1 00:00:01,523 --> 00:00:04,569 It's 10:27 and President Dalton is still trailing. 2 00:00:04,613 --> 00:00:05,570 Now, were you expecting it 3 00:00:05,614 --> 00:00:07,311 to be this close? No one was. 4 00:00:07,355 --> 00:00:09,835 [phone chimes]Santa Fe results are coming in fast. 5 00:00:09,879 --> 00:00:11,837 Projections still have him down by three points. 6 00:00:11,881 --> 00:00:13,056 Well, forget the projection. 7 00:00:13,100 --> 00:00:14,884 Our ground game was better in Santa Fe. 8 00:00:14,927 --> 00:00:16,103 We can still close this gap. 9 00:00:16,146 --> 00:00:18,105 I think it's safe to say the Dalton campaign 10 00:00:18,148 --> 00:00:19,497 took New Mexico for granted. 11 00:00:19,541 --> 00:00:20,909 He had a ground operation[various phones ringing] 12 00:00:20,933 --> 00:00:23,066 twice the size of Evans, didn't matter. 13 00:00:23,110 --> 00:00:25,218 Ladies and gentlemen, we are ready to make a projection. 14 00:00:25,242 --> 00:00:27,114 DALTON: What? This is wrong. 15 00:00:27,157 --> 00:00:29,029 New Mexico will not go to Dalton. 16 00:00:29,072 --> 00:00:32,075 That makes it official, he has lost the race. 17 00:00:32,119 --> 00:00:34,991 President Conrad Dalton will be a one-term president. 18 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:37,950 Can't make a projection when-when it's this tight. 19 00:00:37,994 --> 00:00:40,127 20% of the vote is still uncounted. 20 00:00:40,170 --> 00:00:41,780 AP just made the same call. 21 00:00:41,824 --> 00:00:43,976 [phone beeping]What the hell happened to margin of error? 22 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:46,046 It's over, Russell. 23 00:00:50,137 --> 00:00:53,575 If it's all the same to everyone, 24 00:00:53,618 --> 00:00:56,099 I'd prefer to do the postmortem tomorrow. 25 00:00:56,143 --> 00:00:59,059 It was a good fight. 26 00:01:10,592 --> 00:01:12,985 This is all your fault. 27 00:01:16,902 --> 00:01:18,904 ♪ 28 00:01:26,260 --> 00:01:28,175 Starboard engine is down. 29 00:01:28,218 --> 00:01:29,567 Let's jump for it. 30 00:01:31,830 --> 00:01:34,311 Evacuate the crew. 31 00:01:34,355 --> 00:01:36,270 Yes, sir. 32 00:01:38,185 --> 00:01:40,317 Throw! 33 00:01:40,361 --> 00:01:41,971 Move back now! 34 00:01:42,014 --> 00:01:43,103 Everybody off. 35 00:01:43,146 --> 00:01:46,410 [men yelling indistinctly] 36 00:01:46,454 --> 00:01:48,064 Evacuate! 37 00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:51,023 Evacuate the area! 38 00:01:57,987 --> 00:02:00,032 [screams, then splash]Man overboard! 39 00:02:00,076 --> 00:02:02,687 SAILOR: Kelley! Kelley! 40 00:02:02,731 --> 00:02:05,429 JESSICA: Madam Secretary, you'll open 41 00:02:05,473 --> 00:02:06,909 with some general remarks. 42 00:02:06,952 --> 00:02:09,129 Then you'll head over to the pig-judging contest. 43 00:02:09,172 --> 00:02:12,044 You won't be required to handle the pigs. 44 00:02:12,088 --> 00:02:14,482 Which is excellent news. 45 00:02:14,525 --> 00:02:17,137 Yeah, just comment on their general appearance. 46 00:02:17,180 --> 00:02:21,228 And I'd advise avoiding words like "fat" or "tasty" 47 00:02:21,271 --> 00:02:25,101 because people don't really want to think about that. 48 00:02:25,145 --> 00:02:28,974 Couldn't you have gotten me the zucchini-judging contest? 49 00:02:29,018 --> 00:02:31,586 A lot fewer pitfalls. NADINE: Nominally, 50 00:02:31,629 --> 00:02:34,458 you'll be promoting American agricultural exports. 51 00:02:34,502 --> 00:02:36,591 Without saying "tasty." Mm-hmm. 52 00:02:36,634 --> 00:02:37,983 Or "fat." 53 00:02:38,027 --> 00:02:39,159 Or "food." 54 00:02:39,202 --> 00:02:40,464 Or "pork." Yes. 55 00:02:40,508 --> 00:02:43,119 But, as Jessica explained to me, 56 00:02:43,163 --> 00:02:44,294 albeit in language 57 00:02:44,338 --> 00:02:46,209 more befitting a political strategist, 58 00:02:46,253 --> 00:02:48,211 it's an opportunity to do some 59 00:02:48,255 --> 00:02:50,213 glad-handing with the Virginia locals. 60 00:02:50,257 --> 00:02:51,954 JESSICA: Yeah, just to kick things off 61 00:02:51,997 --> 00:02:53,129 in a fun way. 62 00:02:53,173 --> 00:02:54,130 Of course, we have a number 63 00:02:54,174 --> 00:02:55,238 of savvy public profile boosts 64 00:02:55,262 --> 00:02:56,785 coming up for you and your family. 65 00:02:56,828 --> 00:02:58,787 NADINE: Right, tonight you have your dinner 66 00:02:58,830 --> 00:03:00,441 with the president's big-ticket donors. 67 00:03:00,484 --> 00:03:02,834 And tomorrow you have a segment on Jane Pauley's show 68 00:03:02,878 --> 00:03:05,402 to discuss foreign policy developments. 69 00:03:05,446 --> 00:03:07,012 But not pork. 70 00:03:07,056 --> 00:03:09,339 And definitely no mention of your accepting the VP position. 71 00:03:09,363 --> 00:03:11,079 President Dalton will make that announcement 72 00:03:11,103 --> 00:03:13,062 after the convention in July. 73 00:03:13,105 --> 00:03:14,542 But Jane will ask. 74 00:03:14,585 --> 00:03:17,762 Yes, Jane will ask and you'll say something like... 75 00:03:17,806 --> 00:03:21,201 "I could use a fat and tasty pulled pork sandwich 76 00:03:21,244 --> 00:03:22,506 right about now." 77 00:03:22,550 --> 00:03:23,507 [laughter] 78 00:03:23,551 --> 00:03:24,943 [phone chimes] 79 00:03:24,987 --> 00:03:26,443 JESSICA: After the contest, there will be a photo op 80 00:03:26,467 --> 00:03:28,512 with the mayor and the county commissioner. 81 00:03:28,556 --> 00:03:30,645 Uh, e-excuse me, Madam Secretary, 82 00:03:30,688 --> 00:03:31,907 I'm receiving word that 83 00:03:31,950 --> 00:03:33,430 our naval base in Bahrain 84 00:03:33,474 --> 00:03:36,128 has been hit by a massive tropical cyclone. 85 00:03:36,172 --> 00:03:37,739 No fatalities reported, 86 00:03:37,782 --> 00:03:40,263 but the base has sustained major damage. 87 00:03:40,307 --> 00:03:41,699 How major? 88 00:03:41,743 --> 00:03:44,963 That base just had an update, like, two years ago. 89 00:03:45,007 --> 00:03:46,530 I'll get more information. 90 00:03:46,574 --> 00:03:48,184 DoD is monitoring the situation. 91 00:03:48,228 --> 00:03:50,186 All right. 92 00:03:50,230 --> 00:03:53,320 Do you have a list of acceptable adjectives? 93 00:03:53,363 --> 00:03:56,061 For the pigs. 94 00:03:56,105 --> 00:03:59,195 My research says they're very intelligent animals. 95 00:03:59,239 --> 00:04:01,850 Really, that doesn't sound elitist? 96 00:04:01,893 --> 00:04:03,591 [animals chattering] 97 00:04:03,634 --> 00:04:05,157 WOMAN: Madam Secretary? 98 00:04:05,201 --> 00:04:06,420 Yes. Hi. 99 00:04:06,463 --> 00:04:08,073 Ooh. Oh, my goodness. Oh. 100 00:04:08,117 --> 00:04:12,252 Isn't she... She's so cute. Oh, my God. 101 00:04:12,295 --> 00:04:14,428 [bell ringing] 102 00:04:14,471 --> 00:04:16,560 [cheering] 103 00:04:16,604 --> 00:04:17,605 [chuckles] 104 00:04:17,648 --> 00:04:19,650 [indistinct conversations] 105 00:04:22,914 --> 00:04:26,178 [applause]ELIZABETH: Agriculture has long been 106 00:04:26,222 --> 00:04:29,138 the foundation of this country, beginning, as it did, 107 00:04:29,181 --> 00:04:30,966 right here in the great Commonwealth 108 00:04:31,009 --> 00:04:32,359 of Virginia, 109 00:04:32,402 --> 00:04:37,059 a land which has yielded so many valuable resources. 110 00:04:37,102 --> 00:04:39,453 And nothing exemplifies that more 111 00:04:39,496 --> 00:04:43,283 than these delicious fried gelatin balls 112 00:04:43,326 --> 00:04:44,980 that my son just handed me. 113 00:04:45,023 --> 00:04:46,068 [laughter] 114 00:04:46,111 --> 00:04:47,330 I think he tried to 115 00:04:47,374 --> 00:04:48,766 offer 'em to the pigs first, 116 00:04:48,810 --> 00:04:52,553 but no takers 'cause, as our research tells us, 117 00:04:52,596 --> 00:04:55,207 they are highly intelligent animals. 118 00:04:55,251 --> 00:04:56,818 [crowd laughs]Crowd loves her. 119 00:04:56,861 --> 00:04:59,124 Yes, they do. 120 00:04:59,864 --> 00:05:01,039 ELIZABETH: It turns out 121 00:05:01,083 --> 00:05:04,086 you can fry anything.[chuckles] 122 00:05:04,129 --> 00:05:06,044 You were a huge hit at the fair, ma'am. 123 00:05:06,088 --> 00:05:07,872 Your pig remark is trending. 124 00:05:07,916 --> 00:05:10,135 Wow, take that, Lincoln and your Gettysburg Address. 125 00:05:10,179 --> 00:05:12,877 I am going to be known for the pig remark. 126 00:05:12,921 --> 00:05:14,836 Yeah, and no fallout from the gelatin lobby 127 00:05:14,879 --> 00:05:16,770 because they don't recommend frying their product. 128 00:05:16,794 --> 00:05:18,816 They're right. JAY: And that's the last of the good news 129 00:05:18,840 --> 00:05:20,624 because we need to brief you on Bahrain. 130 00:05:20,668 --> 00:05:22,626 Still no fatalities, last I heard. 131 00:05:22,670 --> 00:05:25,325 37 injured, 36 in good condition. 132 00:05:25,368 --> 00:05:27,065 Hey, any update on Ensign... 133 00:05:27,109 --> 00:05:28,893 NADINE: Ensign Kelley, yes, ma'am.Oh. 134 00:05:28,937 --> 00:05:30,242 He remains in critical condition. 