1 00:00:01,436 --> 00:00:03,525 ELIZABETH: We were at Minister Javani's house 2 00:00:03,568 --> 00:00:05,440 when it happened. 3 00:00:05,483 --> 00:00:07,616 Several members of my security detail were wounded 4 00:00:07,659 --> 00:00:08,660 or killed. 5 00:00:08,704 --> 00:00:11,054 Minister Javani's son 6 00:00:11,098 --> 00:00:12,360 witnessed his father's death. 7 00:00:12,403 --> 00:00:14,623 As a mother, I would've given anything 8 00:00:14,666 --> 00:00:19,062 to protect that child, which is why I am determined as ever 9 00:00:19,106 --> 00:00:21,151 to see through the nuclear agreement 10 00:00:21,195 --> 00:00:23,153 that his father gave his life for, 11 00:00:23,197 --> 00:00:25,851 because I think that's our greatest responsibility 12 00:00:25,895 --> 00:00:28,898 in this life, to leave a safer and more peaceful world... 13 00:00:28,941 --> 00:00:30,421 How was your night? 14 00:00:30,465 --> 00:00:32,554 Pillow between the knees 15 00:00:32,597 --> 00:00:34,860 is officially not working anymore. 16 00:00:34,904 --> 00:00:36,224 Really cramming to the last minute 17 00:00:36,253 --> 00:00:37,776 on this one. 18 00:00:37,820 --> 00:00:41,041 Yeah, I thought I had my plan of attack. 19 00:00:41,084 --> 00:00:43,565 Then Mark starts giving me these guidelines last night. 20 00:00:43,608 --> 00:00:46,089 Don't ask too much 21 00:00:46,133 --> 00:00:48,048 about that illegal arms dealer she worked with. 22 00:00:48,091 --> 00:00:49,571 Don't go too hard on the Taliban deal. 23 00:00:49,614 --> 00:00:54,880 So? They can't dictate what you're allowed to ask. 24 00:00:54,924 --> 00:00:57,448 No, but the secretary can refuse to answer, 25 00:00:57,492 --> 00:01:00,669 which means my whole warts-and-all inside look 26 00:01:00,712 --> 00:01:03,411 at the State Department is now an airbrushed campaign poster 27 00:01:03,454 --> 00:01:05,848 for a White House run. 28 00:01:07,850 --> 00:01:09,982 Is this about your book deal? 29 00:01:13,334 --> 00:01:16,598 Can't sell a book proposal, 30 00:01:16,641 --> 00:01:20,080 giving up on war coverage... 31 00:01:20,123 --> 00:01:22,299 you know, maybe that's why they put me on this. 32 00:01:22,343 --> 00:01:23,692 Figure I'll play ball. 33 00:01:23,735 --> 00:01:28,392 Then that just means they won't see you coming. 34 00:01:34,703 --> 00:01:38,010 Once more unto the breach. 35 00:01:40,839 --> 00:01:43,581 Give 'em hell. 36 00:01:53,287 --> 00:01:55,985 Hey. Uh, Neal Shin. 37 00:01:59,380 --> 00:02:01,947 I'm sorry. I don't have you in the system. 38 00:02:01,991 --> 00:02:03,427 Uh, it's Neal with an "A." 39 00:02:03,471 --> 00:02:05,734 I was told there'd be a press pass. 40 00:02:05,777 --> 00:02:07,214 Who's your contact? 41 00:02:07,257 --> 00:02:09,129 Uh... 42 00:02:09,172 --> 00:02:11,218 Hey, you know what, she can vouch for me. 43 00:02:11,261 --> 00:02:13,959 Jessie. Neal. MAN: Yeah, we'll talk later, okay? 44 00:02:14,003 --> 00:02:15,526 Oh, okay.Jessie. 45 00:02:15,570 --> 00:02:17,833 Uh, another thing... Hey, guys. 46 00:02:19,835 --> 00:02:21,315 DAISY: Neal Shin? 47 00:02:21,358 --> 00:02:22,664 Daisy Grant. 48 00:02:22,707 --> 00:02:24,147 Oh, hey. Uh, they don't have my pass. 49 00:02:24,171 --> 00:02:27,103 He's with us today. 50 00:02:27,147 --> 00:02:28,800 Thank you. 51 00:02:31,020 --> 00:02:32,717 Glad you showed up. 52 00:02:32,761 --> 00:02:34,719 I was about to ask her to Google me. 53 00:02:34,763 --> 00:02:36,349 DAISY: You know why those other reporters let you hang? 54 00:02:36,373 --> 00:02:38,245 Because they've been following Secretary McCord 55 00:02:38,288 --> 00:02:39,594 for almost four years, 56 00:02:39,637 --> 00:02:42,074 sleeping on embassy floors in Togo, 57 00:02:42,118 --> 00:02:43,638 sweating in the back of a stuffy plane, 58 00:02:43,662 --> 00:02:44,599 waiting for three words 59 00:02:44,642 --> 00:02:46,296 from one of the world's busiest women 60 00:02:46,340 --> 00:02:48,951 and you come waltzing in with your 48 hours of nonstop access 61 00:02:48,994 --> 00:02:50,213 you didn't even ask for. 62 00:02:50,257 --> 00:02:51,345 My editor assigned me. 63 00:02:51,388 --> 00:02:53,173 Why, I can't imagine. 64 00:02:53,216 --> 00:02:55,044 You definitely weren't my pick. Really? 65 00:02:55,087 --> 00:02:57,655 I wanted the guy who does the Kennedy pieces in Vanity Fair. 66 00:02:57,699 --> 00:02:59,222 Elegant. Literary. 67 00:02:59,266 --> 00:03:02,182 Look, I'm not coming in with any kind of agenda, okay? 68 00:03:02,225 --> 00:03:03,531 I just report what I see. 69 00:03:03,574 --> 00:03:05,576 All SCIFs and SVTC rooms are completely off-limits. 70 00:03:05,620 --> 00:03:07,143 Neal. 71 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:08,710 Welcome to the State Department. 72 00:03:08,753 --> 00:03:10,393 Secretary McCord. I see you've met Daisy. 73 00:03:10,417 --> 00:03:12,061 Just giving him the rundown, ma'am. 74 00:03:12,104 --> 00:03:13,647 All right, well, we're glad to have you here and... 75 00:03:13,671 --> 00:03:14,716 I need your phone. 76 00:03:14,759 --> 00:03:15,760 Oh. 77 00:03:18,763 --> 00:03:20,156 She's just doing her job. 78 00:03:21,505 --> 00:03:23,246 You can ask me anything and if the answer 79 00:03:23,290 --> 00:03:25,466 is classified, Daisy will tackle you. 80 00:03:25,509 --> 00:03:28,338 I'm kidding. She just had a baby. 81 00:03:28,382 --> 00:03:30,382 Hey, I'm, uh, about to be a father myself... twins. 82 00:03:30,406 --> 00:03:32,124 Oh.I'll get your press pass. 83 00:03:32,168 --> 00:03:34,605 Thanks. Congratulations. 84 00:03:34,649 --> 00:03:36,259 Thank you. Uh, well, let's get in there. 