1 00:00:02,089 --> 00:00:03,655 [indistinct chatter, phones ringing] 2 00:00:05,788 --> 00:00:08,138 The U.K. is on board with reinstating 3 00:00:08,182 --> 00:00:10,184 sanctions on Iran. MATT: Thank you. 4 00:00:10,227 --> 00:00:12,838 We can count on their support at the Security Council meeting 5 00:00:12,882 --> 00:00:14,144 this afternoon. 6 00:00:14,188 --> 00:00:15,339 With a whole seven hours to spare. 7 00:00:15,363 --> 00:00:17,060 Thank you, "closest ally." 8 00:00:17,104 --> 00:00:19,802 Does anyone else feel like this should be easier? 9 00:00:19,845 --> 00:00:21,978 The agreement was that if Iran cheats 10 00:00:22,022 --> 00:00:23,675 on the nuclear deal, 11 00:00:23,719 --> 00:00:25,697 then the other countries on the Security Council vote 12 00:00:25,721 --> 00:00:27,070 to snap the sanctions back. 13 00:00:27,114 --> 00:00:29,464 Well, they cheated, so why are the rest 14 00:00:29,507 --> 00:00:31,640 of the P5 dragging their feet? 15 00:00:31,683 --> 00:00:33,120 Because it's the U.N. 16 00:00:33,163 --> 00:00:34,967 Yeah, okay, you know what? I get that it's dysfunctional, 17 00:00:34,991 --> 00:00:36,079 but come on! 18 00:00:37,907 --> 00:00:40,257 "Hi, Iran? We're from the IAEA. 19 00:00:40,301 --> 00:00:42,781 "Uh, we'd like to inspect your nuclear facilities. 20 00:00:42,825 --> 00:00:44,218 You know, per the agreement." 21 00:00:44,261 --> 00:00:47,090 [heavy foreign accent]: "Uh, yeah. No, thank you." 22 00:00:47,134 --> 00:00:49,484 I mean, how much clearer do the violations need to be? 23 00:00:49,527 --> 00:00:51,094 No one's arguing with you. 24 00:00:51,138 --> 00:00:52,680 In a perfect world, that's all the proof 25 00:00:52,704 --> 00:00:54,228 we'd need to reinstate sanctions. 26 00:00:54,271 --> 00:00:56,969 Okay, what were the key components of the agreement? 27 00:00:57,013 --> 00:01:00,408 Oversight of all nuclear facilities. 28 00:01:00,451 --> 00:01:02,758 Well, clearly, that's not happening. 29 00:01:02,801 --> 00:01:05,282 Also, communication. 30 00:01:05,326 --> 00:01:07,067 Yeah. Is anybody talking to us? 31 00:01:07,110 --> 00:01:09,373 Radio silence. Yep. 32 00:01:09,417 --> 00:01:12,811 Everyone in Tehran is mute, so why do wehave to work 33 00:01:12,855 --> 00:01:16,772 around the clock to get our quote-unquote partners 34 00:01:16,815 --> 00:01:19,209 to do what they already promised they would do? 35 00:01:19,253 --> 00:01:22,256 Are you done? 36 00:01:23,735 --> 00:01:25,128 Yeah, I'm done.Good. 37 00:01:25,172 --> 00:01:27,174 Because we only have a few more hours 38 00:01:27,217 --> 00:01:30,786 to get the rest of the P5 to snap back the sanctions. 39 00:01:30,829 --> 00:01:34,006 If we fail, the president has made it clear 40 00:01:34,050 --> 00:01:37,445 that he will prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons 41 00:01:37,488 --> 00:01:40,230 one way or the other. 42 00:01:40,274 --> 00:01:44,539 Take a moment and contemplate what the "other way" looks like, 43 00:01:44,582 --> 00:01:47,107 and get back to work. 44 00:01:47,150 --> 00:01:50,414 I have the Secretary. 45 00:01:50,458 --> 00:01:52,242 Go ahead, ma'am. ELIZABETH [on speaker]: Hey. 46 00:01:52,286 --> 00:01:54,157 So where are we? 47 00:01:54,201 --> 00:01:55,376 NADINE: Ma'am, we have 48 00:01:55,419 --> 00:01:57,160 pledges of support from Russia and the U.K. 49 00:01:57,204 --> 00:01:59,554 We have not heard back yet from France, 50 00:01:59,597 --> 00:02:02,426 but we expect their approval to be forthcoming. 51 00:02:02,470 --> 00:02:04,559 So we're off to a good start. 52 00:02:04,602 --> 00:02:08,128 And yet, you haven't mentioned China. 53 00:02:08,171 --> 00:02:10,304 Foreign Minister Chen says they'll need more time 54 00:02:10,347 --> 00:02:11,783 to consider their vote. 55 00:02:11,827 --> 00:02:14,308 Which is unusual, considering they've been in favor 56 00:02:14,351 --> 00:02:16,136 of sanctions curbing Iran's nuclear program. 57 00:02:16,179 --> 00:02:19,704 So they're still pouting over the standoff 58 00:02:19,748 --> 00:02:21,184 in the South China Sea. 59 00:02:21,228 --> 00:02:23,839 NADINE: Yes, ma'am, that is our best guess. 60 00:02:23,882 --> 00:02:27,103 But Jay has an idea for how to get them on board. 61 00:02:27,147 --> 00:02:30,237 We agree to withdraw our complaint at the WTO 62 00:02:30,280 --> 00:02:33,240 over China's tariff on chickens. 63 00:02:33,283 --> 00:02:34,371 We're betting China cares 64 00:02:34,415 --> 00:02:37,853 that much about poultry? 65 00:02:37,896 --> 00:02:40,160 [sighs] Well, bigger deals have been made 66 00:02:40,203 --> 00:02:42,858 over weirder things, so yeah. 67 00:02:42,901 --> 00:02:44,251 Let's go for it. Also, ma'am, 68 00:02:44,294 --> 00:02:46,209 the Israeli ambassador called this morning. 69 00:02:46,253 --> 00:02:48,211 Let me guess, he wants a meeting? 70 00:02:48,255 --> 00:02:49,821 Demandsis more accurate. 71 00:02:49,865 --> 00:02:51,171 [sighs heavily] 72 00:02:51,214 --> 00:02:53,738 Iran has a sanctions-free economy 73 00:02:53,782 --> 00:02:56,219 and a nascent nuclear weapons program. 74 00:02:56,263 --> 00:02:59,701 What could Israel possibly be worried about? 75 00:02:59,744 --> 00:03:01,050 ELIZABETH: Good morning. 76 00:03:01,093 --> 00:03:02,356 Hey, babe. 77 00:03:02,399 --> 00:03:03,966 How's the world doing today? 78 00:03:04,009 --> 00:03:06,229 Oh, well, the fate of the Middle East rests 79 00:03:06,273 --> 00:03:08,710 on China's appetite for chicken. 80 00:03:08,753 --> 00:03:10,190 Yep, sounds like the world. 81 00:03:10,233 --> 00:03:11,495 I know. 82 00:03:11,539 --> 00:03:13,280 Wow. Look at you. 83 00:03:13,323 --> 00:03:16,239 Special shout-out to her stylist, Alison McCord. 84 00:03:16,283 --> 00:03:17,762 That's my suit. 85 00:03:17,806 --> 00:03:19,503 I was going for a "mod-pro" look. 86 00:03:19,547 --> 00:03:20,983 I had to raid your closet. 87 00:03:21,026 --> 00:03:22,898 Mod-pro? 88 00:03:22,941 --> 00:03:24,341 It just means "modern professional." 89 00:03:26,118 --> 00:03:27,381 What? We share a house. 90 00:03:27,424 --> 00:03:28,923 HENRY: Who is he? ELIZABETH: I don't know. 91 00:03:28,947 --> 00:03:30,253 So what is the occasion? 92 00:03:30,297 --> 00:03:32,342 I have my meeting with Russell Jackson today. 93 00:03:32,386 --> 00:03:33,778 For the Harvard Law recommendation? 94 00:03:33,822 --> 00:03:35,476 I thought that was last Monday. 95 00:03:35,519 --> 00:03:37,826 Uh, it was supposed to be. 96 00:03:37,869 --> 00:03:40,437 And also the Friday before that. 97 00:03:40,481 --> 00:03:42,918 He keeps canceling. 98 00:03:42,961 --> 00:03:44,224 I really need that rec letter. 99 00:03:44,267 --> 00:03:46,356 Plus, an interview with an alumnus carries 100 00:03:46,400 --> 00:03:48,271 a huge amount of weight. 101 00:03:48,315 --> 00:03:50,230 Well, the guy is a very busy man. 102 00:03:50,273 --> 00:03:51,642 HENRY: Can't you find another Harvard alum? 103 00:03:51,666 --> 00:03:53,711 This is D.C. They're everywhere, 104 00:03:53,755 --> 00:03:55,235 telling people they went to Harvard. 105 00:03:55,278 --> 00:03:57,038 I don't know... the application is due in three days, 106 00:03:57,062 --> 00:03:58,692 so I don't really have time to ask anyone else. 107 00:03:58,716 --> 00:04:00,433 JASON: Yeah, and in ten years, all the lawyers 108 00:04:00,457 --> 00:04:02,285 will be replaced by robots anyway. 109 00:04:02,329 --> 00:04:05,332 Guaranteed basic income's our only hope, you guys. 110 00:04:05,375 --> 00:04:08,335 You know we support whatever you want to do, 111 00:04:08,378 --> 00:04:11,251 but maybe you don't have to go to Harvard Law. 112 00:04:11,294 --> 00:04:12,663 What, you guys don't think I can cut it? 113 00:04:12,687 --> 00:04:14,297 HENRY: Cutting it I'm not worried about. 114 00:04:14,341 --> 00:04:15,994 Paying for it, on the other hand... 115 00:04:16,038 --> 00:04:17,779 Look, your mom and I are tired. 116 00:04:17,822 --> 00:04:20,434 We want to move some place warm someday. 117 00:04:20,477 --> 00:04:23,785 I know that you guys are very partial to UVA. 118 00:04:23,828 --> 00:04:25,656 Wahoowa! No, I'm not. 119 00:04:25,700 --> 00:04:27,310 You guys are always telling me to, 120 00:04:27,354 --> 00:04:29,269 you know, swing for the fences. 121 00:04:29,312 --> 00:04:33,273 UVA was good enough for a whole slew of Kennedys, 122 00:04:33,316 --> 00:04:34,448 including Robert. 