1 00:00:04,738 --> 00:00:05,706 (indistinct radio transmission) MAN: Damn. 2 00:00:05,739 --> 00:00:06,474 (car door closes) MAN 2: This is going down. 3 00:00:06,507 --> 00:00:09,177 He's gonna kill us, you know. 4 00:00:09,210 --> 00:00:10,544 He's gonna kill us. 5 00:00:10,578 --> 00:00:12,046 Be cool, Tre. 6 00:00:12,080 --> 00:00:13,047 Hands on the wheel. 7 00:00:13,081 --> 00:00:15,783 (indistinct radio transmissions) 8 00:00:15,816 --> 00:00:17,118 OFFICER: Evening. 9 00:00:17,151 --> 00:00:19,753 WOMAN: Be cool. 10 00:00:19,787 --> 00:00:23,391 You know you're driving with a busted taillight? 11 00:00:27,128 --> 00:00:28,405 WOMAN: No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no! 12 00:00:28,429 --> 00:00:29,697 Jesus! 13 00:00:34,202 --> 00:00:36,170 (officer groaning) 14 00:00:36,204 --> 00:00:37,671 (panting) 15 00:00:37,705 --> 00:00:39,840 (groaning) 16 00:00:39,873 --> 00:00:41,485 (approaching sirens wailing) Tre, we got to get out of here. 17 00:00:41,509 --> 00:00:42,743 Tre. 18 00:00:43,777 --> 00:00:45,413 (horn blaring) Tre. 19 00:00:45,446 --> 00:00:46,614 (blaring continues) 20 00:00:46,647 --> 00:00:48,249 Tre! 21 00:00:49,817 --> 00:00:51,795 The Cuban Foreign Minister has arrived at the embassy. 22 00:00:51,819 --> 00:00:54,822 He's just about to start his remarks. 23 00:00:54,855 --> 00:00:56,233 He's just gonna give the party line... 24 00:00:56,257 --> 00:00:58,659 America bad, Cuba good. 25 00:00:58,692 --> 00:00:59,803 It's the reopening of the Cuban embassy in D.C. 26 00:00:59,827 --> 00:01:01,195 after 54 years. 27 00:01:01,229 --> 00:01:02,596 It's historic. 28 00:01:02,630 --> 00:01:04,732 So we're okay with giving the Cubans network airtime 29 00:01:04,765 --> 00:01:06,234 to broadcast propaganda? 30 00:01:06,267 --> 00:01:07,801 I hardly think Foreign Minister Barzan 31 00:01:07,835 --> 00:01:09,870 is gonna use his speech to America bash. 32 00:01:09,903 --> 00:01:11,639 Then why did we decide to skip the ceremony? 33 00:01:11,672 --> 00:01:13,641 Because opening Cuba is controversial 34 00:01:13,674 --> 00:01:15,109 and Madam Secretary felt that... 35 00:01:15,143 --> 00:01:17,111 Didn't trust that he won't go all, 36 00:01:17,145 --> 00:01:18,588 "Blah, blah, blah, the American embargo 37 00:01:18,612 --> 00:01:21,182 is a crime against the good people of Cuba," 38 00:01:21,215 --> 00:01:22,892 and she'll be standing there looking like the bad guy. 39 00:01:22,916 --> 00:01:24,885 My, my, somebody woke up 40 00:01:24,918 --> 00:01:26,363 on the cynical side of the bed this morning. 41 00:01:26,387 --> 00:01:28,422 I just question the wisdom of negotiating 42 00:01:28,456 --> 00:01:30,591 with oppressive dictators who jail dissidents 43 00:01:30,624 --> 00:01:31,625 and prohibit free speech. 44 00:01:31,659 --> 00:01:34,128 Matt... I know, you've explained your position. 45 00:01:34,162 --> 00:01:35,639 And you have remained steadfast in yours, 46 00:01:35,663 --> 00:01:37,898 which is troubling because I'm headed down to Cuba 47 00:01:37,931 --> 00:01:40,634 in a few days to reopen the American embassy there 48 00:01:40,668 --> 00:01:42,770 and you're my speechwriter. 49 00:01:42,803 --> 00:01:45,706 Ma'am, I can keep my personal beliefs to myself. 50 00:01:45,739 --> 00:01:47,175 How I wish that were true. 51 00:01:47,208 --> 00:01:48,585 ELIZABETH: I appreciate your candor, Matt, 52 00:01:48,609 --> 00:01:49,753 but my Cuba speech is too important 53 00:01:49,777 --> 00:01:52,246 to entrust to a writer who's simply toeing the party line. 54 00:01:52,280 --> 00:01:54,215 Ma'am... It's not punishment. 55 00:01:54,248 --> 00:01:55,759 I know it's difficult to do your best work 56 00:01:55,783 --> 00:01:57,218 when you don't believe in the cause. 57 00:01:57,251 --> 00:01:59,887 I know that I would have a very hard time 58 00:01:59,920 --> 00:02:02,923 writing anything nice about kale. 59 00:02:02,956 --> 00:02:04,634 Which is why I'm thrilled that you will be writing 60 00:02:04,658 --> 00:02:06,394 my remarks for the World Food Prize lunch. 61 00:02:06,427 --> 00:02:07,795 (chuckles) 62 00:02:07,828 --> 00:02:09,597 So, uh... 63 00:02:09,630 --> 00:02:11,799 who-who's going to write your Cuba speech? 64 00:02:11,832 --> 00:02:13,434 I will. NADINE: Here's the ambassador. 65 00:02:13,467 --> 00:02:16,704 On behalf of the people and government of Cuba, 66 00:02:16,737 --> 00:02:21,575 I welcome a new day in U.S.-Cuban relations. 67 00:02:21,609 --> 00:02:24,612 ♪ (applause) 68 00:02:28,916 --> 00:02:30,918 ALISON: It was nothing. 69 00:02:30,951 --> 00:02:32,791 No big deal. You were in a car accident, Alison. 70 00:02:32,820 --> 00:02:34,688 That's a big deal. Okay, look. 71 00:02:34,722 --> 00:02:36,724 Here's the dent. You can barely see it. 72 00:02:36,757 --> 00:02:37,958 Wait a minute. 73 00:02:37,991 --> 00:02:40,328 You-you posted pictures of your accident on social media? 74 00:02:40,361 --> 00:02:42,230 Okay, that's not the... And you're smiling? 75 00:02:42,263 --> 00:02:43,431 Do you think this is funny? 76 00:02:43,464 --> 00:02:44,432 ELIZABETH: What happened? 77 00:02:44,465 --> 00:02:46,200 Alison was in a car accident. 78 00:02:46,234 --> 00:02:47,701 Okay, no. What? 79 00:02:47,735 --> 00:02:49,303 I... I dented the fender 80 00:02:49,337 --> 00:02:50,604 on a concrete barrier 81 00:02:50,638 --> 00:02:52,640 backing out of a tight parking spot at the mall. 82 00:02:52,673 --> 00:02:54,808 I took it in for repairs and paid for it myself. 83 00:02:54,842 --> 00:02:56,910 And told 2,000 of her friends but not us. 84 00:02:56,944 --> 00:02:59,713 I had to find out from Wayne at Accurate Autoworks. 85 00:02:59,747 --> 00:03:01,715 I told him not to say anything. 86 00:03:01,749 --> 00:03:03,684 What? You asked Wayne to lie for you? 87 00:03:03,717 --> 00:03:05,595 No, I just said it's not a big deal, don't tell my parents. 88 00:03:05,619 --> 00:03:07,221 My God. 89 00:03:07,255 --> 00:03:09,257 There was an accident and a cover-up. 90 00:03:09,290 --> 00:03:10,300 It's like having Nixon in our kitchen. 91 00:03:10,324 --> 00:03:11,768 ALISON: Are you kidding? Nixon? ELIZABETH: Okay. 92 00:03:11,792 --> 00:03:12,969 Why don't you go upstairs. Thank you. 93 00:03:12,993 --> 00:03:14,395 Let your dad and me talk, please. 94 00:03:14,428 --> 00:03:17,665 ALISON: Nixon? Really? 95 00:03:17,698 --> 00:03:20,334 There is a case to be made 96 00:03:20,368 --> 00:03:21,969 that she was being responsible. 97 00:03:22,002 --> 00:03:24,838 You know, she took it in to the shop, 98 00:03:24,872 --> 00:03:27,241 paid for the damages herself. 99 00:03:27,275 --> 00:03:28,476 It was a misguided attempt, 100 00:03:28,509 --> 00:03:30,578 but she was trying to be an adult. 101 00:03:30,611 --> 00:03:31,979 But she's not an adult. 102 00:03:32,012 --> 00:03:33,281 And I'm starting to think 103 00:03:33,314 --> 00:03:34,615 maybe she shouldn't come to Cuba. 104 00:03:34,648 --> 00:03:36,250 She shouldn't be rewarded for this. 105 00:03:36,284 --> 00:03:38,252 Well, you know, 106 00:03:38,286 --> 00:03:41,922 48 hours of spotty to nonexistent Cuban Internet 107 00:03:41,955 --> 00:03:43,857 will be more than enough punishment for her. 108 00:03:43,891 --> 00:03:46,494 Besides, I think that getting away 109 00:03:46,527 --> 00:03:48,028 might be good for her, and, you know, 110 00:03:48,061 --> 00:03:50,331 could maybe be good for you, too. 111 00:03:50,364 --> 00:03:52,300 Get your mind off of losing your student. 112 00:03:52,333 --> 00:03:53,567 Yeah. 113 00:03:53,601 --> 00:03:54,868 How'd you sleep last night? 114 00:03:54,902 --> 00:03:57,037 JASON: How about Markes? 115 00:03:57,070 --> 00:03:58,772 It's pretty crazy, huh? 116 00:03:58,806 --> 00:03:59,849 What are you talking about? 117 00:03:59,873 --> 00:04:00,774 It's all over the news... 118 00:04:00,808 --> 00:04:01,775 Markes is resigning. 119 00:04:01,809 --> 00:04:03,277 Senator Markes? 120 00:04:04,312 --> 00:04:05,279 Yeah. 121 00:04:05,313 --> 00:04:06,480 Is resigning? 122 00:04:06,514 --> 00:04:07,948 Yeah. 123 00:04:07,981 --> 00:04:10,284 Senator Gregg Markes is resigning? 124 00:04:10,318 --> 00:04:11,985 Why does she keep asking me that? 125 00:04:12,019 --> 00:04:13,687 Processing the ramifications. 126 00:04:13,721 --> 00:04:16,324 Which are? I-I... I h-have to go. 127 00:04:16,357 --> 00:04:18,559 Here, go. Yeah. I have to go. 128 00:04:20,093 --> 00:04:21,829 (door opening) 129 00:04:21,862 --> 00:04:23,764 Your mom's about to change the world. 130 00:04:23,797 --> 00:04:24,965 (door closes) 131 00:04:24,998 --> 00:04:27,000 ELIZABETH: What's the latest? 