85 00:03:36,303 --> 00:03:40,045 Guess I did a cannonball in her press pool. 86 00:03:40,089 --> 00:03:42,265 Well, the press part... 87 00:03:42,309 --> 00:03:44,093 Oh, sorry. This way. 88 00:03:44,136 --> 00:03:45,877 Press pool are great reporters, 89 00:03:45,921 --> 00:03:48,053 but they want to keep their jobs. 90 00:03:48,097 --> 00:03:50,795 I'm glad that we went with someone independent. 91 00:03:50,839 --> 00:03:52,667 It's good to pull back the curtain 92 00:03:52,710 --> 00:03:54,669 on what we do around here. 93 00:03:54,712 --> 00:03:58,020 And I really liked your work in Afghanistan. 94 00:03:58,063 --> 00:03:59,587 A lot. Thanks. 95 00:03:59,630 --> 00:04:00,892 Good morning, ma'am. 96 00:04:00,936 --> 00:04:03,068 Your remarks for the, uh, Worldwide Partnership 97 00:04:03,112 --> 00:04:05,070 for Girls' and Women's Education Conference. 98 00:04:05,114 --> 00:04:07,159 But the student essay contest winners, that's... 99 00:04:07,203 --> 00:04:08,702 tomorrow, you're gonna be... "What America Means to Me." 100 00:04:08,726 --> 00:04:09,858 I'm working on it. Oh. 101 00:04:09,901 --> 00:04:10,989 Hey. Matt Mahoney. 102 00:04:11,033 --> 00:04:13,122 I'm sorry. Matt Mahoney. Neal Shin. 103 00:04:13,165 --> 00:04:15,325 Head speech writer. Nice to meet you. You do good work. 104 00:04:15,349 --> 00:04:16,168 Oh, thank you. 105 00:04:16,212 --> 00:04:17,692 I liked your book on Syria. 106 00:04:17,735 --> 00:04:20,303 Though "like" is probably not the correct word. 107 00:04:20,347 --> 00:04:22,044 Well, we try to be more optimistic 108 00:04:22,087 --> 00:04:24,438 about the outcomes around here. 109 00:04:24,481 --> 00:04:27,092 So, you don't find your faith in humanity sometimes shaken 110 00:04:27,136 --> 00:04:29,181 by the work you do here? 111 00:04:29,225 --> 00:04:31,096 You like to come out swinging, don't you, Neal? 112 00:04:31,140 --> 00:04:34,099 Come on in. MATT: I mean, it's not even noon yet. 113 00:04:34,143 --> 00:04:37,015 Everyone, please introduce yourself to Neal Shin 114 00:04:37,059 --> 00:04:39,453 from The Washington Chronicle. Can take a seat right here. 115 00:04:39,496 --> 00:04:41,431 He's gonna be shadowing us the next couple of days. Kat Sandoval, policy advisor. 116 00:04:41,455 --> 00:04:42,855 Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. 117 00:04:42,879 --> 00:04:43,892 Hey, Neal. Jay Whitman. 118 00:04:43,935 --> 00:04:45,720 I liked your coverage on Afghanistan. 119 00:04:45,763 --> 00:04:47,722 Thanks. Uh, I saw you did some time there. 120 00:04:47,765 --> 00:04:49,767 Yeah. Looks like we both made it out. 121 00:04:49,811 --> 00:04:51,334 [chuckles] Welcome. 122 00:04:51,378 --> 00:04:54,903 As mentioned in the memo, Mr. Shin has full access 123 00:04:54,946 --> 00:04:56,470 for a cover profile on the secretary, 124 00:04:56,513 --> 00:04:58,428 but please be mindful of classified information 125 00:04:58,472 --> 00:04:59,560 and activities. 126 00:04:59,603 --> 00:05:01,203 DAISY: If you aren't sure about anything, 127 00:05:01,227 --> 00:05:03,085 check with me, please. 128 00:05:03,128 --> 00:05:04,648 NEAL: Thanks, everyone. Just, you know, 129 00:05:04,692 --> 00:05:06,433 pretend like I'm not here. KAT: Yeah, right. 130 00:05:06,476 --> 00:05:08,569 I'm Blake Moran, assistant to the secretary 131 00:05:08,612 --> 00:05:10,614 and the best snacks are one flight down. 132 00:05:10,658 --> 00:05:11,833 I hope that's not classified. 133 00:05:11,876 --> 00:05:14,183 JAY: Here we go. The Worldwide Partnership 134 00:05:14,226 --> 00:05:16,011 for Girls' and Women's Education Conference 135 00:05:16,054 --> 00:05:17,317 begins at 11:00 a.m. today 136 00:05:17,360 --> 00:05:19,536 with the secretary's remarks scheduled for 11:30. 137 00:05:19,580 --> 00:05:21,427 I'm told that the food will be excellent this year, 138 00:05:21,451 --> 00:05:23,671 so you will want to arrive early for the passed apps. 139 00:05:23,714 --> 00:05:25,834 I've arranged for a platter for you in the green room. 140 00:05:25,858 --> 00:05:27,414 I'm sure that's not necessary. Yeah. 141 00:05:27,457 --> 00:05:28,913 You have all the appetizers you want. Don't need a platter. 142 00:05:28,937 --> 00:05:31,017 On a more urgent note, there's a developing situation 143 00:05:31,041 --> 00:05:32,375 on the U.S.-Mexico border 144 00:05:32,419 --> 00:05:35,247 just south of Laredo, Texas. 145 00:05:35,291 --> 00:05:36,945 A recent flood of refugees from Honduras 146 00:05:36,988 --> 00:05:39,382 has overwhelmed Mexican detention facilities 147 00:05:39,426 --> 00:05:40,862 and there's a disturbing number 148 00:05:40,905 --> 00:05:43,691 of unaccompanied minors showing up, some kids 149 00:05:43,734 --> 00:05:45,040 as young as ten. 150 00:05:45,083 --> 00:05:47,043 We're barely three weeks into Fonseca's first term 151 00:05:47,067 --> 00:05:49,261 and already Honduras is in shambles. 152 00:05:49,305 --> 00:05:51,263 ELIZABETH: Well, after campaigning 153 00:05:51,307 --> 00:05:54,441 on law and order, FT-88 is pretty much running 154 00:05:54,484 --> 00:05:55,529 the National Police. 155 00:05:55,572 --> 00:05:57,618 So now desperate families, of course, 156 00:05:57,661 --> 00:05:59,576 are sending their kids up north alone 157 00:05:59,620 --> 00:06:00,940 to keep them from being recruited. 158 00:06:00,969 --> 00:06:02,536 JAY: President Zaragoza of Mexico 159 00:06:02,579 --> 00:06:06,191 is requesting an increase in aid to help with the added burden 160 00:06:06,235 --> 00:06:07,435 on their detention facilities. 