1 00:00:05,806 --> 00:00:07,375 Julie, honey, don't move. 2 00:00:07,408 --> 00:00:08,642 Okay? Just... Just stay. 3 00:00:08,676 --> 00:00:09,886 Just don't move. Stay, just-just stay right where you are. 4 00:00:09,910 --> 00:00:12,270 Stay very still, sweetheart. You're okay. Everything's fine. 5 00:00:12,294 --> 00:00:13,614 Everything's fine. No, stay... 6 00:00:13,647 --> 00:00:15,583 Will somebody please call for help? Mom? 7 00:00:15,616 --> 00:00:18,216 MAN: Everything's fine. We need help over here! You're okay, baby. 8 00:00:18,240 --> 00:00:20,242 You're gonna be fine. You're all right. Mom? 9 00:00:23,524 --> 00:00:25,326 JAY: Can you imagine? 10 00:00:25,359 --> 00:00:27,828 BLAKE: Why is the chopper up so high? 11 00:00:27,861 --> 00:00:29,597 So its downdraft doesn't set the mines off. 12 00:00:29,630 --> 00:00:31,465 MAN (on video): Yeah. WOMAN: All right, Julie. 13 00:00:31,499 --> 00:00:33,501 MATT: Would not have thought of that. 14 00:00:33,534 --> 00:00:34,768 (cheering) 15 00:00:34,802 --> 00:00:36,237 ELIZABETH: Oh, good, 16 00:00:36,270 --> 00:00:37,550 you guys are watching the video? 17 00:00:37,574 --> 00:00:39,307 Yes, ma'am. Yes. Yes, ma'am. 18 00:00:39,340 --> 00:00:41,375 What do you see? 19 00:00:41,409 --> 00:00:44,612 Uh, a heroic rescue of a child? 20 00:00:44,645 --> 00:00:46,280 Some really stupid parents. Yeah. 21 00:00:46,314 --> 00:00:48,549 Well, I see an opportunity. 22 00:00:53,664 --> 00:00:54,664 BLAKE: Whoa. 23 00:00:54,688 --> 00:00:56,224 Holy... This... 24 00:00:56,257 --> 00:00:57,458 is an antipersonnel land mine. 25 00:00:57,491 --> 00:00:58,691 Don't worry, it's deactivated. 26 00:00:58,715 --> 00:01:01,129 But if it weren't, it would just take 27 00:01:01,162 --> 00:01:03,097 a few pounds of pressure... 28 00:01:03,131 --> 00:01:05,599 Say, the weight of a young girl's foot... 29 00:01:05,633 --> 00:01:08,202 To detonate it. But, interestingly, 30 00:01:08,236 --> 00:01:09,670 these aren't designed to kill. 31 00:01:09,703 --> 00:01:10,838 The idea 32 00:01:10,871 --> 00:01:12,640 is to burden the enemy 33 00:01:12,673 --> 00:01:14,508 with logistical difficulties 34 00:01:14,542 --> 00:01:17,478 like evacuation and field surgery 35 00:01:17,511 --> 00:01:21,215 by blowing off the leg of the soldier who steps on it. 36 00:01:21,249 --> 00:01:23,484 Of course, very often, 37 00:01:23,517 --> 00:01:25,553 the victims aren't soldiers at all. 38 00:01:25,586 --> 00:01:27,121 They're civilians. 39 00:01:27,155 --> 00:01:29,657 Children. 40 00:01:29,690 --> 00:01:31,359 Thank you. 41 00:01:31,392 --> 00:01:33,661 Good morning to you, too, ma'am. 42 00:01:33,694 --> 00:01:35,229 Where'd you get that thing anyway? 43 00:01:35,263 --> 00:01:36,664 ELIZABETH: Friend of mine at DOD. 44 00:01:36,697 --> 00:01:38,532 Wasn't easy, which is weird, 45 00:01:38,566 --> 00:01:42,203 because there are 100 million 46 00:01:42,236 --> 00:01:44,605 of them buried around the world, 47 00:01:44,638 --> 00:01:47,375 and another 110 million stockpiled. 48 00:01:47,408 --> 00:01:50,178 I'm sorry for the dramatics. 49 00:01:50,211 --> 00:01:53,681 I just want us all to be real focused on the opportunity 50 00:01:53,714 --> 00:01:55,483 at hand here. Which is what, ma'am? 51 00:01:55,516 --> 00:01:57,651 The Calgary Treaty on Land Mines. 52 00:01:57,685 --> 00:01:58,919 Called for the worldwide ban 53 00:01:58,952 --> 00:02:01,355 on the production, stockpiling, use 54 00:02:01,389 --> 00:02:02,989 and transfer of antipersonnel land mines. 55 00:02:03,023 --> 00:02:04,858 It was ratified in the late '90s, I believe? 56 00:02:04,891 --> 00:02:07,861 Yup. And was signed by at least 100 countries, 57 00:02:07,895 --> 00:02:09,397 of which the U.S. was not one, 58 00:02:09,430 --> 00:02:11,199 but we are... broadly compliant. 59 00:02:11,232 --> 00:02:12,933 Okay, but why haven't we signed it? 60 00:02:12,966 --> 00:02:14,766 JAY: Ratification would take a two-thirds vote 61 00:02:14,790 --> 00:02:17,171 in the Senate, which no previous administration 62 00:02:17,205 --> 00:02:18,472 has been able to secure. 63 00:02:18,506 --> 00:02:21,509 Because the Pentagon has issues. We don't use land mines, except 64 00:02:21,542 --> 00:02:24,212 on the Korean Peninsula. But DOD doesn't want to create 65 00:02:24,245 --> 00:02:26,614 a legal slippery slope for other effective but controversial 66 00:02:26,647 --> 00:02:29,883 weapons systems, like... cluster bombs, 67 00:02:29,917 --> 00:02:32,286 and white phosphorus munitions, 68 00:02:32,320 --> 00:02:33,887 or, I don't know, exploding puppies. 69 00:02:33,921 --> 00:02:35,589 JAY: Plus, Russia and China 70 00:02:35,623 --> 00:02:37,525 are big producers, too, but also 71 00:02:37,558 --> 00:02:39,193 won't sign. ELIZABETH: Right. I mean, 72 00:02:39,227 --> 00:02:41,195 correct answers. Check pluses all around. 73 00:02:41,229 --> 00:02:42,730 But why else haven't we 74 00:02:42,763 --> 00:02:44,898 signed this treaty? 75 00:02:44,932 --> 00:02:46,534 This is the scariest pop quiz ever. 76 00:02:46,567 --> 00:02:49,303 What aren't the thousands 77 00:02:49,337 --> 00:02:50,638 of innocent civilians 78 00:02:50,671 --> 00:02:54,642 who are maimed or killed by land mines every year? 79 00:02:54,675 --> 00:02:55,876 Americans. 80 00:02:55,909 --> 00:02:57,878 Exactly. But that video's gotten 81 00:02:57,911 --> 00:02:59,780 five million views already. So, for this 82 00:02:59,813 --> 00:03:01,949 brief moment in time, 83 00:03:01,982 --> 00:03:05,619 Americans are actually thinking about land mines. 84 00:03:05,653 --> 00:03:09,323 Imagine how many thousands of lives we could save 85 00:03:09,357 --> 00:03:11,325 if the U.S. would finally (phone rings) 86 00:03:11,359 --> 00:03:12,960 provide real moral leadership 87 00:03:12,993 --> 00:03:15,263 and ratify Calgary. BLAKE: Secretary's office. 88 00:03:15,296 --> 00:03:17,696 But we got to act fast. Right? Yes, I'll let her know. Ma'am, 89 00:03:17,730 --> 00:03:20,011 Russell Jackson just asked to see you as soon as possible. 90 00:03:20,035 --> 00:03:21,869 He asked? He even used the word "please." 91 00:03:21,902 --> 00:03:23,971 Oh, I don't like the sound of that. 92 00:03:24,004 --> 00:03:26,540 NOLAN: Recent leaks to the Russians could be traced back 93 00:03:26,574 --> 00:03:28,542 to Senate Majority Leader Beau Carpenter. 94 00:03:28,576 --> 00:03:30,244 Now, the evidence was gathered 95 00:03:30,278 --> 00:03:32,413 by CIA's Special Activities Division, 96 00:03:32,446 --> 00:03:33,914 but it won't be admissible in court. 97 00:03:33,947 --> 00:03:35,649 That is the purpose 98 00:03:35,683 --> 00:03:37,585 of this interagency task force: 99 00:03:37,618 --> 00:03:39,553 To build a case against Carpenter that sticks. 100 00:03:39,587 --> 00:03:40,907 RUSSELL: Here's what's bumping me: 101 00:03:40,931 --> 00:03:43,591 Carpenter's one of the most powerful men in the country. 102 00:03:43,624 --> 00:03:45,726 He's plenty rich. He's not an ideologue. 103 00:03:45,759 --> 00:03:47,528 Do we really think 104 00:03:47,561 --> 00:03:49,663 he could've been coerced by the Russians? 105 00:03:49,697 --> 00:03:51,332 HENRY: Well, that's the question. 106 00:03:51,365 --> 00:03:52,685 What leverage do they have on him? 107 00:03:52,709 --> 00:03:55,436 Anthony Colvert from the FBI will lead the investigation. 108 00:03:55,469 --> 00:03:57,605 Thank you, Mr. Attorney General. 109 00:03:57,638 --> 00:03:59,039 It's true, Leader Carpenter 110 00:03:59,072 --> 00:04:01,275 doesn't have many obvious pressure points. 111 00:04:01,309 --> 00:04:03,944 His wife of 40 years, Helen, passed away 112 00:04:03,977 --> 00:04:06,680 five years ago. His son Richard is in business 113 00:04:06,714 --> 00:04:08,549 and seems to be reasonably successful. 114 00:04:08,582 --> 00:04:10,582 The most compelling answer to Dr. McCord's question 115 00:04:10,606 --> 00:04:13,621 is Carpenter's housekeeper: Magda Nagy. 116 00:04:13,654 --> 00:04:15,623 She grew up under communist rule in Budapest, 117 00:04:15,656 --> 00:04:16,990 presumably speaks some Russian. 118 00:04:17,024 --> 00:04:19,427 Became an American citizen 15 years ago. 119 00:04:19,460 --> 00:04:20,704 Started working as Carpenter's housekeeper 120 00:04:20,728 --> 00:04:21,962 shortly after his wife died. 121 00:04:21,995 --> 00:04:24,798 NOLAN: The leaks we believe Leader Carpenter is responsible for 122 00:04:24,832 --> 00:04:27,368 have blown operations and cost lives. 123 00:04:27,401 --> 00:04:29,670 CIA will assist in intelligence gathering 124 00:04:29,703 --> 00:04:32,072 but, obviously, FBI runs point on this. 125 00:04:32,105 --> 00:04:33,774 Thanks, everyone. 126 00:04:35,409 --> 00:04:36,744 RUSSELL: If I may. 127 00:04:36,777 --> 00:04:40,881 I've known Beau Carpenter for 25 years. 128 00:04:40,914 --> 00:04:43,784 He's charming as all hell. 129 00:04:43,817 --> 00:04:46,354 He's also crafty 130 00:04:46,387 --> 00:04:49,056 and has this town wired. 131 00:04:49,089 --> 00:04:51,525 Don't let him see you coming. 