135 00:05:30,286 --> 00:05:31,766 He's in a medically induced coma 136 00:05:31,809 --> 00:05:32,941 at a hospital in Manama. 137 00:05:32,984 --> 00:05:34,203 But the base itself 138 00:05:34,246 --> 00:05:37,989 has taken billions of dollars' worth of damage. 139 00:05:38,033 --> 00:05:40,340 State will need to consult with DoD to renegotiate. 140 00:05:40,383 --> 00:05:42,951 Bahrain's out-of-date Defense Cooperation Agreement 141 00:05:42,994 --> 00:05:45,170 before another reconstruction can start. 142 00:05:45,214 --> 00:05:47,018 By Defense Cooperation Agreement you mean all those 143 00:05:47,042 --> 00:05:49,087 no-bid contracts with American companies 144 00:05:49,131 --> 00:05:51,220 left over from the previous administration? 145 00:05:51,263 --> 00:05:53,178 That's the one. 146 00:05:53,222 --> 00:05:54,963 Why are we renewing this agreement? 147 00:05:55,006 --> 00:05:56,660 We're less and less reliant 148 00:05:56,704 --> 00:05:58,358 on oil from the Persian Gulf. 149 00:05:58,401 --> 00:05:59,620 And our peace deal with Iran 150 00:05:59,663 --> 00:06:01,665 makes it strategically less important. 151 00:06:01,709 --> 00:06:04,146 And Bahrain's human rights' record has always been bleak. 152 00:06:04,189 --> 00:06:07,976 It's just gotten worse since Prince Obaid was assassinated. 153 00:06:08,019 --> 00:06:10,413 Why should we spend billions of dollars 154 00:06:10,457 --> 00:06:13,634 in a country that shares none of our most basic values? 155 00:06:13,677 --> 00:06:16,027 Well, the primary goal is to monitor shipping routes. 156 00:06:16,071 --> 00:06:17,551 Once again, 157 00:06:17,594 --> 00:06:19,727 it's a case of supporting the nations that provide us 158 00:06:19,770 --> 00:06:21,903 with the greatest economic advantage, 159 00:06:21,946 --> 00:06:25,646 not those who value democracy and freedom over... 160 00:06:25,689 --> 00:06:28,257 Yes, Matt, my question was largely rhetorical. 161 00:06:28,300 --> 00:06:30,433 But I appreciate you being at the ready 162 00:06:30,477 --> 00:06:33,262 with your political ire. Well, I'm always here for you, ma'am. 163 00:06:33,305 --> 00:06:36,439 All right, Jay, you should go ahead and liaise with DoD 164 00:06:36,483 --> 00:06:38,659 about the agreement renegotiation. 165 00:06:38,702 --> 00:06:40,288 But I want to check in with the president. 166 00:06:40,312 --> 00:06:42,378 Which you can do at the dinner for his big-ticket donors 167 00:06:42,402 --> 00:06:44,012 in exactly two hours, 168 00:06:44,055 --> 00:06:45,381 leaving you enough time to go home and change 169 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:48,103 if you leave right now. Uh, Madam Secretary, 170 00:06:48,146 --> 00:06:51,193 Zuhair Mossadek, the foreign minister from Tunisia, 171 00:06:51,236 --> 00:06:53,021 is waiting for you in my office. 172 00:06:53,064 --> 00:06:55,415 You scheduled 15 minutes with him months ago. 173 00:06:55,458 --> 00:06:57,393 Would you prefer that I take that meeting without you? No, no, no, no, no. 174 00:06:57,417 --> 00:06:59,114 I-I... just go get him. 175 00:06:59,157 --> 00:07:01,029 If I skip my updo, I can give him... 176 00:07:01,072 --> 00:07:03,510 ten minutes stationary, five on the move. 177 00:07:03,553 --> 00:07:06,338 Come on, guys, get rid of this. 178 00:07:06,382 --> 00:07:08,689 Okay, am I the only one worried that this primary 179 00:07:08,732 --> 00:07:09,951 is a little too exciting 180 00:07:09,994 --> 00:07:11,256 for an incumbent president? 181 00:07:11,300 --> 00:07:12,649 Dalton's polls aren't great. 182 00:07:12,693 --> 00:07:15,086 Sam Evans' numbers are rising. Nobody's gonna vote 183 00:07:15,130 --> 00:07:16,412 for the governor from Pennsylvania. 184 00:07:16,436 --> 00:07:17,959 I mean, what's his platform? 185 00:07:18,002 --> 00:07:19,003 Cheesesteaks? 186 00:07:19,047 --> 00:07:20,483 American-made chocolate? [chuckles] 187 00:07:20,527 --> 00:07:22,287 There's a reason why there's never been a president 188 00:07:22,311 --> 00:07:23,268 from Pennsylvania. 189 00:07:23,312 --> 00:07:25,314 James Buchanan. Like I said. 190 00:07:25,357 --> 00:07:27,272 JAY: Evans is hammering 191 00:07:27,316 --> 00:07:29,076 on national security, Dalton's peace treaty with Iran, 192 00:07:29,100 --> 00:07:30,643 the Buckley trade. BLAKE: He would have to win 193 00:07:30,667 --> 00:07:32,713 landslide victories in every remaining primary 194 00:07:32,756 --> 00:07:33,714 to get the nomination. 195 00:07:33,757 --> 00:07:34,976 It's practically impossible. 196 00:07:35,019 --> 00:07:36,630 Yeah. 197 00:07:36,673 --> 00:07:39,067 Practically. 198 00:07:39,110 --> 00:07:40,590 May I remind you that our country 199 00:07:40,634 --> 00:07:43,071 was the spark that lit the Arab Spring in 2011, 200 00:07:43,114 --> 00:07:45,116 and years later we're the only Arab country 201 00:07:45,160 --> 00:07:47,249 that emerged with a functioning democracy. 202 00:07:47,292 --> 00:07:49,251 We have no sectarian divisions, 203 00:07:49,294 --> 00:07:51,296 a history of moderate Islam, 204 00:07:51,340 --> 00:07:53,429 widespread literacy, and a small army 205 00:07:53,473 --> 00:07:55,300 loyal to a civilian government. 206 00:07:55,344 --> 00:07:56,843 We're the best hope in the Muslim world 207 00:07:56,867 --> 00:07:58,173 and you know it, Madam Secretary. 208 00:07:58,216 --> 00:07:59,870 And I assure you that everyone 209 00:07:59,914 --> 00:08:01,194 in the president's administration 210 00:08:01,219 --> 00:08:02,394 is aware of that. 211 00:08:02,438 --> 00:08:04,135 So, I'd like to believe the only reason 212 00:08:04,179 --> 00:08:06,224 I'm reduced to following you to the elevator 213 00:08:06,268 --> 00:08:08,052 to achieve a full 15 minutes of your time 214 00:08:08,096 --> 00:08:11,229 is not because we lack oil or other resources 215 00:08:11,273 --> 00:08:13,188 for the United States to exploit. 216 00:08:13,231 --> 00:08:15,103 But, well, you can understand why I might 217 00:08:15,146 --> 00:08:16,104 have that impression. 218 00:08:16,147 --> 00:08:18,628 We appreciate the direction 219 00:08:18,672 --> 00:08:19,716 your country is headed 220 00:08:19,760 --> 00:08:21,239 and we are optimistic that 221 00:08:21,283 --> 00:08:23,546 we can further our good relations. 222 00:08:23,590 --> 00:08:27,202 And as I said, I will do everything I can. 223 00:08:27,245 --> 00:08:28,614 I never thought that the United States 224 00:08:28,638 --> 00:08:30,248 was a country which acted 225 00:08:30,292 --> 00:08:33,164 entirely out of strategic advantage. 226 00:08:33,208 --> 00:08:35,340 For that, I can depend on Russia or China. 227 00:08:35,384 --> 00:08:37,952 I thought you represented something more. 228 00:08:41,477 --> 00:08:44,132 Perhaps I'm just an idealist. 229 00:08:44,175 --> 00:08:46,221 That's what comes from being a democracy. 230 00:08:49,180 --> 00:08:50,984 HENRY: And we'll pick up tomorrow with Augustine. 231 00:08:51,008 --> 00:08:53,924 Well, well, look at this. 232 00:08:53,968 --> 00:08:56,753 Did you happen to catch any philosophy? 233 00:08:56,797 --> 00:08:58,252 Yeah, but I got a strong immune system. 234 00:08:58,276 --> 00:08:59,234 Uh-huh. 235 00:08:59,277 --> 00:09:00,975 [chuckles] 236 00:09:01,018 --> 00:09:02,237 You have time for coffee? 237 00:09:02,280 --> 00:09:03,978 Or better yet, happy hour? 238 00:09:04,021 --> 00:09:05,022 I can't. 239 00:09:05,066 --> 00:09:06,633 I've got an event with Elizabeth. 240 00:09:06,676 --> 00:09:09,113 Then I guess I'll do the quick version. 241 00:09:10,158 --> 00:09:11,768 We're getting the band back together. 242 00:09:11,812 --> 00:09:13,770 They sent me to talk you into it. 243 00:09:13,814 --> 00:09:14,902 Murphy Station? Why? 244 00:09:14,945 --> 00:09:15,990 Black Dog Station. 245 00:09:16,033 --> 00:09:17,426 New mission. Wow. 246 00:09:17,469 --> 00:09:19,428 Russell has got to stop with the code names. 247 00:09:19,471 --> 00:09:20,734 [chuckles] 248 00:09:20,777 --> 00:09:22,126 What's the objective? 249 00:09:22,170 --> 00:09:24,738 Intel has located some surviving members 250 00:09:24,781 --> 00:09:27,088 of Hizb al-Shahid in Libya and Algeria. 251 00:09:27,131 --> 00:09:28,152 Seems that's where they decamped 252 00:09:28,176 --> 00:09:29,830 after the drone attacks. 253 00:09:29,873 --> 00:09:31,483 They want us to finish the job. 254 00:09:31,527 --> 00:09:36,140 Well, look, Jose, as much as I enjoyed almost dying with you... 255 00:09:36,184 --> 00:09:37,098 Stop whining. 256 00:09:37,141 --> 00:09:38,403 You didn't get a scratch. 257 00:09:38,447 --> 00:09:40,101 Oh, hey, don't forget who performed 258 00:09:40,144 --> 00:09:41,165 the fake last rites on you. 259 00:09:41,189 --> 00:09:42,886 Yeah, and heaven spit me back out. 260 00:09:42,930 --> 00:09:45,062 You can thank me for that, too. 261 00:09:45,106 --> 00:09:48,631 Look... I just started teaching again 262 00:09:48,675 --> 00:09:51,721 and I'm really enjoying having more time with my family. 263 00:09:51,765 --> 00:09:53,201 Really? 264 00:09:53,244 --> 00:09:56,117 You're gonna sit this out for Monday night Monopoly? 