161 00:06:07,459 --> 00:06:08,759 KAT: Ooh. I've read reports 162 00:06:08,803 --> 00:06:10,631 on those facilities. They're horrendous 163 00:06:10,674 --> 00:06:12,241 when they're not overcrowded. 164 00:06:12,284 --> 00:06:14,724 JAY: He's also requesting U.S. asylum for the Honduran minors. 165 00:06:14,748 --> 00:06:16,332 Why? 166 00:06:16,376 --> 00:06:19,248 Those aren't the terms of our deal and he knows it. 167 00:06:19,291 --> 00:06:21,291 Somebody's putting pressure on him. Honduras maybe? 168 00:06:21,315 --> 00:06:23,078 I think the pressure's coming from the kids. 169 00:06:23,121 --> 00:06:25,121 This was posted yesterday from the detention center 170 00:06:25,145 --> 00:06:25,994 in Nuevo Laredo. 171 00:06:26,037 --> 00:06:27,778 [children singing in Spanish] 172 00:06:32,261 --> 00:06:34,829 They're saying they're staging their funerals to the world 173 00:06:34,872 --> 00:06:37,658 before Mexico sends them back to be killed by FT-88. 174 00:06:44,447 --> 00:06:46,057 [quietly]: God. 175 00:06:46,101 --> 00:06:47,842 Brilliant use of social media. 176 00:06:47,885 --> 00:06:49,165 It's gotten over a million hits. 177 00:06:49,191 --> 00:06:52,586 Let's call President Zaragoza. 178 00:06:52,629 --> 00:06:54,152 Neal, you care to join? 179 00:06:54,196 --> 00:06:55,371 Off the record. 180 00:06:58,200 --> 00:06:59,897 FT-88 has complete control of Honduras. 181 00:06:59,941 --> 00:07:01,551 The country's falling apart. 182 00:07:01,595 --> 00:07:04,336 And that is a crisis we will address. 183 00:07:04,380 --> 00:07:07,731 Yes, with conferences and sanctions 184 00:07:07,775 --> 00:07:11,213 and what is your word, inducements. 185 00:07:11,256 --> 00:07:13,607 But until the country stabilizes, 186 00:07:13,650 --> 00:07:16,305 you must find a place for these kids. 187 00:07:16,348 --> 00:07:17,654 We can't take them all. 188 00:07:17,698 --> 00:07:19,395 You know the terms of our agreement, Mario. 189 00:07:19,439 --> 00:07:23,268 We can't change our immigration policy. 190 00:07:23,312 --> 00:07:24,792 ZARAGOZA: Things have changed 191 00:07:24,835 --> 00:07:26,184 since we set those terms. 192 00:07:26,228 --> 00:07:29,274 Elizabeth, this is a crisis. 193 00:07:29,318 --> 00:07:31,363 I am begging you. 194 00:07:31,407 --> 00:07:36,499 According to the agreement, you have 72 hours 195 00:07:36,543 --> 00:07:39,110 before the migrants have to be returned to Honduras. 196 00:07:39,154 --> 00:07:40,851 Now, I am not making any promises, 197 00:07:40,895 --> 00:07:44,028 but I'll talk to our embassy in Mexico 198 00:07:44,072 --> 00:07:47,684 about getting them humanitarian parole through USCIS. 199 00:07:47,728 --> 00:07:50,295 I thank you, Madam Secretary. 200 00:07:50,339 --> 00:07:52,297 Ma'am, I am sorry, 201 00:07:52,341 --> 00:07:53,821 but Congress is on the floor right now 202 00:07:53,864 --> 00:07:55,363 debating Dalton's Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. 203 00:07:55,387 --> 00:07:57,128 Is this the time to try to bring in 204 00:07:57,172 --> 00:07:59,412 a group of kids fleeing gang violence in Central America? 205 00:07:59,436 --> 00:08:00,523 I think I made it clear 206 00:08:00,567 --> 00:08:02,003 that it was a long shot. 207 00:08:02,046 --> 00:08:03,700 No, I'm not just concerned about the kids. 208 00:08:03,744 --> 00:08:05,112 If Congressional hardliners get wind 209 00:08:05,136 --> 00:08:06,940 of this humanitarian parole, it'll be just the excuse 210 00:08:06,964 --> 00:08:08,604 they've been looking for to pull the plug. 211 00:08:08,628 --> 00:08:10,185 All it takes is one bad press story. 212 00:08:10,228 --> 00:08:11,554 I am really starting to wonder about you being here. 213 00:08:11,578 --> 00:08:13,449 No, we said that it was off the record. 214 00:08:13,493 --> 00:08:16,453 Well, he's taking notes. I'm sorry. It's time for the Education Conference. 215 00:08:16,477 --> 00:08:18,410 It's just notes for myself. 216 00:08:18,454 --> 00:08:22,197 Look, the Senate is voting on the CIR in two days. 217 00:08:22,240 --> 00:08:24,329 Just have to keep it quiet until then. 218 00:08:24,373 --> 00:08:25,940 Sure, we just need to 219 00:08:25,983 --> 00:08:28,023 transport the kids to a resettlement support center, 220 00:08:28,047 --> 00:08:29,552 process them through USCIS 221 00:08:29,596 --> 00:08:32,337 and grant them at least temporary asylum 222 00:08:32,381 --> 00:08:34,141 without anyone noticing. What could go wrong? 223 00:08:34,165 --> 00:08:35,906 [sighs] 224 00:08:42,609 --> 00:08:43,740 MATT: Hey, I wanted to run 225 00:08:43,784 --> 00:08:45,960 a book idea by you. Backseat Driver. 226 00:08:46,003 --> 00:08:48,615 A, uh, behind-the-scenes look at how speech writers 227 00:08:48,658 --> 00:08:51,443 have helped drive policy through U.S. history. 228 00:08:51,487 --> 00:08:53,445 You know your boss is sitting right there? 229 00:08:53,489 --> 00:08:55,489 Well, of course I'd honor your contribution, ma'am. 230 00:08:55,513 --> 00:08:56,536 Aw, that's sweet. 231 00:08:56,579 --> 00:08:57,885 So, what do you think? 232 00:08:57,928 --> 00:08:59,488 Yeah, you could probably sell that.Nice. 233 00:08:59,512 --> 00:09:01,845 I mean, as long as a publisher thinks it'll knock 234 00:09:01,889 --> 00:09:04,049 some pregnant celebrity off the top ten trending topics 235 00:09:04,073 --> 00:09:05,109 on social media. 236 00:09:05,153 --> 00:09:07,721 'Cause 280 characters seems to be 237 00:09:07,764 --> 00:09:09,766 the most Americans read anymore. 