132 00:04:27,034 --> 00:04:28,402 So, Markes was... 133 00:04:28,436 --> 00:04:29,646 Was pulled over for driving the wrong way 134 00:04:29,670 --> 00:04:30,838 down a one-way street 135 00:04:30,871 --> 00:04:32,440 and then failed a field sobriety test. 136 00:04:32,473 --> 00:04:33,941 And the woman who he was with... 137 00:04:33,974 --> 00:04:35,543 Who was not his wife. Had half... 138 00:04:35,576 --> 00:04:37,345 A half ounce of cocaine on her. 139 00:04:37,378 --> 00:04:39,489 And Markes... Then tried to bribe the arresting officer 140 00:04:39,513 --> 00:04:41,815 by telling him that he could give him a big promotion 141 00:04:41,849 --> 00:04:43,283 if he made the charges go away. 142 00:04:43,317 --> 00:04:46,354 And all of that would've been bad enough except... Okay, let me tell it. 143 00:04:46,387 --> 00:04:47,355 The whole thing was caught on video 144 00:04:47,388 --> 00:04:48,398 by someone who recognized him. 145 00:04:48,422 --> 00:04:50,334 Sorry, Blake, I heard that part on the drive over. 146 00:04:50,358 --> 00:04:51,191 No problem, ma'am. 147 00:04:51,224 --> 00:04:52,793 Being interrupted by you is a pleasure. 148 00:04:52,826 --> 00:04:54,562 But, uh, if I may, what does this have to do 149 00:04:54,595 --> 00:04:55,763 with the State Department? 150 00:04:55,796 --> 00:04:58,098 Okay, what do we know about Markes? 151 00:04:58,131 --> 00:04:59,933 He was a cheater. And a liar. 152 00:04:59,967 --> 00:05:01,869 Heads out of the tabloids, think policy. 153 00:05:01,902 --> 00:05:04,638 He was head of the Foreign Relations Committee. 154 00:05:04,672 --> 00:05:05,982 Wait, so he was the man responsible 155 00:05:06,006 --> 00:05:07,575 for controlling what came up for a vote. 156 00:05:07,608 --> 00:05:11,078 And he stymied us on Cuba last spring. 157 00:05:11,111 --> 00:05:13,022 And now that he's out of the way, you're going to try... 158 00:05:13,046 --> 00:05:14,782 Wait. Let Blake say it. 159 00:05:15,816 --> 00:05:17,851 You're going to try to bring a bill 160 00:05:17,885 --> 00:05:20,588 to the floor of the Senate and lift the embargo on Cuba. 161 00:05:20,621 --> 00:05:22,856 And how cool would it be to announce that 162 00:05:22,890 --> 00:05:24,057 when we reopen the embassy? 163 00:05:24,091 --> 00:05:26,427 That's in 48 hours. 164 00:05:26,460 --> 00:05:28,929 (laughs) Well, we better get to work. 165 00:05:41,041 --> 00:05:44,812 The entire eastern border of Ukraine is on high alert. 166 00:05:44,845 --> 00:05:47,415 And needless to say, after the cyber attack on his plane, 167 00:05:47,448 --> 00:05:49,617 President Bozek remains profoundly shaken 168 00:05:49,650 --> 00:05:51,018 by the attempt on his life. 169 00:05:51,051 --> 00:05:52,729 JACKSON: I have to hand it to President Ostrov. 170 00:05:52,753 --> 00:05:54,121 It would've been a masterstroke: 171 00:05:54,154 --> 00:05:56,824 decapitate the duly elected leader of the Ukraine, 172 00:05:56,857 --> 00:05:59,893 thereby clearing the way for a full-scale Russian invasion. 173 00:05:59,927 --> 00:06:01,170 We must push back, Mr. President, 174 00:06:01,194 --> 00:06:03,697 and push back hard. 175 00:06:03,731 --> 00:06:06,434 And your recommendation is? 176 00:06:06,467 --> 00:06:08,436 Dispatch U.S. military advisers to Ukraine. 177 00:06:08,469 --> 00:06:10,538 Send a message to the Kremlin 178 00:06:10,571 --> 00:06:14,041 that Ukraine and the U.S. stand united against them. 179 00:06:14,074 --> 00:06:15,409 I'm not sure that's the message 180 00:06:15,443 --> 00:06:17,144 that we want to send at this time, sir. 181 00:06:17,177 --> 00:06:19,112 The Russians will view 182 00:06:19,146 --> 00:06:21,181 the presence of American forces in Kiev 183 00:06:21,214 --> 00:06:24,151 as an escalation that would have to be met in kind. 184 00:06:24,184 --> 00:06:27,521 Sir, this is one of those moments 185 00:06:27,555 --> 00:06:29,457 that defines a presidency. 186 00:06:29,490 --> 00:06:34,495 The Dalton White House must be seen as strong, unyielding. 187 00:06:34,528 --> 00:06:35,395 Help me out here, Russell. 188 00:06:35,429 --> 00:06:37,465 I'm afraid I agree with Elizabeth on this. 189 00:06:37,498 --> 00:06:39,208 I thought you brought me into this administration 190 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:42,503 to, in your words, "Tighten the reins on foreign policy." 191 00:06:42,536 --> 00:06:45,573 DALTON: Let's set up a call with President Ostrov. 192 00:06:45,606 --> 00:06:47,641 Perhaps a, uh, more personal approach 193 00:06:47,675 --> 00:06:51,011 can do something to diffuse the situation. 194 00:06:51,044 --> 00:06:53,681 Now, Bess, uh, you wanted to talk about Cuba? 195 00:06:53,714 --> 00:06:56,016 Yes. 196 00:06:56,049 --> 00:06:59,119 Senator Markes' resignation 197 00:06:59,152 --> 00:07:01,121 releases his stranglehold 198 00:07:01,154 --> 00:07:02,389 on Senate Foreign Relations. 199 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:04,468 The bill to lift the embargo, it's already passed the House. 200 00:07:04,492 --> 00:07:07,561 We just need 60 senators to prevent a filibuster. 201 00:07:07,595 --> 00:07:08,796 You think you have the votes? 202 00:07:08,829 --> 00:07:09,839 Close. I mean, it depends on 203 00:07:09,863 --> 00:07:11,765 how much political capital you want to expend. 204 00:07:11,799 --> 00:07:12,966 JACKSON: It could be done. 205 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:15,469 Think of the legacy you would leave. 206 00:07:15,503 --> 00:07:17,137 A Cuba open to U.S. business interests, 207 00:07:17,170 --> 00:07:19,206 a-a toehold for democracy 208 00:07:19,239 --> 00:07:22,543 in one of our most bitter enemies. 209 00:07:22,576 --> 00:07:24,521 The optics for your reelection campaign would be good. 210 00:07:24,545 --> 00:07:25,846 Plenty of American flags waving. 211 00:07:25,879 --> 00:07:30,250 Craig? Florida has 29 electoral votes. 212 00:07:30,283 --> 00:07:32,185 Miami is the key to locking those up. 213 00:07:32,219 --> 00:07:35,255 Why alienate the anti-Castro base down there? 214 00:07:35,288 --> 00:07:36,724 Policy aside, the politics 215 00:07:36,757 --> 00:07:38,692 of this are suicidal. 216 00:07:38,726 --> 00:07:41,028 Sometimes politics has to take a backseat 217 00:07:41,061 --> 00:07:42,229 to doing the right thing. 218 00:07:42,262 --> 00:07:44,498 Sir, this is one of those moments 219 00:07:44,532 --> 00:07:46,534 that define a presidency. 220 00:07:46,567 --> 00:07:47,601 All right. 221 00:07:47,635 --> 00:07:50,203 I understand that passions run deep on this issue. 222 00:07:50,237 --> 00:07:55,042 But since it's my call... 223 00:07:55,075 --> 00:07:57,911 Hell, let's make some history. 224 00:07:59,179 --> 00:08:01,582 If you two can put the votes together, let's do it. 225 00:08:01,615 --> 00:08:03,784 Sorry, Craig. 226 00:08:03,817 --> 00:08:05,553 This doesn't seem to be your day. 227 00:08:05,586 --> 00:08:07,621 It's never about me, sir. 228 00:08:07,655 --> 00:08:09,255 I serve at the pleasure of the president. 229 00:08:11,759 --> 00:08:13,737 I can't thank you enough for your support, Senator Armstrong, 230 00:08:13,761 --> 00:08:15,829 and as soon as Madam Secretary gets back in, 231 00:08:15,863 --> 00:08:17,574 I'm sure that she will give you a call herself. 232 00:08:17,598 --> 00:08:19,867 Thanks. Yes. 233 00:08:19,900 --> 00:08:21,268 Hey, we got Armstrong. 234 00:08:21,301 --> 00:08:26,540 Just five more and we have liftoff. 235 00:08:26,574 --> 00:08:27,751 Micelli's a maybe. He needs a call from the Secretary. 236 00:08:27,775 --> 00:08:28,976 On it. Hey, what's going on? 237 00:08:29,009 --> 00:08:30,086 Well, with Markes out of the way, 238 00:08:30,110 --> 00:08:32,245 the president gave his blessing to lift the embargo 239 00:08:32,279 --> 00:08:34,147 and now we just need to get the votes. 240 00:08:34,181 --> 00:08:35,391 So Madam Secretary is up on the Hill 241 00:08:35,415 --> 00:08:37,918 and we're calling senators, and we've been here all night 242 00:08:37,951 --> 00:08:39,252 and I've had a lot of coffee. 243 00:08:39,286 --> 00:08:40,897 Am I talking fast? I feel like I'm talking fast. 244 00:08:40,921 --> 00:08:42,756 Why didn't you guys call me in? 245 00:08:42,790 --> 00:08:43,857 She's writing the speech. 246 00:08:43,891 --> 00:08:46,860 A speech that just went from perfunctory to historic. 247 00:08:46,894 --> 00:08:48,662 You're right. Sucks to be you. 248 00:08:48,696 --> 00:08:51,298 Lifting the embargo on Cuba is huge. 249 00:08:51,331 --> 00:08:52,866 It could get Dalton a second term. 250 00:08:52,900 --> 00:08:54,635 I have to be a part of this. 251 00:08:54,668 --> 00:08:57,638 She's going to need background and research and imagery. 