123 00:04:34,491 --> 00:04:36,034 Plus, Thomas Jefferson founded the place. 124 00:04:36,058 --> 00:04:37,320 Mm. 125 00:04:37,364 --> 00:04:38,452 Alls I'm saying. 126 00:04:38,495 --> 00:04:41,237 I know that Harvard is a reach, 127 00:04:41,281 --> 00:04:43,326 but I really want to try. 128 00:04:43,370 --> 00:04:46,721 Which is why I was hoping that a recommendation letter 129 00:04:46,764 --> 00:04:48,200 from the president's chief of staff 130 00:04:48,244 --> 00:04:51,073 might help put me over the top. 131 00:04:51,116 --> 00:04:52,857 Maybe I'm just being entitled and stupid. 132 00:04:52,901 --> 00:04:54,642 You and the rest of America. 133 00:04:54,685 --> 00:04:57,122 Smoking on the Hindenburg. See ya. 134 00:04:59,255 --> 00:05:03,346 Well, I say that you plant yourself at Russell's office 135 00:05:03,390 --> 00:05:05,106 and see if maybe he doesn't have a spare minute. 136 00:05:05,130 --> 00:05:06,847 HENRY: Yeah, worst that can happen is he postpones again. 137 00:05:06,871 --> 00:05:09,178 You go to UVA, where you can get a scholarship. 138 00:05:09,221 --> 00:05:10,614 No.Uh, plus, 139 00:05:10,658 --> 00:05:12,834 you're slaying the outfit game today. 140 00:05:12,877 --> 00:05:14,792 Thank you. ELIZABETH: Come on. 141 00:05:14,836 --> 00:05:16,292 We'll give you a ride to Russell's office. 142 00:05:16,316 --> 00:05:17,273 Good-bye.Bye. 143 00:05:17,317 --> 00:05:19,406 Bye.Bye. 144 00:05:24,411 --> 00:05:26,476 When the IAEA inspectors arrive, the Iranians' response 145 00:05:26,500 --> 00:05:27,892 is to shove guns in their faces. 146 00:05:27,936 --> 00:05:30,417 What is that, if not proof 147 00:05:30,460 --> 00:05:33,071 they've restarted a nuclear weapons program? 148 00:05:33,115 --> 00:05:34,551 I agree with you, Ambassador. 149 00:05:34,595 --> 00:05:36,074 We're on the same page. 150 00:05:36,118 --> 00:05:38,425 Then why haven't the sanctions been reinstated? 151 00:05:38,468 --> 00:05:40,035 What-what is this peace deal 152 00:05:40,078 --> 00:05:41,447 if Iran can behave any way it pleases? 153 00:05:41,471 --> 00:05:43,865 The U.N. Security Council vote this afternoon 154 00:05:43,908 --> 00:05:47,303 is for the express purpose of snapping back sanctions. 155 00:05:47,347 --> 00:05:49,392 But it's my understanding China has yet to agree. 156 00:05:49,436 --> 00:05:52,221 China has voted for every U.N. resolution 157 00:05:52,264 --> 00:05:55,224 regarding sanctions on Iran's nuclear program. 158 00:05:55,267 --> 00:05:56,704 Ever. 159 00:05:56,747 --> 00:05:58,880 I'm very optimistic this time won't be any different. 160 00:05:58,923 --> 00:06:01,491 I appreciate your optimism, but history has shown 161 00:06:01,535 --> 00:06:03,319 that such a worldview 162 00:06:03,363 --> 00:06:06,496 is a luxury the Jewish people cannot afford. 163 00:06:06,540 --> 00:06:08,542 We must see things as they are, 164 00:06:08,585 --> 00:06:10,587 and act accordingly. 165 00:06:14,983 --> 00:06:19,335 The United States has been a very good friend to Israel 166 00:06:19,379 --> 00:06:22,556 for many years. 167 00:06:24,688 --> 00:06:26,473 I'm asking you to trust me. 168 00:06:28,388 --> 00:06:30,172 But who do you trust? 169 00:06:30,215 --> 00:06:32,566 Iran? China? 170 00:06:34,524 --> 00:06:37,092 An Iranian nuclear weapons program 171 00:06:37,135 --> 00:06:40,138 is an existential threat to Israel. 172 00:06:42,271 --> 00:06:43,794 And we will do what is necessary 173 00:06:43,838 --> 00:06:45,492 to defend ourselves. 174 00:06:45,535 --> 00:06:48,059 EVANS: We are witnessing the worst foreign policy 175 00:06:48,103 --> 00:06:50,627 failure in U.S. history... 176 00:06:50,671 --> 00:06:54,936 A president who's let Iran lead us around by the nose. 177 00:06:54,979 --> 00:06:57,242 You think President Dalton should have predicted this? 178 00:06:57,286 --> 00:06:59,506 I think a four-year-old could have seen it coming. 179 00:06:59,549 --> 00:07:01,769 Invite a wolf to dinner, you watch your back, 180 00:07:01,812 --> 00:07:03,597 or you end up on the menu. 181 00:07:03,640 --> 00:07:05,555 But Dalton let us get played for fools. 182 00:07:05,599 --> 00:07:07,490 Worst thing about no candidate getting enough votes 183 00:07:07,514 --> 00:07:08,621 to win the election outright? 184 00:07:08,645 --> 00:07:10,908 More smug Sam Evans interviews? 185 00:07:10,952 --> 00:07:12,973 The House vote on January 6th can't come soon enough. 186 00:07:12,997 --> 00:07:14,651 I'm hearing from my friends on the Hill 187 00:07:14,695 --> 00:07:16,348 that if the House voted today, 188 00:07:16,392 --> 00:07:18,742 Evans would be our next president. 189 00:07:18,786 --> 00:07:20,527 We need to get tough on Iran. 190 00:07:20,570 --> 00:07:21,484 When I'm president, I'll rip up 191 00:07:21,528 --> 00:07:22,920 that deal on day one. 192 00:07:24,313 --> 00:07:26,489 The stamina on this guy! 193 00:07:26,533 --> 00:07:29,753 How many interviews has he done today alone? 194 00:07:29,797 --> 00:07:31,842 He's made the rounds on all the morning shows. 195 00:07:31,886 --> 00:07:33,583 Guy's never met a camera he didn't like. 196 00:07:33,627 --> 00:07:35,150 NADINE: Good news, ma'am. 197 00:07:35,193 --> 00:07:38,458 China's agreed to vote yes on reinstating the sanctions. 198 00:07:38,501 --> 00:07:40,460 So the chicken tariff worked! 199 00:07:40,503 --> 00:07:42,307 Turns out the solution to China's game of chicken 200 00:07:42,331 --> 00:07:43,941 was... chicken. 201 00:07:43,985 --> 00:07:46,030 BLAKE: Uh, ma'am, 202 00:07:46,074 --> 00:07:48,642 the French Foreign Minister has requested a meeting. 203 00:07:48,685 --> 00:07:51,166 Isn't she in New York for the U.N. Security Council vote? 204 00:07:51,209 --> 00:07:52,602 No, she's on her way here. 205 00:07:59,435 --> 00:08:01,481 Good morning, Mr. Jackson. 206 00:08:01,524 --> 00:08:02,893 I told you I wanted to see Henry McCord. 207 00:08:02,917 --> 00:08:04,179 That's the wrong McCord. 208 00:08:04,222 --> 00:08:06,529 She has a meeting scheduled with you today. 209 00:08:06,573 --> 00:08:09,140 For the-the Harvard Law recommendation. 210 00:08:09,184 --> 00:08:10,925 Right. Yeah. 211 00:08:10,968 --> 00:08:13,318 Uh, now's not a good time. 212 00:08:13,362 --> 00:08:14,557 Get Henry McCord on the phone. 213 00:08:14,581 --> 00:08:17,235 I tried, but he's not picking up. 214 00:08:17,279 --> 00:08:21,326 Oh... uh, he-he turns his phone off during class. 215 00:08:21,370 --> 00:08:23,590 Why didn't you know that, Adele? 216 00:08:25,243 --> 00:08:27,942 Um, I-I know you're incredibly busy, 217 00:08:27,985 --> 00:08:30,379 but the application's due pretty soon. 218 00:08:30,422 --> 00:08:33,208 Is there any chance that you might have 219 00:08:33,251 --> 00:08:35,079 just a minute or two later today? 220 00:08:35,123 --> 00:08:36,603 We have the great misfortune 221 00:08:36,646 --> 00:08:39,867 of living in exciting times, Stephanie McCord. 222 00:08:39,910 --> 00:08:41,912 The presidential election is gonna be decided 223 00:08:41,956 --> 00:08:43,784 in the House of Representatives 224 00:08:43,827 --> 00:08:47,396 for the first time since... 1824? 225 00:08:47,439 --> 00:08:49,659 You do your homework. The point is, 226 00:08:49,703 --> 00:08:52,662 my part in this historic election 227 00:08:52,706 --> 00:08:54,403 is to cajole Congress members 228 00:08:54,446 --> 00:08:56,753 into voting for President Dalton. 229 00:08:56,797 --> 00:08:58,450 It's grueling, thankless, 230 00:08:58,494 --> 00:09:03,151 and, as you can see... humiliating work. 231 00:09:03,194 --> 00:09:04,761 Oh. 232 00:09:04,805 --> 00:09:08,852 But most importantly, it takes time. 233 00:09:08,896 --> 00:09:12,073 Who has time for 18 holes 234 00:09:12,116 --> 00:09:14,423 in the middle of the day? Congressmen. 235 00:09:14,466 --> 00:09:19,646 So off I go to abase myself on the links. 236 00:09:19,689 --> 00:09:25,608 My 16-hour day... gets three hours longer. 237 00:09:25,652 --> 00:09:28,132 So to answer your question, 238 00:09:28,176 --> 00:09:31,440 will I have a minute or two 239 00:09:31,483 --> 00:09:33,877 later in the day? Probably not. 240 00:09:33,921 --> 00:09:36,140 Sorry, honey. 241 00:09:40,710 --> 00:09:42,209 HENRY: Okay, Captain Finkel, have we talked about... 