238 00:09:09,810 --> 00:09:11,650 But at least you'll be making your contribution 239 00:09:11,674 --> 00:09:13,770 to the future museum of American journalism, 240 00:09:13,814 --> 00:09:16,120 right up there with the spinning jenny and the phonograph. 241 00:09:16,164 --> 00:09:18,296 He might be more bitter than you are. 242 00:09:18,340 --> 00:09:20,580 ELIZABETH: Hey, what happened to the lines we had in here 243 00:09:20,604 --> 00:09:24,085 about the Gulf states holding half their population 244 00:09:24,128 --> 00:09:26,208 in a cultural prison? White House killed that, ma'am. 245 00:09:26,232 --> 00:09:27,610 Why? 246 00:09:27,654 --> 00:09:30,221 Something about not alienating key allies in the Middle East, 247 00:09:30,265 --> 00:09:32,267 I'm guessing. Well, put it back in there. 248 00:09:32,310 --> 00:09:33,870 I'll take the heat from Russell Jackson. 249 00:09:33,894 --> 00:09:36,445 Yes, ma'am. [sighs] 250 00:09:36,488 --> 00:09:37,968 There are women at this conference 251 00:09:38,012 --> 00:09:41,711 who have risked their lives fighting for gender equality. 252 00:09:41,755 --> 00:09:43,408 I noticed Amina Salah. 253 00:09:43,452 --> 00:09:45,106 Did you know Amina 254 00:09:45,149 --> 00:09:47,238 when she was education minister in Afghanistan? 255 00:09:47,282 --> 00:09:49,632 No, but I was aware of her work. 256 00:09:49,676 --> 00:09:51,547 That was a real loss when she had to step down. 257 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:52,635 Yes, it was. 258 00:09:52,679 --> 00:09:53,636 Couldn't be helped, unfortunately. 259 00:09:53,680 --> 00:09:55,040 JAY: And that deal with the Taliban 260 00:09:55,064 --> 00:09:57,031 might've actually stabilized Afghanistan 261 00:09:57,074 --> 00:09:59,250 for the first time in decades. 262 00:09:59,294 --> 00:10:00,654 Well, she could regain her position 263 00:10:00,687 --> 00:10:02,514 once the dust settles. 264 00:10:02,558 --> 00:10:05,343 They're trying to tell you that I have no reason to feel guilty 265 00:10:05,387 --> 00:10:07,171 about making a deal that took women 266 00:10:07,215 --> 00:10:09,826 out of government positions. 267 00:10:09,870 --> 00:10:14,004 But I do have reason and I am guilty. 268 00:10:14,048 --> 00:10:16,128 Maybe it's the Taliban who should feel guilty, ma'am. 269 00:10:16,152 --> 00:10:18,356 [chuckles] Good luck with that. 270 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:20,010 So what else do you feel guilty about? 271 00:10:22,056 --> 00:10:27,017 Anything I could've done better if I'd thought about it longer. 272 00:10:27,061 --> 00:10:30,804 So the deal with the Taliban. 273 00:10:30,847 --> 00:10:32,501 Should you have thought about it longer? 274 00:10:32,544 --> 00:10:34,111 We got intel that the Taliban's 275 00:10:34,155 --> 00:10:38,594 positions have evolved since you and I covered Afghanistan. 276 00:10:38,638 --> 00:10:40,291 You believe that? 277 00:10:40,335 --> 00:10:44,034 The story's not written on that decision yet. 278 00:10:44,078 --> 00:10:48,778 I may live to regret it. 279 00:10:48,822 --> 00:10:52,652 A lot of this work is making impossible choices. 280 00:10:52,695 --> 00:10:53,696 Yes, but... 281 00:10:53,740 --> 00:10:55,785 Gosh, look, we're already here. 282 00:10:55,829 --> 00:10:58,701 [indistinct chatter] 283 00:11:02,595 --> 00:11:03,595 Amina. 284 00:11:03,619 --> 00:11:06,622 It's good to see you. 285 00:11:06,666 --> 00:11:08,276 Hello, Elizabeth. 286 00:11:08,319 --> 00:11:09,625 How are you? 287 00:11:09,669 --> 00:11:11,589 ELIZABETH: Good, I'm excited to hear your speech. 288 00:11:11,613 --> 00:11:15,718 Yes, another speaking engagement. 289 00:11:15,762 --> 00:11:17,807 If only I felt it would change anything, 290 00:11:17,851 --> 00:11:20,070 but then I guess we have to congratulate ourselves 291 00:11:20,114 --> 00:11:22,072 when we can. Excuse me. 292 00:11:22,116 --> 00:11:23,726 Oh, yeah. 293 00:11:28,627 --> 00:11:30,187 I'm Neal Shin. I reported in Afghanistan 294 00:11:30,211 --> 00:11:32,735 during your tenure as education minister. 295 00:11:32,779 --> 00:11:33,954 Yes, yes, I remember. 296 00:11:33,997 --> 00:11:35,607 I'm sorry you had to step down. 297 00:11:38,384 --> 00:11:39,544 I'd like to talk to you about 298 00:11:39,568 --> 00:11:40,968 some of the changes in your country. 299 00:11:40,992 --> 00:11:43,093 Maybe we could sit down together? 300 00:11:43,137 --> 00:11:44,704 Yes. After I speak? 301 00:11:44,747 --> 00:11:48,577 Uh... Maybe we could meet somewhere later? 302 00:11:54,757 --> 00:11:55,758 ELIZABETH: We left off 303 00:11:55,802 --> 00:11:59,544 talking about regrets, so... 304 00:11:59,588 --> 00:12:01,982 what are yours? 305 00:12:02,025 --> 00:12:05,333 Uh... you mean in my work? 306 00:12:05,376 --> 00:12:07,988 No, who you didn't take to the prom. 307 00:12:08,031 --> 00:12:09,337 Yeah, in your work. 308 00:12:12,209 --> 00:12:15,517 I was in Greece when the migrants started pouring in. 309 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:17,562 I gave up trying to report 310 00:12:17,606 --> 00:12:20,043 and just started grabbing kids off boats. 311 00:12:20,087 --> 00:12:22,132 A lot of them died before we could get help. 312 00:12:22,176 --> 00:12:23,481 That's one of many. 313 00:12:23,525 --> 00:12:25,353 [sighs]: Well, 314 00:12:25,396 --> 00:12:29,096 it's not easy confronting human misery. 315 00:12:29,139 --> 00:12:31,533 You try to help, but a lot of times, 316 00:12:31,576 --> 00:12:35,058 it feels like you're just... 317 00:12:35,102 --> 00:12:37,800 grabbing babies off of sinking boats. 