:20:42,240 --> 01:20:43,514 to donate to my PAC. 1863 01:20:43,600 --> 01:20:44,600 You have a PAC? 1864 01:20:46,360 --> 01:20:48,078 Bill Sandford's getting a nasty surprise 1865 01:20:48,520 --> 01:20:49,589 come filing day. 1866 01:20:50,280 --> 01:20:51,429 How nasty are we talking? 1867 01:20:51,920 --> 01:20:54,718 Fifteen million from over three million donors-nasty. 1868 01:20:56,360 --> 01:20:57,588 In one quarter? 1869 01:21:01,120 --> 01:21:02,997 Actually, less. 1870 01:21:04,800 --> 01:21:06,677 Unbelievable. 1871 01:21:09,840 --> 01:21:11,080 Why are you telling me this now? 1872 01:21:12,480 --> 01:21:13,696 You kept this from me all along, 1873 01:21:13,720 --> 01:21:14,920 and you're telling me tonight? 1874 01:21:14,960 --> 01:21:16,837 Oh, my God, I tell you we're back in the game, 1875 01:21:16,960 --> 01:21:18,109 and all you can say is that? 1876 01:21:18,200 --> 01:21:19,997 You knew you were gonna screw Esme tonight, 1877 01:21:20,120 --> 01:21:21,656 so you kept this from me to blindside me 1878 01:21:21,680 --> 01:21:23,000 before I had a chance to fire you. 1879 01:21:23,840 --> 01:21:26,115 You have unusual insight for a "boutique" lobbyist. 1880 01:21:26,800 --> 01:21:28,640 You've been pulling all the strings, all along. 1881 01:21:30,400 --> 01:21:31,719 Lobbying is about foresight. 1882 01:21:31,800 --> 01:21:34,075 You anticipate your opponent's moves, you devise... 1883 01:21:34,520 --> 01:21:36,954 I am not your fucking opponent! 1884 01:21:40,200 --> 01:21:42,714 Were you ever normal? 1885 01:21:44,520 --> 01:21:45,635 As a child? 1886 01:21:46,800 --> 01:21:49,268 Or were the twisted thought processes in your mind 1887 01:21:49,360 --> 01:21:50,475 hard-wired in the womb? 1888 01:21:51,000 --> 01:21:52,558 Because I'm having a really hard time 1889 01:21:53,480 --> 01:21:55,357 understanding how somebody gets to this. 1890 01:22:00,320 --> 01:22:01,833 Guess I'm just a piece of work. 1891 01:22:10,000 --> 01:22:11,399 I'll see you tomorrow. 1892 01:22:41,040 --> 01:22:42,712 You're Madeline Elizabeth Sloane. 1893 01:22:43,560 --> 01:22:45,915 You work in government affairs at a communications company. 1894 01:22:46,360 --> 01:22:47,713 Well googled. 1895 01:22:48,760 --> 01:22:50,876 So what was that? At the fundraiser? 1896 01:22:51,880 --> 01:22:53,240 You pretended like we're strangers. 1897 01:22:53,600 --> 01:22:54,919 What did you expect? 1898 01:22:56,840 --> 01:22:58,034 You all right? 1899 01:22:58,600 --> 01:22:59,600 Mmm... 1900 01:23:02,240 --> 01:23:04,310 The only person to call me Madeline was my mother. 1901 01:23:06,560 --> 01:23:08,835 Government affairs and communications 1902 01:23:08,960 --> 01:23:10,757 are just fancy words for lobbying. 1903 01:23:11,400 --> 01:23:13,550 And lobbying's a fancy word for what, exactly? 1904 01:23:13,680 --> 01:23:15,272 Outside this room, we're strangers. 1905 01:23:16,440 --> 01:23:18,000 Those were the rules of this engagement. 1906 01:23:18,040 --> 01:23:19,109 We were alone... 1907 01:23:19,240 --> 01:23:21,151 In a public place. 1908 01:23:21,640 --> 01:23:23,392 I can't be associated with you there. 1909 01:23:24,120 --> 01:23:25,917 At least one other person knew who you were. 1910 01:23:26,920 --> 01:23:28,069 Who was she, anyway? 1911 01:23:28,800 --> 01:23:30,518 I never reveal my clients. Ever. 1912 01:23:30,600 --> 01:23:32,750 You just, uh, pry into their personal lives, 1913 01:23:32,880 --> 01:23:34,074 google for the truth. 1914 01:23:34,320 --> 01:23:36,376 Yeah, I hear you lobbyists ain't so good with the truth. 1915 01:23:36,400 --> 01:23:37,753 Says the guy with four identities, 1916 01:23:37,880 --> 01:23:39,280 who sleeps with strangers for money? 1917 01:23:39,320 --> 01:23:41,560 I'm just surprised by what a natural bullshitter you are. 1918 01:23:41,600 --> 01:23:43,511 I grew up lying, Forde. 1919 01:23:43,600 --> 01:23:45,272 Didn't want to. I had to. 1920 01:23:45,880 --> 01:23:47,279 That's why I excel at it. 1921 01:23:48,440 --> 01:23:50,158 It's a skill I would've happily traded 1922 01:23:50,280 --> 01:23:51,280 for a normal life. 1923 01:23:53,600 --> 01:23:55,079 Normal's overrated. 1924 01:24:37,480 --> 01:24:38,480 I'm sorry. 1925 01:24:39,400 --> 01:24:40,435 I'm sorry. 1926 01:24:43,280 --> 01:24:44,679 But I can't. 1927 01:24:45,640 --> 01:24:46,834 What's wrong? 1928 01:24:52,880 --> 01:24:54,632 - I'm sorry. - Forget about tonight. 1929 01:24:55,520 --> 01:24:57,238 Why? I do somethin'? 1930 01:24:57,360 --> 01:24:59,032 No, it's, um... 1931 01:25:00,680 --> 01:25:02,511 I'm not in the right frame of mind. 1932 01:25:04,240 --> 01:25:05,514 Here. 1933 01:25:06,320 --> 01:25:08,834 - Easiest money you ever made. - I didn't do anything. 1934 01:25:09,680 --> 01:25:12,592 Well, you showed up, I wasted your time, so, yeah. 1935 01:25:13,160 --> 01:25:14,880 You know, we could just sit and talk, and... 1936 01:25:15,000 --> 01:25:16,480 Take the fucking money, Forde! 1937 01:25:22,920 --> 01:25:24,194 Get out, please. 1938 01:25:30,680 --> 01:25:32,079 Suit yourself. 1939 01:25:48,560 --> 01:25:49,754 Neumark. 1940 01:25:50,120 --> 01:25:51,758 - Milner. - Two hands here, come on. 1941 01:25:51,880 --> 01:25:53,950 - Carlson... - Wade Powell, Virginia. 1942 01:25:54,080 --> 01:25:55,080 Hackman's come over too. 1943 01:25:55,200 --> 01:25:57,270 We've lost Milner, Neumark, Carlson, Hackman. 1944 01:25:57,400 --> 01:25:59,256 Adamou's chief of staff said he's softening his position. 1945 01:25:59,280 --> 01:26:00,952 - Alex? - I'll soften his fuckin'... 1946 01:26:01,080 --> 01:26:02,433 Bill Sandford's on line 3. 1947 01:26:02,560 --> 01:26:03,993 Closing Adamou right the fuck now. 1948 01:26:06,680 --> 01:26:07,715 She takes my own idea 1949 01:26:07,800 --> 01:26:09,000 and goes up against us with it. 1950 01:26:09,080 --> 01:26:10,520 We did try to warn you, Bill. 1951 01:26:10,960 --> 01:26:13,474 Fifteen million. From three million donors. 1952 01:26:13,600 --> 01:26:14,749 In less than a quarter. 1953 01:26:14,880 --> 01:26:17,110 You stop her, you stop Heaton-Harris. 1954 01:26:17,240 --> 01:26:18,593 We have to make it personal now. 1955 01:26:18,720 --> 01:26:19,835 She becomes the story. 1956 01:26:20,080 --> 01:26:22,116 We can use our media relationships, Bill, 1957 01:26:22,280 --> 01:26:23,429 put her on the defensive. 1958 01:26:23,560 --> 01:26:25,198 I don't just want her on the defensive. 1959 01:26:25,480 --> 01:26:27,675 I don't just want her off the campaign. 1960 01:26:27,960 --> 01:26:30,793 I want her to be the reason that people think twice 1961 01:26:30,920 --> 01:26:33,480 before taking on the guardians of the Second Amendment. 