242 00:09:42,233 --> 00:09:43,931 Henry. A word? 243 00:09:43,974 --> 00:09:46,629 In private? Hi. 244 00:09:46,673 --> 00:09:49,023 I'm in the middle of a conference. 245 00:09:49,066 --> 00:09:50,154 Aren't you Russell Jackson? 246 00:09:50,198 --> 00:09:51,852 No, I'm Phil Mickelson. You mind? 247 00:09:51,895 --> 00:09:55,333 I'm sorry, just give us one minute. 248 00:09:57,553 --> 00:09:59,599 A junior congressman from Michigan... 249 00:09:59,642 --> 00:10:01,707 Hi, Russell. How'd things go with Stevie this morning? 250 00:10:01,731 --> 00:10:02,993 Great. Good. 251 00:10:03,037 --> 00:10:04,081 Dynamite kid. 252 00:10:04,125 --> 00:10:05,517 Mm-hmm. You should be proud. 253 00:10:05,561 --> 00:10:06,712 Listen, Congressman Pearson... 254 00:10:06,736 --> 00:10:07,757 You guys still on good terms? 255 00:10:07,781 --> 00:10:10,653 Jeff? Yeah, I guess so. 256 00:10:10,697 --> 00:10:12,152 We kind of lost touch after the Marines. 257 00:10:12,176 --> 00:10:14,483 I've seen him maybe once, twice 258 00:10:14,526 --> 00:10:15,745 in the last five years... why? 259 00:10:15,789 --> 00:10:17,617 He's an Evans supporter. I... 260 00:10:17,660 --> 00:10:18,985 Look, I'm scrapping for every vote. 261 00:10:19,009 --> 00:10:21,882 I need you to bring your old buddy Jeff 262 00:10:21,925 --> 00:10:23,710 over to Dalton's side. 263 00:10:23,753 --> 00:10:24,972 Can you do that? 264 00:10:25,015 --> 00:10:26,582 I... I-I know, I know. 265 00:10:26,626 --> 00:10:28,758 You've got that whole ethics thing... 266 00:10:28,802 --> 00:10:32,022 [chuckles] It's a moral compass, Russell, not a disease. 267 00:10:32,066 --> 00:10:34,982 I'm not asking you to do anything illegal. 268 00:10:35,025 --> 00:10:37,637 Y-You believe Dalton's what's best for the country, 269 00:10:37,680 --> 00:10:40,074 you'd be following a-a civic duty. 270 00:10:40,117 --> 00:10:42,511 A-Almost an ethical imperative... 271 00:10:42,554 --> 00:10:43,686 Russell, I'll do it. 272 00:10:43,730 --> 00:10:45,688 You will? Yeah. 273 00:10:45,732 --> 00:10:47,690 There's nothing unethical about a conversation 274 00:10:47,734 --> 00:10:49,692 between two old friends... Political or not. 275 00:10:49,736 --> 00:10:51,912 Plus, it'd be nice to see him again. 276 00:10:53,000 --> 00:10:55,176 You all right there?[rubs shoulder] 277 00:10:55,219 --> 00:10:56,525 Yeah, I... 278 00:10:56,568 --> 00:10:59,441 I was expecting more of a fight is all. 279 00:10:59,484 --> 00:11:01,922 [phone beeps]Nope, I'm... I'm happy to do whatever I can. 280 00:11:01,965 --> 00:11:05,360 Well, uh... thanks. 281 00:11:06,448 --> 00:11:08,580 I owe ya. 282 00:11:08,624 --> 00:11:09,799 Gallais le Livre?[chuckles] 283 00:11:09,843 --> 00:11:11,758 The ganache, not the truffles. Oh! 284 00:11:11,801 --> 00:11:13,760 Okay. My predecessor, Jean Dubois, 285 00:11:13,803 --> 00:11:15,433 told me of your great appreciation for them. 286 00:11:15,457 --> 00:11:18,416 How is Jean, by the way? Is he enjoying his retirement? 287 00:11:18,460 --> 00:11:21,028 Oh, he's always complaining about how his grandchildren 288 00:11:21,071 --> 00:11:24,640 are making too much noise, uh, how his wife is cooking 289 00:11:24,684 --> 00:11:27,991 impossibly heavy meals, and now he has absolutely nothing to do 290 00:11:28,035 --> 00:11:30,428 except to sit around and read a book. So... 291 00:11:30,472 --> 00:11:32,735 So, in other words, he's deliriously happy. 292 00:11:32,779 --> 00:11:33,736 Exactly. 293 00:11:33,780 --> 00:11:34,911 [both laugh, door closes] 294 00:11:34,955 --> 00:11:37,087 So, what brings you to D.C.? 295 00:11:37,131 --> 00:11:38,654 Kidding. 296 00:11:38,698 --> 00:11:41,135 Why aren't you in New York? 297 00:11:41,178 --> 00:11:43,137 Considering our countries' long relationship, 298 00:11:43,180 --> 00:11:46,140 I felt it was only fair to tell you personally 299 00:11:46,183 --> 00:11:49,012 that France will veto any reinstatement 300 00:11:49,056 --> 00:11:50,753 of sanctions against Iran. 301 00:11:50,797 --> 00:11:53,495 We have proof that Iran is not complying 302 00:11:53,538 --> 00:11:55,410 with the terms of the deal. 303 00:11:55,453 --> 00:11:59,762 Video of them strong-arming our inspectors. 304 00:11:59,806 --> 00:12:01,677 Those soldiers may have been overzealous. 305 00:12:01,721 --> 00:12:04,288 Ah. What explanation has Iran offered for the incident? 306 00:12:04,332 --> 00:12:05,637 None. 307 00:12:05,681 --> 00:12:08,031 They've closed off all communication. 308 00:12:08,075 --> 00:12:10,294 Shouldn't we hear their side before being 309 00:12:10,338 --> 00:12:12,514 needlessly aggressive? We can't vote 310 00:12:12,557 --> 00:12:14,734 for sanctions without a more thorough investigation 311 00:12:14,777 --> 00:12:17,475 being conducted. We can't investigate anything 312 00:12:17,519 --> 00:12:19,477 if they keeps refusing our inspectors. 313 00:12:27,790 --> 00:12:31,794 And didn't Iran just agree to purchase a new fleet 314 00:12:31,838 --> 00:12:34,318 of your Airbus jets? 315 00:12:34,362 --> 00:12:36,799 And if we snap back the sanctions, 316 00:12:36,843 --> 00:12:38,975 then the deal falls through, and your government 317 00:12:39,019 --> 00:12:41,499 loses billions of dollars. 318 00:12:41,543 --> 00:12:43,763 France will be far more amenable 319 00:12:43,806 --> 00:12:45,242 to sanctions in three months or so. 320 00:12:45,286 --> 00:12:46,809 Yeah. 321 00:12:46,853 --> 00:12:49,464 After your Airbus deal closes, right. 322 00:12:53,163 --> 00:12:55,862 You think Israel will wait that long? 323 00:12:55,905 --> 00:12:59,822 If we want to prevent another major conflict 324 00:12:59,866 --> 00:13:01,084 in the Middle East, 325 00:13:01,128 --> 00:13:03,217 we all need to pull together now. 326 00:13:03,260 --> 00:13:05,610 I'll bring your concerns to President Perrin. 327 00:13:06,655 --> 00:13:09,571 Please do. 328 00:13:09,614 --> 00:13:10,615 DALTON: So, France 329 00:13:10,659 --> 00:13:12,835 vetoes the sanctions, and what, 330 00:13:12,879 --> 00:13:16,404 the Iranians flagrantly defy our agreement, and we do nothing? 331 00:13:16,447 --> 00:13:19,363 The other P5 members can't be too pleased about this. 332 00:13:19,407 --> 00:13:22,410 We could ask them to lean on France. 333 00:13:22,453 --> 00:13:25,326 I don't think that's gonna get it done in time. 334 00:13:26,893 --> 00:13:28,851 Sorry to interrupt, Mr. President, 335 00:13:28,895 --> 00:13:30,853 but our satellites have detected 336 00:13:30,897 --> 00:13:33,421 a squadron of Israeli F-16s 337 00:13:33,464 --> 00:13:35,075 running mid-air refueling drills 338 00:13:35,118 --> 00:13:36,859 over the Negev Desert. 339 00:13:36,903 --> 00:13:39,601 What's the IDF's official position? That it's 340 00:13:39,644 --> 00:13:40,863 a training exercise, sir.No. 341 00:13:40,907 --> 00:13:43,039 This... this isn't posturing. 342 00:13:43,083 --> 00:13:46,173 They're preparing for a strike against Iran. 343 00:13:46,216 --> 00:13:47,870 Preparing for war. 344 00:13:47,914 --> 00:13:50,917 JACKSON: Sir, we already needed an inside straight 345 00:13:50,960 --> 00:13:53,025 to win this election in the House of Representatives. 346 00:13:53,049 --> 00:13:55,660 If Israel and Iran start shooting at each other, 347 00:13:55,704 --> 00:13:57,749 we're done. 348 00:13:57,793 --> 00:13:59,839 If Iran and Israel start shooting at each other... 349 00:13:59,882 --> 00:14:01,928 the election will be the least of our problems. 350 00:14:01,971 --> 00:14:05,366 The only thing that will satisfy Israel 351 00:14:05,409 --> 00:14:07,759 is an immediate reinstatement 352 00:14:07,803 --> 00:14:09,413 of the sanctions. How do we do that? 353 00:14:09,457 --> 00:14:11,938 The Security Council votes in a few hours. 354 00:14:11,981 --> 00:14:15,550 Well... every once in a great while, 355 00:14:15,593 --> 00:14:16,856 a president can play 356 00:14:16,899 --> 00:14:20,598 the "Leader of the Free World" card. 357 00:14:22,078 --> 00:14:24,864 I'd say now's about as good a time as any, sir. 358 00:14:24,907 --> 00:14:28,998 I'll get on the phone with President Perrin. 359 00:14:29,042 --> 00:14:31,914 Make him understand that his Airbus deal won't be worth much 360 00:14:31,958 --> 00:14:34,874 if Israel flattens Tehran. 