132 00:04:51,559 --> 00:04:53,994 Land mines only cost a few dollars to make, 133 00:04:54,027 --> 00:04:55,863 but thousands to clean up. 134 00:04:55,896 --> 00:04:59,367 They render otherwise arable land useless for decades. 135 00:04:59,400 --> 00:05:01,369 Yes, and the U.S. contributes 136 00:05:01,402 --> 00:05:04,638 far more to de-mining operations than any other country. 137 00:05:04,672 --> 00:05:06,640 Sure, but how can we tell them 138 00:05:06,674 --> 00:05:10,110 to stop using and selling mines when they can say to us, 139 00:05:10,143 --> 00:05:13,681 "Well, you won't ratify Calgary. Why should we?" 140 00:05:13,714 --> 00:05:15,649 I'm sympathetic. 141 00:05:15,683 --> 00:05:17,851 But we have other legislative priorities 142 00:05:17,885 --> 00:05:20,654 to get through Congress before the recess. 143 00:05:20,688 --> 00:05:22,390 Conrad, you've seen, firsthand, 144 00:05:22,423 --> 00:05:23,524 the damage they can do. 145 00:05:23,557 --> 00:05:25,659 Yes, I have. 146 00:05:25,693 --> 00:05:27,027 So believe me when I tell you 147 00:05:27,060 --> 00:05:28,996 that I understand this issue, Bess. 148 00:05:29,029 --> 00:05:30,998 Well, then you, of all people, 149 00:05:31,031 --> 00:05:32,766 can understand the moral imperative 150 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:34,768 to putting an end to their use. 151 00:05:34,802 --> 00:05:35,936 RUSSELL: Mr. President. 152 00:05:35,969 --> 00:05:37,538 Elizabeth. Hey. 153 00:05:37,571 --> 00:05:40,073 Did you bring a land mine to the office? 154 00:05:40,107 --> 00:05:42,510 I was making a point. Yeah. 155 00:05:42,543 --> 00:05:43,620 That's what most people who bring weapons 156 00:05:43,644 --> 00:05:44,845 to the workplace say. 157 00:05:44,878 --> 00:05:47,114 She's passionate on the subject, Russell. 158 00:05:47,147 --> 00:05:48,949 Yeah, well, my two cents: 159 00:05:48,982 --> 00:05:50,942 Sending a treaty to the Senate is just asking them 160 00:05:50,976 --> 00:05:52,210 to stick a thumb in your eye. 161 00:05:52,243 --> 00:05:53,787 And why the hell did that family 162 00:05:53,821 --> 00:05:56,089 have to go to Cambodia instead of on a Disney cruise, 163 00:05:56,123 --> 00:05:57,658 like normal people? 164 00:05:57,691 --> 00:05:59,493 (Elizabeth sighs) 165 00:05:59,527 --> 00:06:01,829 I know it's risky, but I think 166 00:06:01,862 --> 00:06:03,797 right now we have the public's support 167 00:06:03,831 --> 00:06:05,399 to get something done here. 168 00:06:05,433 --> 00:06:08,969 A two-thirds majority is a high bar, Bess. 169 00:06:09,002 --> 00:06:11,905 I don't want to squander my capital on a political loser. 170 00:06:11,939 --> 00:06:13,774 I know. 171 00:06:13,807 --> 00:06:15,075 (sighs) 172 00:06:15,108 --> 00:06:16,810 But I tell you what. 173 00:06:16,844 --> 00:06:18,646 On an issue like this, 174 00:06:18,679 --> 00:06:20,881 you have the stature 175 00:06:20,914 --> 00:06:23,050 to try and whip the votes yourself. 176 00:06:23,083 --> 00:06:26,520 If you can do that, I'll sign. 177 00:06:26,554 --> 00:06:28,689 (exhales) Well, I love a challenge. 178 00:06:28,722 --> 00:06:31,124 Thank you, sir. Just remember what he said 179 00:06:31,158 --> 00:06:32,860 about political losers. 180 00:06:39,166 --> 00:06:40,601 You're in a mood. 181 00:06:40,634 --> 00:06:42,503 Ugh. 182 00:06:42,536 --> 00:06:45,439 You got any plans this weekend? 183 00:06:45,473 --> 00:06:47,107 Um... I don't know, 184 00:06:47,140 --> 00:06:48,942 reading, mostly. 185 00:06:48,976 --> 00:06:51,078 Got to hit the grocery store. 186 00:06:51,111 --> 00:06:53,514 You know, probably put on my yoga pants, 187 00:06:53,547 --> 00:06:54,682 but not actually go. 188 00:06:54,715 --> 00:06:56,216 (chuckles) You? 189 00:06:56,249 --> 00:06:58,085 Well, I was supposed to go to Bunny Duncan's 190 00:06:58,118 --> 00:06:59,553 big holiday party. 191 00:06:59,587 --> 00:07:01,107 Well, you know, she has one every year. 192 00:07:01,131 --> 00:07:02,923 She passed away last night. I heard. 193 00:07:02,956 --> 00:07:05,693 Russell, I'm so sorry. You were friends. 194 00:07:05,726 --> 00:07:07,728 Bunny? God no, I hated her. 195 00:07:07,761 --> 00:07:08,996 Oh. 196 00:07:09,029 --> 00:07:10,998 Everybody loved her parties. 197 00:07:11,031 --> 00:07:12,671 They were just scared of getting left out. 198 00:07:12,695 --> 00:07:15,669 It was like drinking eggnog at Saddam Hussein's palace. 199 00:07:15,703 --> 00:07:16,904 No, no, no, the point is... 200 00:07:16,937 --> 00:07:19,707 the real estate's free, but not for long. 201 00:07:19,740 --> 00:07:22,676 So if you and Henry want to throw a party of your own, 202 00:07:22,710 --> 00:07:24,712 you need to jump now. 203 00:07:24,745 --> 00:07:26,046 Well, it's a good thing... 204 00:07:26,079 --> 00:07:27,748 we don't. What, uh... 205 00:07:28,582 --> 00:07:30,551 Maybe I'm not making myself clear. 206 00:07:30,584 --> 00:07:31,885 Fair to say. 207 00:07:31,919 --> 00:07:34,054 POTUS is thinking about his legacy. 208 00:07:34,087 --> 00:07:35,589 When the time comes, 209 00:07:35,623 --> 00:07:39,126 he wants to pass the torch to you, so... Oh, wow. 210 00:07:39,159 --> 00:07:40,561 If you're gonna run... I'm not. 211 00:07:40,594 --> 00:07:42,229 We need to start making moves now... 212 00:07:42,262 --> 00:07:44,543 Getting the right team together, meeting the right people. 213 00:07:44,567 --> 00:07:46,567 Throwing the right parties. You'll do it, then. 214 00:07:46,600 --> 00:07:49,503 Thank you. Maybe I'm the one not being clear. 215 00:07:49,537 --> 00:07:51,739 I came here to serve the president, 216 00:07:51,772 --> 00:07:53,541 notthe president. 217 00:07:56,043 --> 00:07:57,745 Just think about it, please? 218 00:07:57,778 --> 00:07:59,713 Good-bye, Russell. 219 00:07:59,747 --> 00:08:01,248 And fast. 220 00:08:01,281 --> 00:08:04,151 All right, so, to ratify Calgary, we need 67 senators. 221 00:08:04,184 --> 00:08:05,953 There are basically three pools of votes. 222 00:08:05,986 --> 00:08:08,088 The yeses, of whom there aren't enough. But then, 223 00:08:08,121 --> 00:08:11,659 there are two kinds of no votes: The defense hawks, 224 00:08:11,692 --> 00:08:13,492 who tend to take their cues from the military; 225 00:08:13,516 --> 00:08:15,262 And those who will never vote for any treaty 226 00:08:15,295 --> 00:08:16,730 because they're afraid 227 00:08:16,764 --> 00:08:18,666 of a loss of U.S. sovereignty. 228 00:08:18,699 --> 00:08:20,167 AKA the black helicopter crowd. 229 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:22,903 Carlos Morejon jumps to mind. Fun fact: 230 00:08:22,936 --> 00:08:24,972 His wife Vicki did retweet the rescue video. 231 00:08:25,005 --> 00:08:27,207 His heartlessness completes her. Oh. 232 00:08:27,240 --> 00:08:29,076 Long story short, ma'am, getting the votes 233 00:08:29,109 --> 00:08:30,349 before the congressional recess 234 00:08:30,373 --> 00:08:32,846 will be a pretty heavy lift. Yup. 235 00:08:32,880 --> 00:08:34,314 Gordon Becker is your answer. Okay. 236 00:08:34,347 --> 00:08:36,584 Mike B, ma'am. Yes, 237 00:08:36,617 --> 00:08:39,186 with his impeccable timing. Mike, 238 00:08:39,219 --> 00:08:42,055 this is my new policy advisor, Kat Sandoval. 239 00:08:42,089 --> 00:08:43,991 Kat, Mike; Mike, Kat. 240 00:08:44,024 --> 00:08:46,860 Mr. Barnow, good to meet you. Your reputation precedes you. 241 00:08:46,894 --> 00:08:48,161 As does yours. 242 00:08:48,195 --> 00:08:49,963 Didn't you go crazy or something? 243 00:08:49,997 --> 00:08:52,966 Actually, I just moved to an avocado farm in California. 244 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:55,335 That sounds like the same thing. 245 00:08:55,368 --> 00:08:57,270 What's this really about? 246 00:08:57,304 --> 00:08:59,573 Ah, troubled by a nagging feeling 247 00:08:59,607 --> 00:09:01,875 your dog likes me more than you. 248 00:09:01,909 --> 00:09:03,744 I will have you know that Gordon and I 249 00:09:03,777 --> 00:09:05,613 are in a really good place right now. 250 00:09:05,646 --> 00:09:06,680 Gordon? 251 00:09:06,714 --> 00:09:08,716 (laughs): Wait, Go... I'm sorry. 252 00:09:08,749 --> 00:09:10,317 Gordon the dog, as in 253 00:09:10,350 --> 00:09:12,390 Gordon the SecDef? For the record, he's named after. 254 00:09:12,414 --> 00:09:14,287 G. Gordon Liddy, who also had his quirks, 255 00:09:14,321 --> 00:09:16,156 but was fanatically loyal. 256 00:09:16,189 --> 00:09:18,225 To an unworthy master. Makes sense. 257 00:09:18,258 --> 00:09:20,260 Getting back to the Gordon that matters, 258 00:09:20,293 --> 00:09:21,795 tell us how SecDef figures into this. 259 00:09:21,829 --> 00:09:23,163 Way to keep us on track. 260 00:09:23,196 --> 00:09:24,632 You're no Nadine, but I appreciate 261 00:09:24,665 --> 00:09:27,067 the effort. Look, even if a senator, 262 00:09:27,100 --> 00:09:28,702 in their heart, 263 00:09:28,736 --> 00:09:30,736 wants to vote yes, they can't look weak on defense. 264 00:09:30,770 --> 00:09:32,170 So you have to give them some cover. 