252 00:08:57,671 --> 00:08:59,840 That's what I do best... Verbal imagery. 253 00:08:59,873 --> 00:09:02,342 You know, to some, a simple schoolhouse whiteboard, 254 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:05,212 but to those in the know, a referendum on democracy. 255 00:09:10,651 --> 00:09:12,920 I hear you're thinking about voting to lift the embargo. 256 00:09:12,953 --> 00:09:14,655 How can I help? 257 00:09:14,688 --> 00:09:17,725 Minnesotans have a lot to offer the people of Cuba. 258 00:09:17,758 --> 00:09:21,028 Few other Midwestern farming powers share our proximity 259 00:09:21,061 --> 00:09:22,663 to the mighty Mississippi... 260 00:09:22,696 --> 00:09:25,298 Michelle, our kids go to the same orthodontist. 261 00:09:25,332 --> 00:09:28,636 I consider you a friend, you can cut the speechifying. 262 00:09:28,669 --> 00:09:30,003 What do you want? 263 00:09:30,037 --> 00:09:31,605 First dibs. 264 00:09:31,639 --> 00:09:32,940 First dibs? 265 00:09:32,973 --> 00:09:36,076 Specifically $100,000 in federal money to identify 266 00:09:36,109 --> 00:09:38,646 existing and emerging opportunities in Cuba 267 00:09:38,679 --> 00:09:41,348 for Minnesota's agricultural producers. 268 00:09:41,381 --> 00:09:43,350 Dan Sparks is already sponsoring a bill 269 00:09:43,383 --> 00:09:46,687 that would give Wyoming those federal dollars. 270 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:49,623 Well, that's too bad then, isn't it? 271 00:09:50,658 --> 00:09:55,028 Michelle, I-I really need your vote. 272 00:09:55,062 --> 00:09:57,731 I know you do. 273 00:10:00,801 --> 00:10:03,103 Dan, I need you to drop S.3487. 274 00:10:03,136 --> 00:10:04,638 No way. 275 00:10:04,672 --> 00:10:06,382 I'm giving you my Cuba vote so I can get in there 276 00:10:06,406 --> 00:10:08,642 and scare up some business for Wyoming. 277 00:10:08,676 --> 00:10:09,509 I'm gonna need that money. 278 00:10:09,542 --> 00:10:11,679 Well, Michelle Porter needs it more. 279 00:10:11,712 --> 00:10:14,114 She should've sponsored her own damn bill then. 280 00:10:14,147 --> 00:10:15,692 Come on, there has to be something you need 281 00:10:15,716 --> 00:10:17,785 more than $100,000 to send 282 00:10:17,818 --> 00:10:20,298 a couple of guys down to Cuba a month ahead of the competition? 283 00:10:23,456 --> 00:10:26,660 I really need your help on this. 284 00:10:28,696 --> 00:10:31,799 Have you ever been to the Wind River Mountain Range? 285 00:10:31,832 --> 00:10:34,668 I-I have not. 286 00:10:34,702 --> 00:10:36,345 Neither have millions of other people who love spending 287 00:10:36,369 --> 00:10:38,672 their tourist dollars in national parks. 288 00:10:38,706 --> 00:10:43,210 Getting a national parks designation is a tall order. 289 00:10:43,243 --> 00:10:46,379 How badly do you want this embargo lifted? 290 00:10:49,082 --> 00:10:50,960 JACKSON: The president would love to visit the Wind River Mountains. 291 00:10:50,984 --> 00:10:52,385 He's heard they're beautiful 292 00:10:52,419 --> 00:10:55,288 and worthy of national park status. 293 00:10:55,322 --> 00:10:58,258 How does, uh, next Tuesday look 294 00:10:58,291 --> 00:10:59,359 for a helicopter tour? 295 00:10:59,392 --> 00:11:01,170 (elevator bell dings) I've done a bunch of research 296 00:11:01,194 --> 00:11:02,706 and I jotted down some ideas for your Cuba speech. 297 00:11:02,730 --> 00:11:03,907 I told you... You're writing the speech. 298 00:11:03,931 --> 00:11:06,109 I know, but I have an idea that I wanted to swing by you. 299 00:11:06,133 --> 00:11:07,400 You're adorable. 300 00:11:07,434 --> 00:11:10,070 I am? You disagree with the policy 301 00:11:10,103 --> 00:11:12,239 but you still want to write the speech anyway 302 00:11:12,272 --> 00:11:14,250 because you think it may just have become historic. 303 00:11:14,274 --> 00:11:15,909 And that's adorable? 304 00:11:15,943 --> 00:11:20,313 Yes. In a self-serving, craven kind of way. 305 00:11:20,347 --> 00:11:21,715 Thank you. 306 00:11:21,749 --> 00:11:24,484 But I'm looking for sincere and heartfelt. 307 00:11:24,517 --> 00:11:28,288 I sincerely want to help you write this speech. 308 00:11:28,321 --> 00:11:30,457 I read your kale remarks. They need some work. 309 00:11:30,490 --> 00:11:31,768 It's a first draft, maybe a second. 310 00:11:31,792 --> 00:11:34,003 I'll fix it, I will. But I have an idea that I think you'll r... 311 00:11:34,027 --> 00:11:37,464 Matt, don't tell me what you're going to. 312 00:11:37,497 --> 00:11:40,467 Show me. 313 00:11:40,500 --> 00:11:43,436 Okay ma'am, that's what I'll do. 314 00:11:43,470 --> 00:11:45,739 Porter and Sparks are firmly in the yes column. 315 00:11:45,773 --> 00:11:47,741 Great. I-I will call Esposito 316 00:11:47,775 --> 00:11:49,185 and Russell and I are double-teaming Thornquist. 317 00:11:49,209 --> 00:11:51,111 Those two votes and that's it, we get it. 318 00:11:51,144 --> 00:11:54,081 Ma'am, uh, your 3:00 is in your office. 319 00:11:54,114 --> 00:11:56,383 Okay, my 3:00 better not be a senator 320 00:11:56,416 --> 00:11:59,219 wanting something shiny in return for a vote. 321 00:12:02,022 --> 00:12:03,757 (door opens) (shutter clicks) 322 00:12:03,791 --> 00:12:05,125 I'm not going to Cuba. 323 00:12:05,158 --> 00:12:09,062 Well, good afternoon to you too, Noodle. 324 00:12:09,096 --> 00:12:11,264 Dad's still mad at me about the car and you'll be busy, 325 00:12:11,298 --> 00:12:13,100 so it'll just be me and him. 326 00:12:13,133 --> 00:12:15,135 He is really looking forward 327 00:12:15,168 --> 00:12:16,536 to spending time with you. 328 00:12:16,569 --> 00:12:18,271 To lecture me on the perils of lying. 329 00:12:18,305 --> 00:12:20,808 You're being unfair. 330 00:12:20,841 --> 00:12:22,242 He's the one being unfair. 331 00:12:22,275 --> 00:12:24,978 Stevie can't go 'cause of her stupid Microloans job 332 00:12:25,012 --> 00:12:26,513 and Jason has standardized tests. 333 00:12:26,546 --> 00:12:28,515 Why do I have to be the only one going? 334 00:12:28,548 --> 00:12:30,951 You know, I'm having a hard time 335 00:12:30,984 --> 00:12:33,787 ginning up sympathy for a kid who is getting 336 00:12:33,821 --> 00:12:36,523 a front-row seat to history. But, Mom... 337 00:12:36,556 --> 00:12:38,792 No. Out. 338 00:12:38,826 --> 00:12:41,328 (sighs) You don't want to lose me as your ally. 339 00:12:41,361 --> 00:12:44,464 And whining is not working in your favor. 340 00:12:44,497 --> 00:12:45,933 Look, your dad 341 00:12:45,966 --> 00:12:49,369 is going through a lot right now. 342 00:12:49,402 --> 00:12:51,371 A student of his committed suicide, 343 00:12:51,404 --> 00:12:53,473 and he's taking it pretty hard. 344 00:12:53,506 --> 00:12:54,942 Well, how would I have known that? 345 00:12:54,975 --> 00:12:56,576 It's not like he tells me anything. 346 00:12:56,609 --> 00:12:58,545 It's not easy for him to talk about, 347 00:12:58,578 --> 00:13:00,413 which is why I'm telling you. 348 00:13:00,447 --> 00:13:02,315 Try to be understanding. 349 00:13:02,349 --> 00:13:06,353 Try and muster some enthusiasm about this trip. 350 00:13:06,386 --> 00:13:10,290 Because whether you like it or not, you are going. 351 00:13:11,892 --> 00:13:14,027 (chuckles) 352 00:13:16,897 --> 00:13:18,899 (laughing, indistinct conversations) 353 00:13:27,507 --> 00:13:31,111 Hal... you've been avoiding my calls. 354 00:13:31,144 --> 00:13:33,222 I'm trying to enjoy my dinner, Russell. I'd invite you 355 00:13:33,246 --> 00:13:35,883 to join me but we really don't have anything to talk about. 356 00:13:35,916 --> 00:13:39,186 You know Elizabeth McCord? 357 00:13:39,219 --> 00:13:42,122 Hi. I got both of you. 358 00:13:42,155 --> 00:13:45,392 I must be the last vote you need. (short chuckle) 359 00:13:45,425 --> 00:13:47,494 Idaho raises sugar beets. 360 00:13:47,527 --> 00:13:50,297 Cuba's biggest export is sugar. I'm a firm no. 361 00:13:50,330 --> 00:13:52,599 We can keep tariffs on Cuban sugar high. 362 00:13:52,632 --> 00:13:55,135 No way you can keep 'em high enough to protect my farmers. 363 00:13:55,168 --> 00:13:57,004 Now why don't the two of you just skedaddle, 364 00:13:57,037 --> 00:13:59,139 let me finish my dinner in peace. 365 00:13:59,172 --> 00:14:02,642 See, I wish you'd taken my call, 'cause then I wouldn't 366 00:14:02,675 --> 00:14:05,145 have to embarrass you in front of the Secretary of State. 367 00:14:05,178 --> 00:14:08,181 Excuse me? Sugar beets 368 00:14:08,215 --> 00:14:10,283 are the seventh-largest crop in Idaho. 369 00:14:10,317 --> 00:14:12,119 You know what the sixth is, Elizabeth? 