265 00:09:57,640 --> 00:09:59,511 I didn't get into this for the adventure. 266 00:09:59,555 --> 00:10:02,210 I know. 267 00:10:02,253 --> 00:10:04,038 You're a great patriot 268 00:10:04,081 --> 00:10:06,083 and the country needs you, pal. 269 00:10:06,127 --> 00:10:08,695 And I don't have time to haze another religious egghead. 270 00:10:09,739 --> 00:10:11,654 Well, when you put it like that, 271 00:10:11,698 --> 00:10:13,090 I'll think about it. 272 00:10:13,134 --> 00:10:14,135 Okay. 273 00:10:14,178 --> 00:10:15,615 I'll tell them you're in. 274 00:10:15,658 --> 00:10:17,138 [sighs] 275 00:10:17,181 --> 00:10:18,182 I didn't say that. 276 00:10:24,101 --> 00:10:25,929 This draft looks solid. 277 00:10:25,973 --> 00:10:28,149 Remember, any adjustment to the rotation schedule 278 00:10:28,192 --> 00:10:30,431 has to meet the definition of minimum credible deterrence, 279 00:10:30,455 --> 00:10:33,110 so make sure we include language saying that 280 00:10:33,154 --> 00:10:34,111 the Bahrainis have to consult 281 00:10:34,155 --> 00:10:35,417 with the Secretary of the Navy 282 00:10:35,460 --> 00:10:38,202 before closing any facilities. Got it. 283 00:10:38,246 --> 00:10:41,031 Other than that, we're good to go. 284 00:10:41,075 --> 00:10:43,512 I guess I'll see you next storm of the century. 285 00:10:43,555 --> 00:10:45,185 Yeah, which will be in what, about three years? 286 00:10:45,209 --> 00:10:46,341 Let's hope not. 287 00:10:46,384 --> 00:10:47,951 Sure, let's hope. That ought to work. 288 00:10:49,126 --> 00:10:51,781 I'm sorry. It's a bug up my ass. 289 00:10:51,825 --> 00:10:54,088 Just four years ago, the base in Singapore was hit with 290 00:10:54,131 --> 00:10:56,264 a similar once in a lifetime storm. 291 00:10:56,307 --> 00:10:57,657 Billions of dollars in damage. 292 00:10:57,700 --> 00:11:01,225 These weather events are happening every year. 293 00:11:01,269 --> 00:11:04,098 And all our internal reports are falling on deaf ears. 294 00:11:04,141 --> 00:11:06,274 Sea levels are rising. 295 00:11:06,317 --> 00:11:08,102 And what we should be doing is 296 00:11:08,145 --> 00:11:10,408 raising every single U.S. naval base around the world. 297 00:11:12,193 --> 00:11:14,369 But we both know that'll never happen. 298 00:11:14,412 --> 00:11:15,849 How do we know that? 299 00:11:15,892 --> 00:11:17,589 Ask your boss. 300 00:11:20,244 --> 00:11:23,247 [soft piano music playing, indistinct chatter] 301 00:11:23,291 --> 00:11:25,293 HENRY: I dare you to yell out "capital gains tax," 302 00:11:25,336 --> 00:11:26,598 see what happens. 303 00:11:26,642 --> 00:11:28,992 ELIZABETH: Be safer to yell "fire." [chuckles] 304 00:11:29,036 --> 00:11:31,386 [takes deep breath] Okay.[clears throat] 305 00:11:31,429 --> 00:11:33,475 Here we go. Deep breath. 306 00:11:33,518 --> 00:11:35,477 [inhales] Be nice. 307 00:11:35,520 --> 00:11:37,218 What? I'm an ethics teacher. 308 00:11:37,261 --> 00:11:39,481 I was talking to myself.[both laugh] 309 00:11:39,524 --> 00:11:41,135 JACKSON: Okay. So, here's the deal. 310 00:11:41,178 --> 00:11:44,181 You need to charm the pants off everyone here, 311 00:11:44,225 --> 00:11:46,140 'cause we need their full support for you as VP. 312 00:11:46,183 --> 00:11:47,402 Okay. You got it? 313 00:11:47,445 --> 00:11:48,751 Hey. Hi, Russell. 314 00:11:48,795 --> 00:11:50,971 Try not to talk about religion. 315 00:11:51,014 --> 00:11:53,234 No, I only do that for a salary.[chuckles] Great. So, 316 00:11:53,277 --> 00:11:55,627 Bess, first things first. 317 00:11:55,671 --> 00:11:57,238 You need to meet Julius Burton. 318 00:11:57,281 --> 00:11:58,935 ELIZABETH: Lead the way. 319 00:11:58,979 --> 00:12:00,284 Bar. 320 00:12:00,328 --> 00:12:01,764 Yeah. 321 00:12:01,808 --> 00:12:04,636 So, what else do I need to know, other than billionaire, 322 00:12:04,680 --> 00:12:08,292 multinational conglomerate, key government contracts, 323 00:12:08,336 --> 00:12:11,339 married for 32 years to Dixie... If I read that right... 324 00:12:11,382 --> 00:12:13,384 Two sons and four grandchildren? 325 00:12:13,428 --> 00:12:15,778 He's a birder. 326 00:12:15,822 --> 00:12:18,259 He watches birds. You know, with binoculars. 327 00:12:18,302 --> 00:12:20,130 For some reason, people do that. 328 00:12:20,174 --> 00:12:21,784 Julius! 329 00:12:21,828 --> 00:12:25,222 Madam Secretary, a pleasure to meet you at last.[chuckles] 330 00:12:25,266 --> 00:12:27,268 Even more lovely in person. 331 00:12:27,311 --> 00:12:29,052 Well, thank you, Mr. Burton.Julius. 332 00:12:29,096 --> 00:12:30,880 Uh, is Dixie here tonight? 333 00:12:30,924 --> 00:12:33,840 We lost her to the caviar table. 334 00:12:33,883 --> 00:12:35,406 [laughing]: Oh. [laughs] 335 00:12:35,450 --> 00:12:38,496 I hope you won't mind a moment of shop talk. 336 00:12:38,540 --> 00:12:40,237 Oh. Please. 337 00:12:40,281 --> 00:12:42,500 How is the refurbishment process going, 338 00:12:42,544 --> 00:12:44,285 on the naval base in Bahrain? 339 00:12:44,328 --> 00:12:48,942 I heard that your policy guy met with somebody in DoD 340 00:12:48,985 --> 00:12:50,291 just this afternoon. Redrafting 341 00:12:50,334 --> 00:12:53,381 the Defense Cooperation Agreement, yes. 342 00:12:53,424 --> 00:12:55,296 I hope that you will make this a priority. 343 00:12:55,339 --> 00:12:59,604 I know the State can get distracted with other matters, 344 00:12:59,648 --> 00:13:03,217 but it is dangerous to leave our military needs stranded. 345 00:13:03,260 --> 00:13:05,654 I understand. W... we actually... 346 00:13:05,697 --> 00:13:07,221 were a military family 347 00:13:07,264 --> 00:13:09,223 for a long time... The world is safer 348 00:13:09,266 --> 00:13:10,702 when our bases are safer. 349 00:13:10,746 --> 00:13:14,445 Bad weather can become a matter of national security. 350 00:13:14,489 --> 00:13:15,838 Right. 351 00:13:15,882 --> 00:13:18,841 But when you have a company 352 00:13:18,885 --> 00:13:21,017 with a no-bid contract for military bases, 353 00:13:21,061 --> 00:13:23,715 you can't exactly consider it bad weather, right? 354 00:13:23,759 --> 00:13:26,283 [laughs][Jackson clears throat] 355 00:13:26,327 --> 00:13:28,198 Speaking of nature, I hear you're a birder. 356 00:13:28,242 --> 00:13:29,286 Tell me about that. 357 00:13:29,330 --> 00:13:31,201 [chuckling]: Well... 358 00:13:31,245 --> 00:13:34,509 It started in college... Hello, Henry. 359 00:13:34,552 --> 00:13:36,598 Conrad. Good to see you. 360 00:13:36,641 --> 00:13:38,861 Lydia's hoping to carve out a moment with you. 361 00:13:38,905 --> 00:13:41,255 First spouse to second spouse kind of thing. 362 00:13:41,298 --> 00:13:42,560 I'll give you a heads-up 363 00:13:42,604 --> 00:13:44,606 about the relentless scrutiny headed your way. 364 00:13:44,649 --> 00:13:45,825 Don't let it scare you. 365 00:13:45,868 --> 00:13:47,391 I think I can handle it. 366 00:13:47,435 --> 00:13:49,567 The husband of the vice president isn't exactly 367 00:13:49,611 --> 00:13:51,308 a high-profile element of the campaign. 368 00:13:51,352 --> 00:13:54,268 You'd be surprised. You test pretty well. 369 00:13:54,311 --> 00:13:56,923 I'm afraid they're gonna try you out in front of the cameras 370 00:13:56,966 --> 00:13:58,576 any chance they get. 371 00:13:58,620 --> 00:14:00,883 I hope you don't have any pie in the sky plans 372 00:14:00,927 --> 00:14:02,145 for a life of your own. 373 00:14:03,886 --> 00:14:07,150 Made one tiny little joke 374 00:14:07,194 --> 00:14:08,717 which he totally had coming, 375 00:14:08,760 --> 00:14:11,894 and Russell acted like I barfed on the guy. 376 00:14:11,938 --> 00:14:13,461 He probably would've preferred that. 377 00:14:13,504 --> 00:14:15,332 [sighs] What if I can't do this? 378 00:14:15,376 --> 00:14:17,465 You can do it. 379 00:14:17,508 --> 00:14:19,554 You just got to think of the bigger picture. 380 00:14:19,597 --> 00:14:23,514 Tonight was just not a fun night. That's all. 381 00:14:25,560 --> 00:14:26,517 What happened? 382 00:14:26,561 --> 00:14:28,911 [sighs] Just... 383 00:14:28,955 --> 00:14:31,087 Conrad gave me a speech about 384 00:14:31,131 --> 00:14:33,307 when theycampaign, wecampaign, 385 00:14:33,350 --> 00:14:36,223 and so I should maybe cut back on my work. 386 00:14:36,266 --> 00:14:37,964 Well, that's crazy. 387 00:14:38,007 --> 00:14:41,271 You... you're not even teaching that many classes. 388 00:14:41,315 --> 00:14:43,621 He wasn't talking about teaching. 389 00:14:43,665 --> 00:14:45,623 Jose came to see me today. 390 00:14:46,624 --> 00:14:47,756 [sighs] They're... 391 00:14:47,799 --> 00:14:48,907 they're putting together another 392 00:14:48,931 --> 00:14:50,585 anti-terror work group. I didn't commit. 393 00:14:51,847 --> 00:14:53,675 But you wanted to. 394 00:14:53,718 --> 00:14:55,851 And now you feel like you can't. 395 00:14:55,895 --> 00:14:57,853 This is crazy. 