1962 01:26:34,160 --> 01:26:36,071 I want her career. 1963 01:26:38,640 --> 01:26:40,437 Hey, Alex, it's me. I just landed. 1964 01:26:41,160 --> 01:26:43,400 Philadelphia was as good as what we could have hoped for. 1965 01:26:43,480 --> 01:26:45,710 - So how are we doing? - That's four to go, people. 1966 01:26:47,440 --> 01:26:48,839 You're kidding me. 1967 01:26:50,960 --> 01:26:52,712 Wow, that's amazing. 1968 01:26:52,800 --> 01:26:53,856 All right. 1969 01:26:53,880 --> 01:26:55,320 We're joined now by Esme Manucharian. 1970 01:26:55,600 --> 01:26:57,079 Esme, thanks for joining us. 1971 01:26:57,160 --> 01:26:58,957 Would you say that the gun debate is now 1972 01:26:59,080 --> 01:27:00,320 largely become a women's issue? 1973 01:27:00,360 --> 01:27:01,998 You need only look at the numbers 1974 01:27:02,120 --> 01:27:03,758 to see that gun safety has become 1975 01:27:03,840 --> 01:27:05,432 a deciding issue for American women. 1976 01:27:06,360 --> 01:27:08,032 If their representative isn't listening, 1977 01:27:08,160 --> 01:27:10,160 they'll go to the polls and elect someone who will. 1978 01:27:20,920 --> 01:27:22,114 What do you want? 1979 01:27:22,840 --> 01:27:24,068 I got 15 million to blow. 1980 01:27:25,520 --> 01:27:27,158 Lauren was going through your letters. 1981 01:27:27,640 --> 01:27:30,154 Between the death threats and the hate mail, she found this. 1982 01:27:31,680 --> 01:27:33,113 Pru Walsh of The Sentinel is doing 1983 01:27:33,200 --> 01:27:34,456 a feature on the lobbying industry. 1984 01:27:34,480 --> 01:27:35,549 That means you. 1985 01:27:35,680 --> 01:27:37,920 Well, if she wants to meet me, why did she send a letter? 1986 01:27:38,120 --> 01:27:39,656 Because she doesn't really want to meet you. 1987 01:27:39,680 --> 01:27:40,976 She wants to say she reached out to you 1988 01:27:41,000 --> 01:27:42,520 for an interview, but didn't hear back. 1989 01:27:43,000 --> 01:27:44,000 It's a takedown. 1990 01:27:44,120 --> 01:27:45,840 Well, the least we can do is disappoint her. 1991 01:27:47,360 --> 01:27:48,360 Set it up. 1992 01:27:49,400 --> 01:27:50,799 I've canceled your 10:00 a.m. 1993 01:27:50,880 --> 01:27:52,400 You're gonna see our in-house attorney. 1994 01:27:53,200 --> 01:27:54,480 I don't believe you two have met. 1995 01:27:56,400 --> 01:27:57,628 You know how I feel about this. 1996 01:27:57,720 --> 01:27:59,040 I was against you ever hiring her. 1997 01:27:59,400 --> 01:28:01,550 Because your job is not winning lobbying fights, 1998 01:28:01,880 --> 01:28:03,598 your job is to stop us from getting... 1999 01:28:06,840 --> 01:28:08,960 Quite independently of her being utterly contemptible. 2000 01:28:09,360 --> 01:28:10,793 What the hell were you thinking? 2001 01:28:10,880 --> 01:28:12,233 You know, whatever it was, 2002 01:28:12,360 --> 01:28:14,157 I guess it seems pretty stupid now. 2003 01:28:15,040 --> 01:28:17,156 Liz, meet your protection. 2004 01:28:28,600 --> 01:28:30,238 Daniel Posner, Head of Legal. 2005 01:28:30,360 --> 01:28:32,271 Liz Sloane, contemptible liability. 2006 01:28:32,360 --> 01:28:33,554 And amateur lip-reader. 2007 01:28:35,120 --> 01:28:37,111 Whose idea were the glass walls? Seriously? 2008 01:28:38,760 --> 01:28:40,557 Two TV slots tomorrow, 2009 01:28:40,720 --> 01:28:44,076 then a radio thing, and finally I'm done in Illinois. 2010 01:28:44,560 --> 01:28:45,879 Where are you? 2011 01:28:45,960 --> 01:28:47,336 Gold Stone, waiting for them to hurry up 2012 01:28:47,360 --> 01:28:48,429 and invent the food pill. 2013 01:28:48,920 --> 01:28:50,478 That may take a while. 2014 01:28:50,760 --> 01:28:53,320 And plotting to ensnare our last four senators. 2015 01:28:53,560 --> 01:28:56,074 Fifty-six down, four to go. We're actually doing... Oh! 2016 01:28:56,600 --> 01:28:58,830 - I'm sorry. - I'm so sorry. My fault. 2017 01:29:02,600 --> 01:29:04,272 - Thanks. Thank you. - Here you go. 2018 01:29:05,040 --> 01:29:06,040 Okay. 2019 01:29:08,440 --> 01:29:09,714 Sorry about that. 2020 01:29:09,800 --> 01:29:11,916 Remember that first day when I asked how do we win, 2021 01:29:12,040 --> 01:29:13,758 and you said "Realistically, we don't"? 2022 01:29:14,640 --> 01:29:16,437 I stand by every word of that. 2023 01:29:16,760 --> 01:29:17,829 Excuse me? 2024 01:29:18,240 --> 01:29:19,896 So you're going to downplay the 15 million? 2025 01:29:19,920 --> 01:29:21,056 Yeah, 'cause we can't sound like 2026 01:29:21,080 --> 01:29:23,275 we're bragging about how much we're pulling in. 2027 01:29:24,600 --> 01:29:27,160 Senators link donations to voting intention, 2028 01:29:27,280 --> 01:29:28,872 we can't say anything that might stop... 2029 01:29:28,960 --> 01:29:30,313 You wanna take this, bitch? 2030 01:29:31,960 --> 01:29:32,960 Huh? 2031 01:29:34,320 --> 01:29:35,720 Esme, you're still there? 2032 01:29:35,840 --> 01:29:37,034 Come on. 2033 01:29:38,920 --> 01:29:40,069 Take it. 2034 01:29:44,320 --> 01:29:45,480 Esme? What the hell was that? 2035 01:29:46,120 --> 01:29:47,269 You been here before, right? 2036 01:29:48,080 --> 01:29:49,080 Esme? 2037 01:29:49,440 --> 01:29:50,714 Look at me! 2038 01:29:51,440 --> 01:29:52,589 Esme? 2039 01:29:53,120 --> 01:29:54,640 Except I'm gonna do it right this time. 2040 01:30:16,680 --> 01:30:17,976 I'm standing at the scene 2041 01:30:18,000 --> 01:30:19,228 of last night's shooting. 2042 01:30:19,320 --> 01:30:20,799 We understand that the assailant 2043 01:30:21,120 --> 01:30:23,953 was targeting a leading figure in the gun control movement, 2044 01:30:24,040 --> 01:30:26,349 and was then shot dead by a civilian 2045 01:30:26,560 --> 01:30:28,994 carrying a registered, concealed firearm. 2046 01:30:29,680 --> 01:30:32,399 The name of the vigilante has yet to be revealed... 2047 01:30:33,680 --> 01:30:35,875 George? 2048 01:30:36,200 --> 01:30:37,519 You're watching the news? 2049 01:30:38,000 --> 01:30:39,672 Yeah, whole bunch of Christmases 2050 01:30:39,800 --> 01:30:41,233 just came early for Bill Sandford. 2051 01:30:42,040 --> 01:30:45,157 I'm headed to the airport. Get ready to spend some money. 2052 01:30:46,360 --> 01:30:48,360 Police have confirmed his identity as Frank McGill. 2053 01:30:49,040 --> 01:30:52,510 McGill was a legal owner of a registered weapon. 2054 01:30:52,840 --> 01:30:54,876 Heaton-Harris wouldn't have touched him. 2055 01:30:55,480 --> 01:30:56,913 But it might have made it harder 2056 01:30:57,040 --> 01:30:58,359 for the other son of a bitch. 2057 01:30:58,480 --> 01:31:01,438 What do we know about him? Where'd he get his piece? 