370 00:14:12,152 --> 00:14:13,486 No. 371 00:14:13,520 --> 00:14:15,923 Marijuana. Which is still 372 00:14:15,956 --> 00:14:17,891 illegal in Idaho, as I recall. 373 00:14:17,925 --> 00:14:20,928 Russell... And unless you want the DEA doing flyovers 374 00:14:20,961 --> 00:14:23,530 of every farm from Boise to Coeur d'Alene, 375 00:14:23,563 --> 00:14:25,398 you will give the president 376 00:14:25,432 --> 00:14:27,935 your support on this issue. 377 00:14:27,968 --> 00:14:31,905 You know we do all we can to crack down on the pot growing. Do I? 378 00:14:31,939 --> 00:14:34,041 'Cause the press release is gonna say 379 00:14:34,074 --> 00:14:35,514 the federal government had to step in 380 00:14:35,542 --> 00:14:37,310 'cause the state and local authorities 381 00:14:37,344 --> 00:14:40,914 weren't doing their job. 382 00:14:40,948 --> 00:14:43,216 I know you got an election coming up. 383 00:14:43,250 --> 00:14:45,953 Tight race, by the looks of it. 384 00:14:45,986 --> 00:14:48,188 Well... 385 00:14:48,221 --> 00:14:50,390 got to hit the hay if I'm gonna be up 386 00:14:50,423 --> 00:14:54,161 bright and early to vote to lift the embargo. 387 00:14:54,194 --> 00:14:57,931 Russell, I'd have you take care of my bill, 388 00:14:57,965 --> 00:15:00,600 but that might look like you were buying my vote. 389 00:15:04,237 --> 00:15:05,505 Madam. 390 00:15:08,976 --> 00:15:10,944 (exhales) 391 00:15:12,279 --> 00:15:15,115 Cuba and the United States 392 00:15:15,148 --> 00:15:18,351 end 54 years of hostility 393 00:15:18,385 --> 00:15:22,022 on President Dalton's watch. 394 00:15:22,055 --> 00:15:25,358 I can see the campaign commercial. 395 00:15:25,392 --> 00:15:26,659 Champagne, 396 00:15:26,693 --> 00:15:29,262 to celebrate? BARTENDER: Coming right up. 397 00:15:29,296 --> 00:15:31,464 W-What's one of our yeses 398 00:15:31,498 --> 00:15:34,234 doing holding a press conference? 399 00:15:34,267 --> 00:15:36,636 Can you turn that up, please? 400 00:15:36,669 --> 00:15:37,470 BARTENDER: Yes, ma'am. 401 00:15:37,504 --> 00:15:40,740 '77, Afeni Rahim was convicted 402 00:15:40,773 --> 00:15:43,043 of the brutal and cold-blooded murder 403 00:15:43,076 --> 00:15:46,413 of Chicago PD officer John Burke. 404 00:15:46,446 --> 00:15:47,714 She then escaped custody 405 00:15:47,747 --> 00:15:50,683 and fled to Cuba, where she has lived 406 00:15:50,717 --> 00:15:53,253 for the last 38 years. 407 00:15:53,286 --> 00:15:55,022 Mrs. Burke? 408 00:15:56,789 --> 00:15:58,992 (camera shutter clicking) 409 00:16:03,196 --> 00:16:06,366 My husband was cruelly taken from me 410 00:16:06,399 --> 00:16:09,002 and from his three little girls 411 00:16:09,036 --> 00:16:11,038 nearly 40 years ago. 412 00:16:14,241 --> 00:16:17,077 I would be doing a disservice to his memory 413 00:16:17,110 --> 00:16:19,479 if I did not continue the fight 414 00:16:19,512 --> 00:16:22,649 to bring his killer to justice. 415 00:16:22,682 --> 00:16:25,018 PARISI: Which is why I stand here tonight: 416 00:16:25,052 --> 00:16:27,620 to say, in front of this historic building, 417 00:16:27,654 --> 00:16:31,558 that I will not vote to lift the embargo on Cuba 418 00:16:31,591 --> 00:16:34,294 unless the Cuban government returns Afeni Rahim 419 00:16:34,327 --> 00:16:37,997 to U.S. custody. Thank you. 420 00:16:40,267 --> 00:16:42,269 (sighs) 421 00:16:49,409 --> 00:16:52,279 Afeni Rahim was born Lisa Johnston in 1949 422 00:16:52,312 --> 00:16:54,147 to Karen and Davis Johnston. 423 00:16:54,181 --> 00:16:55,348 She was on full scholarship 424 00:16:55,382 --> 00:16:58,351 at the University of Chicago, where she was radicalized 425 00:16:58,385 --> 00:16:59,719 in the antiwar movement. 426 00:16:59,752 --> 00:17:01,321 She adopted the name Afeni Rahim 427 00:17:01,354 --> 00:17:02,831 after a brief stint with the Panthers, 428 00:17:02,855 --> 00:17:05,125 then fell in with the Black Action Army. 429 00:17:05,158 --> 00:17:07,727 From the mid-to-late '70s the group grew increasingly radical. 430 00:17:07,760 --> 00:17:09,772 They were believed to be behind three bank robberies 431 00:17:09,796 --> 00:17:11,564 before the shootout that got her arrested. 432 00:17:11,598 --> 00:17:13,433 How did she end up in Cuba? 433 00:17:13,466 --> 00:17:15,435 After her conviction and sentencing, 434 00:17:15,468 --> 00:17:17,437 she escaped from the courthouse restroom. 435 00:17:17,470 --> 00:17:19,806 Six months later she turns up in Havana. 436 00:17:19,839 --> 00:17:21,608 The Cubans view her as a hero 437 00:17:21,641 --> 00:17:23,476 of the worldwide proletariat struggle. 438 00:17:23,510 --> 00:17:25,145 We're gonna need a pretty big carrot 439 00:17:25,178 --> 00:17:26,413 to get Cuba to cough her up. 440 00:17:26,446 --> 00:17:28,548 Contact Justice, Treasury, Commerce... 441 00:17:28,581 --> 00:17:31,351 See if anyone has something that we can use as an inducement. 442 00:17:31,384 --> 00:17:32,319 Yes, ma'am. Yes, ma'am. 443 00:17:32,352 --> 00:17:33,729 You're gonna be pretty much alone up here. 444 00:17:33,753 --> 00:17:35,155 Keep our coalition together. 445 00:17:35,188 --> 00:17:36,356 No problem. If any 446 00:17:36,389 --> 00:17:37,790 of our yeses start to waver, 447 00:17:37,824 --> 00:17:39,459 don't hesitate to call me. 448 00:17:39,492 --> 00:17:40,503 Yes, ma'am. HENRY: Let's go. 449 00:17:40,527 --> 00:17:41,494 Just let me know how it's going. 450 00:17:41,528 --> 00:17:42,462 Safe travels. Thank you. 451 00:17:42,495 --> 00:17:45,498 Bye, Henry. Bye, Nadine. 452 00:17:45,532 --> 00:17:48,135 ALISON: Okay, Cuba trivia: 453 00:17:48,168 --> 00:17:49,512 Did you guys know that Ernest Hemingway 454 00:17:49,536 --> 00:17:51,204 wrote The Old Man and the Sea in Cuba? 455 00:17:51,238 --> 00:17:53,140 BOTH: Yep. And... 456 00:17:53,173 --> 00:17:55,442 that he donated his Nobel Prize to a Cuban church? 457 00:17:55,475 --> 00:17:57,544 BOTH: Yep. And... 458 00:17:57,577 --> 00:17:59,846 in 1492, Christopher Columbus claimed the island 459 00:17:59,879 --> 00:18:01,390 for the kingdom of Spain and named it... 460 00:18:01,414 --> 00:18:02,582 Isla Juana. Yep. 461 00:18:02,615 --> 00:18:05,452 Is there anything you guys don't know? 462 00:18:05,485 --> 00:18:06,753 Well, that depends. 463 00:18:06,786 --> 00:18:08,755 Are there any car accidents we don't know about? 464 00:18:08,788 --> 00:18:11,824 Dad. I'm sorry, you just set me up for that one. 465 00:18:14,161 --> 00:18:16,629 I know you're catching a plane, you mind if I ride with you? 466 00:18:16,663 --> 00:18:18,365 Oh. No, no. Come, uh, you know 467 00:18:18,398 --> 00:18:20,567 our daughter Alison. Come in, Russell, hi. 468 00:18:20,600 --> 00:18:23,603 Hi. Of course. Can we talk? 469 00:18:23,636 --> 00:18:27,374 Yeah. Why don't you listen to some music, sweetie? I'm not here. 470 00:18:27,407 --> 00:18:30,310 JACKSON: The president's not happy 471 00:18:30,343 --> 00:18:32,445 about the Afeni Rahim situation. 472 00:18:32,479 --> 00:18:33,756 Cuba's supposed to be legacy-making. 473 00:18:33,780 --> 00:18:35,448 Rahim's a distraction. 474 00:18:35,482 --> 00:18:37,884 Plus it means Sterling was right 475 00:18:37,917 --> 00:18:39,552 about this being a bad idea. 476 00:18:39,586 --> 00:18:41,221 Maybe Sterling's behind this. 477 00:18:41,254 --> 00:18:42,455 You're not here, remember? 478 00:18:42,489 --> 00:18:45,758 Oh, I'm just saying... W-Why would Parisi 479 00:18:45,792 --> 00:18:47,694 publicly challenge a president in his own party? 480 00:18:47,727 --> 00:18:49,196 What's in it for him? 481 00:18:49,229 --> 00:18:51,798 A chance to get Afeni Rahim back, right a wrong 482 00:18:51,831 --> 00:18:53,433 done to one of his constituents? 483 00:18:53,466 --> 00:18:55,468 He mispronounced her name at the press conference. 484 00:18:55,502 --> 00:18:58,471 I guarantee he'd never heard of her till yesterday. 485 00:18:58,505 --> 00:19:01,474 And you're suggesting Craig Sterling 486 00:19:01,508 --> 00:19:03,376 found the officer's family 487 00:19:03,410 --> 00:19:06,779 and somehow convinced Parisi to go public 488 00:19:06,813 --> 00:19:09,949 with the demand for Rahim, all to settle a score with us? 489 00:19:09,982 --> 00:19:11,351 He's a politician. 490 00:19:11,384 --> 00:19:12,485 He didn't want the policy. 491 00:19:12,519 --> 00:19:13,520 Sounds paranoid. 492 00:19:13,553 --> 00:19:15,188 Well, people lie all the time. 493 00:19:15,222 --> 00:19:17,357 Oh, my God, Dad, stop. 494 00:19:17,390 --> 00:19:18,734 What? Hey, you're not supposed to be listening. 495 00:19:18,758 --> 00:19:20,969 Yeah, but he wanted me to hear that. Now you're being paranoid. 