265 00:09:32,194 --> 00:09:34,241 And getting Becker to come out in favor 266 00:09:34,274 --> 00:09:36,677 of ratifying Calgary does just that. 267 00:09:36,710 --> 00:09:38,145 I like it. Blake, get me a meeting 268 00:09:38,178 --> 00:09:40,881 with SecDef, will you? 269 00:09:40,914 --> 00:09:42,794 So, I hear you're throwing a party this weekend. 270 00:09:42,818 --> 00:09:44,051 And Bunny Duncan's 271 00:09:44,084 --> 00:09:46,086 not even in the ground yet. 272 00:09:46,119 --> 00:09:47,721 I love it. Sounds like the White House 273 00:09:47,755 --> 00:09:49,790 is having you lay the groundwork for a run. 274 00:09:49,823 --> 00:09:52,793 Oh, she didn't tell you? Oops. 275 00:09:52,826 --> 00:09:54,728 Because it's not happening. 276 00:09:54,762 --> 00:09:56,630 JAY: What, you just 277 00:09:56,664 --> 00:09:57,665 turned POTUS down? 278 00:09:57,698 --> 00:09:58,899 Well, Russell. 279 00:09:58,932 --> 00:10:01,068 Look, I'm not into all that 280 00:10:01,101 --> 00:10:04,337 backslapping, join-the-club malarkey. 281 00:10:04,371 --> 00:10:06,640 Oh, and I don't want to be president. 282 00:10:06,674 --> 00:10:08,942 Although if you did throw the party, you could 283 00:10:08,976 --> 00:10:10,711 use the informal setting... 284 00:10:10,744 --> 00:10:12,544 Not to mention official Washington's curiosity 285 00:10:12,578 --> 00:10:13,812 with The Glamorous McCords... 286 00:10:13,845 --> 00:10:15,315 As a lure to trawl 287 00:10:15,348 --> 00:10:18,385 for more treaty votes. So not glamorous, just... 288 00:10:18,418 --> 00:10:21,154 But nevertheless, I like it. 289 00:10:21,188 --> 00:10:22,723 Right? That's a good idea. 290 00:10:22,756 --> 00:10:24,892 No. No, it's not a good idea. 291 00:10:24,925 --> 00:10:26,660 It's a terrible idea. 292 00:10:26,694 --> 00:10:28,762 These parties are non-partisan; 293 00:10:28,796 --> 00:10:30,076 Therefore, they're actually fun. 294 00:10:30,109 --> 00:10:32,390 I mean, sure, tell everyone you want to run for president, 295 00:10:32,414 --> 00:10:33,333 but don't... 296 00:10:33,366 --> 00:10:36,169 don't dance on poor Bunny's grave talking politics. 297 00:10:36,203 --> 00:10:37,705 Blake, call the White House. 298 00:10:37,738 --> 00:10:40,340 Tell Russell Jackson I'll throw the stupid party. 299 00:10:40,373 --> 00:10:43,677 Don't say "stupid." 300 00:10:43,711 --> 00:10:45,713 ♪ 301 00:10:56,056 --> 00:10:59,126 Madam Secretary? I'm Meghan Pearl. 302 00:10:59,159 --> 00:11:00,911 Russell Jackson suggested I ride over to the 303 00:11:00,936 --> 00:11:02,896 Pentagon with you. Oh. Yes, the-the party planner. 304 00:11:02,930 --> 00:11:04,732 Uh, event coordinator. 305 00:11:04,765 --> 00:11:07,200 Oh. Apologies. 306 00:11:07,234 --> 00:11:09,737 This is Blake, my assistant. 307 00:11:09,770 --> 00:11:12,205 Oh. Great. You'll probably want to take notes. 308 00:11:12,239 --> 00:11:14,808 We are going to cover a lot of ground. 309 00:11:14,842 --> 00:11:16,343 Shall we? 310 00:11:16,376 --> 00:11:19,179 After you. 311 00:11:19,212 --> 00:11:21,214 Thank you. 312 00:11:23,116 --> 00:11:24,918 ELIZABETH: Meghan, thank you 313 00:11:24,952 --> 00:11:26,854 for coming on such short notice. 314 00:11:26,887 --> 00:11:28,889 Well, normally, I don't do events this small, and, 315 00:11:28,922 --> 00:11:31,792 honestly, I was this close to doing Bunny Duncan's memorial. 316 00:11:31,825 --> 00:11:34,227 Oh. But Russell Jackson swore 317 00:11:34,261 --> 00:11:36,229 up and down that you would be worth it. 318 00:11:36,263 --> 00:11:39,900 Well, let's hope I don't let you down. 319 00:11:39,933 --> 00:11:41,501 (chuckles) Uh, so, Meghan, 320 00:11:41,534 --> 00:11:44,037 shall we talk about your vision for the party? Yes. 321 00:11:44,071 --> 00:11:46,106 Nothing too elaborate... Passed apps; 322 00:11:46,139 --> 00:11:49,109 Two to three dining stations; Three or four full bars; 323 00:11:49,142 --> 00:11:52,345 TBD live entertainment; Plus, a tasteful DJ; 324 00:11:52,379 --> 00:11:54,214 Heated tents, front and back; 325 00:11:54,247 --> 00:11:56,817 Valets; And then, of course, party favors. 326 00:11:56,850 --> 00:11:58,285 So, you know, simple. 327 00:11:58,318 --> 00:12:00,253 Party favors. Huh. 328 00:12:00,287 --> 00:12:02,255 You know, a small gift for each of your guests. 329 00:12:02,289 --> 00:12:05,125 I know what a party favor... is, I... 330 00:12:05,158 --> 00:12:08,461 Just wondering if they're necessary. 331 00:12:08,495 --> 00:12:10,864 Well, I mean, 332 00:12:10,898 --> 00:12:13,133 that's how it's done. 333 00:12:13,166 --> 00:12:14,434 Mm. 334 00:12:14,467 --> 00:12:16,970 But, of course, it's up to you. 335 00:12:17,004 --> 00:12:18,205 Thank you. 336 00:12:20,273 --> 00:12:23,777 So, with the... 337 00:12:23,811 --> 00:12:25,779 valets, Mm-hmm. 338 00:12:25,813 --> 00:12:28,181 The caterer, bars... 339 00:12:28,215 --> 00:12:29,182 The party favors. 340 00:12:29,216 --> 00:12:30,851 Party favors. Thank you. 341 00:12:30,884 --> 00:12:33,253 How much is this all gonna cost? 342 00:12:33,286 --> 00:12:35,255 Well, typically, I don't discuss that with clients 343 00:12:35,288 --> 00:12:37,891 this early in the process. 344 00:12:37,925 --> 00:12:39,827 Oh. 345 00:12:39,860 --> 00:12:41,094 Well, I'll tell you what. 346 00:12:41,128 --> 00:12:43,897 Uh, why don't you write it down for me? 347 00:12:47,467 --> 00:12:49,803 Sure. 348 00:12:53,040 --> 00:12:55,075 Again, thanks so much for making time. 349 00:12:55,108 --> 00:12:57,544 Thank you, ma'am. And let me know about those ice sculptures. 350 00:12:57,577 --> 00:12:59,079 Oh, you bet! 351 00:12:59,112 --> 00:13:02,883 Yeah, she's not gonna work. No. 352 00:13:02,916 --> 00:13:05,886 One concern is setting a legal precedent that could be used 353 00:13:05,919 --> 00:13:07,279 to ban other weapons in the future. 354 00:13:07,303 --> 00:13:09,022 Well, I understand that, 355 00:13:09,056 --> 00:13:11,024 but we banned nerve gas 356 00:13:11,058 --> 00:13:14,127 and it's not like our troops are out there with peashooters. 357 00:13:14,161 --> 00:13:16,129 Fair point. Two other stumbling blocks: 358 00:13:16,163 --> 00:13:18,298 The Korean Peninsula and our good friends, 359 00:13:18,331 --> 00:13:20,300 the Russians and the Chinese. I agree. 360 00:13:20,333 --> 00:13:24,972 We'd have to find something to carve out for South Korea. 361 00:13:25,005 --> 00:13:27,340 But talk to me about Russia and China. 362 00:13:27,374 --> 00:13:29,534 Well, unlike us, they're actively selling and deploying 363 00:13:29,558 --> 00:13:31,578 their APLs. If our two biggest adversaries 364 00:13:31,611 --> 00:13:33,380 won't disarm, why should we? 365 00:13:33,413 --> 00:13:35,448 Because we haven't used land mines in combat 366 00:13:35,482 --> 00:13:37,217 since the '90s anyway. 367 00:13:37,250 --> 00:13:39,219 And it's doubtful we ever will. 368 00:13:39,252 --> 00:13:42,255 Nevertheless, I say the onus is on Russia and China. 369 00:13:42,289 --> 00:13:44,191 Well, I hear you. 370 00:13:44,224 --> 00:13:46,226 Want to? 371 00:13:47,227 --> 00:13:50,197 Why not? 372 00:13:50,230 --> 00:13:52,199 I don't know. Just seems... 373 00:13:52,232 --> 00:13:53,967 (sighs) 374 00:13:54,001 --> 00:13:55,635 With everything going on, 375 00:13:55,668 --> 00:13:58,238 I do think that Russia's a bridge too far. 376 00:13:58,271 --> 00:14:00,240 But... 377 00:14:00,273 --> 00:14:02,109 if I could deliver China? 378 00:14:02,142 --> 00:14:04,111 (chuckles) Deliver China. 379 00:14:04,144 --> 00:14:06,346 Just like that? I mean, 380 00:14:06,379 --> 00:14:08,882 I'm not saying it would be easy. 381 00:14:10,217 --> 00:14:11,518 Yeah. Nice. 382 00:14:11,551 --> 00:14:13,921 But if I could, 383 00:14:13,954 --> 00:14:16,623 would you come out in support of ratification? 384 00:14:16,656 --> 00:14:19,426 Depends exactly what China agrees to. 385 00:14:19,459 --> 00:14:21,128 But... 386 00:14:21,161 --> 00:14:23,396 yes, I would. 387 00:14:23,430 --> 00:14:25,565 Hmm. Okay, then. 388 00:14:27,334 --> 00:14:29,302 Nice putting game there, Madam Secretary. 389 00:14:29,336 --> 00:14:34,174 We both know anybody can smack a ball down a fairway. 390 00:14:34,207 --> 00:14:37,277 It's staying calm and executing when the hole is right there, 391 00:14:37,310 --> 00:14:40,113 that's the tricky part. 392 00:14:41,148 --> 00:14:43,016 Thank you, Gordon. 393 00:14:43,050 --> 00:14:45,152 You're very welcome, Elizabeth. 394 00:14:45,185 --> 00:14:47,420 Let's kick around this whole Magda theory. 395 00:14:47,454 --> 00:14:49,356 And, please, no a priori arguments 396 00:14:49,389 --> 00:14:51,291 or confirmation bias. Give me the facts. 397 00:14:51,324 --> 00:14:53,626 44 years old. Divorced. 398 00:14:53,660 --> 00:14:55,228 One daughter, age 12. 399 00:14:55,262 --> 00:14:57,064 Been working for Majority Leader Carpenter 400 00:14:57,097 --> 00:14:59,266 for about five years since his wife died. 401 00:14:59,299 --> 00:15:01,234 Works most days, leaves at night. 