396 00:14:57,897 --> 00:15:00,290 We actually have jobs that make a difference in the world 397 00:15:00,334 --> 00:15:03,032 and we're giving them up? For what? 398 00:15:03,076 --> 00:15:05,600 For county fairs and billionaire dinners? 399 00:15:05,643 --> 00:15:07,341 That's just the campaign. 400 00:15:07,384 --> 00:15:09,299 The job is still kind of important. 401 00:15:09,343 --> 00:15:11,127 Do you remember what Conrad said 402 00:15:11,171 --> 00:15:13,149 when he first talked to you about secretary of state? 403 00:15:13,173 --> 00:15:15,349 That we could effect real change in the world. 404 00:15:15,392 --> 00:15:18,221 Exactly. This is an even bigger opportunity to do that. 405 00:15:18,265 --> 00:15:19,570 [sighs]You got to take it. 406 00:15:21,094 --> 00:15:22,095 ELIZABETH: Good morning. 407 00:15:22,138 --> 00:15:23,313 Hi, Mom. Morning. Hi. 408 00:15:23,357 --> 00:15:25,968 Sorry, my hair staged a rebellion. 409 00:15:26,012 --> 00:15:26,969 You look great. 410 00:15:27,013 --> 00:15:28,275 Totally vice presidential. 411 00:15:28,318 --> 00:15:29,667 Jason. Jason. I told you, 412 00:15:29,711 --> 00:15:33,410 that information is on complete lockdown until July. 413 00:15:33,454 --> 00:15:35,021 We're in our house. Still, 414 00:15:35,064 --> 00:15:37,501 you have to pretend like you don't know anything.Seriously. 415 00:15:37,545 --> 00:15:39,199 Ignorance as a plus? This is your moment. 416 00:15:39,242 --> 00:15:41,418 Really, pal. You got to toe the line on this one. 417 00:15:41,462 --> 00:15:43,507 Okay, I got it. STEVIE: Guys, 418 00:15:43,551 --> 00:15:45,727 look at the flat Jareth found for us in Oxford 419 00:15:45,770 --> 00:15:47,990 on Airbnb. Isn't it amazing? 420 00:15:48,034 --> 00:15:50,950 You're inviting us over, right? Summer in England? 421 00:15:50,993 --> 00:15:52,386 That would be so cool. 422 00:15:52,429 --> 00:15:54,388 Okay. My computer is officially possessed. 423 00:15:54,431 --> 00:15:55,737 It keeps crashing. ALISON: Maybe 424 00:15:55,780 --> 00:15:56,975 it's embarrassed you're still playing Minecraft. 425 00:15:56,999 --> 00:15:58,435 [laughter] 426 00:15:58,479 --> 00:16:00,544 I'm trying to upload my homework assignment. It's been 427 00:16:00,568 --> 00:16:02,396 acting like this for a couple of days. 428 00:16:02,439 --> 00:16:04,006 Here, give it to me. 429 00:16:04,050 --> 00:16:06,463 I'll take it to the White House, see if Oliver Shaw can fix it. 430 00:16:06,487 --> 00:16:08,900 ELIZABETH: Isn't that overkill? Well, I've got to go there anyway. 431 00:16:08,924 --> 00:16:12,014 Check in with Jose, officially turn down the consulting gig. 432 00:16:12,058 --> 00:16:14,538 Figure I might as well enjoy the last of the perks. 433 00:16:14,582 --> 00:16:15,689 I think there might be some perks 434 00:16:15,713 --> 00:16:16,734 to being Mr. Vice President. 435 00:16:16,758 --> 00:16:18,629 ALL: Jason! I'm sorry! 436 00:16:18,673 --> 00:16:20,414 ♪ 437 00:16:20,457 --> 00:16:22,938 The guy at DoD gave me a not-so-subtle prompt 438 00:16:22,982 --> 00:16:24,809 to go digging for internal reports. 439 00:16:24,853 --> 00:16:27,638 Turns out there were several over the last decade 440 00:16:27,682 --> 00:16:30,641 about rising sea levels and extreme weather patterns. 441 00:16:30,685 --> 00:16:33,427 That's not exactly breaking news, Jay. As well as 442 00:16:33,470 --> 00:16:37,387 several proposals to raise all naval bases to prepare, 443 00:16:37,431 --> 00:16:39,607 something Burton Standard Enterprises knew 444 00:16:39,650 --> 00:16:41,870 when they refurbished the Bahraini base two years ago. 445 00:16:41,913 --> 00:16:43,828 Okay, that's different. 446 00:16:43,872 --> 00:16:45,395 They ignored the proposal. Why? 447 00:16:45,439 --> 00:16:48,094 Because according to Congress, sea levels aren't rising. 448 00:16:48,137 --> 00:16:50,487 And if we did raise the bases, 449 00:16:50,531 --> 00:16:54,926 that would trigger an entirely new agreement negotiation. 450 00:16:54,970 --> 00:16:57,538 And guys like Julius Burton 451 00:16:57,581 --> 00:16:59,931 would probably lose their no-bid contracts. 452 00:16:59,975 --> 00:17:02,412 All along DoD has been clear that climate change 453 00:17:02,456 --> 00:17:04,564 is one of the biggest looming threats to forces overseas 454 00:17:04,588 --> 00:17:08,636 because they actually have to prepare for reality. 455 00:17:08,679 --> 00:17:10,962 But the party's deluded stance on the issue has prevented them 456 00:17:10,986 --> 00:17:12,596 from doing anything about it. 457 00:17:12,640 --> 00:17:15,947 [sighs] Just... I'm sorry. Just venting. 458 00:17:15,991 --> 00:17:18,472 I know there's nothing we can do. 459 00:17:18,515 --> 00:17:21,388 That's what they always say. 460 00:17:23,564 --> 00:17:25,957 Until somebody does. 461 00:17:26,001 --> 00:17:27,829 What day is it? 462 00:17:27,872 --> 00:17:29,831 Wednesday? 463 00:17:29,874 --> 00:17:32,312 Let's change the world. 464 00:17:37,317 --> 00:17:39,188 [typing]Oh, this is not good. 465 00:17:39,232 --> 00:17:42,191 What? Someone's hacked into the webcam. 466 00:17:42,235 --> 00:17:44,367 Looks like they've been turning it on and watching 467 00:17:44,411 --> 00:17:45,953 every time he's connected to the Internet. 468 00:17:45,977 --> 00:17:48,197 How... can that happen? It could be a 469 00:17:48,241 --> 00:17:51,287 piece of Trojan software buried in a game he downloaded. 470 00:17:51,331 --> 00:17:53,724 Some computer-savvy creep at school 471 00:17:53,768 --> 00:17:57,163 could have uploaded it without his knowing. Or... 472 00:17:57,206 --> 00:17:59,078 it could be something else. 473 00:17:59,121 --> 00:18:00,731 And given who Jason's parents are, 474 00:18:00,775 --> 00:18:03,995 the security implications could be larger. 475 00:18:04,039 --> 00:18:05,519 Right. 476 00:18:05,562 --> 00:18:08,217 You should take this to the FBI for further examination. 477 00:18:08,261 --> 00:18:10,263 Just to be safe. 478 00:18:10,306 --> 00:18:12,178 Okay. Yeah. 479 00:18:12,221 --> 00:18:15,442 Uh... Thanks, Oliver. 480 00:18:15,485 --> 00:18:17,226 JACKSON: Did you know 481 00:18:17,270 --> 00:18:19,315 that sugar subsidies totaled 482 00:18:19,359 --> 00:18:22,884 over $258 million in the last year? 483 00:18:22,927 --> 00:18:24,712 Imagine how many soldiers 484 00:18:24,755 --> 00:18:27,018 we can put in body armor with that money. 485 00:18:27,062 --> 00:18:30,979 If we want to unleash the free market and keep America safe, 486 00:18:31,022 --> 00:18:34,765 we can't afford four more years of frivolous handouts. Frivolous? 487 00:18:34,809 --> 00:18:38,160 Governor, I'll tell you what's frivolous: a politician 488 00:18:38,204 --> 00:18:40,423 who talks a big game about supporting the military 489 00:18:40,467 --> 00:18:44,166 and then criticizes the very policies that keep us safe. JESSICA: I wouldn't jump 490 00:18:44,210 --> 00:18:45,559 on the word "frivolous." 491 00:18:45,602 --> 00:18:49,432 It makes you sound... Frivolous? 492 00:18:49,476 --> 00:18:50,999 But he started it. 493 00:18:51,042 --> 00:18:53,480 [laughter]ELIZABETH: Sorry to interrupt. 494 00:18:53,523 --> 00:18:55,525 Sir, we need to talk. How are you, Russell? 495 00:18:55,569 --> 00:18:58,354 I am very Sam Evans. That can't be fun. 496 00:18:58,398 --> 00:19:01,270 Take a seat. I could use a break. I need to know why, 497 00:19:01,314 --> 00:19:03,359 when every respected climate scientist 498 00:19:03,403 --> 00:19:06,275 in the country had warned that the Bahraini base 499 00:19:06,319 --> 00:19:07,929 was subject to damage from cyclones, 500 00:19:07,972 --> 00:19:11,367 Burton Standard Enterprises did nothing to address the problem 501 00:19:11,411 --> 00:19:13,215 when it refurbished the base just two years ago? 502 00:19:13,239 --> 00:19:14,805 Okay. 503 00:19:14,849 --> 00:19:17,112 Can we have the room? 504 00:19:18,331 --> 00:19:20,202 I'm s... sorry. I thought... Ah. 505 00:19:21,725 --> 00:19:23,945 I thought that they should hear it. 506 00:19:26,077 --> 00:19:28,384 You thought the campaign team 507 00:19:28,428 --> 00:19:31,082 should hear you lighting into the business practices 508 00:19:31,126 --> 00:19:32,823 of one of the president's biggest donors? 509 00:19:32,867 --> 00:19:34,216 Much bigger than that. 510 00:19:34,260 --> 00:19:35,478 What? 511 00:19:35,522 --> 00:19:36,697 It's not just the denial 512 00:19:36,740 --> 00:19:39,047 of climate change that's holding us back, 513 00:19:39,090 --> 00:19:41,441 even the location of the base is further evidence that 514 00:19:41,484 --> 00:19:43,660 we're stuck in old thinking. 515 00:19:43,704 --> 00:19:46,968 Why are we still in Bahrain at all? 516 00:19:47,011 --> 00:19:48,752 Why should the U.S. 517 00:19:48,796 --> 00:19:51,973 spend its blood and treasure in the Persian Gulf, 518 00:19:52,016 --> 00:19:55,890 aiding and defending states with atrocious human rights records, 519 00:19:55,933 --> 00:20:00,242 while countries like Tunisia... Who actually share our values... 520 00:20:00,286 --> 00:20:01,504 Go unaided? 