2058 01:31:01,560 --> 01:31:03,596 Did he have an arsenal stashed in his basement... 2059 01:31:04,720 --> 01:31:05,869 For the Second Amendment, 2060 01:31:06,000 --> 01:31:08,195 which guaranteed her right to be protected 2061 01:31:08,320 --> 01:31:09,673 from a sick individual. 2062 01:31:09,760 --> 01:31:11,990 And most of all, for Frank McGill. 2063 01:31:12,080 --> 01:31:15,311 Model citizen, vigilant, responsible, 2064 01:31:15,400 --> 01:31:16,913 and his aim is true. 2065 01:31:46,560 --> 01:31:47,913 How are you doing? 2066 01:31:58,040 --> 01:31:59,268 You heading home? 2067 01:32:02,280 --> 01:32:03,793 You make a round-trip from D.C. 2068 01:32:03,920 --> 01:32:05,273 to pin me in a departure lounge? 2069 01:32:06,920 --> 01:32:08,638 So you can check me off your list? 2070 01:32:12,280 --> 01:32:14,589 I betrayed your confidence. I set you down this path. 2071 01:32:16,120 --> 01:32:17,680 "Don't worry, Liz, it's not your fault." 2072 01:32:17,760 --> 01:32:19,113 Is that what you wanna hear? 2073 01:32:20,240 --> 01:32:21,878 "How could you possibly have known?" 2074 01:32:23,680 --> 01:32:24,999 You're not gonna get it. 2075 01:32:26,960 --> 01:32:28,279 He wanted to kill me. 2076 01:32:36,480 --> 01:32:38,835 I didn't know where the line was, Esme. 2077 01:32:45,160 --> 01:32:47,958 I never, never know where the line is. 2078 01:32:57,320 --> 01:32:58,800 Obviously, take all the time you want. 2079 01:32:59,160 --> 01:33:00,195 And when you're ready, 2080 01:33:00,320 --> 01:33:02,000 we'd love to have you back on the campaign. 2081 01:33:02,880 --> 01:33:04,108 Your own terms. 2082 01:33:04,200 --> 01:33:05,800 No media, you can work behind the scenes. 2083 01:33:09,000 --> 01:33:10,479 If you don't want to work with me, 2084 01:33:12,680 --> 01:33:14,079 I'll resign from the campaign. 2085 01:33:16,640 --> 01:33:17,993 If that's what you want. 2086 01:33:18,720 --> 01:33:20,836 Is that your move to get me back at my desk? 2087 01:33:22,360 --> 01:33:23,759 You want me in front of a camera 2088 01:33:23,840 --> 01:33:25,159 to counter Frank McGill? 2089 01:33:30,840 --> 01:33:34,355 It even crossed my mind that this was all you. 2090 01:33:36,000 --> 01:33:37,228 You just didn't account 2091 01:33:37,360 --> 01:33:38,840 for an armed civilian right behind me. 2092 01:33:40,200 --> 01:33:41,200 Esme... 2093 01:33:41,240 --> 01:33:42,753 I'll keep fighting, Elizabeth. 2094 01:33:43,920 --> 01:33:45,353 Wherever I can make a difference. 2095 01:33:47,320 --> 01:33:50,232 But as far as possible away from you. 2096 01:33:54,360 --> 01:33:56,078 You crossed the line when you stopped 2097 01:33:56,200 --> 01:33:57,394 treating people with respect. 2098 01:33:58,880 --> 01:34:00,160 You're smart enough to know that. 2099 01:34:01,880 --> 01:34:03,029 You just don't care. 2100 01:34:08,880 --> 01:34:10,880 Thank you, thank you. Welcome back. 2101 01:34:11,080 --> 01:34:12,399 Our next guest this morning is 2102 01:34:12,520 --> 01:34:13,696 the kind of guy you'd want to have around 2103 01:34:13,720 --> 01:34:15,551 when you're walking home from work one night 2104 01:34:15,760 --> 01:34:17,671 and some dude sticks a gun in your face. 2105 01:34:17,760 --> 01:34:19,016 After his military career, 2106 01:34:19,040 --> 01:34:20,632 McGill worked as a commercial pilot... 2107 01:34:20,720 --> 01:34:22,576 Let's face it, folks, the streets ain 't safe. 2108 01:34:22,600 --> 01:34:24,318 And if it wasn't for the courage, bravery, 2109 01:34:24,400 --> 01:34:26,470 and damn fine aim of our next guest, 2110 01:34:27,720 --> 01:34:30,075 we'd be reflecting on yet another tragedy. 2111 01:34:30,440 --> 01:34:32,237 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome 2112 01:34:32,360 --> 01:34:34,954 the man of the moment, Frank McGill. 2113 01:34:38,200 --> 01:34:41,670 So, Frank McGill, all-American hero. 2114 01:34:41,920 --> 01:34:43,512 Not at all. An ordinary guy 2115 01:34:43,600 --> 01:34:45,113 in the right place at the right time. 2116 01:34:45,280 --> 01:34:47,120 With a 9 milli. under his belt. 2117 01:34:47,440 --> 01:34:51,353 I'm curious. The person whose life you saved once campaigned 2118 01:34:51,440 --> 01:34:53,670 for a ban on concealed carry. 2119 01:34:53,760 --> 01:34:55,273 How do you feel about that? 2120 01:34:55,400 --> 01:34:57,436 I respectfully disagree with those views. 2121 01:34:57,560 --> 01:34:59,320 But the young lady is entitled to her opinion 2122 01:34:59,640 --> 01:35:01,360 and nobody should be attacking her for that, 2123 01:35:01,800 --> 01:35:03,153 much less holding her at gunpoint. 2124 01:35:04,120 --> 01:35:05,792 McGill's a gift from God. 2125 01:35:07,440 --> 01:35:08,953 But it won't last forever. 2126 01:35:09,960 --> 01:35:11,518 We're looking to parlay that 2127 01:35:11,640 --> 01:35:13,278 into a closer examination of Sloane. 2128 01:35:13,520 --> 01:35:15,476 I'm thinking of a Congressional hearing 2129 01:35:15,600 --> 01:35:19,070 into her unorthodox lobbying practices. 2130 01:35:20,440 --> 01:35:23,955 I'm sure we can find a senator who may be open to the idea. 2131 01:35:24,480 --> 01:35:26,056 You want to talk trash about her in the press, 2132 01:35:26,080 --> 01:35:27,080 that's one thing. 2133 01:35:27,120 --> 01:35:28,872 A Congressional hearing requires 2134 01:35:28,960 --> 01:35:31,599 a convincing allegation of impropriety. 2135 01:35:31,680 --> 01:35:34,194 I'd give my left nut to drag her rep through the dirt, 2136 01:35:34,320 --> 01:35:35,594 but you're not gonna get it. 2137 01:35:35,680 --> 01:35:37,557 She's a CYA specialist. 2138 01:35:38,600 --> 01:35:40,989 I've never met anyone so pedantic... 2139 01:35:41,120 --> 01:35:42,473 Start an inquisition. 2140 01:35:44,000 --> 01:35:46,594 Let's see how well-covered her ass really is. 2141 01:35:49,560 --> 01:35:50,675 Hi. 2142 01:35:52,200 --> 01:35:54,031 Pru Walsh. Thanks so much for coming over. 2143 01:35:54,280 --> 01:35:56,080 This is Mike Gordon from our legal department. 2144 01:35:56,520 --> 01:35:57,714 Daniel Posner from ours. 2145 01:35:58,040 --> 01:36:00,110 Miss Sloane, you're at the forefront 2146 01:36:00,200 --> 01:36:02,395 of an industry with a terrible reputation. 2147 01:36:02,680 --> 01:36:03,840 Do you think that's deserved? 2148 01:36:05,800 --> 01:36:07,336 The only reason this bill wasn't passed decades ago 2149 01:36:07,360 --> 01:36:09,120 is because of the power of special interests. 2150 01:36:09,240 --> 01:36:10,673 When a lobbyist raises finance... 