496 00:19:20,993 --> 00:19:23,763 I seem to be in the middle of a family argument. 497 00:19:23,796 --> 00:19:26,733 Stop the car. I'm getting out. 498 00:19:26,766 --> 00:19:28,901 Just get the Cubans to hand over Rahim. 499 00:19:31,471 --> 00:19:33,473 (low, indistinct conversations) 500 00:19:38,378 --> 00:19:41,581 Hey, I'm looking for Joseph Hoffman. 501 00:19:41,614 --> 00:19:43,616 Right there. Thank you. 502 00:19:48,621 --> 00:19:50,457 Excuse me, Mr. Hoffman. 503 00:19:50,490 --> 00:19:52,000 I'm Matt Mahoney from the State Department. 504 00:19:52,024 --> 00:19:53,560 We spoke earlier this morning? 505 00:19:53,593 --> 00:19:55,662 This thing really happening? 506 00:19:55,695 --> 00:19:57,697 Oh, the embassy reopening? 507 00:19:57,730 --> 00:19:59,699 Yeah, it's really happening. 508 00:19:59,732 --> 00:20:01,868 And you're looking for guys who were stationed there 509 00:20:01,901 --> 00:20:04,404 when we left back in '61? 510 00:20:04,437 --> 00:20:06,573 Yes. 511 00:20:06,606 --> 00:20:08,441 Bunch of old geezers. 512 00:20:08,475 --> 00:20:11,678 Sir, you're currently lifting 513 00:20:11,711 --> 00:20:13,780 more than I can. 514 00:20:13,813 --> 00:20:16,549 I'd hardly call you an old geezer. 515 00:20:16,583 --> 00:20:19,586 (chuckles) 516 00:20:19,619 --> 00:20:21,588 How can I help you, 517 00:20:21,621 --> 00:20:24,624 Matt Mahoney from the State Department? 518 00:20:26,626 --> 00:20:28,595 BARZAN: I regret that you weren't able to attend 519 00:20:28,628 --> 00:20:30,297 our flag-raising in Washington. 520 00:20:30,330 --> 00:20:31,598 It was beautiful. 521 00:20:31,631 --> 00:20:33,433 Truly inspired beginning. 522 00:20:33,466 --> 00:20:35,335 Really? Because I heard it was just another 523 00:20:35,368 --> 00:20:37,937 rehashing of Cuban propaganda. 524 00:20:37,970 --> 00:20:41,941 Spoken like a true imperialist Yanqui. 525 00:20:41,974 --> 00:20:45,011 May I present the Minister of Education, Gladys Castillo. 526 00:20:45,044 --> 00:20:46,713 Oh, nice to meet you. 527 00:20:46,746 --> 00:20:50,617 The Minister of Finance, Hector Varga. 528 00:20:50,650 --> 00:20:52,919 It's a pleasure to meet you, sir. 529 00:20:52,952 --> 00:20:56,289 The Minister of Sugar, Gustavo Rodrigues. 530 00:20:56,323 --> 00:20:57,757 It's a pleasure to meet you. 531 00:20:57,790 --> 00:21:01,060 The Associate Minister of Sugar, Adolfo Menas. 532 00:21:01,093 --> 00:21:04,631 Pleasure to meet you, sir. Uh, ma'am? 533 00:21:04,664 --> 00:21:05,774 Just got off the phone with Justice... 534 00:21:05,798 --> 00:21:07,033 They approve the inducements. 535 00:21:07,066 --> 00:21:10,603 Manuel, I-I need to meet 536 00:21:10,637 --> 00:21:12,672 with your first vice president. 537 00:21:12,705 --> 00:21:14,040 He's a very busy man. 538 00:21:14,073 --> 00:21:15,742 It's about the embargo. 539 00:21:15,775 --> 00:21:18,578 Did you get your hotheaded senator to back down? 540 00:21:18,611 --> 00:21:20,713 Not yet, but I think I might be able to. 541 00:21:21,848 --> 00:21:25,051 By asking us to give up Comrade Rahim? 542 00:21:25,084 --> 00:21:28,821 If this is your intention, I cannot arrange a meeting. 543 00:21:30,623 --> 00:21:32,992 I've got this thing with my speechwriter. 544 00:21:33,025 --> 00:21:35,462 I don't usually like his first draft. 545 00:21:35,495 --> 00:21:37,997 Or his second. But I love his third. 546 00:21:38,030 --> 00:21:39,432 So I've just started telling him 547 00:21:39,466 --> 00:21:40,776 to start with the third draft, you know? 548 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:43,603 Madam Secretary... I know you're wondering where 549 00:21:43,636 --> 00:21:45,004 I'm going with this. Just... 550 00:21:45,037 --> 00:21:47,073 After six months of dealing with each other, 551 00:21:47,106 --> 00:21:48,641 you and I have a pattern. 552 00:21:48,675 --> 00:21:51,110 You say no, I strategize with my team, come back 553 00:21:51,143 --> 00:21:52,788 with a different approach. And in that time 554 00:21:52,812 --> 00:21:54,614 you've done the same thing and we're closer. 555 00:21:54,647 --> 00:21:58,385 After a few rounds of this, what was once impossible 556 00:21:58,418 --> 00:22:00,620 is suddenly doable, but I don't have that kind of time. 557 00:22:00,653 --> 00:22:02,489 So let's just skip the first two rounds 558 00:22:02,522 --> 00:22:04,657 and get me in to see your first vice president. 559 00:22:06,793 --> 00:22:08,761 I'll see what I can do. 560 00:22:08,795 --> 00:22:10,763 Great. In the meantime... 561 00:22:10,797 --> 00:22:12,932 The Minister of Coal and Mining. 562 00:22:12,965 --> 00:22:14,767 HENRY: Check it out, Noodle. 563 00:22:14,801 --> 00:22:16,503 That is our ride today. 564 00:22:16,536 --> 00:22:17,980 (gasps) A 1955 Chevy Bel Air convertible. 565 00:22:18,004 --> 00:22:19,806 Oh, my God, that is way cool! 566 00:22:19,839 --> 00:22:21,674 They haven't had American imports in Cuba 567 00:22:21,708 --> 00:22:22,918 since the revolution so they got 568 00:22:22,942 --> 00:22:24,811 to take really good care of those babies. 569 00:22:24,844 --> 00:22:26,746 Like, if they get in a car accident, 570 00:22:26,779 --> 00:22:28,748 they don't have the parts to fix this. Dad! 571 00:22:28,781 --> 00:22:30,717 What? I wasn't referring to your accident. 572 00:22:30,750 --> 00:22:32,652 Really. I was just making conversation. Sure. 573 00:22:32,685 --> 00:22:35,154 Gracias, senor. Anyway, where are we going? 574 00:22:35,187 --> 00:22:37,156 Okay, here's the best part. 575 00:22:37,189 --> 00:22:39,659 Cuba's a communist country, right, 576 00:22:39,692 --> 00:22:40,960 so they don't allow religion. 577 00:22:40,993 --> 00:22:42,629 But despite that, 578 00:22:42,662 --> 00:22:44,531 these beautiful churches have survived. 579 00:22:44,564 --> 00:22:46,132 We're touring churches? 580 00:22:46,165 --> 00:22:48,134 Yeah, like we did in England. Remember that? 581 00:22:48,167 --> 00:22:49,969 Yeah. Well, that was pretty fun. 582 00:22:50,002 --> 00:22:52,171 Yeah. 583 00:22:52,204 --> 00:22:55,675 Honey, if you want to do something else, we can... No, it's fine. 584 00:22:55,708 --> 00:22:57,677 I just thought you'd be more excited 'cause we had 585 00:22:57,710 --> 00:22:58,678 such a good... I totally am. 586 00:22:58,711 --> 00:23:00,179 Okay. So... let's go? 587 00:23:00,212 --> 00:23:01,356 Yes. And I'm gonna drive, 'cause... 588 00:23:01,380 --> 00:23:04,484 And that was a reference to your accident, by the way. 589 00:23:04,517 --> 00:23:06,018 I know. 590 00:23:08,054 --> 00:23:11,824 Mr. Vice President, thank you you for agreeing to see me on 591 00:23:11,858 --> 00:23:13,826 such short notice. 592 00:23:13,860 --> 00:23:16,496 Manuel tells me 593 00:23:16,529 --> 00:23:19,098 that you wish to amen our agreement? 594 00:23:19,131 --> 00:23:21,434 Why does that not surprise me? 595 00:23:21,468 --> 00:23:23,603 (laughs) 596 00:23:23,636 --> 00:23:27,139 We have an opportunity today 597 00:23:27,173 --> 00:23:30,643 to not just reopen our embassy in Havana, 598 00:23:30,677 --> 00:23:32,645 but to lift the embargo 599 00:23:32,679 --> 00:23:35,882 and end decades of distrust between our two countries. 600 00:23:35,915 --> 00:23:39,085 And what will remove the American boot 601 00:23:39,118 --> 00:23:41,120 from the throat of the Cuban people? 602 00:23:43,155 --> 00:23:45,191 Afeni Rahim. 603 00:23:45,224 --> 00:23:48,895 So the rumors were true. 604 00:23:48,928 --> 00:23:52,465 Manuel's generation makes a compelling argument: 605 00:23:52,499 --> 00:23:53,566 trust the Yanquis. 606 00:23:53,600 --> 00:23:55,234 We must have peace 607 00:23:55,267 --> 00:23:58,705 so we can build an economy and help our people. 608 00:23:58,738 --> 00:24:00,940 But they weren't alive 609 00:24:00,973 --> 00:24:05,044 during the Invasión de Playa Girón. 610 00:24:05,077 --> 00:24:07,079 I was there. 611 00:24:07,113 --> 00:24:09,549 I witnessed firsthand Yanqui treachery. 612 00:24:09,582 --> 00:24:14,153 And now, here you are, true to your nature, 613 00:24:14,186 --> 00:24:16,923 trying to get us to bargain away our honor. 614 00:24:16,956 --> 00:24:20,960 We currently have three Cuban nationals 615 00:24:20,993 --> 00:24:22,228 in our federal prison. 616 00:24:22,261 --> 00:24:23,930 We're proposing a simple swap. 617 00:24:23,963 --> 00:24:26,899 These three spies for Ms. Rahim. 618 00:24:26,933 --> 00:24:31,103 My dear Madam Secretary, there's nothing simple in this. 619 00:24:31,137 --> 00:24:33,272 The men you just spoke of are soldiers. 620 00:24:33,305 --> 00:24:37,276 They knew the risks when they accepted their mission. 