402 00:15:01,268 --> 00:15:03,336 And does she? From what 403 00:15:03,370 --> 00:15:05,210 we've been able to glean, no one in town thinks 404 00:15:05,238 --> 00:15:06,106 there's anything going on between them. 405 00:15:06,139 --> 00:15:08,108 And with the wife gone, why keep a secret 406 00:15:08,141 --> 00:15:09,709 when they don't have to? 407 00:15:09,742 --> 00:15:11,644 So the honey trap theory's kind of squishy. 408 00:15:11,678 --> 00:15:15,115 Is there any possibility that she's... 409 00:15:15,148 --> 00:15:17,584 just his handler for the Russians? 410 00:15:17,617 --> 00:15:19,252 ANGELA: FBI's still doing 411 00:15:19,286 --> 00:15:20,187 their background check, but, so far, 412 00:15:20,220 --> 00:15:22,255 her financials don't really give us much. 413 00:15:22,289 --> 00:15:25,258 No big deposits or purchases in cash. 414 00:15:25,292 --> 00:15:28,695 (grunts) So, in the words of Aristotle, 415 00:15:28,728 --> 00:15:31,198 we got jack squat. 416 00:15:31,231 --> 00:15:31,965 But here's something. 417 00:15:31,999 --> 00:15:33,733 Sometimes she posts the route 418 00:15:33,766 --> 00:15:35,568 of her runs on social media. 419 00:15:35,602 --> 00:15:36,669 Why do people do that, 420 00:15:36,703 --> 00:15:38,205 by the way? 421 00:15:38,238 --> 00:15:41,041 I mean... Anyway, most mornings, she goes through 422 00:15:41,074 --> 00:15:43,210 the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood in Bethesda. 423 00:15:43,243 --> 00:15:45,254 It's something concrete to go on, at least. I'm gonna get in touch 424 00:15:45,278 --> 00:15:47,314 with Colvert. If Magda takes a run in the morning, 425 00:15:47,347 --> 00:15:48,748 we should be ready for her. 426 00:15:48,781 --> 00:15:51,051 ELIZABETH: So, what is in it 427 00:15:51,084 --> 00:15:52,219 for China? 428 00:15:52,252 --> 00:15:53,532 Why should they sign the treaty? 429 00:15:53,556 --> 00:15:55,188 MIKE: Don't look at me. I'm just here 430 00:15:55,222 --> 00:15:56,942 to get out of picking my kid up from hockey. 431 00:15:56,966 --> 00:15:59,692 Truth is, we can't offer much 432 00:15:59,726 --> 00:16:01,161 that would mean anything to them. 433 00:16:01,194 --> 00:16:02,162 KAT: Maybe we appeal 434 00:16:02,195 --> 00:16:03,230 to their vanity? 435 00:16:03,263 --> 00:16:04,564 How so? 436 00:16:04,597 --> 00:16:06,433 Well, China's a superpower now. 437 00:16:06,466 --> 00:16:08,301 Do they really need to mine their borders? 438 00:16:08,335 --> 00:16:10,337 Who's going to invade China? JAY: And land mines 439 00:16:10,370 --> 00:16:12,039 are a pretty grubby export 440 00:16:12,072 --> 00:16:13,992 when you're making everything else under the sun. 441 00:16:14,016 --> 00:16:14,774 ELIZABETH: Maybe. 442 00:16:14,807 --> 00:16:15,775 Could work. 443 00:16:15,808 --> 00:16:17,777 Look who's here. 444 00:16:17,810 --> 00:16:19,312 Hi, Mom. 445 00:16:19,346 --> 00:16:21,148 Mom's staff. 446 00:16:21,181 --> 00:16:24,084 Hi, honey. This is a... surprise. 447 00:16:24,117 --> 00:16:26,653 Sure is. Yeah. 448 00:16:26,686 --> 00:16:29,256 Oh, my God. 449 00:16:29,289 --> 00:16:31,124 He didn't. Russell thought 450 00:16:31,158 --> 00:16:33,760 that since money seemed to be an issue with Meghan, 451 00:16:33,793 --> 00:16:37,297 maybe a... volunteer family member 452 00:16:37,330 --> 00:16:39,266 might be more in your price range. Ouch. 453 00:16:39,299 --> 00:16:40,600 ELIZABETH: And he thinks 454 00:16:40,633 --> 00:16:43,203 just because you're a woman, of course, 455 00:16:43,236 --> 00:16:45,172 you'd want to plan a party? 456 00:16:45,205 --> 00:16:50,043 I think it's more that you just can't fire me. 457 00:16:50,077 --> 00:16:51,044 Right. 458 00:16:51,078 --> 00:16:52,512 And you're okay with this? 459 00:16:52,545 --> 00:16:55,348 Yeah. Absolutely. 460 00:16:55,382 --> 00:16:57,117 My God, it's like a hostage video. 461 00:16:57,150 --> 00:17:00,420 Um, so I-I have options 462 00:17:00,453 --> 00:17:02,522 for caterers, valets, decorations and everything. 463 00:17:02,555 --> 00:17:05,092 I also have a draft of the guest list 464 00:17:05,125 --> 00:17:07,645 that you kind of need to look over. Yeah. Okay, well, we're just 465 00:17:07,669 --> 00:17:09,829 sort of busy around here. So we'll go over it tonight. 466 00:17:09,862 --> 00:17:12,632 Okay? All right. Okay. Mom, this party is tomorrow. 467 00:17:12,665 --> 00:17:16,069 I know. Ticktock. We'll be okay. 468 00:17:16,103 --> 00:17:18,143 Also, I'm a public servant and your dad's a teacher, 469 00:17:18,176 --> 00:17:19,386 so whatever you think something should cost, 470 00:17:19,410 --> 00:17:21,274 make it half that, okay? I love you. Bye. 471 00:17:21,308 --> 00:17:23,176 What? Mom... Bye, honey. 472 00:17:27,547 --> 00:17:29,316 Minister Chen, as you know, 473 00:17:29,349 --> 00:17:31,651 APLs stay lethal for decades, 474 00:17:31,684 --> 00:17:34,287 killing women and children who are just 475 00:17:34,321 --> 00:17:36,489 trying to grow crops or fetch firewood. 476 00:17:36,523 --> 00:17:39,526 Can you honestly tell me that China, with all of its 477 00:17:39,559 --> 00:17:42,262 economic and military might, still needs 478 00:17:42,295 --> 00:17:44,697 such weapons? 479 00:17:44,731 --> 00:17:46,633 There have been some internal discussions 480 00:17:46,666 --> 00:17:48,468 about that very topic. 481 00:17:48,501 --> 00:17:50,237 So let's make something happen. 482 00:17:50,270 --> 00:17:52,872 The world's two great powers coming together on this issue 483 00:17:52,905 --> 00:17:55,342 holds some appeal. 484 00:17:55,375 --> 00:17:57,210 We might consider it, if... 485 00:17:57,244 --> 00:17:59,212 If what? If you go first. 486 00:17:59,246 --> 00:18:00,566 Well, I told you we can't do that. 487 00:18:00,590 --> 00:18:01,814 So why should we? 488 00:18:01,848 --> 00:18:03,216 Good day, Madam Secretary. 489 00:18:03,250 --> 00:18:06,319 Wait, wait, wait. Are you saying that 490 00:18:06,353 --> 00:18:09,156 if we ratify first, you'll follow suit? 491 00:18:09,189 --> 00:18:11,291 We would take it as a heartening sign 492 00:18:11,324 --> 00:18:13,293 and move to match it. 493 00:18:13,326 --> 00:18:15,228 Well, let me get back to you. 494 00:18:15,262 --> 00:18:17,730 Madam Secretary, a little bird 495 00:18:17,764 --> 00:18:20,267 told me you're having a holiday party 496 00:18:20,300 --> 00:18:22,602 in place of the late Bunny Duncan. 497 00:18:22,635 --> 00:18:24,771 Now, what are we to make of that? 498 00:18:24,804 --> 00:18:27,140 Nothing to make of it, Ming. 499 00:18:27,174 --> 00:18:29,276 Talk soon. 500 00:18:29,309 --> 00:18:31,478 Wow, the world has gotten way too small. 501 00:18:31,511 --> 00:18:33,246 But that was promising. 502 00:18:33,280 --> 00:18:35,282 KAT: So, to sum up, in order to get the White House 503 00:18:35,315 --> 00:18:37,550 on board, we have to get the votes in the Senate. 504 00:18:37,584 --> 00:18:40,153 Uh, in order to get those, we have to get the SecDef. 505 00:18:40,187 --> 00:18:41,827 In order to get him, we have to get China. 506 00:18:41,854 --> 00:18:44,157 And in order to get China, we have to get POTUS? POTUS. 507 00:18:44,191 --> 00:18:45,925 We're back where we started. Yeah. 508 00:18:45,958 --> 00:18:48,295 Yes, but we've learned so much. 509 00:18:48,328 --> 00:18:50,848 I'm actually serious. The White House couldn't have been clearer 510 00:18:50,872 --> 00:18:53,700 that they didn't want to expend political capital on this. 511 00:18:53,733 --> 00:18:54,934 And yet, that is 512 00:18:54,967 --> 00:18:57,504 exactly what we are going to ask them to do. 513 00:18:57,537 --> 00:18:59,339 Well, that's one way to cool their jets 514 00:18:59,372 --> 00:19:00,740 on you running for president. 515 00:19:00,773 --> 00:19:03,443 Two birds, one stone. Perfect. 516 00:19:08,981 --> 00:19:10,941 First, I want to thank you all for taking the time 517 00:19:10,965 --> 00:19:13,220 to meet with me. JASON: Oh, God, Stevie's cycling high. 518 00:19:13,253 --> 00:19:14,887 I knew I should've eaten at school. 519 00:19:14,921 --> 00:19:16,889 STEVIE: As you know, it has fallen to me 520 00:19:16,923 --> 00:19:19,426 to plan Mom's holiday party at the house. 521 00:19:19,459 --> 00:19:23,396 I'm not gonna lie, it's-it's pretty stressful. 522 00:19:23,430 --> 00:19:25,270 Because... here is the point of this meeting... 523 00:19:25,294 --> 00:19:27,267 Mom is not helping. 524 00:19:27,300 --> 00:19:28,535 ALISON: Let me guess, 525 00:19:28,568 --> 00:19:30,770 she resents having the party, so she's doing 526 00:19:30,803 --> 00:19:32,923 that thing where she doesn't really engage and kind of 527 00:19:32,957 --> 00:19:35,077 makes you feel like a sellout for even being involved? 528 00:19:35,101 --> 00:19:36,376 Exactly. HENRY: Wow. 529 00:19:36,409 --> 00:19:37,710 Is that what you guys do all day, 530 00:19:37,744 --> 00:19:39,479 sit around and psychoanalyze us? 531 00:19:39,512 --> 00:19:41,214 Of course you would think that. 532 00:19:41,248 --> 00:19:42,882 STEVIE: So, I need you 533 00:19:42,915 --> 00:19:45,985 to help me help Mom. Ali, 534 00:19:46,018 --> 00:19:48,421 I would like for you to pick out no more than three outfits 535 00:19:48,455 --> 00:19:49,575 for her. And, also, make sure 536 00:19:49,599 --> 00:19:51,658 that she gives herself enough time before the party 537 00:19:51,691 --> 00:19:53,626 for hair and makeup. I'm on it. 538 00:19:53,660 --> 00:19:55,228 Great. Mwah. 539 00:19:55,262 --> 00:19:56,563 Bye. Dad, 540 00:19:56,596 --> 00:20:01,834 just be your normal, charming self. 541 00:20:01,868 --> 00:20:03,803 Mingle. Make Mom mingle. 