318 00:12:37,844 --> 00:12:41,064 But I have to believe that I'm 319 00:12:41,108 --> 00:12:43,937 preventing worse, 320 00:12:43,980 --> 00:12:47,767 just like you have to know you did what you could that day, 321 00:12:47,810 --> 00:12:50,465 even though it wasn't nearly enough. 322 00:12:52,815 --> 00:12:54,338 Sorry to interrupt. 323 00:12:54,382 --> 00:12:55,822 We just got word that Senator Morejon 324 00:12:55,846 --> 00:12:58,168 is withdrawing his support from the immigration bill. 325 00:12:58,212 --> 00:13:00,823 Damn it. What happened? 326 00:13:00,867 --> 00:13:02,947 Someone tipped him to the humanitarian parole request 327 00:13:02,971 --> 00:13:05,252 and now he is accusing Dalton of negotiating in bad faith. 328 00:13:05,276 --> 00:13:07,961 By bringing in Honduran kids fleeing violence? 329 00:13:08,004 --> 00:13:11,878 He's saying we're trying to slip it in under the radar. 330 00:13:11,921 --> 00:13:13,705 Well, that's exactly what we were doing. 331 00:13:13,749 --> 00:13:15,707 He's just looking for an excuse to pull out. 332 00:13:15,751 --> 00:13:17,318 And take his whole caucus with him. 333 00:13:17,361 --> 00:13:19,102 You called it. 334 00:13:19,146 --> 00:13:20,800 KAT: What do you want to do? 335 00:13:20,843 --> 00:13:23,803 My least favorite thing: 336 00:13:23,846 --> 00:13:25,456 Find out what he wants. 337 00:13:33,856 --> 00:13:35,815 ♪ 338 00:13:46,434 --> 00:13:49,002 Oh, gosh, that smells like something I need to be eating. 339 00:13:49,045 --> 00:13:50,568 STEVIE: It is almost... 340 00:13:50,612 --> 00:13:53,049 ready.[Elizabeth sighs] 341 00:13:53,093 --> 00:13:55,791 Hi. Oh! Neal Shin, 342 00:13:55,835 --> 00:13:56,966 this is my daughter, Stevie. 343 00:13:57,010 --> 00:13:58,185 STEVIE: Right. 344 00:13:58,228 --> 00:14:00,535 That's tonight. Hi.Yes. 345 00:14:00,578 --> 00:14:01,753 Sorry to crash your dinner. 346 00:14:01,797 --> 00:14:03,233 No, no, I just, um, 347 00:14:03,277 --> 00:14:05,496 I had a really crazy day at work, 348 00:14:05,540 --> 00:14:07,759 and I just totally spaced. 349 00:14:07,803 --> 00:14:09,761 Neal, can I offer you a glass of wine? 350 00:14:09,805 --> 00:14:11,589 Are you allowed to when you're on duty? 351 00:14:11,633 --> 00:14:13,591 No, thanks, I'm good. I'll have some. 352 00:14:13,635 --> 00:14:17,160 So, uh... what's happening with Morejon? 353 00:14:17,204 --> 00:14:20,294 Or, unless... we can talk about this later. 354 00:14:20,337 --> 00:14:21,512 Oh. 355 00:14:21,556 --> 00:14:23,253 It's fine, we're off the record on Morejon. 356 00:14:23,297 --> 00:14:27,736 Oh. So that works? 357 00:14:27,779 --> 00:14:28,979 You just say "off the record," 358 00:14:29,003 --> 00:14:31,131 and you don't publish anything that we say? 359 00:14:31,174 --> 00:14:33,698 No, not if I want anybody to trust me. 360 00:14:33,742 --> 00:14:35,700 It's one of the last great oral contracts. 361 00:14:35,744 --> 00:14:37,789 So let's hear it. 362 00:14:37,833 --> 00:14:39,530 Was Russell screaming about it? 363 00:14:39,574 --> 00:14:40,749 What do you think? 364 00:14:40,792 --> 00:14:44,492 [sighs] I think... 365 00:14:44,535 --> 00:14:47,669 I want to try and not think about it right now. 366 00:14:47,712 --> 00:14:48,931 That sounds really nice. 367 00:14:48,975 --> 00:14:51,629 You guys have a nice chat. 368 00:14:51,673 --> 00:14:53,153 So you're working in the White House. 369 00:14:53,196 --> 00:14:54,719 How's that? 370 00:14:54,763 --> 00:14:58,332 Ah, yes, it's, uh, it's not really a jobjob, 371 00:14:58,375 --> 00:15:00,029 um, it's just an internship 372 00:15:00,073 --> 00:15:01,596 until I start law school. 373 00:15:01,639 --> 00:15:03,903 Oh, cool. You know what kind of law you want to go into? 374 00:15:03,946 --> 00:15:07,080 Not yet, um... 375 00:15:07,123 --> 00:15:09,734 Sometimes I'm not even sure I'm still going. [Chuckles]Mm. 376 00:15:09,778 --> 00:15:12,824 We're still off the record, right? Don't worry. 377 00:15:12,868 --> 00:15:15,871 Yeah, it's never a straight line. 378 00:15:15,915 --> 00:15:17,960 I started out working on my dad's fishing boat. 379 00:15:18,004 --> 00:15:20,180 Wow, so how did you get into reporting? 380 00:15:20,223 --> 00:15:21,398 Uh, the usual. 381 00:15:21,442 --> 00:15:22,965 Wanted a girl to think I was cool. 382 00:15:23,009 --> 00:15:25,185 [laughs] Did it work? 383 00:15:25,228 --> 00:15:26,664 No. [Laughs] 384 00:15:26,708 --> 00:15:28,231 But I married someone cooler. 385 00:15:28,275 --> 00:15:29,885 Mm. 386 00:15:29,929 --> 00:15:31,769 You dropped out of undergrad for a time, right? 387 00:15:31,793 --> 00:15:33,976 Yeah, um, right in the beginning 388 00:15:34,020 --> 00:15:36,500 when my mom first became secretary. 389 00:15:36,544 --> 00:15:39,068 It was kind of difficult, like... 390 00:15:39,112 --> 00:15:41,941 being in the public eye and... 391 00:15:41,984 --> 00:15:43,986 But it's had its advantages, too? 392 00:15:44,030 --> 00:15:45,727 Now you work in the White House. 393 00:15:45,770 --> 00:15:50,123 Oh, yeah, I didn't get this job because of my mom. 394 00:15:52,386 --> 00:15:54,692 Um, yeah, I was, I was actually 395 00:15:54,736 --> 00:15:57,695 asking Russell for a-a recommendation for law school. 396 00:15:57,739 --> 00:16:00,046 Well, he-he offered me the job... internship. 397 00:16:00,089 --> 00:16:02,396 Hey, you must be Neal. Henry McCord. 398 00:16:02,439 --> 00:16:04,746 Please call me Henry. It's nice to meet you, Henry. 399 00:16:04,789 --> 00:16:07,662 Neal was just asking me about nepotism. 