621 00:24:37,309 --> 00:24:39,579 Afeni Rahim, on the other hand, 622 00:24:39,612 --> 00:24:42,181 is a hero of the people 623 00:24:42,214 --> 00:24:45,151 who came to these shores for refuge. 624 00:24:45,184 --> 00:24:46,619 BARZAN: General? 625 00:24:46,653 --> 00:24:48,220 Por favor. 626 00:24:48,254 --> 00:24:50,657 Manuel, I know you worked very hard 627 00:24:50,690 --> 00:24:52,559 on this agreement. 628 00:24:52,592 --> 00:24:54,527 But what kind of revolutionaries would we be 629 00:24:54,561 --> 00:24:58,164 if we sold out our friends for a few pieces of silver? 630 00:25:09,709 --> 00:25:12,020 BARZAN: The current regime has instituted changes which allow 631 00:25:12,044 --> 00:25:14,714 self-employed people to legally run their own businesses. 632 00:25:14,747 --> 00:25:16,224 Manuel, I think we'd like to go back to the hotel, please? 633 00:25:16,248 --> 00:25:18,017 I bet you didn't know 634 00:25:18,050 --> 00:25:21,120 that we have 201 legal self-employment categories. 635 00:25:21,153 --> 00:25:24,256 For instance, number 35... Restaurant owner. 636 00:25:24,290 --> 00:25:26,125 Manuel, please. 637 00:25:26,158 --> 00:25:27,860 This small restaurant, or paladar, 638 00:25:27,894 --> 00:25:29,596 as we call them, is very popular. 639 00:25:29,629 --> 00:25:32,198 I thought you might like to try some local cuisine. 640 00:25:32,231 --> 00:25:33,375 Uh, it's been a tough morning, 641 00:25:33,399 --> 00:25:35,702 and Secretary McCord doesn't have much of an appetite. 642 00:25:35,735 --> 00:25:36,936 No, my dear. 643 00:25:36,969 --> 00:25:40,172 What's on the agenda is a speech where I tell you 644 00:25:40,206 --> 00:25:41,808 that Cuba is thriving with new changes. 645 00:25:41,841 --> 00:25:43,810 But that's a lie. 646 00:25:43,843 --> 00:25:45,177 The average Cuban cannot survive 647 00:25:45,211 --> 00:25:47,246 on the rations provided by the government. 648 00:25:47,279 --> 00:25:50,082 I love my country, Madam Secretary. 649 00:25:50,116 --> 00:25:52,184 And I want to see it thrive, 650 00:25:52,218 --> 00:25:55,121 but that is not possible until the American embargo 651 00:25:55,154 --> 00:25:57,657 is once and forever lifted. 652 00:25:57,690 --> 00:25:59,759 Now, my country may never hand over. 653 00:25:59,792 --> 00:26:02,028 Afeni Rahim, 654 00:26:02,061 --> 00:26:05,264 but perhaps Comrade Rahim could be convinced 655 00:26:05,297 --> 00:26:07,800 to return to America of her own free will. 656 00:26:07,834 --> 00:26:09,736 I-I don't understand. 657 00:26:09,769 --> 00:26:15,174 This paladar is owned by none other than. 658 00:26:15,207 --> 00:26:17,009 Afeni Rahim. 659 00:26:17,043 --> 00:26:19,045 And that is her. 660 00:26:23,382 --> 00:26:25,284 I trust you have built up an appetite? 661 00:26:36,162 --> 00:26:38,164 It's so graphic. 662 00:26:41,868 --> 00:26:44,336 It's finding light in the darkness. 663 00:26:46,372 --> 00:26:48,340 Mom told me about your student. 664 00:26:48,374 --> 00:26:51,243 She said it's been hard for you. 665 00:26:51,277 --> 00:26:53,245 I'm fine. 666 00:26:53,279 --> 00:26:55,281 Whatever. 667 00:26:59,418 --> 00:27:02,054 Hey, what are doing? What? 668 00:27:02,088 --> 00:27:04,266 Give me that thing. To Instagram when we get back to civilization. 669 00:27:04,290 --> 00:27:06,258 Come here. Do you have any idea 670 00:27:06,292 --> 00:27:09,095 how hard these people have had to work to preserve this? 671 00:27:09,128 --> 00:27:11,168 And you have the audacity to belittle their beliefs. 672 00:27:11,197 --> 00:27:13,933 You have the audacity to... How am I belittling anyone's beliefs? 673 00:27:13,966 --> 00:27:15,868 I'm taking the picture because it's beautiful. 674 00:27:15,902 --> 00:27:16,836 You're taking it to get "likes." 675 00:27:16,869 --> 00:27:18,671 You're becoming someone who I don't even know. 676 00:27:18,705 --> 00:27:20,439 Then maybe you should get to know me. 677 00:27:20,472 --> 00:27:22,809 I'll be in the car. 678 00:27:24,176 --> 00:27:26,245 Afeni Rahim. 679 00:27:26,278 --> 00:27:28,147 It's a pleasure to meet you. 680 00:27:28,180 --> 00:27:29,716 I'm Secretary... 681 00:27:29,749 --> 00:27:31,150 of State Elizabeth McCord. 682 00:27:31,183 --> 00:27:33,452 I'm aware, and you're here 683 00:27:33,485 --> 00:27:35,955 because my revolutionary brothers 684 00:27:35,988 --> 00:27:38,224 in Havana told your government 685 00:27:38,257 --> 00:27:39,992 to stick it where the sun don't shine. 686 00:27:40,026 --> 00:27:42,829 Something like that, yeah. 687 00:27:42,862 --> 00:27:44,831 Can I have a moment of your time? 688 00:27:44,864 --> 00:27:46,699 White folks are always taking my time. 689 00:27:46,733 --> 00:27:48,467 I have an opportunity 690 00:27:48,500 --> 00:27:52,171 to lift the U.S. embargo, but I need your help. 691 00:27:52,204 --> 00:27:53,439 There are people 692 00:27:53,472 --> 00:27:55,742 who want you to come back to the U.S. 693 00:27:55,775 --> 00:27:56,743 to serve your sentence. 694 00:27:56,776 --> 00:27:58,711 What if I could ensure 695 00:27:58,745 --> 00:28:01,147 that you would be at a minimum-security prison 696 00:28:01,180 --> 00:28:03,082 close to your daughter in Connecticut? 697 00:28:03,115 --> 00:28:04,851 You have a grandson you haven't met. 698 00:28:04,884 --> 00:28:07,854 And you would be eligible for parole in three years. 699 00:28:07,887 --> 00:28:10,823 Wouldn't that be convenient for you? 700 00:28:10,857 --> 00:28:13,492 I simply turn myself over to the Feds, 701 00:28:13,525 --> 00:28:15,394 and you get whatever it is you want. 702 00:28:15,427 --> 00:28:17,429 Not just me. 703 00:28:17,463 --> 00:28:19,766 Don't you think you owe the Cuban people something 704 00:28:19,799 --> 00:28:21,500 for taking you in? 705 00:28:21,533 --> 00:28:24,103 You could singlehandedly improve their lives. 706 00:28:24,136 --> 00:28:26,973 The shooting of Officer Burke? 707 00:28:27,006 --> 00:28:29,742 The Chicago cops and the FBI 708 00:28:29,776 --> 00:28:31,744 had targeted us, declared us 709 00:28:31,778 --> 00:28:33,846 enemies of the State. 710 00:28:33,880 --> 00:28:37,116 They killed my friends, wounded me, 711 00:28:37,149 --> 00:28:39,085 arrested me, planted evidence, 712 00:28:39,118 --> 00:28:40,887 intimidated witnesses. 713 00:28:40,920 --> 00:28:44,757 I did not shoot that cop. 714 00:28:44,791 --> 00:28:46,759 Never even raised my gun. 715 00:28:46,793 --> 00:28:50,897 I'm sorry that he died, 716 00:28:50,930 --> 00:28:54,867 but two of my comrades died, too, 717 00:28:54,901 --> 00:28:58,170 and nobody is talking about that. 718 00:28:59,271 --> 00:29:01,808 He pulled his gun first. 719 00:29:01,841 --> 00:29:04,310 We weren't looking for trouble, 720 00:29:04,343 --> 00:29:06,979 but that has never stopped a cop 721 00:29:07,013 --> 00:29:09,215 from shooting black folks on sight. 722 00:29:09,248 --> 00:29:10,883 DAISY: The all-white jury 723 00:29:10,917 --> 00:29:12,518 that sentenced you only took 30 minutes 724 00:29:12,551 --> 00:29:13,485 to give you life in prison. 725 00:29:13,519 --> 00:29:15,521 That wouldn't happen today. We might have 726 00:29:15,554 --> 00:29:18,024 terrible Internet, but we get news. 727 00:29:18,057 --> 00:29:20,492 So you tell me... Was it different 728 00:29:20,526 --> 00:29:23,930 for Trayvon Martin, or Eric Garner? 729 00:29:23,963 --> 00:29:25,932 Is it any different 730 00:29:25,965 --> 00:29:28,935 in Ferguson, Missouri, or Charleston, South Carolina? 731 00:29:28,968 --> 00:29:30,569 No? 732 00:29:30,602 --> 00:29:32,905 I didn't think so. 733 00:29:36,075 --> 00:29:38,377 I need all FBI records pertaining 734 00:29:38,410 --> 00:29:42,882 to the arrest and trial of Afeni Rahim in Chicago, 1977. 735 00:29:42,915 --> 00:29:44,450 Like I told your office, 736 00:29:44,483 --> 00:29:47,820 you need to fill out the FOIA request. 737 00:29:47,854 --> 00:29:50,022 You'll hear something in the next three months. 738 00:29:50,056 --> 00:29:53,192 Three months? Do you know what'll happen in three months? 739 00:29:53,225 --> 00:29:55,561 Senator Koester from Missouri will realize 740 00:29:55,594 --> 00:29:57,163 that the Arch is dirty, 741 00:29:57,196 --> 00:29:59,031 and he'll want money to clean it, 742 00:29:59,065 --> 00:30:01,868 but that money was already promised to Senator Tilden, 743 00:30:01,901 --> 00:30:03,836 and if we lose Tilden, we lose Moorehouse 744 00:30:03,870 --> 00:30:05,404 for reasons I don't understand. 745 00:30:05,437 --> 00:30:08,941 So, would you please get me those records?! 