361 00:14:34,917 --> 00:14:36,876 ♪ 362 00:14:40,488 --> 00:14:43,186 POTUS is trying to get France on board with the sanctions, 363 00:14:43,230 --> 00:14:46,015 but if he doesn't succeed in that, then we need to figure out 364 00:14:46,059 --> 00:14:48,409 a way to get Iran back in the box quickly, 365 00:14:48,452 --> 00:14:50,933 before Israel takes matters into their own hands. 366 00:14:50,977 --> 00:14:53,936 Now, given that Walter has spent years averting World War III, 367 00:14:53,980 --> 00:14:57,113 I have invited him to join us. You're too kind, 368 00:14:57,157 --> 00:14:58,375 Madam Secretary. 369 00:14:58,419 --> 00:14:59,986 It's always an honor 370 00:15:00,029 --> 00:15:03,032 to be dusted off and brought blinking 371 00:15:03,076 --> 00:15:05,730 into the non-fluorescent radiance of the Seventh Floor. 372 00:15:05,774 --> 00:15:07,907 Though it would be nice to be invited 373 00:15:07,950 --> 00:15:11,867 for more than apocalyptic occasions. [Chuckles softly] 374 00:15:11,911 --> 00:15:13,303 Too much? 375 00:15:14,348 --> 00:15:16,089 Why is Iran risking 376 00:15:16,132 --> 00:15:19,570 driving its economy into the ditch again? 377 00:15:19,614 --> 00:15:21,311 Not to mention a conflict with Israel, 378 00:15:21,355 --> 00:15:23,574 which they have to know is coming. [sighs] 379 00:15:23,618 --> 00:15:25,576 To his grave detriment, 380 00:15:25,620 --> 00:15:28,362 Hamlet spends nearly the entire five acts 381 00:15:28,405 --> 00:15:31,756 of his play trying to answer the question: 382 00:15:31,800 --> 00:15:34,107 "To be or not to be." 383 00:15:34,150 --> 00:15:38,067 Uh, Walter, the secretary does has other appointments today. 384 00:15:38,111 --> 00:15:41,505 As if the choice were merely binary. 385 00:15:41,549 --> 00:15:45,292 In fact, the possibilities were infinite, 386 00:15:45,335 --> 00:15:48,730 if he'd only asked the question, 387 00:15:48,773 --> 00:15:50,123 "how to be," instead. 388 00:15:51,254 --> 00:15:52,908 We're asking the wrong questions. 389 00:15:52,952 --> 00:15:54,605 That's what you're saying. 390 00:15:54,649 --> 00:15:56,259 In so many, many words. 391 00:15:56,303 --> 00:15:59,523 What's the right question? 392 00:15:59,567 --> 00:16:01,047 Why would the Iranians 393 00:16:01,090 --> 00:16:03,963 want to cheat on the nuclear deal now? 394 00:16:04,006 --> 00:16:06,791 They've been trying to get a bomb for 30 years. 395 00:16:06,835 --> 00:16:10,099 Yes... but the real economic benefits 396 00:16:10,143 --> 00:16:12,188 of the deal... the French planes 397 00:16:12,232 --> 00:16:14,930 and some other geegaws notwithstanding... 398 00:16:14,974 --> 00:16:18,716 Won't manifest for another three years? 399 00:16:20,109 --> 00:16:23,504 So, even if it were Iran's intention 400 00:16:23,547 --> 00:16:25,419 all along to break the deal, 401 00:16:25,462 --> 00:16:28,117 why not wait until they had real money in the bank? 402 00:16:28,161 --> 00:16:29,466 Exactly. 403 00:16:29,510 --> 00:16:31,860 And if it wasn't their intention all along, 404 00:16:31,903 --> 00:16:34,036 what changed? NADINE: Unfortunately, 405 00:16:34,080 --> 00:16:37,126 the only people who know the real answer to those questions 406 00:16:37,170 --> 00:16:38,910 are the Iranians. 407 00:16:38,954 --> 00:16:40,608 Tehran has gone quiet. 408 00:16:40,651 --> 00:16:42,392 Then, perhaps, we shouldn't speak 409 00:16:42,436 --> 00:16:45,961 to the Iranians in Tehran. 410 00:16:48,007 --> 00:16:49,921 The Iranian nuclear physicists 411 00:16:49,965 --> 00:16:52,141 who went to Vasily Heavy Industries, they're... 412 00:16:52,185 --> 00:16:53,545 they're still in Moscow. Reach out 413 00:16:53,577 --> 00:16:55,275 to the Russian Federal Migration Service. 414 00:16:55,318 --> 00:16:56,580 Thanks, Walter. 415 00:16:56,624 --> 00:16:59,105 Uh-huh. 416 00:16:59,148 --> 00:17:01,803 This could work.[door closes] 417 00:17:03,848 --> 00:17:05,850 ♪ 418 00:17:18,689 --> 00:17:20,039 [grunting] 419 00:17:20,169 --> 00:17:21,127 [grunts] Yeah! 420 00:17:21,170 --> 00:17:22,563 Boom! There it is.[laughs] 421 00:17:22,606 --> 00:17:23,999 Good game. Yeah. Oh... 422 00:17:24,043 --> 00:17:26,958 Best three out of five? Oh, no, no, no. 423 00:17:27,002 --> 00:17:29,048 No. Law of diminishing returns. 424 00:17:29,091 --> 00:17:30,005 Kind of like... 425 00:17:30,049 --> 00:17:32,051 Sam Evans' economic proposals. 426 00:17:32,094 --> 00:17:33,922 [sighs] [laughs] 427 00:17:33,965 --> 00:17:38,187 You're a broken record, man.Eh... [panting] 428 00:17:38,231 --> 00:17:39,536 You're fighting 429 00:17:39,580 --> 00:17:41,799 a losing battle. Michigan's a blue-collar state. 430 00:17:41,843 --> 00:17:43,801 Dalton's too weak on trade. 431 00:17:43,845 --> 00:17:46,326 So, you'd rather go with Sam Evans, the protectionist? 432 00:17:46,369 --> 00:17:47,849 I mean, come on. 433 00:17:47,892 --> 00:17:49,392 Haven't heard ideas like that since Herbert Hoover. 434 00:17:49,416 --> 00:17:50,982 We all know how that turned out. 435 00:17:51,026 --> 00:17:53,115 You already lost two games today. 436 00:17:53,159 --> 00:17:55,161 You want to call the policy debate a draw? 437 00:17:55,204 --> 00:17:57,424 It was good to see you, Jeff. 438 00:17:57,467 --> 00:18:00,818 Please, um, give my love to Val and the girls, yeah? 439 00:18:00,862 --> 00:18:03,430 Actually, um... 440 00:18:03,473 --> 00:18:06,215 Val and I are getting a divorce. 441 00:18:06,259 --> 00:18:08,870 [sniffles] I moved out three months ago. 442 00:18:08,913 --> 00:18:10,132 [exhales] 443 00:18:10,176 --> 00:18:11,873 Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear that. 444 00:18:11,916 --> 00:18:14,528 Well, I'm around if you need anything. 445 00:18:14,571 --> 00:18:15,833 What I need's a drink. 446 00:18:15,877 --> 00:18:17,096 You in? 447 00:18:18,706 --> 00:18:20,205 JAY: Russian Immigration detained the Iranian physicists 448 00:18:20,229 --> 00:18:21,883 before they could leave Russia. 449 00:18:21,926 --> 00:18:24,320 They've got them in holding at their building in Khotkovo. 450 00:18:24,364 --> 00:18:26,583 What excuse did they give for picking them up? 451 00:18:26,627 --> 00:18:28,585 Improper completion of a migration card 452 00:18:28,629 --> 00:18:30,065 at the border checkpoint.[sighs] 453 00:18:30,109 --> 00:18:33,155 I suppose we shouldn't worry that it was so easy 454 00:18:33,199 --> 00:18:35,331 for Russia to detain foreign citizens 455 00:18:35,375 --> 00:18:37,855 on entirely trumped up charges? 456 00:18:37,899 --> 00:18:39,179 ELIZABETH: Right. I know, got it. 457 00:18:39,205 --> 00:18:40,684 Different problem, different day. 458 00:18:40,728 --> 00:18:43,034 Hey. What's going on?[man talking on TV] 459 00:18:43,078 --> 00:18:45,167 Oh, he's detailing a laundry list 460 00:18:45,211 --> 00:18:47,082 of violations, Threatening prison 461 00:18:47,126 --> 00:18:48,866 on the Siberian tundra. 462 00:18:48,910 --> 00:18:52,261 Oh, wow. Let's all put aside our Fifth Amendment heebie-jeebies 463 00:18:52,305 --> 00:18:53,697 and get this done. 464 00:18:53,741 --> 00:18:55,090 [officer speaking Russian] 465 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:56,135 She's demanding to know 466 00:18:56,178 --> 00:18:57,092 what they're doing in Russia. 467 00:18:57,136 --> 00:18:59,138 [speaking Farsi] 468 00:19:02,228 --> 00:19:04,012 [laughs] 469 00:19:04,055 --> 00:19:05,274 What was that? Oh! 470 00:19:05,318 --> 00:19:06,971 Such a bald-faced, childish lie. 471 00:19:07,015 --> 00:19:09,017 It's not worthy of repeating. 472 00:19:09,060 --> 00:19:10,279 Tell them that they were seen 473 00:19:10,323 --> 00:19:12,194 outside of Vasily Heavy Industries. 474 00:19:12,238 --> 00:19:13,413 Ask them why they were there. 475 00:19:13,456 --> 00:19:19,070 [speaking Farsi] 476 00:19:19,114 --> 00:19:20,681 [continues speaking Farsi] 477 00:19:20,724 --> 00:19:23,031 WALTER: He says that they got lost. 478 00:19:23,074 --> 00:19:25,033 You notice the same two guys keep talking? 479 00:19:25,076 --> 00:19:27,209 Yeah. And one's just sitting there. 480 00:19:27,253 --> 00:19:30,081 Separate them, and keep the quiet one with you. 481 00:19:30,125 --> 00:19:32,301 [interpreter speaks Russian] 482 00:19:32,345 --> 00:19:34,782 [speaking Russian] 483 00:19:40,222 --> 00:19:41,895 ELIZABETH: Tell him you want to get him home. 484 00:19:41,919 --> 00:19:43,660 Back to his family. 485 00:19:43,704 --> 00:19:45,793 But first you need answers. 486 00:19:45,836 --> 00:19:47,838 [speaking Farsi] 487 00:19:49,100 --> 00:19:52,147 ELIZABETH: Pour him a glass of water. 