542 00:20:03,836 --> 00:20:04,937 With all the right people. 543 00:20:04,971 --> 00:20:06,839 And who would that be? 544 00:20:06,873 --> 00:20:09,193 The potential campaign donors that the White House invited. 545 00:20:09,217 --> 00:20:11,711 Oh, and, Dad, it's kind of tricky, 546 00:20:11,744 --> 00:20:14,447 but, um, gonna need you to police your bookshelves 547 00:20:14,481 --> 00:20:16,249 for any controversial titles. 548 00:20:16,283 --> 00:20:18,985 Nope! No, no. Not happening. 549 00:20:19,018 --> 00:20:22,555 The First Amendment still abides in the McCord house. 550 00:20:22,589 --> 00:20:23,356 Mom... 551 00:20:23,390 --> 00:20:25,558 What can I do to help, Stephanie? 552 00:20:25,592 --> 00:20:26,759 (Henry groans) 553 00:20:26,793 --> 00:20:30,029 Just don't be a pain in the ass. 554 00:20:30,062 --> 00:20:31,798 Can I invite my beloved Piper? 555 00:20:31,831 --> 00:20:32,632 No. Of course. 556 00:20:32,665 --> 00:20:33,666 Mom. Oh, great. 557 00:20:33,700 --> 00:20:35,735 So, meeting adjourned. Okay, I got to get to work. 558 00:20:35,768 --> 00:20:37,513 Bye, honey. Wait, are... But you're gonna... Bye. 559 00:20:37,537 --> 00:20:39,014 Bye! But you're gonna be at the party, right? Wait, wait, wait. 560 00:20:39,038 --> 00:20:40,940 Dad, did you get all of that? Are you good? 561 00:20:40,973 --> 00:20:42,575 (laughs) Dad? 562 00:20:42,609 --> 00:20:44,611 (birds chirping) 563 00:20:47,980 --> 00:20:50,683 Suspect moving west. 564 00:20:54,454 --> 00:20:55,855 She's heading your way. 565 00:20:55,888 --> 00:20:57,690 Copy that. 566 00:21:06,766 --> 00:21:08,835 Alexander, hand me that binder, would you? 567 00:21:10,437 --> 00:21:12,405 Thanks. 568 00:21:16,108 --> 00:21:18,745 Okay, that guy in the driveway works for the Russian Embassy. 569 00:21:18,778 --> 00:21:20,647 This is the meet. 570 00:21:20,680 --> 00:21:22,449 Be advised, the man 571 00:21:22,482 --> 00:21:24,050 at the end of the driveway is a bogie. 572 00:21:24,083 --> 00:21:25,485 Remember, all we need to do 573 00:21:25,518 --> 00:21:26,958 is document the meet. Do not approach 574 00:21:26,982 --> 00:21:28,917 or intercept. 575 00:21:31,891 --> 00:21:33,726 Tony, who the hell are those guys? 576 00:21:33,760 --> 00:21:37,830 COLVERT: All units, don't follow the bogie. We're blown. 577 00:21:37,864 --> 00:21:40,433 (sighs) 578 00:21:40,467 --> 00:21:42,034 What was that? 579 00:21:42,068 --> 00:21:43,403 We agreed to coordinate on this, 580 00:21:43,436 --> 00:21:44,836 and you spring two extra guys on me? 581 00:21:44,870 --> 00:21:46,838 This is an FBI op, and we let you come on board. 582 00:21:46,872 --> 00:21:49,609 Look, the brass wanted extra assets on scene. We lost 583 00:21:49,642 --> 00:21:51,454 the evidence we need to break this case. This wasn't my call. 584 00:21:51,478 --> 00:21:52,945 And now the Russians are onto us. 585 00:21:52,979 --> 00:21:55,582 Carpenter will be onto us, too. 586 00:21:55,615 --> 00:21:59,051 Unless we grab up Magda now, as quietly as possible. 587 00:21:59,085 --> 00:22:01,788 What do you think, Beau? Do we have the votes? 588 00:22:01,821 --> 00:22:04,090 It'll be a squeaker, 589 00:22:04,123 --> 00:22:07,360 but you'll get your treaty, Mr. President. 590 00:22:07,394 --> 00:22:09,034 ELIZABETH: Great. And I hope you'll attend 591 00:22:09,058 --> 00:22:09,996 the signing ceremony. 592 00:22:10,029 --> 00:22:11,263 It'll be low-key. 593 00:22:11,297 --> 00:22:13,766 With a vote this close, there's always a chance it won't pass, 594 00:22:13,800 --> 00:22:15,702 and I don't want to have a bunch of cameras 595 00:22:15,735 --> 00:22:17,670 recording me falling on my face. 596 00:22:17,704 --> 00:22:19,839 Understood? RUSSELL: Yes, sir. 597 00:22:19,872 --> 00:22:20,840 I'll set it up. 598 00:22:20,873 --> 00:22:22,074 Beau. 599 00:22:22,108 --> 00:22:24,110 Mr. President. 600 00:22:33,920 --> 00:22:35,422 Everything, 601 00:22:35,455 --> 00:22:36,923 uh, all right there, Senator? 602 00:22:36,956 --> 00:22:38,124 Where to start? 603 00:22:38,157 --> 00:22:40,760 The cold makes my knees ache. 604 00:22:40,793 --> 00:22:44,697 And now I've got a stack of briefing books 605 00:22:44,731 --> 00:22:46,666 to read that are taller than I am. 606 00:22:46,699 --> 00:22:49,001 (laughter) 607 00:22:49,035 --> 00:22:51,738 And, uh, my cleaning woman called in 608 00:22:51,771 --> 00:22:52,772 sick this morning. 609 00:22:52,805 --> 00:22:54,541 Very unusual. 610 00:22:54,574 --> 00:22:57,677 Apologies. At my age, 611 00:22:57,710 --> 00:23:01,013 the smallest inconveniences give a person fits. (Laughs) 612 00:23:01,047 --> 00:23:02,849 Well, then, 613 00:23:02,882 --> 00:23:04,551 I must be mature beyond my years. 614 00:23:04,584 --> 00:23:06,686 (laughter) 615 00:23:06,719 --> 00:23:08,821 I'm looking forward to visiting 616 00:23:08,855 --> 00:23:11,758 with you and your husband at your party. 617 00:23:11,791 --> 00:23:13,460 Well, we look forward to seeing you there. 618 00:23:13,493 --> 00:23:14,627 Well, in that case, 619 00:23:14,661 --> 00:23:16,663 I'll say good-bye to you both. 620 00:23:16,696 --> 00:23:18,665 Thank you. 621 00:23:19,699 --> 00:23:21,033 Come on. What's next? 622 00:23:21,067 --> 00:23:22,835 You think he knows something's up? 623 00:23:22,869 --> 00:23:24,704 Not yet. 624 00:23:24,737 --> 00:23:26,506 Okay. 625 00:23:26,539 --> 00:23:28,675 We had to loop in Carpenter's Capitol Police detail, 626 00:23:28,708 --> 00:23:31,811 not to mention that snake Morejon. 627 00:23:31,844 --> 00:23:34,180 OpSec is hanging on by a thread here. 628 00:23:34,213 --> 00:23:37,750 But if by some miracle, we do actually bust him, 629 00:23:37,784 --> 00:23:41,087 I remind you, Carpenter is your 67th vote. 630 00:23:41,120 --> 00:23:46,493 If he gets arrested, where'll your treaty be then? 631 00:23:49,762 --> 00:23:51,898 Look, Magda, we know you're not telling us the truth. 632 00:23:51,931 --> 00:23:54,467 And you're not getting out of here until you do. 633 00:23:54,501 --> 00:23:55,702 So start talking. 634 00:23:55,735 --> 00:23:57,604 Yes, okay. 635 00:23:57,637 --> 00:23:59,038 I passed messages from the senator 636 00:23:59,071 --> 00:24:01,073 to the man that you say is Russian. 637 00:24:01,107 --> 00:24:03,843 Sometimes the other way, too. 638 00:24:03,876 --> 00:24:04,944 But I don't know him. 639 00:24:04,977 --> 00:24:07,814 I don't know what the messages mean. 640 00:24:07,847 --> 00:24:10,082 They're usually just two or three words. 641 00:24:10,116 --> 00:24:11,751 I just pass them along. 642 00:24:11,784 --> 00:24:13,920 Because you're a Russian asset. 643 00:24:13,953 --> 00:24:16,789 You obviously don't know the history of Russia and Hungary. 644 00:24:16,823 --> 00:24:18,124 Then why are you passing 645 00:24:18,157 --> 00:24:20,727 classified intelligence to the Russians? 646 00:24:23,262 --> 00:24:26,799 He helped my daughter to get into a good school. 647 00:24:26,833 --> 00:24:28,635 He paid me for all the time 648 00:24:28,668 --> 00:24:30,870 I took off when my mother got sick. 649 00:24:30,903 --> 00:24:32,905 He's a good man. 650 00:24:33,740 --> 00:24:35,675 NOLAN: What do you think? 651 00:24:35,708 --> 00:24:36,809 I believe her. 652 00:24:36,843 --> 00:24:38,244 Me, too. So now what? 653 00:24:38,277 --> 00:24:40,513 Well, we've got enough to charge her, 654 00:24:40,547 --> 00:24:42,582 but still not much of a case against Carpenter. 655 00:24:42,615 --> 00:24:44,817 All he'd need to do is deny sending her messages, 656 00:24:44,851 --> 00:24:46,161 and then it's his word against hers. 657 00:24:46,185 --> 00:24:47,796 The longer Carpenter doesn't hear from her, 658 00:24:47,820 --> 00:24:48,980 the more suspicious he'll be. 659 00:24:49,013 --> 00:24:51,294 And once he gets wind of the investigation and lawyers up, 660 00:24:51,318 --> 00:24:52,825 this case gets much harder to prove. 661 00:24:52,859 --> 00:24:54,927 Look, we have enough PC for a warrant, 662 00:24:54,961 --> 00:24:57,730 but a high-profile raid on the Senate majority leader's house? 663 00:24:57,764 --> 00:24:59,265 You better know what you're gonna find 664 00:24:59,298 --> 00:25:00,432 before you go in there. 665 00:25:00,466 --> 00:25:02,969 This is counterintelligence, so we do have some latitude 666 00:25:03,002 --> 00:25:05,137 for a secret search. What we don't have is time. 667 00:25:05,171 --> 00:25:07,173 Wait. The party. 668 00:25:08,675 --> 00:25:10,977 He's coming to my wife's holiday party tonight. 