2151 01:36:11,200 --> 01:36:12,536 We haven't heard from Esme Manucharian 2152 01:36:12,560 --> 01:36:14,915 since the attack. Are you in contact with her? 2153 01:36:16,040 --> 01:36:17,439 That's a private matter. 2154 01:36:17,680 --> 01:36:19,136 I think what's important to remember... 2155 01:36:19,160 --> 01:36:20,639 So have you talked to her at all? 2156 01:36:21,080 --> 01:36:23,355 What is important to remember here is that Frank McGill 2157 01:36:23,640 --> 01:36:25,278 is exactly the kind of law-abiding, 2158 01:36:25,680 --> 01:36:27,079 responsible gun owner 2159 01:36:27,200 --> 01:36:29,191 whose rights the Heaton-Harris Bill protects. 2160 01:36:29,320 --> 01:36:30,960 Do you feel any guilt about what happened? 2161 01:36:31,320 --> 01:36:32,514 Why would I feel guilt? 2162 01:36:32,880 --> 01:36:34,916 You made Esme the face of your campaign. 2163 01:36:35,200 --> 01:36:36,599 You thrust her into the limelight 2164 01:36:36,680 --> 01:36:37,795 that night on the debate. 2165 01:36:37,880 --> 01:36:39,536 - I'm not talking about this. - You don't have to. 2166 01:36:39,560 --> 01:36:40,576 Did she know that you were going to 2167 01:36:40,600 --> 01:36:42,556 out her on national TV? Did she agree to that? 2168 01:36:42,840 --> 01:36:45,229 Why not report that the majority of gun owners 2169 01:36:45,400 --> 01:36:47,118 favor more extensive background checks? 2170 01:36:47,200 --> 01:36:48,536 She probably went her entire career 2171 01:36:48,560 --> 01:36:49,736 trying to keep that a carefully guarded secret. 2172 01:36:49,760 --> 01:36:50,936 That the gun lobby's fear-mongering rhetoric 2173 01:36:50,960 --> 01:36:53,200 is trying to paint Heaton-Harris into something it's not. 2174 01:36:53,720 --> 01:36:55,280 Do you think that your little revelation 2175 01:36:55,680 --> 01:36:57,272 is what made her a target? 2176 01:36:57,400 --> 01:36:58,435 It's clear Miss Sloane 2177 01:36:58,560 --> 01:36:59,696 doesn't wish to discuss Ms. Manucharian. 2178 01:36:59,720 --> 01:37:00,800 What's really clear is that 2179 01:37:00,880 --> 01:37:02,080 your article's already written. 2180 01:37:02,280 --> 01:37:03,376 Don't respond to that. 2181 01:37:03,400 --> 01:37:04,920 That's purely speculative on your part. 2182 01:37:05,080 --> 01:37:06,957 - Who's controlling you? - Let's not do this. 2183 01:37:07,080 --> 01:37:08,840 Look, the fact is, you have no way of knowing 2184 01:37:08,920 --> 01:37:10,120 what Ms. Walsh intends to do... 2185 01:37:10,240 --> 01:37:11,536 The fact is that you have no interest 2186 01:37:11,560 --> 01:37:12,834 in what Miss Sloane has to say. 2187 01:37:13,200 --> 01:37:15,360 - And how would you know that? - Your Dictaphone's off. 2188 01:37:20,760 --> 01:37:22,079 Takedown. 2189 01:37:22,440 --> 01:37:23,800 It could've been worse. 2190 01:37:23,920 --> 01:37:25,990 I've got four factual errors so far. 2191 01:37:26,560 --> 01:37:27,788 This is not good, Liz. 2192 01:37:28,080 --> 01:37:29,399 Dump it in the recycling. 2193 01:37:29,480 --> 01:37:30,680 They'll make pencils out of it. 2194 01:37:31,240 --> 01:37:32,480 Maybe one will find its way into 2195 01:37:32,520 --> 01:37:34,272 the hands of a reporter with some integrity. 2196 01:37:34,600 --> 01:37:35,749 It will go away. 2197 01:37:38,280 --> 01:37:39,474 Okay, thank you. 2198 01:37:41,120 --> 01:37:42,120 Bye. 2199 01:37:45,120 --> 01:37:47,509 Funny how all these senators are suddenly very busy. 2200 01:37:49,800 --> 01:37:51,438 We all know why that is. 2201 01:37:55,560 --> 01:37:57,073 Okay, so it's not great. 2202 01:37:58,160 --> 01:38:00,071 The 15 million helped us get this far, 2203 01:38:00,160 --> 01:38:01,920 but it doesn't last long when you're fighting 2204 01:38:02,000 --> 01:38:03,228 the richest group on the Hill. 2205 01:38:03,520 --> 01:38:04,589 Let's get to the point. 2206 01:38:04,680 --> 01:38:06,136 How does it shake out when it comes to the vote? 2207 01:38:06,160 --> 01:38:08,993 We'd run them close. But by latest projections, 2208 01:38:09,640 --> 01:38:11,790 we'll be between four to seven votes short. 2209 01:38:13,360 --> 01:38:14,880 There's nothing more we can do tonight. 2210 01:38:16,160 --> 01:38:17,388 Liz, we don't have to leave. 2211 01:38:17,800 --> 01:38:19,153 The West Coast is still awake. 2212 01:38:19,480 --> 01:38:20,616 We can connect with Oregon. 2213 01:38:20,640 --> 01:38:21,993 If we close those goddamn loggers, 2214 01:38:22,120 --> 01:38:23,496 we could get it to five votes tonight. 2215 01:38:23,520 --> 01:38:25,511 Go home and get some rest, guys. 2216 01:38:25,640 --> 01:38:26,800 You've done enough for today. 2217 01:38:27,480 --> 01:38:29,136 I'll take to the streets and rip down those 2218 01:38:29,160 --> 01:38:31,720 fucking Frank McGill posters one at a time if I have to. 2219 01:38:32,160 --> 01:38:33,991 Go home, sharpen your knives. 2220 01:38:34,440 --> 01:38:35,759 It'll still be on tomorrow. 2221 01:39:09,240 --> 01:39:10,639 So we keep on fighting. 2222 01:39:11,360 --> 01:39:12,873 That's all we can do. 2223 01:39:13,680 --> 01:39:15,159 As my ex-wife used to say. 2224 01:39:20,080 --> 01:39:21,480 I met you running from a fundraiser. 2225 01:39:23,200 --> 01:39:24,440 You could be done with all this. 2226 01:39:25,920 --> 01:39:27,194 Why don't you quit? 2227 01:39:31,760 --> 01:39:33,193 And do what? 2228 01:39:48,200 --> 01:39:49,519 Good night. 2229 01:40:25,120 --> 01:40:26,269 Hello? 2230 01:40:27,920 --> 01:40:29,353 I'm surprised you picked up. 2231 01:40:31,960 --> 01:40:33,473 I'm sorry, you have the wrong number. 2232 01:41:50,200 --> 01:41:52,760 She'd ply Congressmen with benefits, 2233 01:41:53,400 --> 01:41:56,676 free meals, tickets to events, golfing weekends. 2234 01:41:56,760 --> 01:41:59,194 All paid for by our clients, via the firm. 2235 01:41:59,280 --> 01:42:00,759 Well, that right there's enough. 2236 01:42:00,840 --> 01:42:02,592 She'd make a point of invoicing them, 2237 01:42:02,720 --> 01:42:04,517 though they were never expected to pay. 2238 01:42:05,040 --> 01:42:06,896 The debt shows as an asset on our balance sheet. 2239 01:42:06,920 --> 01:42:08,797 We can call it in any time we want. 2240 01:42:08,880 --> 01:42:10,916 You were her right hand for two years. 2241 01:42:12,880 --> 01:42:15,030 There's got to be something. 2242 01:42:17,520 --> 01:42:18,953 Why's nobody on her files? 2243 01:42:19,040 --> 01:42:21,376 There were a ton of us, but the others got pulled out. 2244 01:42:21,400 --> 01:42:23,136 It's not like we're in danger of finding anything. 