488 00:19:56,891 --> 00:19:59,328 Now wait. Just wait. 489 00:20:07,075 --> 00:20:08,748 Okay, now tell him his friends are in separate rooms 490 00:20:08,772 --> 00:20:11,427 and only the first one of them to confess the truth 491 00:20:11,471 --> 00:20:12,863 gets to go home. 492 00:20:27,574 --> 00:20:29,228 [speaking Farsi] 493 00:20:42,371 --> 00:20:44,765 [speaking Russian] 494 00:20:47,463 --> 00:20:49,204 They were at Vasily Heavy Industries 495 00:20:49,248 --> 00:20:50,727 to inspect nuclear technology. 496 00:20:50,771 --> 00:20:54,296 The tech was then purchased by the Razmian Bank 497 00:20:54,340 --> 00:20:56,690 and sent back to Iran. Who did they send it to? 498 00:20:56,733 --> 00:20:58,387 [interpreter speaking Farsi] 499 00:20:58,431 --> 00:21:00,259 Hossein Pakvar. 500 00:21:00,302 --> 00:21:02,173 Pakvar, works for this guy, 501 00:21:02,217 --> 00:21:03,958 Mohammed Abedini. 502 00:21:04,001 --> 00:21:06,352 Abedini's a member of Iran's Assembly of Experts. 503 00:21:06,395 --> 00:21:08,832 The ones in charge of choosing the supreme leader, 504 00:21:08,876 --> 00:21:10,225 monitoring his activities. 505 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:13,446 This feels like disturbing news, 506 00:21:13,489 --> 00:21:15,317 but you two look oddly pleased. 507 00:21:17,058 --> 00:21:19,234 I'm assuming there's a part two? 508 00:21:19,278 --> 00:21:20,385 Abedini's been one of the most vocal critics 509 00:21:20,409 --> 00:21:21,647 of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ruhmeini, 510 00:21:21,671 --> 00:21:23,020 in the Assembly. 511 00:21:23,064 --> 00:21:25,327 Guy's been criticizing him at every turn. Well, 512 00:21:25,371 --> 00:21:28,374 criticizing as much as possible for a dictatorial regime. But, 513 00:21:28,417 --> 00:21:31,377 one of his main points of contention: our peace deal. 514 00:21:31,420 --> 00:21:33,814 JAY: Ask yourself, why did the supreme leader 515 00:21:33,857 --> 00:21:35,729 let our inspectors land in the first place? 516 00:21:35,772 --> 00:21:37,296 Why let it come to a showdown 517 00:21:37,339 --> 00:21:39,341 outside their top secret facility? 518 00:21:39,385 --> 00:21:41,996 Because the right hand didn't know 519 00:21:42,039 --> 00:21:44,390 what the left hand was doing. 520 00:21:44,433 --> 00:21:45,521 Precisely. 521 00:21:45,565 --> 00:21:48,350 Because if Abedini is leading the charge 522 00:21:48,394 --> 00:21:50,047 on Iran's nuclear ramp-up, 523 00:21:50,091 --> 00:21:54,487 then the supreme leader might not even be on board. 524 00:21:54,530 --> 00:21:55,488 NADINE: Ma'am? 525 00:21:55,531 --> 00:21:57,359 President Dalton convinced Perrin 526 00:21:57,403 --> 00:21:59,361 not to exercise their veto. 527 00:21:59,405 --> 00:22:01,058 France will support the sanctions. 528 00:22:01,102 --> 00:22:03,322 Huh. 529 00:22:03,365 --> 00:22:05,367 Not that I was expecting a parade, 530 00:22:05,411 --> 00:22:06,997 but I was pretty sure that was good news. 531 00:22:07,021 --> 00:22:10,416 If what Jay and Walter are saying is true, 532 00:22:10,459 --> 00:22:12,809 sanctions might not be necessary. 533 00:22:12,853 --> 00:22:14,376 Back channel through the Swiss embassy 534 00:22:14,420 --> 00:22:15,682 in Tehran. 535 00:22:15,725 --> 00:22:16,770 If I can get a meeting 536 00:22:16,813 --> 00:22:18,293 with Foreign Minister Tousi, 537 00:22:18,337 --> 00:22:20,513 we might be able to save our deal. 538 00:22:27,215 --> 00:22:28,521 Minister Tousi, thank you 539 00:22:28,564 --> 00:22:31,175 for agreeing to meet me on such short notice. 540 00:22:31,219 --> 00:22:33,830 And such secretive circumstances. 541 00:22:33,874 --> 00:22:35,397 Well, yeah. 542 00:22:35,441 --> 00:22:37,486 I thought we could talk more freely this way. 543 00:22:37,530 --> 00:22:39,445 Very well, I'll start. 544 00:22:39,488 --> 00:22:42,404 You postponed the vote in the Security Council. 545 00:22:42,448 --> 00:22:44,885 Perhaps you didn't have 546 00:22:44,928 --> 00:22:46,408 the other members' support 547 00:22:46,452 --> 00:22:48,976 and are angling for a way out. 548 00:22:49,019 --> 00:22:52,022 Oh, I have the votes, I'll use them if I have to. 549 00:22:54,111 --> 00:22:56,157 Then what else is there to say? 550 00:22:56,200 --> 00:22:58,725 I need a cup of coffee. Do you want one? 551 00:22:59,813 --> 00:23:00,857 You know, it's funny, 552 00:23:00,901 --> 00:23:02,598 because the last time I was 553 00:23:02,642 --> 00:23:04,339 in the Canadian embassy, 554 00:23:04,383 --> 00:23:06,254 I had a meeting with your predecessor. 555 00:23:07,690 --> 00:23:09,692 Zahed Javani? 556 00:23:10,389 --> 00:23:13,174 Javani was a friend of mine. 557 00:23:13,217 --> 00:23:15,524 We attended primary school together. 558 00:23:15,568 --> 00:23:18,484 Even then, he was an optimist. 559 00:23:18,527 --> 00:23:20,399 Yeah, he was. 560 00:23:20,442 --> 00:23:22,488 He gave his life because he believed 561 00:23:22,531 --> 00:23:24,881 that this peace deal was the best choice 562 00:23:24,925 --> 00:23:27,449 for both of our countries. 563 00:23:27,493 --> 00:23:30,452 Well, I share that belief. 564 00:23:30,496 --> 00:23:32,454 And I think the ayatollah does, as well. 565 00:23:32,498 --> 00:23:34,456 Which is why I don't believe 566 00:23:34,500 --> 00:23:36,478 that he was responsible for breaking our agreement. 567 00:23:36,502 --> 00:23:39,461 I think that was the work of Mohammed Abedini. 568 00:23:39,505 --> 00:23:42,464 The ayatollah would swiftly crush 569 00:23:42,508 --> 00:23:44,988 any such challenges to his regime. 570 00:23:45,032 --> 00:23:46,270 I believe that he's in control. 571 00:23:46,294 --> 00:23:47,426 Now. 572 00:23:47,469 --> 00:23:49,471 But I don't think that he was aware 573 00:23:49,515 --> 00:23:52,431 of Abedini's actions when the inspectors showed up 574 00:23:52,474 --> 00:23:53,649 at your nuclear facility. 575 00:23:53,693 --> 00:23:56,826 I think he went along to save face, 576 00:23:56,870 --> 00:23:59,960 rather than admit that your government was fracturing. 577 00:24:00,003 --> 00:24:02,919 And if the supreme leader 578 00:24:02,963 --> 00:24:05,400 never wanted to renege on the deal, 579 00:24:05,444 --> 00:24:09,796 then... well, shouldn't we do our best 580 00:24:09,839 --> 00:24:11,537 to try and save it? 581 00:24:11,580 --> 00:24:14,365 Even if what you are saying 582 00:24:14,409 --> 00:24:16,672 about Abedini is true, 583 00:24:16,716 --> 00:24:18,500 it is now immaterial. 584 00:24:18,544 --> 00:24:21,982 Iran has followed your election closely. 585 00:24:22,025 --> 00:24:24,506 We don't like what we're hearing. 586 00:24:24,550 --> 00:24:25,420 Sam Evans. 587 00:24:25,464 --> 00:24:26,813 He plans to destroy 588 00:24:26,856 --> 00:24:29,511 the peace deal the moment he's in office. 589 00:24:29,555 --> 00:24:30,773 That's just rhetoric. 590 00:24:30,817 --> 00:24:33,472 He has no intention of following through. 591 00:24:33,515 --> 00:24:35,909 Our people are not mind readers, 592 00:24:35,952 --> 00:24:36,910 Madam Secretary. 593 00:24:36,953 --> 00:24:38,128 How are they to know that? 594 00:24:38,172 --> 00:24:39,826 To some, 595 00:24:39,869 --> 00:24:43,307 Abedini's call to develop nuclear weapons 596 00:24:43,351 --> 00:24:45,484 is a way to hedge our bets. 597 00:24:45,527 --> 00:24:47,529 A Sam Evans presidency is 598 00:24:47,573 --> 00:24:49,226 just a possibility. 599 00:24:49,270 --> 00:24:52,926 Crippling sanctions on every sector of your economy 600 00:24:52,969 --> 00:24:54,362 will be a reality. 601 00:24:54,405 --> 00:24:55,929 So then I ask you again: 602 00:24:55,972 --> 00:24:57,670 what else is there to say? 603 00:24:57,713 --> 00:25:00,803 Let IAEA inspect your nuclear facilities. 604 00:25:00,847 --> 00:25:01,891 Surrender all 605 00:25:01,935 --> 00:25:04,154 prohibited nuclear technology. 606 00:25:04,198 --> 00:25:07,375 And let's honor the deal that Zahed Javani struck. 607 00:25:09,420 --> 00:25:12,685 Iran must have assurances 608 00:25:12,728 --> 00:25:16,558 that if Sam Evans does become president, 609 00:25:16,602 --> 00:25:18,560 then he, too, will honor the agreement 610 00:25:18,604 --> 00:25:20,301 we have made. 611 00:25:20,344 --> 00:25:21,563 If you can do that, 612 00:25:21,607 --> 00:25:24,610 we can resurrect our deal. 613 00:25:25,698 --> 00:25:27,482 Has Evans returned our calls? 