400 00:16:07,705 --> 00:16:09,098 Oh. 401 00:16:09,142 --> 00:16:11,361 I was just interested in the ways your mom's position 402 00:16:11,405 --> 00:16:12,797 has affected your life. 403 00:16:12,841 --> 00:16:14,841 Yeah, it's just, it's just an internship, you know. 404 00:16:14,865 --> 00:16:16,801 And, um... 405 00:16:16,845 --> 00:16:19,674 I'm sure that a lot of people did apply for them, 406 00:16:19,717 --> 00:16:22,459 but I happened to be the one who was there 407 00:16:22,503 --> 00:16:24,896 and called for help when Russell was having a heart attack. 408 00:16:24,940 --> 00:16:28,378 And now I have the job, and I'm actually more of a liability 409 00:16:28,422 --> 00:16:32,034 than an asset because of my mom's position, so... 410 00:16:36,082 --> 00:16:40,869 I'm gonna finish setting the... table. 411 00:16:44,525 --> 00:16:46,092 She grew up with an ethics professor. 412 00:16:46,135 --> 00:16:48,442 We're a little sensitive about, uh, 413 00:16:48,485 --> 00:16:50,226 charges of working the system. 414 00:16:52,750 --> 00:16:55,014 So, uh... so you teach at the War College. 415 00:16:55,057 --> 00:16:57,016 Ethics of War, yeah. 416 00:16:57,059 --> 00:16:58,626 Uh, we're starting a new department. 417 00:16:58,669 --> 00:17:00,549 And you spent some time in Defense Intelligence? 418 00:17:00,573 --> 00:17:03,326 Some. Well, that must've been interesting. 419 00:17:03,370 --> 00:17:05,676 An ethicist working in intelligence. 420 00:17:05,720 --> 00:17:07,983 [swishing in bowl] 421 00:17:08,027 --> 00:17:09,811 You know, I've read a lot of your work. 422 00:17:09,854 --> 00:17:11,987 You're very good at uncovering injustice. 423 00:17:12,031 --> 00:17:13,075 It keeps me busy. 424 00:17:13,119 --> 00:17:14,294 Let me ask you something. 425 00:17:14,337 --> 00:17:16,861 Do you ever think that sometimes 426 00:17:16,905 --> 00:17:20,082 you find dishonesty and hypocrisy 427 00:17:20,126 --> 00:17:22,171 because you've already decided it's there? 428 00:17:22,215 --> 00:17:23,564 Well, I prefer to think of my work 429 00:17:23,607 --> 00:17:25,522 as a search for the truth, right? 430 00:17:25,566 --> 00:17:28,134 Well, then, as a Catholic, 431 00:17:28,177 --> 00:17:30,527 I would have to say we're both searching for something 432 00:17:30,571 --> 00:17:34,575 elusive, unreliable, prone to bias 433 00:17:34,618 --> 00:17:36,577 for a story we'd like to believe. 434 00:17:36,620 --> 00:17:38,187 Let's eat. 435 00:17:38,231 --> 00:17:39,797 [chuckles softly] 436 00:17:39,841 --> 00:17:42,148 Where's Alison? Ali. 437 00:17:42,191 --> 00:17:44,411 I already texted for her to come down. You text her? 438 00:17:44,454 --> 00:17:46,630 Oh, Neal, this is my son, Jason.Hey. 439 00:17:46,674 --> 00:17:48,110 How's it going? 440 00:17:48,154 --> 00:17:50,156 You want to know the truth? Love is a lie. 441 00:17:50,199 --> 00:17:51,548 Print that. 442 00:17:51,592 --> 00:17:52,767 STEVIE: Bad breakup. 443 00:17:52,810 --> 00:17:55,944 And please excuse the self-pitying drama. 444 00:17:55,987 --> 00:17:57,293 Hi, I'm Alison. 445 00:17:57,337 --> 00:17:59,991 Neal. Thanks for having me. It gets better, man. 446 00:18:00,035 --> 00:18:01,123 I've been there. 447 00:18:01,167 --> 00:18:02,231 Babe, it's getting cold.[phone chimes] 448 00:18:02,255 --> 00:18:03,734 I'm right here. Hi. [Kisses]Oh, hi. 449 00:18:03,778 --> 00:18:05,418 ELIZABETH: Yeah, Jay, listen, I got to go. 450 00:18:05,442 --> 00:18:07,216 Dinner's served, but we will, uh, 451 00:18:07,260 --> 00:18:09,044 we'll dig into it tomorrow, okay? 452 00:18:09,088 --> 00:18:10,089 Thanks. [Sighs] 453 00:18:10,132 --> 00:18:12,830 [overlapping chatter] 454 00:18:12,874 --> 00:18:14,136 So, I wanted to ask you 455 00:18:14,180 --> 00:18:16,095 about the impact of the job[phone vibrates] 456 00:18:16,138 --> 00:18:17,183 On your family. 457 00:18:17,226 --> 00:18:19,185 I am so sorry. I got to take this. 458 00:18:22,362 --> 00:18:24,146 And there you pretty much have it. 459 00:18:24,190 --> 00:18:25,278 Pasta? 460 00:18:26,322 --> 00:18:28,498 NEAL: When Secretary McCord 461 00:18:28,542 --> 00:18:31,980 told you that she helped negotiate a deal 462 00:18:32,023 --> 00:18:34,461 bringing the Taliban to power 463 00:18:34,504 --> 00:18:36,027 after everything you'd been through, 464 00:18:36,071 --> 00:18:37,420 how'd you feel? 465 00:18:38,465 --> 00:18:40,206 I would say I was struck 466 00:18:40,249 --> 00:18:43,165 by the great irony of life. 467 00:18:43,209 --> 00:18:45,515 Not betrayed? Not enraged? 468 00:18:47,561 --> 00:18:50,346 To be betrayed, one has to believe in loyalty. 469 00:18:50,390 --> 00:18:53,654 That's a luxury I don't allow myself anymore. 470 00:18:55,569 --> 00:18:57,529 Not giving you the quote you're looking for, am I? 471 00:18:57,571 --> 00:19:01,444 I'm just trying to get a multitude of perspectives 472 00:19:01,488 --> 00:19:04,230 on the secretary's policies. I don't have an agenda. 473 00:19:04,273 --> 00:19:06,362 [chuckles] 474 00:19:06,406 --> 00:19:08,669 Everyone has an agenda. 475 00:19:12,716 --> 00:19:15,328 Here's what I would never say to her 476 00:19:15,371 --> 00:19:17,156 or to anyone in my country, 477 00:19:17,199 --> 00:19:19,158 so don't quote me. 478 00:19:22,726 --> 00:19:26,339 Maybe it was for the best. 479 00:19:26,382 --> 00:19:29,342 Afghanistan has been exhausted to the brink of ruin 480 00:19:29,385 --> 00:19:31,213 by decades of war. 481 00:19:31,257 --> 00:19:33,215 I don't have to tell you that. 482 00:19:33,259 --> 00:19:35,565 The first step to changing anything 483 00:19:35,609 --> 00:19:37,263 is to end the conflict. 