521 00:20:01,548 --> 00:20:04,551 As poetic as that sounds, Bess, 522 00:20:04,594 --> 00:20:06,422 that's a pretty simplified take on 523 00:20:06,466 --> 00:20:08,250 one of the world's most complicated regions. 524 00:20:08,294 --> 00:20:09,860 There's this new thing called terrorism. 525 00:20:09,904 --> 00:20:11,471 It's really catching on. 526 00:20:11,514 --> 00:20:15,126 Bahrain has nothing to do with our strategy to fight terrorism. 527 00:20:15,170 --> 00:20:17,477 And we need to be honest with ourselves 528 00:20:17,520 --> 00:20:20,306 about the real challenges we face, 529 00:20:20,349 --> 00:20:23,439 or we are going to face a future 530 00:20:23,483 --> 00:20:27,791 with more and more American lives sacrificed, and for what? 531 00:20:27,835 --> 00:20:30,838 Preserving the power of people like Julius Burton? 532 00:20:30,881 --> 00:20:32,927 I mean, exactly when did the United States 533 00:20:32,970 --> 00:20:35,625 start making every decision based on 534 00:20:35,669 --> 00:20:38,541 strategic and politically expedient reasons? 535 00:20:38,585 --> 00:20:40,891 If we partner with nations 536 00:20:40,935 --> 00:20:43,894 just to remain dominant on the world stage, 537 00:20:43,938 --> 00:20:46,549 how are we any less imperialistic 538 00:20:46,593 --> 00:20:47,768 than Russia or China? 539 00:20:47,811 --> 00:20:50,118 I think we are at a 540 00:20:50,161 --> 00:20:52,555 critical juncture in human history 541 00:20:52,599 --> 00:20:55,515 and the U.S. needs to completely overhaul 542 00:20:55,558 --> 00:20:58,474 its relationship with the international community. 543 00:20:58,518 --> 00:21:01,564 How could you seriously suggest a complete change 544 00:21:01,608 --> 00:21:04,524 of U.S. foreign policy during an election 545 00:21:04,567 --> 00:21:05,588 which I am barely winning? 546 00:21:05,612 --> 00:21:07,396 I'm already backed against the wall 547 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:09,659 for allowing a dirty bomb attack on my watch, 548 00:21:09,703 --> 00:21:12,183 not to mention trading a treacherous spy to the Russians 549 00:21:12,227 --> 00:21:15,404 for reasons that I can't disclose. 550 00:21:15,448 --> 00:21:18,233 And now you expect me to explain to the American people 551 00:21:18,277 --> 00:21:20,583 that I'm going to pull stakes on 552 00:21:20,627 --> 00:21:22,933 a major strategic position in the Middle East? 553 00:21:22,977 --> 00:21:26,154 And totally alienate my biggest donor in the process? 554 00:21:28,461 --> 00:21:30,637 What good is bold idealism 555 00:21:30,680 --> 00:21:33,204 if it all but guarantees the loss of a second term? 556 00:21:33,248 --> 00:21:36,556 I'm talking about doing what's right. 557 00:21:36,599 --> 00:21:38,949 And I'm talking about winning. 558 00:21:38,993 --> 00:21:41,517 HENRY: You're not gonna get fired. 559 00:21:41,561 --> 00:21:43,930 Because that would be a crazy thing to do during an election, 560 00:21:43,954 --> 00:21:46,130 because you're too valuable. 561 00:21:46,174 --> 00:21:48,219 Should've said that one first. 562 00:21:48,263 --> 00:21:50,265 I'm sure he's rethinking the VP position. 563 00:21:50,309 --> 00:21:52,093 And I can't really blame him. 564 00:21:52,136 --> 00:21:53,921 Don't worry about it. I'm sure that 565 00:21:53,964 --> 00:21:55,749 Conrad appreciates your passion. 566 00:21:55,792 --> 00:21:57,098 Okay, let's go with that one. 567 00:21:57,141 --> 00:21:59,709 How's your day? Did you get. 568 00:21:59,753 --> 00:22:01,102 Jason's computer fixed? 569 00:22:01,145 --> 00:22:03,365 Well, I'm afraid that's more bad news. 570 00:22:03,409 --> 00:22:04,801 It got hacked somehow. 571 00:22:04,845 --> 00:22:06,388 It's probably just some kids fooling around, 572 00:22:06,412 --> 00:22:08,065 but I'm taking it to the FBI 573 00:22:08,109 --> 00:22:09,937 to make sure it's not a more serious breach. 574 00:22:09,980 --> 00:22:12,611 Really? Yeah, it's probably that kid George from his chemistry class. 575 00:22:12,635 --> 00:22:14,115 You know, the troll? 576 00:22:14,158 --> 00:22:16,422 That's not nice. No, no. He's a troller. 577 00:22:16,465 --> 00:22:17,727 He trolls. 578 00:22:17,771 --> 00:22:19,555 Uh, he hacked a cheerleader's Tumblr account. 579 00:22:19,599 --> 00:22:23,646 Well... [grunting] 580 00:22:23,690 --> 00:22:26,040 [tires screech] 581 00:22:28,390 --> 00:22:30,218 Henry, are you there? 582 00:22:30,261 --> 00:22:32,263 Henry? 583 00:22:35,441 --> 00:22:38,269 Guys, we're home.Hey. 584 00:22:38,313 --> 00:22:40,533 Are you okay? Yes, please, no fussing. 585 00:22:40,576 --> 00:22:41,664 Dad! I'm fine, I'm fine. 586 00:22:41,708 --> 00:22:43,405 Dad, you were mugged. It's a big deal. 587 00:22:43,449 --> 00:22:44,885 Oh, come on, he was in Desert Storm. 588 00:22:44,928 --> 00:22:46,190 He's probably fine. 589 00:22:46,234 --> 00:22:47,429 Plenty of people survive war and then get killed 590 00:22:47,453 --> 00:22:48,604 in stupid acts of gun violence. 591 00:22:48,628 --> 00:22:50,717 There was no gun. This was bat violence. 592 00:22:50,760 --> 00:22:51,868 ALISON: Did you break anything? 593 00:22:51,892 --> 00:22:53,328 I cracked two ribs, but they're two 594 00:22:53,372 --> 00:22:54,772 I don't use very often, so I'm fine. 595 00:22:54,808 --> 00:22:56,505 Okay, grab a seat, Captain Stoical. 596 00:22:56,549 --> 00:22:59,421 Jace, I'm sorry, but they got your computer. 597 00:22:59,465 --> 00:23:00,988 JASON: It's jacked-up anyway. 598 00:23:01,031 --> 00:23:02,095 I'm psyched for the upgrade. 599 00:23:02,119 --> 00:23:03,599 Okay, look, why don't you guys go in 600 00:23:03,643 --> 00:23:05,577 and make some dinner and Dad will limp in in a few minutes. 601 00:23:05,601 --> 00:23:06,646 Yeah, okay, come on, guys. 602 00:23:06,689 --> 00:23:07,647 Operation Tacos? 603 00:23:07,690 --> 00:23:08,735 No, grilled cheese. 604 00:23:08,778 --> 00:23:10,693 No, ramen. It never lets you down. 605 00:23:10,737 --> 00:23:13,043 So, no other news from the FBI? 606 00:23:13,087 --> 00:23:15,002 No, the plates were untraceable. 607 00:23:15,045 --> 00:23:16,719 They said we shouldn't jump to conclusions. 608 00:23:16,743 --> 00:23:18,440 Like it was a concerted, 609 00:23:18,484 --> 00:23:20,311 organized effort to get the computer? 610 00:23:20,355 --> 00:23:21,704 Yeah, like that. 611 00:23:21,748 --> 00:23:23,793 Anyway, 612 00:23:23,837 --> 00:23:25,118 they're handling it now. We shouldn't worry about it. 613 00:23:25,142 --> 00:23:27,057 Great, I feel completely relaxed. 614 00:23:27,101 --> 00:23:29,190 And I've got this Jane Pauley interview. 615 00:23:29,233 --> 00:23:30,800 Do you want me to cancel? 616 00:23:30,844 --> 00:23:32,106 No, of course not. 617 00:23:32,149 --> 00:23:33,518 We've got plenty of time to stress about this. 618 00:23:33,542 --> 00:23:34,848 Plus, if you stay here, 619 00:23:34,891 --> 00:23:36,850 you'll have to eat grilled cheese ramen tacos. 620 00:23:36,893 --> 00:23:38,460 Go, save yourself.[laughs]: Okay. 621 00:23:38,504 --> 00:23:40,462 Bye.Bye. 622 00:23:41,507 --> 00:23:42,943 So, Madam Secretary, 623 00:23:42,986 --> 00:23:46,468 with the presidential primary debate only moments away, 624 00:23:46,512 --> 00:23:49,471 it's a good time to address the elephant in the room. 625 00:23:49,515 --> 00:23:52,518 If President Dalton secures the nomination, 626 00:23:52,561 --> 00:23:56,522 do you expect to be offered the position of vice president? 627 00:23:56,565 --> 00:23:58,567 And will you accept? 628 00:23:58,611 --> 00:24:03,529 Well, I am unfamiliar with that elephant. 629 00:24:03,572 --> 00:24:06,096 Well, you can't be unfamiliar, with the speculation 630 00:24:06,140 --> 00:24:10,492 that Vice President Delgado having health problems, that 631 00:24:10,536 --> 00:24:11,976 you are the most obvious replacement. 632 00:24:12,015 --> 00:24:15,497 Look, uh, the president still has the nomination to win 633 00:24:15,541 --> 00:24:20,459 and I, I am, well, I have my hands full with my day job. 634 00:24:20,502 --> 00:24:22,156 Speaking of that, 635 00:24:22,199 --> 00:24:24,854 the recent superstorm that severely damaged 636 00:24:24,898 --> 00:24:27,944 a U.S. naval base in Bahrain 637 00:24:27,988 --> 00:24:30,556 could bring up the ongoing question 638 00:24:30,599 --> 00:24:32,383 of climate change. 639 00:24:32,427 --> 00:24:33,820 This is the third 640 00:24:33,863 --> 00:24:36,475 or fourth storm of the century 641 00:24:36,518 --> 00:24:38,477 in the last decade. 642 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:41,349 So it's beginning to look less like a freak of nature 643 00:24:41,392 --> 00:24:44,221 than maybe a pattern of nature. 644 00:24:44,265 --> 00:24:47,050 It's very difficult to say 645 00:24:47,094 --> 00:24:50,924 that one storm is irrefutable evidence 646 00:24:50,967 --> 00:24:53,404 of changing weather patterns... 647 00:24:53,448 --> 00:24:55,537 I understand that, but do you, Madam Secretary, 648 00:24:55,581 --> 00:24:59,280 believe that climate change is real? 649 00:25:01,412 --> 00:25:05,068 It's not a matter of belief. 