614 00:25:27,526 --> 00:25:29,460 DAISY: No, ma'am. He's still refusing to speak with us 615 00:25:29,484 --> 00:25:31,530 or anyone from Dalton's administration. 616 00:25:31,573 --> 00:25:33,377 ELIZABETH: Should I pretend I have a cable news show? 617 00:25:33,401 --> 00:25:35,795 I bet he'd talk to me then. 618 00:25:35,838 --> 00:25:36,796 The big ham. 619 00:25:36,839 --> 00:25:38,624 That would probably do the trick. 620 00:25:38,667 --> 00:25:41,322 In fact, he's doing a segment on Wolf Blitzertonight. 621 00:25:41,365 --> 00:25:43,629 VENDOR: Here you go. 622 00:25:43,672 --> 00:25:44,543 Here in New York? 623 00:25:44,586 --> 00:25:46,196 Yeah. 624 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:47,371 Huh. 625 00:25:50,636 --> 00:25:53,160 Call the show, tell them I'm coming down. 626 00:25:53,203 --> 00:25:54,596 To talk about what? 627 00:25:54,640 --> 00:25:56,598 China, 628 00:25:56,642 --> 00:25:59,383 the perfect Thanksgiving, I don't know. 629 00:25:59,427 --> 00:26:01,385 Whatever, just get me booked, okay? 630 00:26:01,429 --> 00:26:02,735 Israel is still pushing hard 631 00:26:02,778 --> 00:26:04,084 for some kind of response 632 00:26:04,127 --> 00:26:05,825 to the Iran nuclear program. 633 00:26:05,868 --> 00:26:07,435 Just tell 'em to cool their jets. 634 00:26:07,478 --> 00:26:08,436 Right. Literally. 635 00:26:08,479 --> 00:26:09,480 Yes, ma'am. 636 00:26:14,573 --> 00:26:18,533 HENRY: Oh, I... uh, okay, okay. 637 00:26:18,577 --> 00:26:21,623 So did you and Val try counseling? 638 00:26:21,667 --> 00:26:23,582 We tried everything... Counseling, 639 00:26:23,625 --> 00:26:24,713 date nights. 640 00:26:24,757 --> 00:26:27,542 We even put up one of those 641 00:26:27,586 --> 00:26:30,632 harness-type deals for the bedroom. 642 00:26:30,676 --> 00:26:33,504 That's... wow, okay. 643 00:26:33,548 --> 00:26:34,680 [scoffs] Yeah, well, 644 00:26:34,723 --> 00:26:36,725 I installed the damn thing incorrectly, 645 00:26:36,769 --> 00:26:38,684 ended up falling and wrenching my back. 646 00:26:38,727 --> 00:26:41,034 [chuckling]It was a disaster. 647 00:26:41,077 --> 00:26:43,471 [chuckling]: Oh... oh, man. 648 00:26:43,514 --> 00:26:45,342 Well... [sighs] 649 00:26:45,386 --> 00:26:46,605 At least you can tell yourself 650 00:26:46,648 --> 00:26:49,520 you did everything you could. Marriage... 651 00:26:49,564 --> 00:26:52,219 it's tough. [chuckles] 652 00:26:52,262 --> 00:26:54,743 Not for old Hank McCord. 653 00:26:56,832 --> 00:26:58,181 So, 654 00:26:58,225 --> 00:27:00,619 Russell Jackson asked you to come butter me up, huh? 655 00:27:00,662 --> 00:27:02,795 Well, to make a case for Dalton, but I was 656 00:27:02,838 --> 00:27:03,989 up front with you about that, man. 657 00:27:04,013 --> 00:27:06,015 Mostly, I came just to catch up. Yeah. 658 00:27:06,059 --> 00:27:07,582 'Cause we're such good buddies. 659 00:27:07,626 --> 00:27:09,453 Jeff, is there something on your mind? 660 00:27:09,497 --> 00:27:10,803 Corpus Christi. 661 00:27:13,675 --> 00:27:14,720 What about it? 662 00:27:14,763 --> 00:27:16,896 The night before my final solo flight, 663 00:27:16,939 --> 00:27:18,637 you forced me to hit the bars with you. 664 00:27:18,680 --> 00:27:20,639 Whoa! 665 00:27:20,682 --> 00:27:22,162 [chuckling]: Whoa, Jeff. 666 00:27:22,205 --> 00:27:24,860 Come on, I don't remember it like that at all. 667 00:27:24,904 --> 00:27:25,948 You got me so drunk 668 00:27:25,992 --> 00:27:27,558 I couldn't walk the next day, 669 00:27:27,602 --> 00:27:29,604 Oh, no. But let alone fly a TA-4. 670 00:27:29,648 --> 00:27:31,495 You didn't tell me it was your... Your flight test 671 00:27:31,519 --> 00:27:32,781 until, like, 1:00 a.m., 672 00:27:32,825 --> 00:27:33,782 and, what, the second I knew, 673 00:27:33,826 --> 00:27:35,106 I said we should go back to base. 674 00:27:35,131 --> 00:27:36,718 No, you-you sat back and watched me pound shots. 675 00:27:36,742 --> 00:27:38,371 You-you wanted to stay, what was I supposed to do? 676 00:27:38,395 --> 00:27:39,614 Force you out of there? 677 00:27:39,658 --> 00:27:41,921 We were trained for combat. 678 00:27:41,964 --> 00:27:43,705 I ended up stuck stateside 679 00:27:43,749 --> 00:27:45,204 through Desert Storm, the rest of you are off 680 00:27:45,228 --> 00:27:47,143 flying sorties over Baghdad. You-you 681 00:27:47,187 --> 00:27:48,492 screwed me out of that, man! 682 00:27:48,536 --> 00:27:49,644 You ever think maybe you're the lucky one? 683 00:27:49,668 --> 00:27:51,713 [scoffs] Jeff, 684 00:27:51,757 --> 00:27:54,063 w-what do you want me to say here? 685 00:27:54,107 --> 00:27:55,456 That you're sorry. 686 00:27:55,499 --> 00:27:57,719 [glass clinks on table] 687 00:27:57,763 --> 00:27:58,870 You know, I came here because I thought 688 00:27:58,894 --> 00:28:00,002 you were going through a rough time, 689 00:28:00,026 --> 00:28:02,202 and I assumed, apparently mistakenly, 690 00:28:02,245 --> 00:28:03,377 that we were friends. 691 00:28:03,420 --> 00:28:05,553 Yeah, I'll... I'll see you around. 692 00:28:05,596 --> 00:28:08,556 It's just... it's just... [Henry groans] 693 00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:10,906 You should have... 694 00:28:14,083 --> 00:28:15,911 you should have helped me... 695 00:28:18,087 --> 00:28:19,654 not mess up. 696 00:28:21,308 --> 00:28:24,746 Okay. 697 00:28:24,790 --> 00:28:28,881 Look, you were a good pilot. 698 00:28:28,924 --> 00:28:32,667 And if I played an unintentional role 699 00:28:32,711 --> 00:28:34,713 in keeping you from proving that, then... 700 00:28:34,756 --> 00:28:36,715 sure. 701 00:28:36,758 --> 00:28:38,194 I'm sorry. 702 00:28:41,807 --> 00:28:43,547 Thanks, buddy. 703 00:28:48,335 --> 00:28:50,772 I appreciate it. 704 00:28:51,817 --> 00:28:56,604 Governor Evans, ready for your close-up? 705 00:28:56,647 --> 00:28:59,215 You would think with our foreign policy in shambles, 706 00:28:59,259 --> 00:29:01,280 the Secretary of State would have better things to do 707 00:29:01,304 --> 00:29:02,479 than stalk me. 708 00:29:02,523 --> 00:29:03,219 You're all set, Governor. 709 00:29:03,263 --> 00:29:04,830 Thanks, buddy. 710 00:29:04,873 --> 00:29:07,746 You're pretty hard to get a hold of otherwise. 711 00:29:07,789 --> 00:29:09,225 [chuckling] 712 00:29:09,269 --> 00:29:10,836 I'm not interested in whatever deal 713 00:29:10,879 --> 00:29:13,012 Dalton is offering. 714 00:29:13,055 --> 00:29:14,013 I don't know if you've noticed, 715 00:29:14,056 --> 00:29:15,666 but I'm winning this thing. 716 00:29:15,710 --> 00:29:18,408 Actually, I'm here to ask a favor. 717 00:29:18,452 --> 00:29:21,455 I hope you can appreciate how hard 718 00:29:21,498 --> 00:29:22,848 that might be for me. 719 00:29:22,891 --> 00:29:24,197 This should be good. 720 00:29:24,240 --> 00:29:25,633 What do you want? 721 00:29:25,676 --> 00:29:28,418 I need you to tone down your rhetoric on Iran. 722 00:29:28,462 --> 00:29:29,898 You keep saying 723 00:29:29,942 --> 00:29:33,075 that you intend to rip up the nuclear deal 724 00:29:33,119 --> 00:29:34,947 on day one. 725 00:29:36,862 --> 00:29:40,604 I'm here telling you sincerely 726 00:29:40,648 --> 00:29:44,478 that it would have world-altering consequences. 727 00:29:44,521 --> 00:29:46,523 Like Dalton losing the election. 728 00:29:46,567 --> 00:29:48,134 Yeah, that's what I'm going for. 729 00:29:53,139 --> 00:29:54,227 Is it even true? 730 00:29:54,270 --> 00:29:59,275 Do you honestly intend to destroy the deal 731 00:29:59,319 --> 00:30:00,755 the day you become president? 732 00:30:00,799 --> 00:30:01,887 Absolutely. 733 00:30:01,930 --> 00:30:04,367 If Iran tries to develop nuclear weapons, 734 00:30:04,411 --> 00:30:05,847 I'll rip up that deal. 735 00:30:05,891 --> 00:30:07,588 That is the deal. 736 00:30:07,631 --> 00:30:09,068 Already. 737 00:30:09,111 --> 00:30:12,941 If Iran tries to become a nuclear-threshold country, 738 00:30:12,985 --> 00:30:14,813 we reinstate the sanctions. 739 00:30:14,856 --> 00:30:16,597 What you're saying 740 00:30:16,640 --> 00:30:19,948 is that you intend to rip up the deal 741 00:30:19,992 --> 00:30:21,210 regardless of whether 742 00:30:21,254 --> 00:30:23,256 Iran is making nukes or not. 743 00:30:23,299 --> 00:30:25,824 Fine, I'm being more figurative than literal. 