484 00:19:37,306 --> 00:19:39,961 If giving the Taliban a seat at the table 485 00:19:40,004 --> 00:19:41,684 and trusting that they can be more moderate 486 00:19:41,708 --> 00:19:43,530 is the first step to ending the occupation 487 00:19:43,573 --> 00:19:46,837 of the United States and rebuilding our country... 488 00:19:46,881 --> 00:19:49,405 I hesitate to say it, 489 00:19:49,449 --> 00:19:51,451 but maybe it was worth it. 490 00:19:56,978 --> 00:19:59,023 It can't be that bad, 491 00:19:59,067 --> 00:20:01,287 writing a positive profile? 492 00:20:04,290 --> 00:20:07,249 You can't make a drawing without shadows. 493 00:20:07,293 --> 00:20:09,077 Not a good one. 494 00:20:12,341 --> 00:20:13,560 [chuckles softly] 495 00:20:23,265 --> 00:20:26,181 Excuse me, Mr. Shin? 496 00:20:26,225 --> 00:20:28,923 Jennifer Probst of Hidebound Press. 497 00:20:28,966 --> 00:20:30,881 Do you have a moment? 498 00:20:30,925 --> 00:20:32,970 What's this about? I don't know if you're familiar 499 00:20:33,014 --> 00:20:34,276 with our work. 500 00:20:34,320 --> 00:20:35,973 We're a subsidiary of Trenton Press. 501 00:20:36,017 --> 00:20:37,279 I'm familiar. 502 00:20:37,323 --> 00:20:38,933 I'd like to discuss an opportunity. 503 00:20:39,977 --> 00:20:42,328 Why don't you call my agent. 504 00:20:42,371 --> 00:20:44,286 Well, I'll leave this with you, then. 505 00:20:44,330 --> 00:20:46,767 We are fans of your work. 506 00:20:46,810 --> 00:20:48,223 Well, it's not exactly the feverish conspiracy crap 507 00:20:48,247 --> 00:20:49,291 you guys like to dish out. 508 00:20:49,335 --> 00:20:52,076 Well, we're not afraid of straight talk 509 00:20:52,120 --> 00:20:53,556 on controversial topics. 510 00:20:53,600 --> 00:20:56,994 We are looking to expand across the political spectrum. 511 00:20:57,038 --> 00:20:58,866 You'd be an important part of that. 512 00:20:58,909 --> 00:21:01,521 I loved your book proposal, by the way. 513 00:21:01,564 --> 00:21:03,871 [chuckles softly] Well, that makes two of us. 514 00:21:03,914 --> 00:21:07,527 This is an offer to expand your article on Secretary McCord 515 00:21:07,570 --> 00:21:09,659 into a book. 516 00:21:09,703 --> 00:21:11,531 It'd be on the fast track for fall publication 517 00:21:11,574 --> 00:21:14,882 with full marketing and promotion. 518 00:21:14,925 --> 00:21:17,841 The advance is $200,000. 519 00:21:17,885 --> 00:21:20,235 I don't jump on command. Sorry. 520 00:21:20,279 --> 00:21:22,324 We'd have no editorial requirements. 521 00:21:22,368 --> 00:21:24,587 That's all in the contract, 522 00:21:24,631 --> 00:21:26,372 along with some additional information 523 00:21:26,415 --> 00:21:28,635 we've gathered on the secretary. 524 00:21:28,678 --> 00:21:30,898 Purely for your consideration. 525 00:21:30,941 --> 00:21:32,769 Not interested. 526 00:21:34,031 --> 00:21:36,338 Don't you think the American public deserves 527 00:21:36,382 --> 00:21:37,557 to know the truth? 528 00:21:37,600 --> 00:21:39,210 [scoffs] 529 00:21:39,254 --> 00:21:41,212 If nothing else, 530 00:21:41,256 --> 00:21:42,779 it might help you with your article. 531 00:21:51,397 --> 00:21:53,355 I'll talk to you soon. 532 00:22:08,849 --> 00:22:11,112 There's no editorial mandate. 533 00:22:11,155 --> 00:22:12,592 It's a straightforward deal. 534 00:22:12,635 --> 00:22:14,835 Doesn't mean they won't edit me into some crazy hit job. 535 00:22:14,859 --> 00:22:17,814 Yeah, especially at a place like Hidebound. 536 00:22:17,858 --> 00:22:19,250 Why you, though? 537 00:22:19,294 --> 00:22:21,014 I mean, it's not like they need your article 538 00:22:21,038 --> 00:22:22,038 to build their book on. 539 00:22:22,079 --> 00:22:25,256 Some BS about expanding their brand. 540 00:22:25,300 --> 00:22:27,781 It looks more legit when their conspiracy nonsense 541 00:22:27,824 --> 00:22:29,609 comes from a reporter with cred. 542 00:22:31,979 --> 00:22:32,979 You think they have 543 00:22:33,003 --> 00:22:35,136 anything real? 544 00:22:35,179 --> 00:22:38,052 I'm sure she's crossed some lines, they always do. 545 00:22:38,095 --> 00:22:39,836 Plus, she was CIA. 546 00:22:39,880 --> 00:22:42,752 Are you gonna look? 547 00:22:42,796 --> 00:22:44,798 I don't know. 548 00:22:47,801 --> 00:22:51,239 Once I open it, I can't unsee it. 549 00:22:51,282 --> 00:22:53,154 Why is the sink full of ice? 550 00:22:53,197 --> 00:22:55,765 Oh. The fridge crapped out again. 551 00:22:55,809 --> 00:22:58,159 I didn't want the ice to melt on the floor like last time. 552 00:22:58,202 --> 00:23:01,989 I thought the guy put the thing in. 553 00:23:02,032 --> 00:23:04,470 Apparently, it was a different thing. 554 00:23:04,513 --> 00:23:05,732 I left him a message. 555 00:23:05,775 --> 00:23:07,821 He better not charge us again. 556 00:23:07,864 --> 00:23:10,476 I'm gonna go to bed. 557 00:23:13,522 --> 00:23:15,829 My advice? 558 00:23:15,872 --> 00:23:17,570 Don't open it. 559 00:23:17,613 --> 00:23:20,050 Not even for 200K? 560 00:23:20,094 --> 00:23:24,359 I didn't marry you for the money. 561 00:23:24,403 --> 00:23:27,493 It's your sterling principles that knocked me up. 562 00:23:36,893 --> 00:23:38,112 [groans] 563 00:23:40,961 --> 00:23:41,961 [trash can scrapes] 564 00:23:41,985 --> 00:23:43,204 [clears throat] 565 00:24:10,840 --> 00:24:12,842 [tapping keys] 566 00:24:18,848 --> 00:24:21,808 CARLOS: I believe in the dreams of immigrants 567 00:24:21,851 --> 00:24:24,724 who want to contribute to our great nation. 568 00:24:24,767 --> 00:24:28,684 But I simply cannot support legislation on immigration 569 00:24:28,728 --> 00:24:31,948 put forth by this president when his administration 570 00:24:31,992 --> 00:24:33,907 is offering refuge[horn honking] 571 00:24:33,950 --> 00:24:36,823 To gangsters and thugs. 