650 00:25:06,940 --> 00:25:10,683 Based on the consensus in the scientific community, 651 00:25:10,726 --> 00:25:13,555 I am convinced it's a significant issue 652 00:25:13,599 --> 00:25:15,557 that needs to be addressed. 653 00:25:15,601 --> 00:25:18,429 Are you breaking rank with the president 654 00:25:18,473 --> 00:25:20,344 and the party on this? 655 00:25:20,388 --> 00:25:22,564 Well, I-I've never 656 00:25:22,608 --> 00:25:25,698 been an official member of any political party. 657 00:25:25,741 --> 00:25:27,743 I'm not a partisan politician. 658 00:25:27,787 --> 00:25:29,963 I'm a public servant. 659 00:25:30,006 --> 00:25:33,923 That is an excellent clarification. 660 00:25:33,967 --> 00:25:35,621 JAY: Madam Secretary? 661 00:25:35,664 --> 00:25:37,710 Hey, Jay. 662 00:25:37,753 --> 00:25:39,165 You're starting to look at home in the White House. 663 00:25:39,189 --> 00:25:40,776 You ready for some varsity debate analysis? 664 00:25:40,800 --> 00:25:43,106 Yes, ma'am, but first I have to say 665 00:25:43,150 --> 00:25:45,282 I'm pleasantly taken aback and full of awe 666 00:25:45,326 --> 00:25:46,762 and admiration 667 00:25:46,806 --> 00:25:49,025 and that I have your back no matter how this turns out. 668 00:25:49,069 --> 00:25:50,461 Great. 669 00:25:50,505 --> 00:25:51,743 [whispers]: What are we talking about? 670 00:25:51,767 --> 00:25:53,769 Your performance on the show just now. 671 00:25:53,813 --> 00:25:55,945 Oh, the VP thing? 672 00:25:55,989 --> 00:25:57,338 I felt I skirted that. 673 00:25:57,381 --> 00:25:58,600 No, no, climate change. 674 00:25:58,644 --> 00:26:00,559 Oh, come on, that was just chatter. 675 00:26:00,602 --> 00:26:02,996 Bono was on afterwards to discuss his endorsement. 676 00:26:03,039 --> 00:26:04,214 People were just... 677 00:26:04,258 --> 00:26:05,607 Are you completely insane?! 678 00:26:05,651 --> 00:26:08,697 Well, the test results aren't back yet, 679 00:26:08,741 --> 00:26:10,481 but... You think this is funny? 680 00:26:10,525 --> 00:26:13,615 You have created a firestorm inside the party. 681 00:26:13,659 --> 00:26:15,138 Social media's blowing up. 682 00:26:15,182 --> 00:26:16,662 It's gonna lead every news... 683 00:26:16,705 --> 00:26:18,707 It was a personal question. 684 00:26:18,751 --> 00:26:20,622 And I'm not gonna lie on national television. 685 00:26:20,666 --> 00:26:22,581 The president understands 686 00:26:22,624 --> 00:26:25,496 the difference between personal honesty and party politics. 687 00:26:25,540 --> 00:26:28,717 The president understands there's an election to win. 688 00:26:28,761 --> 00:26:30,371 And if you care at all about him, 689 00:26:30,414 --> 00:26:32,765 or advancing your own agenda, 690 00:26:32,808 --> 00:26:35,594 you'll keep your mouth shut about climate change 691 00:26:35,637 --> 00:26:37,596 till the end of time. 692 00:26:37,639 --> 00:26:40,076 Which may come sooner than you think. 693 00:26:40,120 --> 00:26:41,663 You'd better hope it does. Where are you going? 694 00:26:41,687 --> 00:26:42,992 I've changed my mind. 695 00:26:43,036 --> 00:26:44,646 I'm gonna watch the debate at home. 696 00:26:46,692 --> 00:26:48,737 He's in V-fib. 697 00:26:48,781 --> 00:26:49,782 Start compressions. 698 00:26:49,825 --> 00:26:50,783 DOCTOR: Epinephrine, one milligram. 699 00:26:50,826 --> 00:26:52,654 Get me the AED. 700 00:26:52,698 --> 00:26:54,656 Clear.Clear. 701 00:26:55,091 --> 00:26:56,353 Recharge? 702 00:26:56,397 --> 00:26:57,398 Stand back. 703 00:26:57,441 --> 00:26:59,661 DOCTOR: Clear! 704 00:26:59,705 --> 00:27:01,054 You're ready, Mr. President. 705 00:27:01,097 --> 00:27:03,099 [phone buzzes] 706 00:27:04,710 --> 00:27:05,798 Hello. 707 00:27:05,841 --> 00:27:07,190 We just got word. 708 00:27:07,234 --> 00:27:09,149 Ensign Kelley didn't make it. 709 00:27:09,192 --> 00:27:11,717 News is gonna break shortly. 710 00:27:11,760 --> 00:27:13,588 It could come up in the debate. 711 00:27:13,632 --> 00:27:15,198 I understand. 712 00:27:15,242 --> 00:27:17,418 I'd like you to connect me to the family. 713 00:27:17,461 --> 00:27:19,638 Right now, sir? 714 00:27:19,681 --> 00:27:20,639 Yes, now. 715 00:27:20,682 --> 00:27:22,989 I'd like a moment, please. 716 00:27:23,032 --> 00:27:24,251 It's fine. 717 00:27:24,294 --> 00:27:25,644 I'll see you out there. 718 00:27:28,951 --> 00:27:31,127 Mr. and Mrs. Kelley? 719 00:27:31,171 --> 00:27:34,696 I want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss 720 00:27:34,740 --> 00:27:36,872 and to thank you for the enormous sacrifice 721 00:27:36,916 --> 00:27:40,789 that Sean made for his country and his fellow crewmen. 722 00:27:40,833 --> 00:27:42,704 I understand he held onto that cable 723 00:27:42,748 --> 00:27:46,186 until every sailor had made it to safety. 724 00:27:46,229 --> 00:27:49,711 All of those men and their families are in his debt. 725 00:27:49,755 --> 00:27:51,713 God be with you. 726 00:27:54,716 --> 00:27:56,239 EVANS: Every moment 727 00:27:56,283 --> 00:27:59,547 of this presidency has been a failure 728 00:27:59,590 --> 00:28:02,158 born of incompetency and cowardice. 729 00:28:02,202 --> 00:28:04,508 A dirty bomb attack on American soil. 730 00:28:04,552 --> 00:28:06,859 A gutless, lenient peace deal with Iran. 731 00:28:06,902 --> 00:28:09,035 Appeasement of Russia with the shameful trade 732 00:28:09,078 --> 00:28:11,559 of the notorious spy Peter Buckley. 733 00:28:11,602 --> 00:28:15,737 It reveals a president catastrophically soft on defense 734 00:28:15,781 --> 00:28:17,870 and unsupportive of the American military. 735 00:28:17,913 --> 00:28:20,742 [applause] 736 00:28:20,786 --> 00:28:26,922 Now... now we hear a base in Bahrain 737 00:28:26,966 --> 00:28:29,359 has been destroyed by cyclone winds, and just moments ago, 738 00:28:29,403 --> 00:28:31,840 we learned that Ensign Sean Kelley, 739 00:28:31,884 --> 00:28:34,843 after remaining in a coma for several days, has died. 740 00:28:34,887 --> 00:28:37,150 Ladies and gentlemen, even in peacetime, 741 00:28:37,193 --> 00:28:39,369 Dalton cannot seem to protect 742 00:28:39,413 --> 00:28:42,895 our men and women in uniform. 743 00:28:42,938 --> 00:28:45,724 President Dalton, your response? 744 00:28:51,904 --> 00:28:54,384 Ensign Sean Kelley's death 745 00:28:54,428 --> 00:28:58,519 was not caused by so-called "soft support of the military," 746 00:28:58,562 --> 00:29:01,783 but because of a willful denial of reality 747 00:29:01,827 --> 00:29:05,221 by many in Washington and in my own party, 748 00:29:05,265 --> 00:29:07,702 including Governor Evans. 749 00:29:07,746 --> 00:29:09,660 [scoffs] 750 00:29:09,704 --> 00:29:11,097 And that reality is climate change. 751 00:29:11,140 --> 00:29:13,186 The extreme weather patterns 752 00:29:13,229 --> 00:29:15,318 and rising sea levels around the world. 753 00:29:15,362 --> 00:29:17,843 Because we remain in denial about that, 754 00:29:17,886 --> 00:29:20,759 our naval bases around the globe remain unsafe, 755 00:29:20,802 --> 00:29:22,282 and our military men and women 756 00:29:22,325 --> 00:29:26,112 who occupy them remain at unnecessary risk. 757 00:29:26,155 --> 00:29:28,723 This scientifically proven reality 758 00:29:28,767 --> 00:29:31,595 will continue to be a grave threat 759 00:29:31,639 --> 00:29:34,773 to both military and civilian populations everywhere 760 00:29:34,816 --> 00:29:38,037 until we take serious and specific action to address it. 761 00:29:38,080 --> 00:29:39,429 And why don't we? 762 00:29:39,473 --> 00:29:42,781 Because this reality doesn't serve us. 763 00:29:42,824 --> 00:29:45,479 It doesn't serve the false construct of foreign policy. 764 00:29:45,522 --> 00:29:47,829 It keeps us beholden to nations who have resources 765 00:29:47,873 --> 00:29:49,831 we think we need. 766 00:29:49,875 --> 00:29:52,094 Instead of committing ourselves to nations 767 00:29:52,138 --> 00:29:55,184 who espouse and live and breathe the values we share. 768 00:29:55,228 --> 00:29:58,144 The values of freedom and democracy 769 00:29:58,187 --> 00:29:59,928 and basic human rights. 770 00:29:59,972 --> 00:30:01,800 Economic and political gamesmanship 771 00:30:01,843 --> 00:30:05,586 makes us no better than the imperial countries we censure. 772 00:30:05,629 --> 00:30:07,936 We need to lead by example. 773 00:30:07,980 --> 00:30:09,851 If elected to a second term, 774 00:30:09,895 --> 00:30:13,202 I vow to prepare the United States for a changing world. 775 00:30:13,246 --> 00:30:16,510 Changing rapidly due to a warming climate 776 00:30:16,553 --> 00:30:18,468 and shifting global allegiances. 777 00:30:18,512 --> 00:30:20,731 I will do this against all opposition, 778 00:30:20,775 --> 00:30:22,646 including inside my own party. 