2245 01:42:23,160 --> 01:42:24,354 Well, how far d'you get? 2246 01:42:24,440 --> 01:42:25,998 We worked backwards from her last deal 2247 01:42:26,080 --> 01:42:27,229 before she jumped ship. 2248 01:42:27,320 --> 01:42:28,536 They said it'd be better if we can 2249 01:42:28,560 --> 01:42:29,720 nail her on something recent. 2250 01:42:29,760 --> 01:42:31,955 - Which was? - Shmallow Cakes. 2251 01:42:32,080 --> 01:42:33,115 Some tax thing. 2252 01:42:33,200 --> 01:42:35,111 She left halfway through. 2253 01:42:35,200 --> 01:42:36,792 I thought it was the palm oil thing. 2254 01:42:36,920 --> 01:42:37,955 Palm oil? 2255 01:42:38,040 --> 01:42:39,268 Nutella Tax. 2256 01:42:40,680 --> 01:42:41,829 Hold on. 2257 01:42:43,120 --> 01:42:44,838 The Indonesians? 2258 01:42:44,920 --> 01:42:46,400 I don't remember seeing that. 2259 01:42:54,200 --> 01:42:55,394 What are you looking for? 2260 01:42:59,200 --> 01:43:00,428 Mr. Dupont, 2261 01:43:01,120 --> 01:43:02,758 she's in breach of Senate Ethics rules. 2262 01:43:03,480 --> 01:43:04,549 We can prove it. 2263 01:43:24,480 --> 01:43:27,119 Things not looking so good for you this cycle, Ron. 2264 01:43:29,480 --> 01:43:32,438 You ask me, you're gonna need a lot more paid media. 2265 01:43:32,960 --> 01:43:34,040 I didn't ask you. 2266 01:43:34,080 --> 01:43:38,949 Now, who might just be able to fund those coveted TV spots? 2267 01:43:39,320 --> 01:43:41,038 I'm committed to Heaton-Harris, 2268 01:43:41,280 --> 01:43:42,998 I can't vote for it with one hand 2269 01:43:43,400 --> 01:43:44,879 and choke it with the other. 2270 01:43:44,960 --> 01:43:46,951 Under cover of impartiality, sure you can. 2271 01:43:47,520 --> 01:43:50,512 You've been a vocal critic of lobbyists in the past. 2272 01:43:50,720 --> 01:43:53,553 You'll lead an inquiry into Sloane's affairs 2273 01:43:53,640 --> 01:43:55,915 in response to growing media pressure 2274 01:43:56,160 --> 01:43:58,310 regarding her litany of misdeeds. 2275 01:43:58,920 --> 01:44:03,311 The cost of hearings is paid from the public purse. 2276 01:44:04,080 --> 01:44:06,389 Ron, our clients have identified you 2277 01:44:06,480 --> 01:44:08,596 as the man to pull this off. 2278 01:44:08,720 --> 01:44:09,755 If you decline, 2279 01:44:09,840 --> 01:44:11,273 I can't stop them from 2280 01:44:11,360 --> 01:44:13,715 blitzing you with negative finance. 2281 01:44:14,480 --> 01:44:17,631 They won't stop until they annihilate you. 2282 01:44:19,040 --> 01:44:21,600 You know the root of the word "annihilate"? 2283 01:44:22,680 --> 01:44:23,795 It's Latin. 2284 01:44:25,320 --> 01:44:27,470 It means, "reduce to nothing." 2285 01:44:29,240 --> 01:44:31,470 That's what they're going to do to you, Ron. 2286 01:44:31,560 --> 01:44:34,632 So, what? I'll be taking a wedge from Bill Sandford 2287 01:44:35,520 --> 01:44:36,748 and leading the attack 2288 01:44:36,840 --> 01:44:39,070 on Heaton-Harris' most visible advocate? 2289 01:44:39,160 --> 01:44:41,276 A 6th grader could connect the dots. 2290 01:44:41,360 --> 01:44:44,909 We can create a structure to obfuscate the source. 2291 01:44:45,400 --> 01:44:46,958 Your big wedge will arrive 2292 01:44:47,040 --> 01:44:50,077 courtesy of eight to 12 smaller entities 2293 01:44:50,160 --> 01:44:52,116 with no affiliation to guns. 2294 01:44:55,600 --> 01:44:56,999 How big a wedge we talking? 2295 01:44:59,880 --> 01:45:01,233 Big enough 2296 01:45:02,080 --> 01:45:03,593 to be the difference between 2297 01:45:03,680 --> 01:45:05,398 the continuation of your duties 2298 01:45:05,480 --> 01:45:07,152 as a United States Senator 2299 01:45:07,840 --> 01:45:10,354 and the reduction of your career to nothing. 2300 01:45:26,280 --> 01:45:27,474 This is every hit since 2301 01:45:27,560 --> 01:45:29,915 the original Pru Walsh hack-job two weeks ago. 2302 01:45:30,880 --> 01:45:32,279 My personal favorite is the one 2303 01:45:32,360 --> 01:45:33,429 about how you toppled 2304 01:45:33,520 --> 01:45:34,896 the head of the High School Student Council 2305 01:45:34,920 --> 01:45:36,831 with a fabricated plagiarism scandal. 2306 01:45:37,640 --> 01:45:39,278 I'm assuming that's not libelous 2307 01:45:39,360 --> 01:45:40,793 'cause I can totally see it. 2308 01:45:41,160 --> 01:45:42,718 That witch was insufferable. 2309 01:45:43,760 --> 01:45:45,360 I'm taking you off the campaign. 2310 01:45:45,600 --> 01:45:46,600 What? 2311 01:45:47,680 --> 01:45:49,033 Not you, her. 2312 01:45:50,200 --> 01:45:51,235 I'll be outside. 2313 01:45:52,760 --> 01:45:54,193 What are you talking about? 2314 01:45:54,280 --> 01:45:55,474 Heaton-Harris gets colder 2315 01:45:55,560 --> 01:45:56,960 every day you're associated with it. 2316 01:45:57,960 --> 01:45:59,200 Sperling's got the hots for you. 2317 01:45:59,760 --> 01:46:01,478 I haven't even met him, this is a setup. 2318 01:46:02,000 --> 01:46:03,319 If they're orchestrating it, 2319 01:46:03,400 --> 01:46:05,080 it's because they want me off the campaign. 2320 01:46:07,280 --> 01:46:09,040 Right now, you're lawyering up for a hearing. 2321 01:46:13,720 --> 01:46:15,136 Regarding your representation 2322 01:46:15,160 --> 01:46:16,354 of the Indonesian government. 2323 01:46:16,440 --> 01:46:17,714 Dan, are you busy? 2324 01:46:17,800 --> 01:46:19,000 Senator Allen Jacobs, 2325 01:46:19,360 --> 01:46:22,636 the sponsor of the bill you dubbed the Nutella Tax, 2326 01:46:24,920 --> 01:46:26,990 was flown to Indonesia first-class with his family, 2327 01:46:27,200 --> 01:46:29,430 and put up at a 5-star hotel. 2328 01:46:30,160 --> 01:46:34,119 Our audit puts the cost of this trip at over $30,000. 2329 01:46:34,480 --> 01:46:36,152 Shortly after his return, 2330 01:46:36,240 --> 01:46:38,913 the bill was pulled from consideration. 2331 01:46:40,760 --> 01:46:42,796 Now, why do you suppose this happened? 2332 01:46:42,880 --> 01:46:45,678 I understand the trip was for educational purposes. 2333 01:46:45,760 --> 01:46:48,354 I can surmise that he learned how his bill 2334 01:46:48,440 --> 01:46:49,953 would have strangled a key industry, 2335 01:46:50,040 --> 01:46:51,553 and confined thousands 2336 01:46:51,640 --> 01:46:54,279 of impoverished farmers to destitution. 2337 01:46:54,360 --> 01:46:56,078 From his private beach? 2338 01:46:57,160 --> 01:47:00,470 No. The truth is, your client funded this trip 2339 01:47:00,600 --> 01:47:03,797 as an inducement for the senator to withdraw his bill. 2340 01:47:04,160 --> 01:47:05,513 - Isn't that right? - Not at all. 2341 01:47:05,600 --> 01:47:07,318 My client was the Indonesian Government. 2342 01:47:07,440 --> 01:47:08,634 The trip was sponsored 2343 01:47:08,720 --> 01:47:10,392 by the Institute of Environmental Studies, 2344 01:47:10,480 --> 01:47:13,552 a 501 C-3 non-profit organization. 