746 00:30:08,975 --> 00:30:12,178 Like I said, you fill out the form, then we can proc... 747 00:30:12,211 --> 00:30:15,081 (crying) 748 00:30:15,114 --> 00:30:18,550 Okay, tell you what. 749 00:30:18,584 --> 00:30:21,620 Maybe I can expedite those files for you. 750 00:30:21,653 --> 00:30:23,890 Oh! Thank you. 751 00:30:23,923 --> 00:30:28,961 I'm sorry. I'm... (whimpers) 752 00:30:28,995 --> 00:30:29,996 (sighs) 753 00:30:35,667 --> 00:30:39,271 (quietly): Blake, yeah, tell the secretary I got the files. 754 00:30:42,308 --> 00:30:44,476 (water spritzing) 755 00:30:44,510 --> 00:30:46,879 Mrs. Thomas? Uh? 756 00:30:46,913 --> 00:30:49,949 Matt Mahoney. Uh, we spoke earlier on the phone? 757 00:30:49,982 --> 00:30:51,317 Of course! 758 00:30:51,350 --> 00:30:54,486 Oh, I'm so glad you came. 759 00:30:54,520 --> 00:30:56,655 Oh. Bill is inside. 760 00:30:56,688 --> 00:30:58,590 He's been so excited. 761 00:30:58,624 --> 00:31:00,592 Bill? 762 00:31:00,626 --> 00:31:03,095 Mr. Thomas, it's-it's an honor. 763 00:31:03,129 --> 00:31:05,331 My old Marine uniform. 764 00:31:05,364 --> 00:31:06,665 Oh, yeah. What do you think? 765 00:31:06,698 --> 00:31:09,668 MRS. THOMAS: I think I should let out the pants. 766 00:31:09,701 --> 00:31:11,170 (laughter) 767 00:31:11,203 --> 00:31:13,672 It looks... You look great. 768 00:31:13,705 --> 00:31:16,008 Please sit down. 769 00:31:16,042 --> 00:31:17,143 Yeah. Thank you. Oh. 770 00:31:17,176 --> 00:31:20,479 Last time I had this on was the day we left Cuba in '61. 771 00:31:20,512 --> 00:31:22,681 Oh, what was that like? The day we left? 772 00:31:22,714 --> 00:31:24,216 It must have been a madhouse. 773 00:31:24,250 --> 00:31:27,019 Oh, it was, but not for the reasons you'd expect. 774 00:31:27,053 --> 00:31:28,554 There was quite a crowd gathering, 775 00:31:28,587 --> 00:31:31,157 so the Cubans sent a company of militia to protect us. 776 00:31:31,190 --> 00:31:35,527 But the crowd wasn't violent at all. They wanted visas. 777 00:31:35,561 --> 00:31:37,396 No one wanted to be left behind. 778 00:31:37,429 --> 00:31:39,999 We closed the embassy January 3, 1961, 779 00:31:40,032 --> 00:31:42,668 and we sailed out of the harbor that same night. 780 00:31:42,701 --> 00:31:44,570 Many of us had been there for years. 781 00:31:44,603 --> 00:31:45,972 Our lives were there. 782 00:31:46,005 --> 00:31:49,041 We fell in love with the country, the people. 783 00:31:49,075 --> 00:31:51,043 I met the love of my life there. Oh. 784 00:31:51,077 --> 00:31:54,080 I thought, a couple of years, 785 00:31:54,113 --> 00:31:56,548 Castro would be gone, we'd be back. 786 00:31:56,582 --> 00:31:59,051 But it's been 54 years, 787 00:31:59,085 --> 00:32:02,288 and we haven't set foot in Cuba since that day. 788 00:32:06,192 --> 00:32:09,361 Well, that is about to change, sir. 789 00:32:27,646 --> 00:32:29,548 His name was Ivan Kolashkov. 790 00:32:29,581 --> 00:32:31,583 He was my student. 791 00:32:32,784 --> 00:32:34,987 And he killed himself. 792 00:32:35,021 --> 00:32:40,993 And I'm still... dealing with his death. 793 00:32:42,028 --> 00:32:44,130 He was only 26. 794 00:32:44,163 --> 00:32:47,099 And I know you think that makes him an adult, but... 795 00:32:47,133 --> 00:32:49,235 it doesn't. He was just a kid. 796 00:32:49,268 --> 00:32:51,203 He was smart, driven. 797 00:32:51,237 --> 00:32:54,340 Stubborn... like you. 798 00:32:54,373 --> 00:32:57,109 And gay... and hiding it from everybody, 799 00:32:57,143 --> 00:32:58,620 including his parents and his friends. 800 00:32:58,644 --> 00:33:00,679 Wow. Yeah. 801 00:33:00,712 --> 00:33:02,448 It's not your fault he killed himself. 802 00:33:02,481 --> 00:33:03,782 You were just his teacher. 803 00:33:03,815 --> 00:33:06,585 I'm having a tough time with this. 804 00:33:06,618 --> 00:33:09,388 I haven't been sleeping well. 805 00:33:09,421 --> 00:33:11,257 Really? Yeah, I've been watching 806 00:33:11,290 --> 00:33:14,126 a lot of Gunsmoke in the middle of the night. 807 00:33:14,160 --> 00:33:16,162 What's Gunsmoke? 808 00:33:17,229 --> 00:33:18,764 (chuckles): It's... an old TV show. 809 00:33:18,797 --> 00:33:20,166 It's a Western. 810 00:33:20,199 --> 00:33:22,068 I liked it when I was a kid. 811 00:33:22,101 --> 00:33:24,103 It's weird to think of you as a kid. 812 00:33:24,136 --> 00:33:26,205 Well, it's weird to think of you as an adult. 813 00:33:28,274 --> 00:33:30,576 I should have told you about the car. 814 00:33:30,609 --> 00:33:32,111 I understand you wanting 815 00:33:32,144 --> 00:33:34,413 to fix the car... You want to grow up, 816 00:33:34,446 --> 00:33:35,757 you want to have more responsibility... 817 00:33:35,781 --> 00:33:40,186 But... (softly): don't be in such a rush. 818 00:33:40,219 --> 00:33:42,588 Once you grow up, things get really complicated. 819 00:33:42,621 --> 00:33:45,357 Today I just wanted to go back in time to our trip to England 820 00:33:45,391 --> 00:33:46,634 when touring churches was our thing. 821 00:33:46,658 --> 00:33:49,728 You should wake me up the next time you watch Gunsmoke. 822 00:33:49,761 --> 00:33:51,430 Maybe that can be our thing. 823 00:33:51,463 --> 00:33:53,599 (chuckles): Okay. 824 00:33:53,632 --> 00:33:55,767 So, where to now? 825 00:33:57,136 --> 00:34:00,506 Mm... it's up to you. 826 00:34:00,539 --> 00:34:02,208 No way! 827 00:34:02,241 --> 00:34:03,842 You're drivin'. 828 00:34:03,875 --> 00:34:06,412 Just don't kill me, cause if you do Oh... (gasps) 829 00:34:06,445 --> 00:34:09,548 Your mother will kill you. How do you turn this thing on, Dad? 830 00:34:09,581 --> 00:34:11,550 Afeni. 831 00:34:11,583 --> 00:34:14,120 I thought I made myself clear. 832 00:34:14,153 --> 00:34:17,489 ♪ 833 00:34:19,158 --> 00:34:21,693 What she wants more than anything is a soapbox. 834 00:34:21,727 --> 00:34:23,662 This isn't only about justice for herself. 835 00:34:23,695 --> 00:34:25,864 It's bigger than that, and she knows it. 836 00:34:25,897 --> 00:34:28,700 Remind her that she's a revolutionary. 837 00:34:28,734 --> 00:34:30,436 ♪ 838 00:34:31,470 --> 00:34:33,705 Under COINTELPRO, 839 00:34:33,739 --> 00:34:36,675 the FBI wiretapped your defense team 840 00:34:36,708 --> 00:34:38,477 and they suppressed forensic evidence 841 00:34:38,510 --> 00:34:41,113 that made it clear you didn't fire 842 00:34:41,147 --> 00:34:42,148 the murder weapon. 843 00:34:42,181 --> 00:34:43,482 Afeni, 844 00:34:43,515 --> 00:34:45,651 based on these findings, Attorney General Cronenberg 845 00:34:45,684 --> 00:34:47,519 is offering you a new trial. 846 00:34:47,553 --> 00:34:51,323 And we will make sure that these files 847 00:34:51,357 --> 00:34:53,625 are splashed across every newspaper 848 00:34:53,659 --> 00:34:54,793 in the country. 849 00:34:54,826 --> 00:34:56,628 DAISY: You're right... there are 850 00:34:56,662 --> 00:34:59,298 a lot of things that haven't changed since your revolution. 851 00:34:59,331 --> 00:35:01,767 But if you hope to make any difference now, 852 00:35:01,800 --> 00:35:04,336 it won't be here in this restaurant. 853 00:35:04,370 --> 00:35:07,606 Come back to the States, face a jury of your peers, 854 00:35:07,639 --> 00:35:10,409 and you'll have the eyes and ears of the entire nation. 855 00:35:19,185 --> 00:35:22,188 (seabirds squawking in distance) 856 00:35:24,656 --> 00:35:28,194 Our diplomats will be more effective 857 00:35:28,227 --> 00:35:31,597 in responding to American citizens who need help 858 00:35:31,630 --> 00:35:33,765 or when responding 859 00:35:33,799 --> 00:35:36,868 to American citizens who need help? HENRY: When. 860 00:35:36,902 --> 00:35:39,738 But, see, I think "in" is better. 861 00:35:39,771 --> 00:35:41,407 You're right. 862 00:35:41,440 --> 00:35:43,409 "When" implies American citizens 863 00:35:43,442 --> 00:35:45,611 will need help. 864 00:35:45,644 --> 00:35:49,548 But "in" is so... noncommittal. 865 00:35:49,581 --> 00:35:52,251 Do you think that "in" is noncommittal, like...? 866 00:35:52,284 --> 00:35:54,286 I'm gonna stay noncommittal on that. 867 00:35:54,320 --> 00:35:55,821 (chuckles) 868 00:35:56,822 --> 00:35:58,724 "When" is better. 869 00:35:58,757 --> 00:36:00,792 You're right. Thank you. 870 00:36:00,826 --> 00:36:02,594 Your speech is perfect. (sighs) 871 00:36:02,628 --> 00:36:04,830 And so are you. Here. 872 00:36:04,863 --> 00:36:06,332 What is this? 873 00:36:06,365 --> 00:36:08,734 Alison and I cut our church tour short, 874 00:36:08,767 --> 00:36:10,578 stopped at an outdoor flea market... she picked it out. 875 00:36:10,602 --> 00:36:13,439 Oh! It's beautiful! 876 00:36:13,472 --> 00:36:16,875 She suggested that... you could wear it today 877 00:36:16,908 --> 00:36:20,312 as a symbol of Cuba's nascent entrepreneurship. 878 00:36:21,613 --> 00:36:23,782 She said "nascent"? 