779 00:30:22,690 --> 00:30:25,345 Because as President Lyndon Johnson said 780 00:30:25,388 --> 00:30:27,869 when he signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 781 00:30:27,913 --> 00:30:30,916 risking his party's political future to do the right thing, 782 00:30:30,959 --> 00:30:34,180 "What the hell's the presidency for?" 783 00:30:34,223 --> 00:30:36,356 [applause and clamoring] 784 00:30:40,403 --> 00:30:42,449 Looks like he forgives you. 785 00:30:44,799 --> 00:30:47,019 What the hell has he done? 786 00:30:51,893 --> 00:30:54,504 I think this is premature. Let us sit down with you. 787 00:30:54,548 --> 00:30:55,742 I'm-I'm with the president now. 788 00:30:55,766 --> 00:30:58,030 We could be there in half an hour. 789 00:30:59,640 --> 00:31:01,816 I think you're making a serious mistake. 790 00:31:01,860 --> 00:31:03,992 And I think you need to... [stammers] 791 00:31:04,036 --> 00:31:05,646 [sighs] 792 00:31:05,689 --> 00:31:07,735 Well, that didn't take long. 793 00:31:07,778 --> 00:31:09,868 Julius Burton is officially throwing 794 00:31:09,911 --> 00:31:12,479 all his financial support to Sam Evans. 795 00:31:12,522 --> 00:31:13,804 I'm tired of worrying about what men 796 00:31:13,828 --> 00:31:15,066 like Burton do with their money. 797 00:31:15,090 --> 00:31:16,352 I'm not going to renew 798 00:31:16,396 --> 00:31:18,311 the Defense Cooperation Agreement with Bahrain. 799 00:31:18,354 --> 00:31:19,714 Instead, we're going to move toward 800 00:31:19,747 --> 00:31:21,183 building a new base in Tunisia. 801 00:31:21,227 --> 00:31:22,944 We're going to bring our military and economic support 802 00:31:22,968 --> 00:31:24,926 to a country that has earned it. 803 00:31:24,970 --> 00:31:25,753 What about the next administration? 804 00:31:25,796 --> 00:31:26,928 What happens when all this 805 00:31:26,972 --> 00:31:30,149 executive action is rolled back in January? 806 00:31:30,192 --> 00:31:33,065 Already writing a presidential obituary? 807 00:31:33,108 --> 00:31:35,763 No, sir. 808 00:31:35,806 --> 00:31:37,634 You did that yourself. 809 00:31:42,074 --> 00:31:44,554 WOMAN: So it's official, President Conrad Dalton 810 00:31:44,598 --> 00:31:46,861 will be a one-term president. 811 00:31:46,905 --> 00:31:48,950 Governor Sam Evans just won the primary 812 00:31:48,994 --> 00:31:51,344 and will head to the general election. 813 00:31:51,387 --> 00:31:53,912 So, is this the first time that an incumbent president 814 00:31:53,955 --> 00:31:56,001 has failed to get his party's nomination? 815 00:31:56,044 --> 00:31:59,918 MAN: Actually, no, in 1856, Franklin Pierce failed to secure 816 00:31:59,961 --> 00:32:02,311 his party's support, but it is only the second time, 817 00:32:02,355 --> 00:32:04,835 which makes it pretty historic. 818 00:32:04,879 --> 00:32:07,490 WOMAN: We'll be right back with more election coverage. 819 00:32:07,534 --> 00:32:09,840 Sorry, Mr. President. 820 00:32:09,884 --> 00:32:13,453 Uh, there are some things that we have to address. 821 00:32:13,496 --> 00:32:17,152 You, uh, you need to 822 00:32:17,196 --> 00:32:19,850 concede the nomination to Evans 823 00:32:19,894 --> 00:32:22,766 and assure him that you'll toe the party line, 824 00:32:22,810 --> 00:32:25,856 endorse his candidacy, and help him out 825 00:32:25,900 --> 00:32:28,076 on the campaign trail 826 00:32:28,120 --> 00:32:29,730 as much as you can, though... 827 00:32:29,773 --> 00:32:30,992 Though right now 828 00:32:31,036 --> 00:32:33,734 I'm such a liability that my services 829 00:32:33,777 --> 00:32:35,910 might not be very much in demand. 830 00:32:35,954 --> 00:32:38,347 You could look at that as an upside. 831 00:32:38,391 --> 00:32:40,349 Yes, I think I will. 832 00:32:40,393 --> 00:32:43,831 Mr. President, I'm so sorry. No, Bess. 833 00:32:43,874 --> 00:32:46,051 We're not going to assign any blame here. 834 00:32:46,094 --> 00:32:50,446 We all made our choices, we did our best. 835 00:32:50,490 --> 00:32:51,795 Although I do wish I'd been able 836 00:32:51,839 --> 00:32:54,015 to announce your candidacy for vice president. 837 00:32:54,059 --> 00:32:56,061 I appreciate your faith in me. 838 00:32:56,104 --> 00:32:58,977 Sir, you still have seven months in office 839 00:32:59,020 --> 00:33:00,804 and there's work to be done. 840 00:33:00,848 --> 00:33:04,939 I suggest we all just... focus on that. 841 00:33:04,983 --> 00:33:06,419 That's right. 842 00:33:07,637 --> 00:33:09,552 A great team. 843 00:33:09,596 --> 00:33:11,815 I've been privileged to have you. 844 00:33:24,915 --> 00:33:27,396 I'm sorry. It's just wrong. 845 00:33:30,356 --> 00:33:33,359 Well, the good news is... 846 00:33:33,402 --> 00:33:36,057 that you can go back to your intelligence work. 847 00:33:36,101 --> 00:33:39,930 Maybe I'll go visit Stevie in Oxford this summer. 848 00:33:39,974 --> 00:33:41,932 Go back to teaching. 849 00:33:41,976 --> 00:33:43,978 We don't have to figure this all out tonight. 850 00:33:46,241 --> 00:33:49,853 I really wanted a shot at that vice presidency, I'll admit it. 851 00:33:49,897 --> 00:33:52,726 But mainly I just wanted Conrad 852 00:33:52,769 --> 00:33:55,120 to have another term. He deserved it. 853 00:33:55,163 --> 00:33:56,904 You both did. 854 00:34:06,218 --> 00:34:08,176 [indistinct conversations]Excuse me. 855 00:34:08,220 --> 00:34:10,222 You guys want a cup of water? 856 00:34:12,180 --> 00:34:13,790 Madam Secretary. 857 00:34:13,834 --> 00:34:15,879 Chief Justice, hi. 858 00:34:15,923 --> 00:34:17,446 Tough loss. 859 00:34:17,490 --> 00:34:19,013 I'm sorry. 860 00:34:19,057 --> 00:34:19,927 Thank you. 861 00:34:19,970 --> 00:34:21,755 And you would have made a great 862 00:34:21,798 --> 00:34:23,452 vice president, too. 863 00:34:23,496 --> 00:34:25,063 I would have voted for that ticket. 864 00:34:25,106 --> 00:34:26,455 And it's not even my party. 865 00:34:26,499 --> 00:34:28,414 Thank you, sir. 866 00:34:28,457 --> 00:34:30,590 [whispers]: Don... Don't tell anyone. 867 00:34:37,075 --> 00:34:39,077 According to the new Defense Cooperation Agreement, 868 00:34:39,120 --> 00:34:40,643 the construction on the naval base 869 00:34:40,687 --> 00:34:42,906 will employ Tunisian contractors and workers, 870 00:34:42,950 --> 00:34:46,823 which will bring a boost to your economy. 871 00:34:46,867 --> 00:34:48,347 We look forward 872 00:34:48,390 --> 00:34:51,132 to establishing a strong partnership with your country. 873 00:34:51,176 --> 00:34:52,525 MOSSADEK: As do we, I assure you. 874 00:34:52,568 --> 00:34:55,963 And I do appreciate, Mr. President, Madam Secretary, 875 00:34:56,006 --> 00:34:58,096 the sacrifices you made on our behalf. 876 00:34:58,139 --> 00:35:01,055 It may be a dark moment now, but you have 877 00:35:01,099 --> 00:35:03,013 moved your country toward greatness. 878 00:35:03,057 --> 00:35:04,145 People don't always 879 00:35:04,189 --> 00:35:05,712 thank you for that, but your legacy 880 00:35:05,755 --> 00:35:07,975 will reflect it. 881 00:35:10,412 --> 00:35:12,153 Thank you, Foreign Minister. 882 00:35:12,197 --> 00:35:14,155 I'm proud that we could accomplish this together. 883 00:35:14,199 --> 00:35:16,549 Believe me, I know only too well 884 00:35:16,592 --> 00:35:20,161 the perils of leading a country into a new direction. 885 00:35:22,294 --> 00:35:25,123 Have a good trip back. 886 00:35:30,693 --> 00:35:33,435 Well, that's ironic. 887 00:35:33,479 --> 00:35:36,046 Being given advice on the pitfalls of democracy 888 00:35:36,090 --> 00:35:38,092 by one of the most nascent in the world. 889 00:35:38,136 --> 00:35:41,182 Russell and I'll be working on strategies 890 00:35:41,226 --> 00:35:43,576 to ensure against the next administration 891 00:35:43,619 --> 00:35:46,231 being able to undo this negotiation. 892 00:35:46,274 --> 00:35:49,669 Yes. Fred Reynolds' plan is to slash defense 893 00:35:49,712 --> 00:35:52,150 back to bows and arrows. 894 00:35:52,193 --> 00:35:55,153 Either way... this agreement is at risk. 895 00:35:55,196 --> 00:35:58,852 Sam Evans is on his way over to talk about my endorsement. 896 00:35:58,895 --> 00:36:02,116 Turns out that while I'm kryptonite to much of the base, 897 00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:04,118 among moderates and independent swing voters, 898 00:36:04,162 --> 00:36:06,207 and, his words... 899 00:36:06,251 --> 00:36:08,209 "other coveted demographics"... 900 00:36:08,253 --> 00:36:10,342 I'm still popular. Well, I guess that's 901 00:36:10,385 --> 00:36:12,126 the domestic politics version 902 00:36:12,170 --> 00:36:15,303 of "you're big in Japan." 903 00:36:15,347 --> 00:36:17,131 [short chuckle] Better to be a lame duck 904 00:36:17,175 --> 00:36:19,438 than a dead duck, I suppose. 905 00:36:19,481 --> 00:36:21,135 Thanks, Bess. 906 00:36:29,926 --> 00:36:31,928 [indistinct conversation] 907 00:36:35,193 --> 00:36:37,151 Madam Secretary, good to see you. 908 00:36:37,195 --> 00:36:38,805 Governor Evans. I just ran into. 909 00:36:38,848 --> 00:36:40,435 Foreign Minister Mossadek on the way out. 910 00:36:40,459 --> 00:36:42,591 I guess he was here to discuss a naval base 911 00:36:42,635 --> 00:36:44,265 you promised him over... We've already secured the agreement. 