669 00:25:11,010 --> 00:25:13,012 We can hit the house then. 670 00:25:22,021 --> 00:25:25,124 So, uh, given the time and... 671 00:25:25,157 --> 00:25:27,193 financial constraints, here's my plan. 672 00:25:27,226 --> 00:25:29,161 First, food. 673 00:25:29,195 --> 00:25:32,131 Uh, my friend Javi owns one of the hottest food trucks in town, 674 00:25:32,164 --> 00:25:33,766 so he is going to be doing 675 00:25:33,800 --> 00:25:36,202 passed appetizers and three different taco preparations. 676 00:25:36,235 --> 00:25:38,571 Please enjoy. Ma'am, I got to say, these tacos are legit. 677 00:25:38,605 --> 00:25:42,775 Right? Drinks-wise, we've got a couple wines and beers, 678 00:25:42,809 --> 00:25:45,645 champagne and one signature cocktail. 679 00:25:45,678 --> 00:25:47,246 It is a Mexican twist 680 00:25:47,279 --> 00:25:49,215 on a traditional holiday punch. 681 00:25:49,248 --> 00:25:50,928 (mouth full): Can we try that, too? I wish. 682 00:25:50,952 --> 00:25:53,019 Entertainment will be provided 683 00:25:53,052 --> 00:25:55,888 by the amazing Seventh Floor Singers. 684 00:25:55,922 --> 00:25:57,289 (clears throat) 685 00:25:57,323 --> 00:26:00,760 And in accordance with federal ethics guidelines, 686 00:26:00,793 --> 00:26:02,929 they will be there only as guests, 687 00:26:02,962 --> 00:26:05,202 so they can perform as few or as many songs as they like. 688 00:26:05,226 --> 00:26:07,299 More than karaoke, less than a concert. 689 00:26:07,333 --> 00:26:08,534 Thank God. Here 690 00:26:08,567 --> 00:26:11,838 is the finalized guest list per The White House and Mike B. 691 00:26:11,871 --> 00:26:14,006 What? No POTUS and FLOTUS? They don't want to take up 692 00:26:14,040 --> 00:26:15,074 all the oxygen. 693 00:26:15,107 --> 00:26:17,977 Also, notice the names Jacob and Natalie Barker. 694 00:26:18,010 --> 00:26:21,047 Those are the bigwigs I'm supposed to suck up to? 695 00:26:21,080 --> 00:26:22,682 Or just feign interest in for 15 minutes. 696 00:26:22,715 --> 00:26:23,850 What about the five 697 00:26:23,883 --> 00:26:25,918 senators I'm trying to win over, 698 00:26:25,952 --> 00:26:28,220 and... and the-the family from the video? 699 00:26:28,254 --> 00:26:29,388 Already RSVP'd. 700 00:26:29,421 --> 00:26:31,057 Oh. 701 00:26:31,090 --> 00:26:32,258 Oh, no. 702 00:26:32,291 --> 00:26:33,693 No, no. 703 00:26:33,726 --> 00:26:34,961 Carlos Morejon? 704 00:26:34,994 --> 00:26:36,262 MATT: And his wife Vicki, 705 00:26:36,295 --> 00:26:38,130 the retweeter. 706 00:26:38,164 --> 00:26:39,899 You do know that we 707 00:26:39,932 --> 00:26:41,133 hate each other. 708 00:26:41,167 --> 00:26:43,770 MIKE: Yeah. It's classic D.C. jiu jitsu. 709 00:26:43,803 --> 00:26:46,338 He has to come, you look gracious, he feels awkward, 710 00:26:46,372 --> 00:26:48,007 and you win. Trust me. It's perfect. 711 00:26:48,040 --> 00:26:48,975 ELIZABETH: Whatever. We're... 712 00:26:49,008 --> 00:26:51,944 Are we... done? 713 00:26:51,978 --> 00:26:54,681 Um, Alison needs at least an hour before 714 00:26:54,714 --> 00:26:56,382 to get you dressed and made up. 715 00:26:56,415 --> 00:26:58,651 I think we can get it done in half that. 716 00:26:58,685 --> 00:27:00,086 I am a diplomat, 717 00:27:00,119 --> 00:27:01,954 not a debutante. Thank you. 718 00:27:01,988 --> 00:27:03,055 Thank you, everybody. 719 00:27:03,089 --> 00:27:05,257 Okay, well, that is it. Thank you so much, everyone. 720 00:27:05,291 --> 00:27:06,931 (overlapping chatter) Thank you. Good job. 721 00:27:06,955 --> 00:27:07,927 Well done, Stevie. 722 00:27:07,960 --> 00:27:09,962 Mom? 723 00:27:11,463 --> 00:27:13,966 You are a diva. 724 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,968 Oh, please. What kind of 725 00:27:16,002 --> 00:27:19,038 a diva wants less time in hair and makeup? 726 00:27:19,071 --> 00:27:20,973 The kind that is so determined 727 00:27:21,007 --> 00:27:21,974 to be all down-to-earth 728 00:27:22,008 --> 00:27:24,677 that she actually makes everything way harder. 729 00:27:24,711 --> 00:27:28,147 Fine. Do I resent that to try to do something good, 730 00:27:28,180 --> 00:27:30,420 I have to go through this whole charade and spend a bunch 731 00:27:30,444 --> 00:27:33,119 of our hard-earned money to feed rich people? 732 00:27:33,152 --> 00:27:34,821 Yeah, kind of. 733 00:27:34,854 --> 00:27:36,122 I know! 734 00:27:36,155 --> 00:27:38,024 But it's happening, okay? 735 00:27:38,057 --> 00:27:40,159 I have moved heaven and earth 736 00:27:40,192 --> 00:27:41,460 to try and make you happy. 737 00:27:41,493 --> 00:27:43,029 Since I clearly can't do that, 738 00:27:43,062 --> 00:27:45,031 I just need you to get on board, okay? 739 00:27:46,365 --> 00:27:48,167 Aye-aye, Captain. 740 00:27:48,200 --> 00:27:50,669 Great. I'll see you tonight. 741 00:27:52,204 --> 00:27:55,041 (in harmony): ♪ A shining star 742 00:27:55,074 --> 00:28:01,213 ♪ Upon the highest bough... 743 00:28:01,247 --> 00:28:02,647 All right, Jay, I think you sound... 744 00:28:02,671 --> 00:28:03,916 Mom! 745 00:28:03,950 --> 00:28:04,984 Are you happy now? 746 00:28:05,017 --> 00:28:07,086 You look amazing. 747 00:28:07,119 --> 00:28:08,454 Wait. Where's Dad? 748 00:28:08,487 --> 00:28:09,822 Well, if anybody asks, 749 00:28:09,856 --> 00:28:13,192 there was a family emergency in Pittsburgh. 750 00:28:13,225 --> 00:28:14,360 Aunt Maureen slipped. 751 00:28:14,393 --> 00:28:16,028 They need an extra pair of hands. 752 00:28:16,062 --> 00:28:17,296 Got it? Got it. 753 00:28:17,329 --> 00:28:18,765 (doorbell rings) Oh. 754 00:28:18,798 --> 00:28:21,200 Okay, you guys ready? Hit it. 755 00:28:21,233 --> 00:28:23,936 Daisy, you okay being away from that baby, honestly? 756 00:28:23,970 --> 00:28:26,405 No. I mean, I got about two hours in me, 757 00:28:26,438 --> 00:28:29,041 and then I got to leave. 758 00:28:29,075 --> 00:28:32,945 ♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly... ♪ 759 00:28:32,979 --> 00:28:35,047 You've got Gordon tied up outside, don't you? 760 00:28:35,081 --> 00:28:36,361 He doesn't like holiday parties. 761 00:28:36,385 --> 00:28:38,751 (doorbell rings) Welcome. Thank you so much for coming. 762 00:28:38,785 --> 00:28:40,419 Mr. and Mrs. Harberts, welcome. 763 00:28:40,452 --> 00:28:42,521 Glad you're... So good to be here. 764 00:28:42,554 --> 00:28:43,890 Thank you so much for having us. 765 00:28:43,923 --> 00:28:46,325 Pleasure. You must be Vicki. 766 00:28:46,358 --> 00:28:48,527 Yes, yes. 767 00:28:48,560 --> 00:28:49,996 ♪ Troll the ancient... 768 00:28:50,029 --> 00:28:51,297 Vicki. Elizabeth. 769 00:28:51,330 --> 00:28:53,330 So nice to meet you finally. Nice to meet you, too. 770 00:28:53,354 --> 00:28:55,501 Carlos. Thanks for having us. 771 00:28:55,534 --> 00:28:56,969 You bet. 772 00:28:57,003 --> 00:28:58,070 (doorbell rings) 773 00:28:58,104 --> 00:28:59,538 Welcome. Beautiful young lady. 774 00:28:59,571 --> 00:29:01,040 Please come in. (chuckles) 775 00:29:01,073 --> 00:29:02,975 Mr. Majority Leader. (laughs) 776 00:29:03,009 --> 00:29:06,012 Well, that's a bit formal for this festive occasion. 777 00:29:06,045 --> 00:29:07,313 (doorbell rings) 778 00:29:07,346 --> 00:29:09,315 I'd be honored if you'd call me Beau. 779 00:29:09,348 --> 00:29:11,417 Well, Beau, thanks for coming. 780 00:29:11,450 --> 00:29:13,820 Oh, it's a pleasure to be here. 781 00:29:13,853 --> 00:29:16,122 And where is that delightful, sometimes 782 00:29:16,155 --> 00:29:18,224 snippy husband of yours? 783 00:29:18,257 --> 00:29:21,293 Well, he actually had a family emergency in Pittsburgh. 784 00:29:21,327 --> 00:29:23,329 Oh, did he? His sister slipped. 785 00:29:23,362 --> 00:29:25,564 Oh, no. She's a terrible patient. 786 00:29:25,597 --> 00:29:27,357 Oh. So they needed to call in reinforcements. 787 00:29:27,381 --> 00:29:29,250 BEAU: I hope she's feeling better. 788 00:29:31,437 --> 00:29:33,973 Home alarm system is down. 789 00:29:34,006 --> 00:29:35,326 COLVERT: Perimeters, are we clear? 790 00:29:35,350 --> 00:29:36,418 Clear. 791 00:29:37,276 --> 00:29:39,278 (sighs) Clear. 792 00:29:39,311 --> 00:29:40,980 Alpha Team, you are a go. Repeat. 793 00:29:41,013 --> 00:29:42,849 You are a go. 794 00:29:49,155 --> 00:29:51,157 We're in. 795 00:29:52,158 --> 00:29:54,827 ♪ Joy to the world... 796 00:29:54,861 --> 00:29:56,963 You know what's lame? 797 00:29:56,996 --> 00:29:59,298 I'm, like, a really good singer, too. 798 00:29:59,331 --> 00:30:01,133 (clicks tongue) Sorry, man. 799 00:30:01,167 --> 00:30:03,135 ♪ Employ... 800 00:30:03,169 --> 00:30:06,005 Vicki, I want you to meet Dave and Michelle Harberts. 801 00:30:06,038 --> 00:30:07,539 Oh, my goodness. 802 00:30:07,573 --> 00:30:10,009 I said to my husband, "As a mother, 803 00:30:10,042 --> 00:30:12,144 I can't believe what those two went through." 804 00:30:12,178 --> 00:30:14,346 I'm just... So wonderful to meet you. 805 00:30:14,380 --> 00:30:16,015 Thank you. How is your daughter? 806 00:30:16,048 --> 00:30:17,850 No, uh, Kat Sandoval? 807 00:30:17,884 --> 00:30:19,251 What gives? 808 00:30:19,285 --> 00:30:22,021 She's back in California for the weekend. 809 00:30:22,054 --> 00:30:24,523 But I'm here... singing. 810 00:30:24,556 --> 00:30:25,624 (laughs) 811 00:30:25,657 --> 00:30:31,931 Hey, I had to pick out the turkey for POTUS to pardon. 