2345 01:47:13,640 --> 01:47:14,755 Travel was pre-approved 2346 01:47:14,840 --> 01:47:16,671 by the Senate Ethics Committee. 2347 01:47:16,760 --> 01:47:19,558 Has your client ever donated to this non-profit? 2348 01:47:20,000 --> 01:47:21,228 I wouldn't know that. 2349 01:47:21,320 --> 01:47:22,958 I'm not privy to their list of donors. 2350 01:47:23,080 --> 01:47:26,072 Nor had I any role in arranging funding for this. 2351 01:47:26,800 --> 01:47:28,313 - No role? - Mmm. 2352 01:47:29,040 --> 01:47:31,349 Of course, you couldn't have any role 2353 01:47:31,920 --> 01:47:34,912 because the Senate Ethics rules prevent lobbyists 2354 01:47:35,240 --> 01:47:38,073 from arranging overseas travel for members of Congress. 2355 01:47:38,160 --> 01:47:39,388 Indeed. 2356 01:47:43,040 --> 01:47:44,268 Do you know what this is? 2357 01:47:46,400 --> 01:47:47,600 Perhaps we can get you a copy. 2358 01:47:55,560 --> 01:47:56,879 Are you familiar with that form? 2359 01:47:58,320 --> 01:48:00,197 Yes. It's a Private Sponsor Certification Form. 2360 01:48:00,280 --> 01:48:01,918 It's a copy of the same 2361 01:48:02,000 --> 01:48:03,718 Private Sponsor Certification Form 2362 01:48:03,800 --> 01:48:06,075 that was submitted to the Senate Ethics Committee 2363 01:48:06,160 --> 01:48:08,879 to pre-authorize Senator Jacobs' travel 2364 01:48:09,000 --> 01:48:10,149 to Indonesia. 2365 01:48:10,680 --> 01:48:13,274 Look at the handwriting on that form, Miss Sloane. 2366 01:48:15,160 --> 01:48:16,878 Do you recognize that handwriting? 2367 01:48:17,720 --> 01:48:18,755 Yes, I do. 2368 01:48:18,840 --> 01:48:20,120 Is it your handwriting? 2369 01:48:23,120 --> 01:48:24,269 It is. 2370 01:48:26,440 --> 01:48:28,078 Well, it seems we have a problem. 2371 01:48:28,840 --> 01:48:30,956 Even though the form was signed 2372 01:48:31,040 --> 01:48:32,189 and filed by the non-profit, 2373 01:48:32,280 --> 01:48:33,998 you were the one who filled it out. 2374 01:48:34,560 --> 01:48:36,198 This is prima facie evidence 2375 01:48:36,320 --> 01:48:38,311 that you were involved in arranging 2376 01:48:38,400 --> 01:48:40,391 overseas travel for a member of Congress. 2377 01:48:41,160 --> 01:48:44,994 Constituting a clear breach of Senate Ethics rules. 2378 01:48:45,240 --> 01:48:46,639 Is that your trump card? 2379 01:48:48,280 --> 01:48:49,474 You drag me in here, 2380 01:48:49,560 --> 01:48:51,710 wedge an endoscope up my posterior, 2381 01:48:52,040 --> 01:48:54,554 and all this time, the only incriminating item 2382 01:48:54,640 --> 01:48:57,279 you have in your possession is a filing snafu? 2383 01:48:57,360 --> 01:48:59,237 How about surveillance, Miss Sloane? 2384 01:48:59,440 --> 01:49:02,557 Mr. Rodolfo Schmidt has stated in deposition 2385 01:49:03,040 --> 01:49:05,235 that you intended to use methods 2386 01:49:05,320 --> 01:49:07,038 such as bugging and tapping 2387 01:49:07,120 --> 01:49:10,351 to entrap Senator Hank Badgley. Is this true? 2388 01:49:10,480 --> 01:49:13,870 I did, for a brief moment, intend to use such methods. 2389 01:49:13,960 --> 01:49:15,996 But that intention was never acted upon. 2390 01:49:16,080 --> 01:49:17,229 And why was that? 2391 01:49:17,360 --> 01:49:19,271 Mr. Schmidt expressly forbade it, 2392 01:49:19,360 --> 01:49:21,316 as he no doubt told you in his deposition. 2393 01:49:21,400 --> 01:49:22,536 But you were clearly comfortable 2394 01:49:22,560 --> 01:49:23,595 with these methods. 2395 01:49:24,040 --> 01:49:27,316 Did you employ the tactics of espionage 2396 01:49:27,400 --> 01:49:29,595 regularly throughout your lobbying career? 2397 01:49:29,680 --> 01:49:30,954 No, I did not. 2398 01:49:31,040 --> 01:49:32,136 Then let me ask you this. 2399 01:49:32,160 --> 01:49:34,071 Have you ever authorized, ordered, 2400 01:49:34,160 --> 01:49:35,752 or otherwise brought about 2401 01:49:35,880 --> 01:49:38,917 any kind of unlawful surveillance on any person? 2402 01:49:39,960 --> 01:49:41,951 Let me remind you that perjury 2403 01:49:42,040 --> 01:49:43,758 before Congress is a felony, which... 2404 01:49:43,840 --> 01:49:44,875 The answer is no. 2405 01:49:46,400 --> 01:49:49,597 I have never authorized illegal surveillance. 2406 01:49:53,160 --> 01:49:55,151 This concludes my questioning of the witness. 2407 01:49:55,240 --> 01:49:56,559 Thank you, Miss Sloane. 2408 01:50:05,720 --> 01:50:07,199 We have one further witness. 2409 01:50:08,920 --> 01:50:10,751 Either you just perjured yourself, 2410 01:50:10,840 --> 01:50:12,671 or you're not so sleazy after all. 2411 01:50:13,440 --> 01:50:15,280 The Committee calls Mr. Robert Forde. 2412 01:50:16,120 --> 01:50:17,439 I wouldn't count on that. 2413 01:50:19,400 --> 01:50:20,628 Mr. Chairman, I don't recall 2414 01:50:20,720 --> 01:50:22,200 being notified of your intention to... 2415 01:50:22,240 --> 01:50:23,275 We were only recently 2416 01:50:23,360 --> 01:50:24,696 able to locate the witness, Mr. Posner. 2417 01:50:24,720 --> 01:50:25,755 Let it play. 2418 01:50:26,520 --> 01:50:28,192 A moment with my client, please? 2419 01:50:29,040 --> 01:50:30,871 What is this? Who's Robert Forde? 2420 01:50:32,160 --> 01:50:33,639 Look, I can make a public appeal... 2421 01:50:33,720 --> 01:50:34,755 Let it play, damn it. 2422 01:50:34,840 --> 01:50:36,920 They're going to get it out there one way or another. 2423 01:50:50,440 --> 01:50:52,715 Mr. Forde, please raise your right hand. 2424 01:50:54,040 --> 01:50:56,076 Do you solemnly swear that you will tell the truth, 2425 01:50:56,160 --> 01:50:58,071 the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, 2426 01:50:58,440 --> 01:51:00,192 under pains and penalties of perjury? 2427 01:51:00,520 --> 01:51:02,078 - I swear. - Please sit. 2428 01:51:07,880 --> 01:51:10,314 Mr. Forde, could you please describe 2429 01:51:10,400 --> 01:51:11,992 the nature of your work? 2430 01:51:14,480 --> 01:51:15,879 I got many jobs. 2431 01:51:18,040 --> 01:51:21,077 What would you say earns you the most income at present? 2432 01:51:22,920 --> 01:51:24,000 I work as an escort in D.C. 2433 01:51:29,760 --> 01:51:31,432 You sleep with women for money? 2434 01:51:32,080 --> 01:51:33,479 I meet the clients' needs. 2435 01:51:34,480 --> 01:51:35,674 Whatever they may be. 2436 01:51:36,720 --> 01:51:39,359 Sometimes, the client don't even know what they need. 2437 01:51:40,240 --> 01:51:42,071 Part of my job's to figure that out. 2438 01:51:42,160 --> 01:51:43,798 But, sometimes, your job entails 2439 01:51:44,440 --> 01:51:46,237 having intercourse for payment? 