744 00:30:25,867 --> 00:30:29,436 Of course, I don't actually intend to 745 00:30:29,479 --> 00:30:30,916 destroy the deal for no reason. 746 00:30:30,959 --> 00:30:33,483 Then admit that publicly. 747 00:30:33,527 --> 00:30:35,921 Put the interests 748 00:30:35,964 --> 00:30:39,359 of the country you hope to lead above your own. 749 00:30:39,402 --> 00:30:41,840 [chuckles] Stirring words. 750 00:30:41,883 --> 00:30:43,537 You are really gonna clean up 751 00:30:43,580 --> 00:30:44,538 on the speaking circuit 752 00:30:44,581 --> 00:30:46,018 in a few months' time. 753 00:30:47,106 --> 00:30:48,847 If you'll excuse me? 754 00:30:49,935 --> 00:30:51,850 WOMAN: Governor Evans? This way, sir. 755 00:30:53,982 --> 00:30:55,244 Ma'am. Hmm? 756 00:30:55,288 --> 00:30:56,985 The sound guys are losing their minds. 757 00:30:57,029 --> 00:30:59,031 Evans' mic was on the entire time. 758 00:30:59,074 --> 00:31:01,033 They're sitting on a major scoop. 759 00:31:01,076 --> 00:31:02,469 The whole conversation is on tape. 760 00:31:02,512 --> 00:31:03,992 Was it? 761 00:31:05,472 --> 00:31:07,213 Well, that's terrible. 762 00:31:14,873 --> 00:31:16,396 Oh, God, what a terrible night. 763 00:31:16,439 --> 00:31:18,311 ELIZABETH: Sorry, babe. 764 00:31:18,354 --> 00:31:19,921 It was nice of you to be the bigger guy 765 00:31:19,965 --> 00:31:22,924 and try to be a friend to Jeff. 766 00:31:22,968 --> 00:31:25,013 And the harness part was funny. 767 00:31:25,057 --> 00:31:26,928 Funny ha-ha or 768 00:31:26,972 --> 00:31:29,670 funny intriguing? Definitely ha-ha. 769 00:31:29,713 --> 00:31:30,777 JASON: I don't like your stupid friend Megan. 770 00:31:30,801 --> 00:31:31,866 ALISON: That means you do like her. 771 00:31:31,890 --> 00:31:33,630 JASON: Could you shut up? 772 00:31:33,674 --> 00:31:34,994 Shush, shush! Kids, kids, kids... 773 00:31:35,023 --> 00:31:36,851 Guys, your father's... 774 00:31:36,895 --> 00:31:38,897 [sighing] a little tired this morning. 775 00:31:38,940 --> 00:31:40,724 Oh, my God, Dad, are you hung over? 776 00:31:40,768 --> 00:31:41,725 No! Yes. 777 00:31:41,769 --> 00:31:42,726 [phone ringing] 778 00:31:42,770 --> 00:31:43,771 [Jason chuckles]Okay. 779 00:31:43,814 --> 00:31:45,294 Yes. [kids scoff] 780 00:31:45,338 --> 00:31:46,968 Remember this the next time you think about drinking. 781 00:31:46,992 --> 00:31:48,776 I will. 782 00:31:48,819 --> 00:31:50,604 Okay, show's over. Get out of here. 783 00:31:50,647 --> 00:31:52,432 Go on, go on.[phone ringing] 784 00:31:52,475 --> 00:31:55,174 Remember, he did it for America. 785 00:31:55,217 --> 00:31:56,436 Yeah. Go. 786 00:31:56,479 --> 00:31:58,568 Wait... wait, what does that even mean? 787 00:31:58,612 --> 00:31:59,743 It's Russell Jackson. 788 00:31:59,787 --> 00:32:00,851 He's probably calling to see 789 00:32:00,875 --> 00:32:01,983 how it went with Pearson last night. 790 00:32:02,007 --> 00:32:03,071 [groans] Someone's about to have 791 00:32:03,095 --> 00:32:04,661 a worse morning than I am. 792 00:32:04,705 --> 00:32:05,662 Hello? 793 00:32:05,706 --> 00:32:08,100 You, sir, are a miracle worker. 794 00:32:08,143 --> 00:32:10,015 I am? Your boy Jeff Pearson 795 00:32:10,058 --> 00:32:11,973 called and pledged Dalton his support 796 00:32:12,017 --> 00:32:12,974 an hour ago. 797 00:32:13,018 --> 00:32:14,019 Nicely done, Professor. 798 00:32:14,062 --> 00:32:15,759 Uh, thanks. With his vote, 799 00:32:15,803 --> 00:32:17,718 Michigan's a lock and... 800 00:32:17,761 --> 00:32:21,548 Dalton is one step closer to actually winning this thing. 801 00:32:21,591 --> 00:32:24,203 I'm having Adele send you a bottle of single malt. 802 00:32:24,246 --> 00:32:26,118 You're still a Scotch man, right? Not anymore. 803 00:32:26,161 --> 00:32:27,989 Why don't you just make time 804 00:32:28,033 --> 00:32:29,469 to see Stevie about this Harvard 805 00:32:29,512 --> 00:32:31,993 recommendation thing, we'll call it even? 806 00:32:32,037 --> 00:32:33,952 I got nothing but time for her. 807 00:32:33,995 --> 00:32:35,779 Get Adele on it. 808 00:32:35,823 --> 00:32:37,781 And he hung up. 809 00:32:39,305 --> 00:32:42,612 You know, Jeff was dead set against Dalton all night long. 810 00:32:42,656 --> 00:32:44,266 Well, maybe... 811 00:32:44,310 --> 00:32:47,008 getting all that stuff off his chest helped change his mind. 812 00:32:47,052 --> 00:32:48,705 That can't be it, can it? 813 00:32:48,749 --> 00:32:50,794 I mean, something as insignificant 814 00:32:50,838 --> 00:32:54,015 as one congressman's old baggage sway the presidency? 815 00:32:54,059 --> 00:32:57,976 Sometimes it's nice to think that a small act of kindness 816 00:32:58,019 --> 00:32:59,139 could make a big difference. 817 00:33:00,674 --> 00:33:03,068 Hey, most historical events happened 818 00:33:03,111 --> 00:33:05,809 because some guy fell off his buggy. 819 00:33:05,853 --> 00:33:07,115 Inaccurate, but appreciated. 820 00:33:07,159 --> 00:33:08,421 Hey, Dad. 821 00:33:08,464 --> 00:33:10,007 Hi. Heard you had a few drinks last night. 822 00:33:10,031 --> 00:33:10,989 Mm. 823 00:33:11,032 --> 00:33:11,990 [groans] 824 00:33:12,033 --> 00:33:13,078 [laughs] 825 00:33:13,121 --> 00:33:15,515 All right, go to the White House. 826 00:33:15,558 --> 00:33:19,084 I regret that my words were taken out of context 827 00:33:19,127 --> 00:33:20,452 when I said that... REPORTER: You said, 828 00:33:20,476 --> 00:33:22,237 "I don't actually intend to destroy the deal." 829 00:33:22,261 --> 00:33:23,499 How could that be taken out of context? Be... Because if you look 830 00:33:23,523 --> 00:33:25,240 at the full scope of my words, I didn't say... 831 00:33:25,264 --> 00:33:28,006 REPORTER: Are you ripping up the deal or aren't you? 832 00:33:28,049 --> 00:33:29,964 Not doing so well staying on message now, is he? 833 00:33:30,008 --> 00:33:32,793 Yeah, it's a little harder when the message is, 834 00:33:32,836 --> 00:33:34,534 "Turns out my message is total BS." 835 00:33:34,577 --> 00:33:36,014 [chuckles]Ma'am, 836 00:33:36,057 --> 00:33:38,035 the press is still asking for an official statement. 837 00:33:38,059 --> 00:33:39,365 How about: 838 00:33:39,408 --> 00:33:41,628 "I'm shocked that a cable news show would run 839 00:33:41,671 --> 00:33:44,848 with a giant story that fell in its lap, just as I planned it." 840 00:33:44,892 --> 00:33:46,348 I'll say you're dismayed that a private conversation 841 00:33:46,372 --> 00:33:47,827 was overheard and taken out of context. 842 00:33:47,851 --> 00:33:48,852 Or that. 843 00:33:48,896 --> 00:33:49,984 Yeah. 844 00:33:50,028 --> 00:33:51,638 It's good the American people now know 845 00:33:51,681 --> 00:33:54,075 that his promises were built on quicksand. 846 00:33:54,119 --> 00:33:57,339 Ma'am, the foreign minister of Iran is on the line for you. 847 00:33:57,383 --> 00:33:59,254 Okay. 848 00:33:59,298 --> 00:34:03,824 Even better it's not just the American people who know. 849 00:34:03,867 --> 00:34:06,000 Sorry we couldn't do this sooner. 850 00:34:06,044 --> 00:34:08,046 Nature of the beast. 851 00:34:08,089 --> 00:34:10,265 Everyone around here's 20 minutes late 852 00:34:10,309 --> 00:34:12,180 for a five-minute meeting. 853 00:34:12,224 --> 00:34:15,618 No, um... I appreciate your time. 854 00:34:17,185 --> 00:34:20,362 So... why does Harvard even care 855 00:34:20,406 --> 00:34:24,105 about these terribly inconvenient meet and greets? 856 00:34:24,149 --> 00:34:26,673 Um... 857 00:34:26,716 --> 00:34:30,198 I guess so you can tell me about the school. 858 00:34:30,242 --> 00:34:31,504 Uh... 859 00:34:31,547 --> 00:34:34,072 give me advice based on your experience. 860 00:34:34,115 --> 00:34:36,987 Maybe judge whether you think I'm worthy. 861 00:34:37,031 --> 00:34:38,206 [both chuckle] All right. 862 00:34:38,250 --> 00:34:40,121 You want my advice?[cell phone buzzes] 863 00:34:40,165 --> 00:34:42,123 Don't go to law school. 864 00:34:42,167 --> 00:34:43,777 I'm sorry? 865 00:34:43,820 --> 00:34:44,778 Just don't do it. 866 00:34:44,821 --> 00:34:46,606 It stinks. 867 00:34:46,649 --> 00:34:48,129 Every practicing lawyer I know 868 00:34:48,173 --> 00:34:49,522 is miserable. 869 00:34:49,565 --> 00:34:51,741 Most of what they do, it can be done by robots. 