812 00:30:31,964 --> 00:30:35,034 We all serve at the pleasure. 813 00:30:35,067 --> 00:30:39,038 ♪ Christmas ♪ ♪ The snow's coming down 814 00:30:39,071 --> 00:30:43,009 ♪ Christmas ♪ ♪ I'm watching it fall 815 00:30:43,042 --> 00:30:46,445 ♪ Christmas ♪ ♪ Lots of people around 816 00:30:46,478 --> 00:30:50,016 ♪ Christmas ♪ ♪ Baby, please come home... 817 00:30:50,049 --> 00:30:51,951 Uh, excuse me one second, please. 818 00:30:51,984 --> 00:30:53,452 ♪ Now the church bells in town... ♪ 819 00:30:53,485 --> 00:30:55,321 Jacob, 820 00:30:55,354 --> 00:30:57,556 Natalie, meet Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord. 821 00:30:57,589 --> 00:30:58,657 Hi, Natalie. Hi. 822 00:30:58,690 --> 00:31:00,059 It's so nice to meet you. 823 00:31:00,092 --> 00:31:01,193 It's an honor. 824 00:31:01,227 --> 00:31:02,637 And one we've waited for a long time, Madam Secretary. 825 00:31:02,661 --> 00:31:05,364 WOMAN: Good night, Senator Carpenter. CARPENTER: Good night to you. 826 00:31:05,397 --> 00:31:06,565 My goodness, would you mind 827 00:31:06,598 --> 00:31:08,467 waiting just one more minute? 828 00:31:08,500 --> 00:31:10,502 I'm so sorry. I'll be right back. 829 00:31:10,536 --> 00:31:11,637 (indistinct chatter) 830 00:31:11,670 --> 00:31:13,472 You know what's going on with Carpenter. 831 00:31:13,505 --> 00:31:15,607 I need your help right now. 832 00:31:15,641 --> 00:31:17,209 Mr. Leader? 833 00:31:17,243 --> 00:31:20,079 Are you leaving already? 834 00:31:20,112 --> 00:31:23,115 I apologize, Madam Secretary, but 835 00:31:23,149 --> 00:31:25,517 these days I... I go to bed early. 836 00:31:25,551 --> 00:31:26,685 Oh, well... 837 00:31:26,718 --> 00:31:28,554 Well, my goodness. 838 00:31:28,587 --> 00:31:31,657 Aren't you two a portrait of 839 00:31:31,690 --> 00:31:34,026 collegiality all of a sudden? 840 00:31:34,060 --> 00:31:36,228 Call it the holiday spirit. 841 00:31:36,262 --> 00:31:39,065 We're actually having a contest right now. 842 00:31:39,098 --> 00:31:42,001 Oh? To see how long we can speak 843 00:31:42,034 --> 00:31:45,571 to each other without starting a political argument. 844 00:31:45,604 --> 00:31:47,373 Get ready, Beau, because the secretary 845 00:31:47,406 --> 00:31:49,108 and I are gonna have 846 00:31:49,141 --> 00:31:51,177 a very friendly chat about baseball. 847 00:31:51,210 --> 00:31:52,511 All right, you're on. 848 00:31:52,544 --> 00:31:54,080 Okay. You're on. 849 00:31:57,116 --> 00:31:59,151 This is Alpha Team Leader. 850 00:31:59,185 --> 00:32:01,120 We do not find much that seems relevant 851 00:32:01,153 --> 00:32:03,089 on the housekeeper, or, frankly, 852 00:32:03,122 --> 00:32:05,157 anything else. Look harder. 853 00:32:05,191 --> 00:32:06,658 We're running out of time. Copy that. 854 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:11,097 Well, of course you have to say 855 00:32:11,130 --> 00:32:13,732 that you're a fan of the Diamondbacks. 856 00:32:13,765 --> 00:32:16,168 They're your home team. (scoffs) 857 00:32:16,202 --> 00:32:17,669 But deep down inside, 858 00:32:17,703 --> 00:32:21,307 I think that you secretly adore the Nats. 859 00:32:21,340 --> 00:32:23,575 I'll admit, there is enough room in my heart 860 00:32:23,609 --> 00:32:26,045 for both teams. 861 00:32:26,078 --> 00:32:28,547 (chuckles): Oh. You're good. 862 00:32:28,580 --> 00:32:31,483 You are good. (chuckles): It's true. 863 00:32:31,517 --> 00:32:34,586 Well, six minutes without one word 864 00:32:34,620 --> 00:32:36,755 of contention between you? Yay. 865 00:32:36,788 --> 00:32:39,125 Oh, uh, congratulations. (clapping) 866 00:32:39,158 --> 00:32:41,493 I-I think we could keep the streak going. Yes. 867 00:32:41,527 --> 00:32:42,995 Our kids. Right. Okay. 868 00:32:43,029 --> 00:32:45,064 I mean, surely there are plenty of things 869 00:32:45,097 --> 00:32:47,033 we can agree upon. Oh, listen, 870 00:32:47,066 --> 00:32:49,635 despite your softhearted worldview, 871 00:32:49,668 --> 00:32:52,271 I truly believe that you want what's best, 872 00:32:52,304 --> 00:32:54,473 not only for your children, 873 00:32:54,506 --> 00:32:57,176 but for mine. Oh, my goodness, Carlos, 874 00:32:57,209 --> 00:32:59,278 I think that's the nicest thing 875 00:32:59,311 --> 00:33:01,547 I've ever heard you say about me. 876 00:33:01,580 --> 00:33:03,415 Yes, we do have... 877 00:33:03,449 --> 00:33:05,117 such high hopes 878 00:33:05,151 --> 00:33:08,054 for our children, don't we? 879 00:33:08,087 --> 00:33:09,555 Yes. Well... (claps) 880 00:33:09,588 --> 00:33:11,757 you can pat yourselves on the back. 881 00:33:11,790 --> 00:33:15,527 You've set a new record for social harmony 882 00:33:15,561 --> 00:33:18,164 in Washington, D.C. 883 00:33:18,197 --> 00:33:20,232 And on that triumphant note, 884 00:33:20,266 --> 00:33:22,068 I'll bid you good night. 885 00:33:22,101 --> 00:33:24,270 Good night, Beau. 886 00:33:24,303 --> 00:33:25,823 Thank you for coming. Good night, Beau. 887 00:33:25,847 --> 00:33:28,250 My pleasure. Take care. 888 00:33:29,175 --> 00:33:31,110 Thank you, Carlos. 889 00:33:31,143 --> 00:33:32,211 Sure. 890 00:33:32,244 --> 00:33:34,113 Excuse me. Yeah. 891 00:33:36,825 --> 00:33:37,825 ELIZABETH: Hey, um, 892 00:33:37,849 --> 00:33:40,252 I know you've got guys outside, but Carpenter 893 00:33:40,286 --> 00:33:43,089 just left... I figure you've got less than ten minutes. 894 00:33:43,122 --> 00:33:43,989 Thanks. 895 00:33:44,022 --> 00:33:46,192 I just had this weird moment with him. 896 00:33:46,225 --> 00:33:47,559 Whatever you're looking for, 897 00:33:47,593 --> 00:33:50,662 I think it has something to do with his son. 898 00:33:50,696 --> 00:33:52,198 Okay. Good to know. 899 00:33:52,231 --> 00:33:54,333 I got to go. He's on his way. 900 00:33:54,366 --> 00:33:57,403 Alpha Team, five-minute warning. Repeat: Five-minute warning. 901 00:33:57,436 --> 00:33:58,804 Copy that. 902 00:33:58,837 --> 00:34:01,173 My wife just had a conversation with Carpenter. 903 00:34:01,207 --> 00:34:03,275 Her gut is that whatever the Russians have on him, 904 00:34:03,309 --> 00:34:05,177 it has something to do with his son. 905 00:34:05,211 --> 00:34:06,578 Do you want to use our last moments 906 00:34:06,612 --> 00:34:08,347 to chase a feeling your wife had? 907 00:34:08,380 --> 00:34:10,149 She was CIA for 20 years. 908 00:34:10,182 --> 00:34:12,184 We've gotten nowhere, anyway. 909 00:34:12,218 --> 00:34:14,120 Look... I trust her. 910 00:34:14,153 --> 00:34:15,187 Alpha Team, 911 00:34:15,221 --> 00:34:17,356 focus your remaining time on looking for material 912 00:34:17,389 --> 00:34:19,158 on Carpenter's son. Do you copy? 913 00:34:19,191 --> 00:34:20,192 Copy that. 914 00:34:25,397 --> 00:34:27,065 (computer trilling) 915 00:34:28,300 --> 00:34:30,636 ♪ 916 00:34:44,850 --> 00:34:46,730 COLVERT (over radio): Senator Carpenter is home. 917 00:34:46,754 --> 00:34:48,589 Get out now. 918 00:34:50,522 --> 00:34:53,392 CARPENTER: Good night, Gary. 919 00:34:53,425 --> 00:34:55,427 (crickets chirping softly) 920 00:34:59,198 --> 00:35:02,368 HENRY: Come on, come on. 921 00:35:02,401 --> 00:35:05,137 The download from Alpha Team is complete. 922 00:35:05,171 --> 00:35:06,851 Looks like we got him. All units report in. 923 00:35:06,875 --> 00:35:07,839 DYLAN: Copy that. 924 00:35:07,873 --> 00:35:09,841 DMITRI: Copy. 925 00:35:11,677 --> 00:35:13,212 (alarm chimes) 926 00:35:27,359 --> 00:35:31,263 I guess we'll have to chat with the secretary some other time. 927 00:35:31,297 --> 00:35:33,365 Who knew she got along so well with Carlos Morejon? 928 00:35:33,399 --> 00:35:35,879 Well, that's our Bess... always looking to build those bridges. 929 00:35:35,903 --> 00:35:37,403 That's why we love her. 930 00:35:37,436 --> 00:35:38,604 Please. 931 00:35:38,637 --> 00:35:40,306 ♪ Heart be like... 932 00:35:40,339 --> 00:35:41,807 ELIZABETH: I learned something 933 00:35:41,840 --> 00:35:43,709 about you tonight. 934 00:35:43,742 --> 00:35:45,677 Oh, yeah? What's that? 935 00:35:45,711 --> 00:35:48,247 Well, when the stakes 936 00:35:48,280 --> 00:35:51,283 are high enough... 937 00:35:51,317 --> 00:35:55,421 you do put the greater good above your own interests. 938 00:35:55,454 --> 00:35:58,624 There's that famous McCord moral smugness. 939 00:35:58,657 --> 00:36:01,860 I wonder how the voters are gonna take to that. 940 00:36:01,893 --> 00:36:03,795 I don't want to be president. 941 00:36:03,829 --> 00:36:07,366 Good, 'cause I don't think you're gonna win. (Laughs) 942 00:36:07,399 --> 00:36:10,569 Anyway, I think we both know that after tonight, 943 00:36:10,602 --> 00:36:13,539 I'm probably going to be one vote short 944 00:36:13,572 --> 00:36:15,507 on the land mines treaty. 945 00:36:15,541 --> 00:36:17,576 Oh. I could use yours. 946 00:36:17,609 --> 00:36:19,778 That's why you had the couple from that video 947 00:36:19,811 --> 00:36:21,380 in my wife's ear all night. 948 00:36:21,413 --> 00:36:23,215 (laughs) Clever. 