2440 01:51:47,920 --> 01:51:49,194 Yes, sir. 2441 01:51:49,920 --> 01:51:52,036 Have you ever met Elizabeth Sloane? 2442 01:51:52,120 --> 01:51:53,656 Mr. Chairman, the Senate has no business 2443 01:51:53,680 --> 01:51:55,560 prying into the personal affairs of Miss Sloane. 2444 01:51:55,640 --> 01:51:57,000 Solicitation is a criminal offense. 2445 01:51:57,040 --> 01:51:59,395 It's well within the remit of this hearing 2446 01:51:59,480 --> 01:52:00,799 to establish whether Miss Sloane 2447 01:52:00,880 --> 01:52:01,949 has broken any laws. 2448 01:52:02,800 --> 01:52:03,835 Mr. Forde. 2449 01:52:04,440 --> 01:52:06,715 Have you ever met Miss Sloane? 2450 01:52:08,360 --> 01:52:09,395 Yep. 2451 01:52:09,840 --> 01:52:11,398 Could you identify her, please? 2452 01:52:13,720 --> 01:52:14,869 Sittin' right there. 2453 01:52:15,640 --> 01:52:18,029 What was the nature of your relationship? 2454 01:52:21,000 --> 01:52:23,150 I was attendin' a function with a client. 2455 01:52:24,000 --> 01:52:26,000 I tried to introduce myself, but she bucked me off. 2456 01:52:28,480 --> 01:52:29,833 Mr. Forde, have you ever 2457 01:52:29,920 --> 01:52:31,320 entertained Miss Sloane as a client? 2458 01:52:36,440 --> 01:52:37,509 No, sir. 2459 01:52:39,280 --> 01:52:41,157 I can produce sworn statements 2460 01:52:41,240 --> 01:52:43,674 from two employees of the Carver Hotel, 2461 01:52:43,760 --> 01:52:46,672 to the effect that they saw Miss Sloane in the lobby 2462 01:52:47,120 --> 01:52:48,917 on the same day that you, Mr. Forde, 2463 01:52:49,000 --> 01:52:50,513 held a reservation there. 2464 01:52:50,960 --> 01:52:52,029 I ask again. 2465 01:52:52,160 --> 01:52:56,073 Did you entertain Miss Sloane in any capacity, for profit? 2466 01:52:56,280 --> 01:52:57,508 No, sir. I did not. 2467 01:53:01,080 --> 01:53:02,752 Thank you, Mr. Forde. 2468 01:53:03,560 --> 01:53:04,879 You're dismissed. 2469 01:53:10,480 --> 01:53:12,277 These proceedings will conclude tomorrow, 2470 01:53:13,280 --> 01:53:16,955 when Miss Sloane is referred to the Senate Ethics Committee 2471 01:53:17,040 --> 01:53:18,439 for their judgment. 2472 01:53:29,040 --> 01:53:31,315 I can't believe those fuckers dragged that guy... 2473 01:53:31,400 --> 01:53:32,549 Ross? 2474 01:53:36,440 --> 01:53:37,800 How's our old friend Heaton-Harris? 2475 01:53:40,440 --> 01:53:42,829 Comatose. The whole issue's gone cold. 2476 01:53:44,800 --> 01:53:46,313 That is what they wanted. 2477 01:53:47,600 --> 01:53:49,680 We all know what it would take to revive it. 2478 01:53:50,760 --> 01:53:52,910 Seriously, an earthquake. 2479 01:53:55,400 --> 01:53:57,231 We got closer than we had any right to. 2480 01:54:06,120 --> 01:54:07,599 We'll all be there tomorrow. 2481 01:54:41,880 --> 01:54:43,336 Excuse me, Miss Sloane, over here. 2482 01:54:43,360 --> 01:54:44,475 May I have a comment? 2483 01:55:02,640 --> 01:55:03,709 Good morning. 2484 01:55:09,920 --> 01:55:12,309 Before referring the witness's testimony 2485 01:55:12,400 --> 01:55:14,436 to the Office of Congressional Ethics, 2486 01:55:14,520 --> 01:55:16,158 she is entitled to make a statement. 2487 01:55:19,160 --> 01:55:22,436 Miss Sloane, is there something you'd like to say? 2488 01:55:35,680 --> 01:55:37,961 Mr. Chairman, my client does not wish to make a statement. 2489 01:55:39,840 --> 01:55:40,875 Very well. 2490 01:55:40,960 --> 01:55:42,473 I will now read the referral 2491 01:55:42,560 --> 01:55:44,312 to the office of Congressional Ethics... 2492 01:55:44,400 --> 01:55:46,197 There is something I'd like to say, Senator. 2493 01:56:15,720 --> 01:56:18,553 I have been censured by the press and by this hearing 2494 01:56:19,400 --> 01:56:20,799 as a parasite 2495 01:56:21,760 --> 01:56:23,398 on American democracy. 2496 01:56:24,640 --> 01:56:27,200 It's insinuated that I led the fight 2497 01:56:28,240 --> 01:56:32,438 for increased gun regulation in the interest of my career. 2498 01:56:35,080 --> 01:56:37,196 Sometimes we act, not for ourselves, 2499 01:56:39,600 --> 01:56:41,955 but because we believe plainly and simply 2500 01:56:42,080 --> 01:56:43,433 it is the right thing to do. 2501 01:56:43,600 --> 01:56:46,068 Miss Sloane, is this pertinent to the discussions we... 2502 01:56:46,160 --> 01:56:49,277 I understand I have the right to say what I wish, Senator. 2503 01:56:50,440 --> 01:56:51,440 Proceed. 2504 01:56:53,600 --> 01:56:55,192 I believe the Heaton-Harris Bill 2505 01:56:55,320 --> 01:56:56,594 is the right thing to do. 2506 01:56:59,600 --> 01:57:00,874 But I also recognize 2507 01:57:01,440 --> 01:57:05,479 that this wasn't what motivated me. 2508 01:57:08,160 --> 01:57:10,515 When I was offered a position on the campaign, 2509 01:57:10,600 --> 01:57:12,591 I was in thrall to the challenge. 2510 01:57:15,040 --> 01:57:19,830 My decision to accept was based on my desire to win. 2511 01:57:23,640 --> 01:57:25,631 And to win bigger than I ever had before. 2512 01:57:29,880 --> 01:57:32,758 It's clear that my behavior has fallen well short 2513 01:57:34,320 --> 01:57:37,471 of acceptable ethical standards. 2514 01:57:39,320 --> 01:57:43,359 I've crossed lines with devastating consequences 2515 01:57:44,560 --> 01:57:46,391 in the service of my obsession. 2516 01:57:48,840 --> 01:57:50,910 I've betrayed the people closest to me. 2517 01:57:54,360 --> 01:57:55,873 I've endangered lives. 2518 01:57:58,920 --> 01:58:00,512 I deserve censure for this 2519 01:58:01,560 --> 01:58:04,677 far more than for any filing irregularity. 2520 01:58:07,720 --> 01:58:10,154 When they consider the Heaton-Harris Bill, I wish 2521 01:58:11,520 --> 01:58:13,192 that each member of Congress 2522 01:58:13,320 --> 01:58:15,595 would follow the example set, not by me, 2523 01:58:17,040 --> 01:58:19,873 but by the group of people that sit behind me. 2524 01:58:21,720 --> 01:58:24,075 Who have made great sacrifices 2525 01:58:24,680 --> 01:58:28,195 in the name of doing what they believe is right. 2526 01:58:29,680 --> 01:58:33,958 I wish that those members would use their votes, 2527 01:58:34,040 --> 01:58:37,953 not in the interest of their political advancement, 2528 01:58:38,760 --> 01:58:43,197 but for what they believe is right for their country. 2529 01:58:45,400 --> 01:58:46,958 But I know my wishes are wasted. 2530 01:58:48,440 --> 01:58:50,112 And that this will never happen. 2531 01:58:51,400 --> 01:58:54,870 Because our system is rotten. 2532 01:58:57,400 --> 01:58:59,675 It doesn't reward honest politicians, 2533 01:58:59,760 --> 01:59:01,034 who vote with their conscience. 