870 00:34:51,785 --> 00:34:55,136 The only ones who enjoy it are the bleeding hearts 871 00:34:55,180 --> 00:34:56,572 in the nonprofit sector. 872 00:34:56,616 --> 00:34:58,052 Those poor suckers working 873 00:34:58,096 --> 00:35:01,142 hundred-hour weeks for peanuts. Yeah. 874 00:35:01,186 --> 00:35:03,362 You're one of those bleeding hearts. 875 00:35:03,405 --> 00:35:05,146 Pretty much. 876 00:35:05,190 --> 00:35:07,148 Fine, so, if you don't want 877 00:35:07,192 --> 00:35:09,107 to score a nice corner office, 878 00:35:09,150 --> 00:35:10,673 then why do you want to go to Harvard? 879 00:35:14,721 --> 00:35:17,854 Look, the pressure at Harvard Law is-is inhuman. 880 00:35:17,898 --> 00:35:19,421 And everyone there 881 00:35:19,465 --> 00:35:21,249 is a genius and a killer. 882 00:35:21,293 --> 00:35:22,613 If you can't even give a reason... 883 00:35:22,642 --> 00:35:25,558 Because I want to do something important. 884 00:35:25,601 --> 00:35:27,473 What's Harvard got to do with that? 885 00:35:27,516 --> 00:35:29,257 Well, I-I think 886 00:35:29,301 --> 00:35:31,781 to do good you have to be good. I mean, 887 00:35:31,825 --> 00:35:33,174 maybe the best? 888 00:35:33,218 --> 00:35:34,306 The bad guys, 889 00:35:34,349 --> 00:35:36,046 they have all the help that they need, 890 00:35:36,090 --> 00:35:37,657 but regular people who just need help? 891 00:35:37,700 --> 00:35:39,025 They-they have to settle for whoever 892 00:35:39,049 --> 00:35:41,574 they can get and usually it's no one and... 893 00:35:41,617 --> 00:35:44,011 Okay. 894 00:35:44,054 --> 00:35:46,274 I'm gonna give you a piece of advice 895 00:35:46,318 --> 00:35:47,598 and I want you to listen closely 896 00:35:47,623 --> 00:35:50,496 'cause you won't hear it from your parents, 897 00:35:50,539 --> 00:35:52,193 Stephanie McCord. 898 00:35:52,237 --> 00:35:53,716 Okay. 899 00:35:53,760 --> 00:35:56,371 If you want to do good... 900 00:35:56,415 --> 00:35:59,200 you've got to be prepared to do bad. 901 00:35:59,244 --> 00:36:02,290 Okay? To be canny and watchful 902 00:36:02,334 --> 00:36:05,119 and mean, so when the bad guys come, 903 00:36:05,163 --> 00:36:07,513 you know just where to stick the knife, 904 00:36:07,556 --> 00:36:10,733 'cause it is a fight to the death 905 00:36:10,777 --> 00:36:13,345 and that is the only language they understand. 906 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:19,046 I don't believe that. 907 00:36:19,089 --> 00:36:21,179 [sighs] 908 00:36:21,222 --> 00:36:23,355 You will. 909 00:36:27,881 --> 00:36:29,491 [cell phone buzzes] 910 00:36:29,535 --> 00:36:32,146 [sighs] 911 00:36:34,235 --> 00:36:38,239 Well, uh... thank you for your time. 912 00:36:38,283 --> 00:36:41,416 I... really appreciate it. 913 00:36:41,460 --> 00:36:42,809 [cell phone beeps] 914 00:36:42,852 --> 00:36:45,203 All right. 915 00:36:46,987 --> 00:36:49,207 Come back tomorrow for the recommendation. 916 00:36:54,212 --> 00:36:55,648 You'll still write it? 917 00:36:56,779 --> 00:36:58,259 I never met a McCord 918 00:36:58,303 --> 00:37:00,827 who couldn't rise to a challenge. 919 00:37:00,870 --> 00:37:03,003 Thank you. 920 00:37:06,833 --> 00:37:08,835 [sighs] 921 00:37:37,298 --> 00:37:37,951 How much time? 922 00:37:37,994 --> 00:37:39,039 Less than a minute. 923 00:37:52,182 --> 00:37:53,488 Target is locked. 924 00:38:11,332 --> 00:38:13,528 HILL: Israel officially denies they were behind yesterday's attack 925 00:38:13,552 --> 00:38:15,684 on the Iranian scientists. 926 00:38:15,728 --> 00:38:18,034 They say the Caucasus is a hotbed 927 00:38:18,078 --> 00:38:19,645 of radical Sunni Islam and any number 928 00:38:19,688 --> 00:38:23,649 of terrorist groups could have been behind the strike. 929 00:38:23,692 --> 00:38:25,085 Sure. 930 00:38:25,128 --> 00:38:26,782 Why not? 931 00:38:26,826 --> 00:38:29,394 No, I should have seen this coming. 932 00:38:29,437 --> 00:38:30,525 From the moment 933 00:38:30,569 --> 00:38:32,701 the peace deal was struck, Israel has 934 00:38:32,745 --> 00:38:35,138 constantly been looking for signs that Iran 935 00:38:35,182 --> 00:38:36,444 wasn't playing above board 936 00:38:36,488 --> 00:38:38,141 and the minute Iran 937 00:38:38,185 --> 00:38:40,666 turned away the inspectors, that was it for them. 938 00:38:40,709 --> 00:38:43,451 Can we convince both parties to stay in their corner? 939 00:38:43,495 --> 00:38:45,018 Not escalate things further? 940 00:38:45,061 --> 00:38:47,325 Sir, we have to assume Iran 941 00:38:47,368 --> 00:38:49,152 is already planning countermeasures. 942 00:38:49,196 --> 00:38:50,893 HILL: Maybe with conventional forces, 943 00:38:50,937 --> 00:38:53,679 maybe asymmetric attacks 944 00:38:53,722 --> 00:38:57,160 through Hezbollah, Hamas, maybe both. 945 00:38:57,204 --> 00:38:58,355 And then when Iran hits back, 946 00:38:58,379 --> 00:39:00,816 Israel will respond in kind. 947 00:39:00,860 --> 00:39:03,384 And on it goes. 948 00:39:03,428 --> 00:39:06,779 "Turning and turning in the widening gyre." 949 00:39:10,565 --> 00:39:13,394 Put all of our bases on high alert. 950 00:39:13,438 --> 00:39:15,396 We've got to be ready in case Iran tries to hit. 951 00:39:15,440 --> 00:39:17,224 U.S. targets, as well. 952 00:39:17,267 --> 00:39:19,357 Thank you, sir. Yes, sir. 953 00:39:22,447 --> 00:39:24,362 I suppose this 954 00:39:24,405 --> 00:39:27,190 isn't helping our prospects in the House. 955 00:39:27,234 --> 00:39:30,324 Evans is using this conflict to renew credibility 956 00:39:30,368 --> 00:39:31,760 with his supporters 957 00:39:31,804 --> 00:39:34,850 and siphon off some of ours. 958 00:39:34,894 --> 00:39:38,288 We're hemorrhaging congressmen, which... 959 00:39:38,332 --> 00:39:41,379 gives me the unenviable task of trying to... 960 00:39:43,468 --> 00:39:45,557 stop the bleeding. 961 00:39:45,600 --> 00:39:47,602 If you'll excuse me. 962 00:39:57,569 --> 00:40:00,180 I need some air. 963 00:40:09,407 --> 00:40:10,408 Whether or not. 964 00:40:10,451 --> 00:40:13,236 Israel's behavior was rash... 965 00:40:14,934 --> 00:40:17,676 if it comes to war... 966 00:40:17,719 --> 00:40:18,981 we're gonna have to back them 967 00:40:19,025 --> 00:40:21,897 against Iran. 968 00:40:21,941 --> 00:40:24,422 [exhales] 969 00:40:26,815 --> 00:40:30,993 I knew this peace deal would be hard... 970 00:40:31,037 --> 00:40:35,476 but I didn't think it would fall apart so spectacularly. 971 00:40:39,698 --> 00:40:42,048 Should I have seen this coming, Bess? 972 00:40:43,441 --> 00:40:45,443 Did I overreach? 973 00:40:45,486 --> 00:40:48,576 Sir... 974 00:40:48,620 --> 00:40:51,231 you were trying to protect the world 975 00:40:51,274 --> 00:40:53,494 from a nuclear-armed Iran, 976 00:40:53,538 --> 00:40:56,584 and peacefully resolved a conflict we'd been in 977 00:40:56,628 --> 00:41:01,328 since 1979... and it almost worked. 978 00:41:01,371 --> 00:41:02,416 [chuckles] 979 00:41:04,287 --> 00:41:06,028 Almost. 980 00:41:08,944 --> 00:41:11,512 Well, since my days as president are numbered... 981 00:41:13,862 --> 00:41:15,647 the Iran deal is going 982 00:41:15,690 --> 00:41:21,435 to define my administration... just... 983 00:41:21,479 --> 00:41:23,481 not the way I hoped. 984 00:41:38,496 --> 00:41:42,543 I need to speak with Congressmen Zaks, Winter, Ramsay, 985 00:41:42,587 --> 00:41:44,565 in that order and call my wife, tell her she should 986 00:41:44,589 --> 00:41:46,591 get herself a date for the Kennedy Center tonight, 987 00:41:46,634 --> 00:41:48,506 I'm not gonna make it. 988 00:41:48,549 --> 00:41:50,595 If this is a bad time, uh, I can, 989 00:41:50,638 --> 00:41:51,857 I can come back later. 990 00:41:51,900 --> 00:41:58,428 No. I'm determined to accomplish 991 00:41:58,472 --> 00:42:02,041 at least one thing today. 992 00:42:02,084 --> 00:42:05,523 One thing I can actually... 993 00:42:05,566 --> 00:42:10,658 cross off my list without seven other things... 994 00:42:10,702 --> 00:42:14,009 popping up to take its place. 995 00:42:14,053 --> 00:42:18,144 One thing that doesn't involve arm twisting... 996 00:42:20,363 --> 00:42:24,237 or browbeating... Are you... 997 00:42:24,280 --> 00:42:26,805 so, God... are you okay? 998 00:42:28,981 --> 00:42:30,809 [shouts] 999 00:42:30,852 --> 00:42:31,853 Help! Help! 1000 00:42:31,897 --> 00:42:33,420 Someone help! 1001 00:42:33,463 --> 00:42:36,423 Captioning sponsored by CBS and TOYOTA.