879 00:36:23,815 --> 00:36:24,650 Oh. 880 00:36:24,683 --> 00:36:26,685 Maybe it's an SAT word. 881 00:36:26,718 --> 00:36:28,387 I don't know. 882 00:36:28,420 --> 00:36:30,489 I think we underestimate her. 883 00:36:30,522 --> 00:36:31,823 Maybe. 884 00:36:31,857 --> 00:36:33,725 How do I look? 885 00:36:33,759 --> 00:36:36,495 Like you're ready to make some history. 886 00:36:36,528 --> 00:36:37,796 But do I look hot? 887 00:36:37,829 --> 00:36:39,765 Hot as could be. (laughs) 888 00:36:39,798 --> 00:36:41,967 Thank you... 889 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:44,870 for your hard work returning a dangerous fugitive to face justice. 890 00:36:44,903 --> 00:36:46,872 Yeah, I wish you'd come to me first 891 00:36:46,905 --> 00:36:49,375 before going public... We could work something out. 892 00:36:49,408 --> 00:36:51,810 I will keep that in mind in the future. 893 00:36:51,843 --> 00:36:53,712 You don't have a future. 894 00:36:53,745 --> 00:36:56,515 At least not with this administration. 895 00:36:56,548 --> 00:37:00,419 An administration that still controls the party purse strings. 896 00:37:00,452 --> 00:37:02,588 So that reelection campaign you got coming up... 897 00:37:02,621 --> 00:37:05,257 you're gonna be out there on your own. 898 00:37:06,625 --> 00:37:09,828 The president doesn't appreciate being publicly strong-armed, 899 00:37:09,861 --> 00:37:12,498 and neither do I. 900 00:37:12,531 --> 00:37:14,500 Nice talk. 901 00:37:14,533 --> 00:37:17,035 (pats back) See you in there. 902 00:37:17,068 --> 00:37:20,306 Afeni Rahim is in the air, accompanied by federal marshals, 903 00:37:20,339 --> 00:37:22,508 the senate just approved lifting the embargo, 904 00:37:22,541 --> 00:37:24,510 and the president will be signing the bill 905 00:37:24,543 --> 00:37:26,521 as you're giving your speech. We actually pulled it off. 906 00:37:26,545 --> 00:37:28,714 Excellent work. And no surprises coming 907 00:37:28,747 --> 00:37:31,350 out of left field. There is one. 908 00:37:31,383 --> 00:37:32,351 MATT: Madam Secretary, 909 00:37:32,384 --> 00:37:34,753 I'd like you to meet Staff Sergeant Bill Thomas 910 00:37:34,786 --> 00:37:36,955 and PFC Joseph Hoffman. 911 00:37:36,988 --> 00:37:39,858 These were the two Marines that lowered the American flag 912 00:37:39,891 --> 00:37:42,494 when the embassy closed in 1961. 913 00:37:42,528 --> 00:37:45,531 I thought they should be here today when we raise it again. 914 00:37:45,564 --> 00:37:48,367 Gentlemen, it's an honor to meet you. 915 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:49,801 I can't imagine two people 916 00:37:49,835 --> 00:37:51,603 I'd rather have here today. 917 00:37:51,637 --> 00:37:52,304 Happy to serve. 918 00:37:52,338 --> 00:37:54,473 Never thought I'd see this day. 919 00:37:55,574 --> 00:37:56,542 Gentlemen, if you'll follow me, 920 00:37:56,575 --> 00:37:57,709 I'll show you to your place. 921 00:38:01,513 --> 00:38:02,914 Nice work. 922 00:38:04,816 --> 00:38:06,685 In case you'd like to introduce them, 923 00:38:06,718 --> 00:38:07,886 I wrote a little something. 924 00:38:10,088 --> 00:38:12,858 It's my third draft. 925 00:38:13,892 --> 00:38:15,994 (Elizabeth laughing) 926 00:38:16,027 --> 00:38:20,932 Today the United States and Cuba begin a new chapter. 927 00:38:20,966 --> 00:38:24,770 We may have different views on many topics, 928 00:38:24,803 --> 00:38:28,073 but we need not feel threatened by our differences. 929 00:38:28,106 --> 00:38:31,009 In the spirit of new beginnings, 930 00:38:31,042 --> 00:38:33,779 the U.S. Senate has just voted 931 00:38:33,812 --> 00:38:37,683 to lift the 54-year trade embargo on Cuba. 932 00:38:38,984 --> 00:38:40,819 (man whoops) 933 00:38:40,852 --> 00:38:43,789 This bold act by President Dalton 934 00:38:43,822 --> 00:38:47,959 should be a symbol to every Cuban... 935 00:38:47,993 --> 00:38:51,430 that the United States intends to leave the past behind... 936 00:38:51,463 --> 00:38:52,964 Good of you to be here. 937 00:38:52,998 --> 00:38:54,966 I know you weren't in favor of this. 938 00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:57,035 Come on, Russell, at the end of the day 939 00:38:57,068 --> 00:38:58,770 it's a win for the president, 940 00:38:58,804 --> 00:39:01,039 and that's all that really matters. 941 00:39:02,107 --> 00:39:04,743 ♪ 942 00:39:08,547 --> 00:39:09,581 (cameras clicking) 943 00:39:09,615 --> 00:39:10,882 (speaking inaudibly) 944 00:39:14,553 --> 00:39:15,987 ELIZABETH: I stand here 945 00:39:16,021 --> 00:39:18,890 not only because of the visionary leadership 946 00:39:18,924 --> 00:39:22,561 of President Dalton and his Cuban counterparts... 947 00:39:22,594 --> 00:39:23,929 but also because 948 00:39:23,962 --> 00:39:26,965 of the passion and commitment of so many others 949 00:39:26,998 --> 00:39:28,534 who have given of themselves 950 00:39:28,567 --> 00:39:30,101 to make this happen. 951 00:39:30,135 --> 00:39:31,570 Today... 952 00:39:32,704 --> 00:39:36,975 as we once again raise our flag over the embassy, 953 00:39:37,008 --> 00:39:39,611 let's remember the day it was taken down, 954 00:39:39,645 --> 00:39:42,948 and the hardships that followed, 955 00:39:42,981 --> 00:39:46,985 and vow to keep alive the promise of American ideals 956 00:39:47,018 --> 00:39:49,154 that this flag symbolizes. 957 00:39:50,221 --> 00:39:53,492 Freedom from oppression. 958 00:39:53,525 --> 00:39:56,862 Freedom of expression. 959 00:39:56,895 --> 00:39:59,831 And the hope for a bright future. 960 00:39:59,865 --> 00:40:01,933 Thank you. 961 00:40:01,967 --> 00:40:03,969 ♪ 962 00:40:17,683 --> 00:40:20,719 ♪ 963 00:40:47,112 --> 00:40:49,114 ♪ 964 00:41:00,892 --> 00:41:03,161 Still think this is a bad idea? 965 00:41:04,663 --> 00:41:09,234 CROWD (chanting): Free Afeni! Free Afeni! Free Afeni! 966 00:41:09,267 --> 00:41:14,139 Mom... CROWD: Free Afeni! Free Afreni! 967 00:41:14,172 --> 00:41:16,842 (crowd continues chanting) 968 00:41:19,310 --> 00:41:21,146 (applause) 969 00:41:21,179 --> 00:41:24,049 I'd like to make a brief statement. 970 00:41:24,082 --> 00:41:26,084 ♪ 971 00:41:37,729 --> 00:41:39,798 I thought some good Cuban rum might be 972 00:41:39,831 --> 00:41:42,000 the perfect way to toast our victory. 973 00:41:42,033 --> 00:41:45,671 It is. Thank you. (chuckles) 974 00:41:45,704 --> 00:41:49,274 And nothing like a morning shot of rum. 975 00:41:49,307 --> 00:41:52,177 I was thinking later. 976 00:41:52,210 --> 00:41:56,081 Like when it's not... 9:00 a.m. 977 00:41:56,114 --> 00:41:57,749 Drink up. 978 00:41:57,783 --> 00:41:59,050 You're gonna need it. 979 00:42:04,956 --> 00:42:05,891 Henry was right... 980 00:42:05,924 --> 00:42:08,627 about Sterling being behind Parisi's attempt 981 00:42:08,660 --> 00:42:10,128 to scuttle Cuba. 982 00:42:10,161 --> 00:42:13,164 I noticed the two of them getting chummy 983 00:42:13,198 --> 00:42:14,933 at the signing ceremony, so I reached out 984 00:42:14,966 --> 00:42:16,868 to one of Parisi's staffers... 985 00:42:16,902 --> 00:42:20,105 who confirmed a call a few days ago... 986 00:42:20,138 --> 00:42:22,708 between Sterling and Parisi. 987 00:42:22,741 --> 00:42:24,342 Ten minutes later, 988 00:42:24,375 --> 00:42:28,313 Parisi mobilized his whole staff to track down the cop's wife. 989 00:42:28,346 --> 00:42:30,048 But why? 990 00:42:30,081 --> 00:42:35,921 I mean... what could Sterling offer Parisi? 991 00:42:35,954 --> 00:42:39,057 Apparently, a cabinet post in Dalton's second term. 992 00:42:39,090 --> 00:42:42,260 Sterling went behind the president's back 993 00:42:42,293 --> 00:42:44,630 and worked directly against him. 994 00:42:44,663 --> 00:42:46,231 If I were a paranoid man, 995 00:42:46,264 --> 00:42:49,167 I'd say Sterling wanted to scuttle lifting the embargo 996 00:42:49,200 --> 00:42:51,136 not only 'cause he didn't believe in it, 997 00:42:51,169 --> 00:42:53,171 but because we did, 998 00:42:53,204 --> 00:42:54,973 and Dalton listened to us. 999 00:42:55,006 --> 00:42:56,241 He wants to be 1000 00:42:56,274 --> 00:42:58,043 the only voice in the president's ear, 1001 00:42:58,076 --> 00:43:00,178 so he tried to make us look bad. 1002 00:43:00,211 --> 00:43:02,213 ♪ 1003 00:43:07,686 --> 00:43:10,355 I don't think that's paranoid. 1004 00:43:10,388 --> 00:43:12,590 (sets glass down) 1005 00:43:15,994 --> 00:43:17,963 What do we do now? 1006 00:43:17,996 --> 00:43:20,198 (laughs softly) 1007 00:43:20,231 --> 00:43:22,200 We bury him. 1008 00:43:22,233 --> 00:43:26,071 Captioning sponsored by CBS. 1009 00:43:26,104 --> 00:43:28,940 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org