2534 01:59:02,880 --> 01:59:04,233 It rewards 2535 01:59:05,320 --> 01:59:06,469 rats 2536 01:59:07,560 --> 01:59:09,357 who are willing to sell out their country 2537 01:59:09,440 --> 01:59:10,760 to keep their noses in the trough. 2538 01:59:12,720 --> 01:59:14,278 Make no mistake. 2539 01:59:15,240 --> 01:59:18,357 These rats are the real parasites 2540 01:59:19,400 --> 01:59:20,992 on American democracy. 2541 01:59:34,240 --> 01:59:36,913 I anticipated if we had sufficient success 2542 01:59:37,000 --> 01:59:38,991 in lobbying for the Heaton-Harris Bill, 2543 01:59:39,080 --> 01:59:40,479 there may be 2544 01:59:41,680 --> 01:59:43,591 an assault against me personally, 2545 01:59:45,280 --> 01:59:49,512 to stall our momentum and to damage our credibility. 2546 01:59:52,760 --> 01:59:54,273 Lobbying is about foresight. 2547 01:59:56,120 --> 01:59:58,111 About anticipating your opponent's moves 2548 02:00:00,280 --> 02:00:01,508 and devising counter-measures. 2549 02:00:02,320 --> 02:00:03,833 I'd like to discuss my future. 2550 02:00:04,800 --> 02:00:06,472 This is hardly the time, cookie. 2551 02:00:07,280 --> 02:00:10,636 The winner plots one step ahead of the opposition, 2552 02:00:12,120 --> 02:00:15,829 and plays a trump card just after they play theirs. 2553 02:00:16,720 --> 02:00:18,073 Actually, it is the time. 2554 02:00:18,960 --> 02:00:20,240 It's about making sure 2555 02:00:20,280 --> 02:00:21,508 you surprise them. 2556 02:00:22,640 --> 02:00:24,039 The fuck is this? 2557 02:00:24,800 --> 02:00:26,199 And that they don't surprise you. 2558 02:00:27,000 --> 02:00:28,399 My resignation. 2559 02:00:28,960 --> 02:00:30,632 Academia's more my scene. 2560 02:00:35,640 --> 02:00:38,632 When I left Cole, Kravitz, and Waterman, 2561 02:00:39,840 --> 02:00:43,196 I retained an operative of mine in their ranks. 2562 02:00:44,880 --> 02:00:46,233 All right, Jane. 2563 02:00:46,320 --> 02:00:47,616 Contact Rodolfo Schmidt and tell him 2564 02:00:47,640 --> 02:00:49,016 there is a total of six coming over. 2565 02:00:49,040 --> 02:00:50,075 Who says I'm coming? 2566 02:00:51,000 --> 02:00:52,280 A plan was hatched to 2567 02:00:52,320 --> 02:00:53,480 bankroll a trumped-up hearing 2568 02:00:54,040 --> 02:00:55,837 at the behest of the gun lobby. 2569 02:00:55,920 --> 02:00:57,433 There's got to be something. 2570 02:00:59,360 --> 02:01:00,480 I'm surprised you picked up. 2571 02:01:00,600 --> 02:01:02,040 I'm sorry, you have the wrong number. 2572 02:01:03,760 --> 02:01:05,280 She's in breach of Senate Ethics rules. 2573 02:01:06,360 --> 02:01:07,509 We can prove it. 2574 02:01:08,200 --> 02:01:10,350 I placed George Dupont under surveillance 2575 02:01:11,560 --> 02:01:13,357 until he met with a member of Congress 2576 02:01:13,880 --> 02:01:15,950 who exhibited sufficient moral bankruptcy 2577 02:01:16,360 --> 02:01:18,715 to collude with such a plan. 2578 02:01:18,840 --> 02:01:20,034 And go. 2579 02:01:23,760 --> 02:01:25,557 That member was 2580 02:01:25,680 --> 02:01:28,035 Senator Ronald Michael Sperling. 2581 02:01:30,240 --> 02:01:31,275 Order. 2582 02:01:31,360 --> 02:01:33,351 This is not a platform you can use 2583 02:01:33,440 --> 02:01:35,160 to make malicious, defamatory accusations... 2584 02:01:35,240 --> 02:01:37,040 Input the following address into your browser. 2585 02:01:39,400 --> 02:01:42,870 193-dot-184 2586 02:01:43,640 --> 02:01:48,873 dot-216-dot-449. 2587 02:01:49,400 --> 02:01:52,756 Download a file named "Earthquake." 2588 02:01:54,560 --> 02:01:56,516 I can't vote for it with one hand 2589 02:01:56,600 --> 02:01:58,238 and choke it with the other... 2590 02:02:07,440 --> 02:02:08,634 Get the car. 2591 02:02:18,280 --> 02:02:20,748 In light of these allegations, this hearing is adjourned. 2592 02:02:29,440 --> 02:02:30,839 Back up, please. Back up. Back up. 2593 02:04:07,880 --> 02:04:09,279 I'm surprised you showed. 2594 02:04:10,080 --> 02:04:11,160 I hear I'm not the only one 2595 02:04:11,200 --> 02:04:12,520 whose visits you've been refusing. 2596 02:04:15,360 --> 02:04:16,873 You look good. 2597 02:04:17,720 --> 02:04:19,711 Prison's not so bad if you don't have a penis. 2598 02:04:20,200 --> 02:04:22,509 We don't shank each other, we form self-help groups. 2599 02:04:24,040 --> 02:04:25,440 There's a black market in lip gloss. 2600 02:04:25,720 --> 02:04:26,720 Hmm. 2601 02:04:27,960 --> 02:04:29,029 Why this time? 2602 02:04:31,440 --> 02:04:32,873 They told me it was business. 2603 02:04:33,440 --> 02:04:34,714 Yeah. Um... 2604 02:04:35,560 --> 02:04:36,856 Now that the Sperling and Dupont hearings 2605 02:04:36,880 --> 02:04:37,949 are on the schedule, 2606 02:04:38,040 --> 02:04:39,519 I'm petitioning for an early release. 2607 02:04:40,280 --> 02:04:41,554 You look good, too, by the way. 2608 02:04:42,040 --> 02:04:43,393 Thank you. 2609 02:04:44,720 --> 02:04:48,235 I think we are looking at four, maybe six months. 2610 02:04:53,600 --> 02:04:55,113 You instigated the whole thing. 2611 02:04:58,280 --> 02:04:59,793 You weaponized yourself, 2612 02:05:01,120 --> 02:05:02,678 brought the roof of the US Capitol 2613 02:05:02,760 --> 02:05:04,079 crashing down on your head. 2614 02:05:05,000 --> 02:05:07,150 For what, a gun bill? 2615 02:05:09,160 --> 02:05:11,469 - Worked, didn't it? - Well, congrats. 2616 02:05:12,440 --> 02:05:13,840 Criminals must now endure the hassle 2617 02:05:13,920 --> 02:05:15,672 of procuring their guns on the black market. 2618 02:05:17,520 --> 02:05:19,158 Was that really worth your career? 2619 02:05:21,680 --> 02:05:23,272 Career suicide is not so bad when you 2620 02:05:23,440 --> 02:05:26,000 consider the alternative is suicide by career. 2621 02:05:27,920 --> 02:05:29,114 My doctor would tell you 2622 02:05:29,640 --> 02:05:31,437 I've served my interest very well. 2623 02:05:34,200 --> 02:05:35,200 Hmm. 2624 02:05:38,160 --> 02:05:39,434 Thanks for coming, Daniel. 2625 02:05:42,160 --> 02:05:43,388 I'm curious. 2626 02:05:46,120 --> 02:05:47,553 Your little filing snafu? 2627 02:05:49,440 --> 02:05:50,920 You filled out that form deliberately. 2628 02:05:51,000 --> 02:05:52,360 That was you, throwing them a bone. 2629 02:05:53,680 --> 02:05:55,961 Without it, they would have nothing to incite the hearing. 2630 02:05:57,160 --> 02:05:59,116 And you're under no obligation to answer that. 2631 02:06:05,360 --> 02:06:06,839 And you neglected to mention this 2632 02:06:06,960 --> 02:06:08,160 to any of your team because... 2633 02:06:08,200 --> 02:06:09,315 Five years minimum. 2634 02:06:16,240 --> 02:06:17,434 I'll be seeing you. 195250

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