949 00:36:23,249 --> 00:36:25,417 But it's not gonna work. 950 00:36:25,451 --> 00:36:29,788 Look, protecting American sovereignty and safety, 951 00:36:29,821 --> 00:36:32,491 that's why I take the tough votes. 952 00:36:32,524 --> 00:36:35,461 Carlos, everyone already knows you're tough. 953 00:36:35,494 --> 00:36:38,264 What the voters don't know is whether or not 954 00:36:38,297 --> 00:36:39,998 you've got a soul. 955 00:36:40,031 --> 00:36:42,668 If you buck 956 00:36:42,701 --> 00:36:44,836 your more extreme colleagues now, 957 00:36:44,870 --> 00:36:48,774 no one will care by the time the primaries roll around. 958 00:36:48,807 --> 00:36:50,976 But those suburban moms in... 959 00:36:51,009 --> 00:36:53,379 St. Louis and Tampa, 960 00:36:53,412 --> 00:36:55,814 they will still remember the video 961 00:36:55,847 --> 00:36:58,417 of that little girl in the minefield, 962 00:36:58,450 --> 00:37:00,919 and they will respect that you 963 00:37:00,952 --> 00:37:04,723 had the guts to stand up and cast 964 00:37:04,756 --> 00:37:07,493 the decisive vote for what's right. 965 00:37:07,526 --> 00:37:11,297 ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" continues) 966 00:37:11,330 --> 00:37:14,833 (quietly): Well, something to think about. 967 00:37:14,866 --> 00:37:18,937 ♪ A merry little Christmas... 968 00:37:18,970 --> 00:37:22,508 I want to thank you for having us, Madam Secretary. 969 00:37:22,541 --> 00:37:25,577 Thanks for coming, Senator. 970 00:37:25,611 --> 00:37:27,546 (song ends, scattered applause) 971 00:37:30,382 --> 00:37:33,519 Please tell me that you're not friends with him now. 972 00:37:33,552 --> 00:37:34,886 No. 973 00:37:34,920 --> 00:37:38,424 But he is more complex than I thought. 974 00:37:38,457 --> 00:37:39,825 (scoffs softly) 975 00:37:39,858 --> 00:37:43,295 Hey, if you can find the humanity in that guy, 976 00:37:43,329 --> 00:37:45,063 you got my vote. 977 00:37:45,096 --> 00:37:46,832 Well, that's very sweet of you. 978 00:37:46,865 --> 00:37:50,068 I'm not sure Russell and Mike B. Would give my performance 979 00:37:50,101 --> 00:37:52,070 such a high rating. 980 00:37:52,103 --> 00:37:54,039 So what? I see the way 981 00:37:54,072 --> 00:37:56,975 Dalton carries himself, the way people react to him. 982 00:37:57,008 --> 00:38:00,312 I saw the same thing tonight. 983 00:38:01,112 --> 00:38:02,948 I saw a president. 984 00:38:02,981 --> 00:38:07,486 But also kind of a pain in the ass, right? 985 00:38:07,519 --> 00:38:09,321 I'm being serious. 986 00:38:09,355 --> 00:38:11,823 Then I'm gonna be serious, too. 987 00:38:13,492 --> 00:38:15,361 Stevie... 988 00:38:15,394 --> 00:38:18,930 you did amazing work 989 00:38:18,964 --> 00:38:20,866 with this party. 990 00:38:22,368 --> 00:38:24,302 With me. 991 00:38:25,136 --> 00:38:26,505 Thank you... 992 00:38:26,538 --> 00:38:28,640 (whispers): And I'm sorry. 993 00:38:28,674 --> 00:38:30,909 You're welcome. 994 00:38:30,942 --> 00:38:33,579 (phone chimes) 995 00:38:36,081 --> 00:38:39,551 Got to go check something with Javi before he takes off. 996 00:38:42,120 --> 00:38:44,322 Hardworkin' girl. 997 00:38:49,127 --> 00:38:50,529 Hi. 998 00:38:50,562 --> 00:38:52,898 Hey. 999 00:38:52,931 --> 00:38:55,100 How was your party? 1000 00:38:56,735 --> 00:38:58,437 Good. 1001 00:38:59,471 --> 00:39:01,373 So you were just... 1002 00:39:01,407 --> 00:39:04,710 out for a random late-night run? 1003 00:39:04,743 --> 00:39:07,078 Hmm. Something like that. 1004 00:39:07,112 --> 00:39:08,113 (both chuckle) 1005 00:39:08,146 --> 00:39:11,383 I really just wanted to see you all dressed up. 1006 00:39:11,417 --> 00:39:13,018 Oh... 1007 00:39:13,051 --> 00:39:14,119 Okay. 1008 00:39:15,153 --> 00:39:16,922 Here it is. 1009 00:39:16,955 --> 00:39:19,958 Want to see the whole thing? Uh... yeah, I do. 1010 00:39:19,991 --> 00:39:21,927 (both laugh) 1011 00:39:21,960 --> 00:39:23,061 Well? 1012 00:39:23,094 --> 00:39:24,029 Well? 1013 00:39:24,062 --> 00:39:26,398 Well... 1014 00:39:26,432 --> 00:39:28,667 you already know what I think. 1015 00:39:34,105 --> 00:39:37,008 MAN: Car's all set, Congressman. Thank you. 1016 00:39:37,042 --> 00:39:40,479 Well, I have to go. Uh... 1017 00:39:41,513 --> 00:39:43,515 Okay. 1018 00:39:45,751 --> 00:39:47,018 (laughs) 1019 00:39:49,087 --> 00:39:50,689 Hey, you should have, 1020 00:39:50,722 --> 00:39:51,823 um... 1021 00:39:51,857 --> 00:39:55,193 you should have said, "I got to run," 'cause the... 1022 00:39:55,226 --> 00:39:57,128 Oh. 'Cause... Yeah. 1023 00:39:58,664 --> 00:40:00,065 (laughs) All right. 1024 00:40:08,173 --> 00:40:10,175 So your son says, "Dad, I screwed up. 1025 00:40:10,208 --> 00:40:12,210 "I'm looking at bankruptcy, maybe even prison. 1026 00:40:12,243 --> 00:40:13,579 "But these Russian bankers 1027 00:40:13,612 --> 00:40:15,213 have offered to bail me out." 1028 00:40:15,246 --> 00:40:17,148 And you want to help, so you take the money, 1029 00:40:17,182 --> 00:40:18,717 pass it through shell corporations, 1030 00:40:18,750 --> 00:40:20,886 then give it to him so it looks like a family loan... 1031 00:40:20,919 --> 00:40:22,319 Is that accurate? Don't answer that, 1032 00:40:22,343 --> 00:40:22,988 Senator. 1033 00:40:23,021 --> 00:40:24,656 AGENT: It'd be better for him if he does. 1034 00:40:24,690 --> 00:40:26,658 We already have the documents. Obtained through 1035 00:40:26,692 --> 00:40:28,732 a highly questionable search, which... (door buzzes) 1036 00:40:28,756 --> 00:40:30,462 Who the hell is this? Whoa, whoa, whoa. 1037 00:40:30,496 --> 00:40:31,997 Was it worth it? 1038 00:40:32,030 --> 00:40:35,200 I'm not generally in the habit of making confessions 1039 00:40:35,233 --> 00:40:36,835 to the CIA! 1040 00:40:36,868 --> 00:40:38,108 Wait a minute, this guy is CIA? 1041 00:40:38,132 --> 00:40:39,237 Was it worth it? 1042 00:40:39,270 --> 00:40:42,508 I sent courageous, dedicated Americans into the field, 1043 00:40:42,541 --> 00:40:43,742 and they trusted us. 1044 00:40:43,775 --> 00:40:46,144 They trusted you to have their backs, and you... 1045 00:40:46,177 --> 00:40:47,813 betrayed them. 1046 00:40:47,846 --> 00:40:50,215 So you could keep your son out of a Club Fed 1047 00:40:50,248 --> 00:40:51,850 for a couple of years? 1048 00:40:51,883 --> 00:40:54,085 What about their families? 1049 00:40:54,119 --> 00:40:56,688 Those families won't even know how they died. 1050 00:40:56,722 --> 00:40:58,690 I can barely live with it. 1051 00:40:58,724 --> 00:41:00,258 How can you? That's enough. 1052 00:41:00,291 --> 00:41:02,160 It's a very simple question, Senator. 1053 00:41:02,193 --> 00:41:04,663 Was it worth it? 1054 00:41:09,134 --> 00:41:11,870 What have I done? 1055 00:41:11,903 --> 00:41:13,639 Sweet... 1056 00:41:13,672 --> 00:41:15,140 Jesus. 1057 00:41:16,975 --> 00:41:19,210 What have I done? 1058 00:41:19,244 --> 00:41:21,079 This is all inadmissible. 1059 00:41:21,112 --> 00:41:23,882 It's... it's over, Carl. 1060 00:41:26,852 --> 00:41:28,754 It's over. 1061 00:41:28,787 --> 00:41:30,221 DALTON: With today's vote, 1062 00:41:30,255 --> 00:41:34,760 the Senate has officially ratified the Calgary Treaty, 1063 00:41:34,793 --> 00:41:37,228 and the United States has finally assumed the mantle 1064 00:41:37,262 --> 00:41:38,830 of moral leadership 1065 00:41:38,864 --> 00:41:41,132 to eradicate the scourge of land mines 1066 00:41:41,166 --> 00:41:42,300 from this Earth. 1067 00:41:42,333 --> 00:41:43,735 I'm heartened 1068 00:41:43,769 --> 00:41:45,537 that President Li of China, 1069 00:41:45,571 --> 00:41:48,740 one of the world's largest producers 1070 00:41:48,774 --> 00:41:51,677 of antipersonnel land mines, has also agreed to take 1071 00:41:51,710 --> 00:41:53,011 this crucial step. 1072 00:41:53,044 --> 00:41:56,014 This is indeed a proud moment, 1073 00:41:56,047 --> 00:41:59,751 not just for the United States, but for the world. 1074 00:41:59,785 --> 00:42:01,119 Thank you. 1075 00:42:05,256 --> 00:42:07,192 (applause continues) 1076 00:42:09,761 --> 00:42:11,196 Big day. 1077 00:42:11,229 --> 00:42:13,231 Too bad no one's watching, 1078 00:42:13,264 --> 00:42:15,667 with all this Beau Carpenter business. Yeah. 1079 00:42:15,701 --> 00:42:18,003 And Morejon was the swing vote. 1080 00:42:18,036 --> 00:42:19,636 I still don't know how you pulled it off, 1081 00:42:19,660 --> 00:42:20,772 but I'm impressed. 1082 00:42:20,806 --> 00:42:22,240 And so are the Barkers. 1083 00:42:22,273 --> 00:42:23,975 Well... 1084 00:42:24,009 --> 00:42:25,577 good for them. 1085 00:42:25,611 --> 00:42:27,913 I thought you'd be pleased. 1086 00:42:27,946 --> 00:42:32,651 Russell, I told you I don't care about that. 1087 00:42:32,684 --> 00:42:35,186 Russia just pulled off the highest-level infiltration 1088 00:42:35,220 --> 00:42:38,757 of our government in our history. 1089 00:42:38,790 --> 00:42:41,126 And I intend to do everything in my power 1090 00:42:41,159 --> 00:42:43,128 to hold them accountable. 1091 00:42:43,161 --> 00:42:47,132 Captioning sponsored by CBS. 1092 00:42:47,165 --> 00:42:49,325 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org