912 00:36:44,289 --> 00:36:46,291 Which I will do everything in my power to undo. 913 00:36:47,857 --> 00:36:50,120 I'll let you go. The president's waiting. 914 00:36:50,164 --> 00:36:51,774 Elizabeth. 915 00:36:51,818 --> 00:36:53,254 We're under a lot of pressure 916 00:36:53,298 --> 00:36:54,449 from a number of different organizations 917 00:36:54,473 --> 00:36:56,083 and constituencies, and though I'm proud 918 00:36:56,126 --> 00:36:57,930 of achieving the nomination, I'm sure you're aware 919 00:36:57,954 --> 00:37:01,262 that some damage has been done to party unity. 920 00:37:01,306 --> 00:37:03,656 Conrad's endorsement will go a long way to fix that, 921 00:37:03,699 --> 00:37:06,659 but administrative continuity from one term to the next 922 00:37:06,702 --> 00:37:08,226 will help even more. 923 00:37:08,269 --> 00:37:11,141 So I hope that you will consider 924 00:37:11,185 --> 00:37:13,405 maintaining your role as secretary of state 925 00:37:13,448 --> 00:37:15,972 in my cabinet. 926 00:37:16,016 --> 00:37:18,845 I'm asking Russell Jackson to stay, too. 927 00:37:18,888 --> 00:37:21,282 I know you can't answer now. 928 00:37:21,326 --> 00:37:25,199 But think about it and call me back when you come round, okay? 929 00:37:25,243 --> 00:37:29,725 I-I just realized that I... [stammers] 930 00:37:29,769 --> 00:37:31,205 I left my pen, and I'm... 931 00:37:31,249 --> 00:37:33,227 It's a sentimental thing, my husband gave it to me. 932 00:37:33,251 --> 00:37:35,514 I'm just gonna run back and get it. You don't mind, 933 00:37:35,557 --> 00:37:37,559 do you? 934 00:37:39,169 --> 00:37:40,649 Bess? 935 00:37:40,693 --> 00:37:42,825 Don't endorse Evans. 936 00:37:42,869 --> 00:37:44,305 Run as an independent. 937 00:37:44,349 --> 00:37:46,699 What? You just said 938 00:37:46,742 --> 00:37:48,962 that you are an asset in the general election 939 00:37:49,005 --> 00:37:50,224 with broad popular support. 940 00:37:50,268 --> 00:37:52,226 And it must be even broader than we think, 941 00:37:52,270 --> 00:37:53,769 or Evans wouldn't be hitting it so hard. 942 00:37:53,793 --> 00:37:55,969 What if you have a shot, even without 943 00:37:56,012 --> 00:37:58,058 your party's support? 944 00:37:58,101 --> 00:38:01,540 The move would be historically unprecedented, 945 00:38:01,583 --> 00:38:03,890 but given the coup that they just pulled on you, 946 00:38:03,933 --> 00:38:06,849 one unprecedented event deserves another. 947 00:38:06,893 --> 00:38:09,330 Well, it's either that or leave the country 948 00:38:09,374 --> 00:38:12,159 in the hands of Evans, a spineless puppet 949 00:38:12,202 --> 00:38:14,857 for special interests, or to Fred Reynolds 950 00:38:14,901 --> 00:38:18,121 in the other party... A clueless isolationist. 951 00:38:18,165 --> 00:38:20,559 I realize this is a reckless play, 952 00:38:20,602 --> 00:38:23,170 given that no independent has ever won the presidency, 953 00:38:23,213 --> 00:38:25,172 although Teddy Roosevelt came close, 954 00:38:25,215 --> 00:38:28,697 but that was... With the right support 955 00:38:28,741 --> 00:38:31,134 and an aggressive enough ground game, 956 00:38:31,178 --> 00:38:33,136 we have a fighting chance, 957 00:38:33,180 --> 00:38:37,010 and wouldn't you rather go out fighting? 958 00:38:37,053 --> 00:38:39,708 If we're gonna make history, 959 00:38:39,752 --> 00:38:42,363 let's make the good kind. 960 00:38:47,499 --> 00:38:49,501 [doorbell rings] 961 00:38:52,286 --> 00:38:54,810 JACKSON: You're killing me. You know that, right? 962 00:38:54,854 --> 00:38:56,334 Can I get you a drink? 963 00:38:56,377 --> 00:38:58,988 No, thanks. I pre-drank. 964 00:39:01,339 --> 00:39:06,605 So, I-I take it you've spoken with Conrad. 965 00:39:06,648 --> 00:39:08,650 Oh, what the hell? I'm not driving. 966 00:39:12,567 --> 00:39:15,831 Conrad running as an independent 967 00:39:15,875 --> 00:39:18,660 is an insane idea. 968 00:39:18,704 --> 00:39:20,706 Primarily 'cause he can't win. 969 00:39:22,447 --> 00:39:25,754 Also... 970 00:39:25,798 --> 00:39:28,801 because it puts me in an impossible position. 971 00:39:30,237 --> 00:39:33,980 Choosing between this president 972 00:39:34,023 --> 00:39:37,462 and the party I have supported since middle school. 973 00:39:39,768 --> 00:39:41,727 I would counter it's not the same party 974 00:39:41,770 --> 00:39:43,381 you've supported since middle school. 975 00:39:43,424 --> 00:39:45,644 Its nominee represents nothing 976 00:39:45,687 --> 00:39:47,428 of what you stand for, 977 00:39:47,472 --> 00:39:48,908 and Conrad's chances of winning 978 00:39:48,951 --> 00:39:50,692 are... narrow 979 00:39:50,736 --> 00:39:52,801 but not impossible. What do you think I've been doing 980 00:39:52,825 --> 00:39:55,697 all night? I've run the numbers, Elizabeth. 981 00:39:55,741 --> 00:39:58,613 He loses handily in nine out of ten scenarios. 982 00:39:58,657 --> 00:40:00,354 So what's the tenth? 983 00:40:00,398 --> 00:40:01,747 Let's concentrate on that. 984 00:40:03,357 --> 00:40:06,839 The winning scenario... 985 00:40:06,882 --> 00:40:10,799 depends on one big concession. 986 00:40:14,194 --> 00:40:16,631 That's why I'm here. 987 00:40:16,675 --> 00:40:18,503 With your popularity 988 00:40:18,546 --> 00:40:21,157 among independents and moderates, 989 00:40:21,201 --> 00:40:22,811 you're likely to carry swing states 990 00:40:22,855 --> 00:40:25,423 like Florida, Ohio, Virginia. 991 00:40:25,466 --> 00:40:27,120 The bad news is... 992 00:40:27,163 --> 00:40:28,817 that's not enough to win the election. 993 00:40:28,861 --> 00:40:31,690 But you don't need to win. 994 00:40:31,733 --> 00:40:33,561 You just need not to lose. 995 00:40:33,605 --> 00:40:35,824 The goal is to keep any candidate 996 00:40:35,868 --> 00:40:38,827 from getting to the requisite 270 electoral votes. 997 00:40:38,871 --> 00:40:40,699 If that were to happen, 998 00:40:40,742 --> 00:40:43,484 the election gets thrown to the House of Representatives. 999 00:40:43,528 --> 00:40:45,704 And there, you would have 1000 00:40:45,747 --> 00:40:47,227 a very good chance of winning. 1001 00:40:47,270 --> 00:40:50,839 The biggest barrier to stopping Evans from getting to 270 1002 00:40:50,883 --> 00:40:52,885 is his home state of Pennsylvania 1003 00:40:52,928 --> 00:40:54,626 and its 20 electoral votes. 1004 00:40:54,669 --> 00:40:56,758 And how do we pull that off? 1005 00:40:56,802 --> 00:41:00,153 Well, sir, there's really only one way. 1006 00:41:00,196 --> 00:41:02,198 You need a popular Pennsylvanian on the ticket. 1007 00:41:02,242 --> 00:41:04,984 Senator Teresa Hurst pulls 1008 00:41:05,027 --> 00:41:07,769 big numbers there. She's fiercely independent, 1009 00:41:07,813 --> 00:41:11,512 she's a shameless supporter of yours. 1010 00:41:11,556 --> 00:41:12,905 You need to choose her 1011 00:41:12,948 --> 00:41:14,515 to be your vice presidential candidate. 1012 00:41:14,559 --> 00:41:15,516 No. 1013 00:41:15,560 --> 00:41:18,780 I chose you as a trusted confidant 1014 00:41:18,824 --> 00:41:21,348 and the exact right person for the job. 1015 00:41:21,391 --> 00:41:22,958 Not another ticket-balancing politician. 1016 00:41:23,002 --> 00:41:24,960 Teresa Hurst is a rising star. 1017 00:41:25,004 --> 00:41:27,223 She's on the practical side of all the issues... 1018 00:41:27,267 --> 00:41:28,703 And don't forget you're running 1019 00:41:28,747 --> 00:41:31,401 on the "dismantling the world as we know it" platform. 1020 00:41:31,445 --> 00:41:33,534 I'm sorry... Change foreign policy, 1021 00:41:33,578 --> 00:41:35,580 change the world. And if we're gonna go with that, 1022 00:41:35,623 --> 00:41:37,930 you're gonna need me 1023 00:41:37,973 --> 00:41:39,540 as your secretary of state, sir. 1024 00:41:39,584 --> 00:41:41,716 Not your vice president. 1025 00:41:41,760 --> 00:41:44,110 Right now, you need to do what you can to win. 1026 00:41:45,154 --> 00:41:46,504 Now she gets it. 1027 00:41:49,681 --> 00:41:51,770 HENRY: Remind me what was so bad 1028 00:41:51,813 --> 00:41:53,641 about the campaign circuit? 1029 00:41:53,685 --> 00:41:55,513 Besides everything? 1030 00:41:55,556 --> 00:41:57,819 I am so far behind on these term papers. 1031 00:41:57,863 --> 00:42:00,015 I'm gonna be up all night. Maybe I should go downstairs. 1032 00:42:00,039 --> 00:42:01,780 Why? I'm gonna be up all night 1033 00:42:01,823 --> 00:42:04,304 with restructuring American foreign policy. 1034 00:42:04,347 --> 00:42:06,567 It'll be fun, be like college. 1035 00:42:06,611 --> 00:42:09,570 We can order out some bad food. 1036 00:42:09,614 --> 00:42:13,443 Cheeseburger pizza is on the way. 1037 00:42:13,487 --> 00:42:16,098 You are so handsome. 1038 00:42:16,142 --> 00:42:18,971 I'm gonna make sure we have Tums. Tums! 1039 00:42:20,450 --> 00:42:22,452 What's that? 1040 00:42:29,111 --> 00:42:32,941 Henry... where'd these come from? 1041 00:42:32,985 --> 00:42:34,987 I have no idea. 1042 00:42:39,382 --> 00:42:41,384 Someone is stalking our kids.