572 00:24:36,866 --> 00:24:38,825 [elevator chimes] 573 00:24:39,869 --> 00:24:40,914 Senator Morejon. 574 00:24:40,957 --> 00:24:42,306 Mind if I have a word? 575 00:24:42,350 --> 00:24:44,352 CARLOS: Madam Secretary, what a surprise. 576 00:24:44,395 --> 00:24:46,746 Can't be too much of one. 577 00:24:46,789 --> 00:24:47,964 LISA: Nope. 578 00:24:48,008 --> 00:24:49,270 Not you. 579 00:24:49,313 --> 00:24:50,837 I'm with the secretary. 580 00:24:50,880 --> 00:24:52,945 The senator isn't available for questions at this time. 581 00:24:52,969 --> 00:24:54,643 So you're interfering with the First Amendment. 582 00:24:54,667 --> 00:24:55,885 Is that what's happening here? 583 00:24:55,929 --> 00:24:57,769 Oh, you want to talk about the First Amendment. 584 00:24:57,813 --> 00:24:59,253 I'd love to talk about that fine line 585 00:24:59,277 --> 00:25:01,630 between freedom of expression and slander. 586 00:25:01,674 --> 00:25:03,173 Do you really want to get into it with me, Neal? 587 00:25:03,197 --> 00:25:05,077 I'm on assignment from The Washington Chronicle. 588 00:25:05,112 --> 00:25:06,026 You are preventing me from reporting 589 00:25:06,069 --> 00:25:07,114 on the Secretary of State. 590 00:25:07,157 --> 00:25:09,029 The Chronicle, nice. 591 00:25:09,072 --> 00:25:12,249 Are they aware of your baseless smears against a U.S. senator? 592 00:25:12,293 --> 00:25:13,468 I had evidence. 593 00:25:13,512 --> 00:25:14,817 It was uncorroborated. 594 00:25:14,861 --> 00:25:16,602 You violated journalistic ethics.[laughs] 595 00:25:16,645 --> 00:25:18,081 "Ethics," really? 596 00:25:18,125 --> 00:25:20,997 I have a list the length of my arm of reckless statements 597 00:25:21,041 --> 00:25:22,148 and hate-mongering by that political bully you work for. 598 00:25:22,172 --> 00:25:23,652 LISA: Hmm. 599 00:25:23,696 --> 00:25:26,089 Still a charmer, I see.[sighs] 600 00:25:26,133 --> 00:25:27,090 You're better than this guy, Lisa. 601 00:25:27,134 --> 00:25:28,265 You know, I love 602 00:25:28,309 --> 00:25:29,829 being coached on how to improve my life 603 00:25:29,853 --> 00:25:30,833 by a gossip-monger 604 00:25:30,877 --> 00:25:33,444 eating ramen in a sweaty press pool. 605 00:25:33,488 --> 00:25:37,144 Yeah? Well, a life of integrity means you eat a lot of ramen. 606 00:25:43,542 --> 00:25:44,673 Ready? 607 00:25:44,717 --> 00:25:46,022 You bet. 608 00:25:47,676 --> 00:25:49,460 It's a long story. 609 00:25:49,504 --> 00:25:51,593 ELIZABETH: Well, it was less 610 00:25:51,637 --> 00:25:55,597 of a showdown, more of a setup. 611 00:25:55,641 --> 00:25:56,816 Turns out 612 00:25:56,859 --> 00:26:00,384 that Morejon will back the immigration bill 613 00:26:00,428 --> 00:26:02,909 as long as I can get POTUS to back off 614 00:26:02,952 --> 00:26:04,780 divesting from private prisons. 615 00:26:04,824 --> 00:26:07,304 He dragged all those Honduran kids through the mud 616 00:26:07,348 --> 00:26:09,176 to work a favor on private prisons? 617 00:26:09,219 --> 00:26:11,339 He was always in their pocket. Who are his key donors? 618 00:26:11,382 --> 00:26:13,382 ELIZABETH: Still can't believe that he orchestrated 619 00:26:13,406 --> 00:26:15,225 an entire press conference because he knew 620 00:26:15,269 --> 00:26:16,923 it would bring me right to his door. 621 00:26:16,966 --> 00:26:18,968 I hate to say it, but he played us like a fiddle. 622 00:26:19,012 --> 00:26:20,404 Yeah, don't say that. Uh, bingo. 623 00:26:20,448 --> 00:26:22,537 Bob Haverford of Haverford Industries. 624 00:26:22,581 --> 00:26:24,365 Major donor to his last campaign. 625 00:26:24,408 --> 00:26:26,288 We're not gonna actually do his bidding, are we? 626 00:26:26,312 --> 00:26:28,804 ELIZABETH: He's holding the ball 627 00:26:28,848 --> 00:26:30,110 on immigration reform. 628 00:26:30,153 --> 00:26:32,199 It's Russell's call now. 629 00:26:32,242 --> 00:26:34,157 Latte for you. 630 00:26:34,201 --> 00:26:36,029 This never gets old. 631 00:26:36,072 --> 00:26:36,986 BOTH: Thank you.Neal. Of course. 632 00:26:37,030 --> 00:26:38,074 So what was up 633 00:26:38,118 --> 00:26:40,686 with you and that comms director? 634 00:26:40,729 --> 00:26:42,035 Bad breakup? 635 00:26:42,078 --> 00:26:43,340 Oh, I missed all the fun. 636 00:26:43,384 --> 00:26:45,734 No, I-I wrote a story on some D.C. gossip blog 637 00:26:45,778 --> 00:26:47,040 back when I was a stringer. 638 00:26:47,083 --> 00:26:48,258 [sniffs] 639 00:26:48,302 --> 00:26:50,217 Morejon's first term as congressman, he kept 640 00:26:50,260 --> 00:26:52,828 bragging to veterans about his military experience. 641 00:26:52,872 --> 00:26:53,916 Something seemed off, 642 00:26:53,960 --> 00:26:55,309 so I dug into it. 643 00:26:55,352 --> 00:26:57,093 Let me guess: Marching band? 644 00:26:57,137 --> 00:26:58,660 Almost. 645 00:26:58,704 --> 00:27:01,489 Um, he went to a military academy, 646 00:27:01,532 --> 00:27:03,212 but he was expelled when somebody outed him 647 00:27:03,236 --> 00:27:05,319 for writing his own letter of recommendation. 648 00:27:05,362 --> 00:27:07,669 No... please tell me you got your hands on that letter. 649 00:27:07,713 --> 00:27:09,932 And? I did. 650 00:27:09,976 --> 00:27:11,151 [laughs]: "Sh..." 651 00:27:11,194 --> 00:27:13,109 "Shining example of manhood" 652 00:27:13,153 --> 00:27:15,938 was a standout phrase, uh... 653 00:27:15,982 --> 00:27:18,854 Uh, "Courts adversity with the grace of a matador." 654 00:27:18,898 --> 00:27:20,073 [all groaning]And, uh... 655 00:27:20,116 --> 00:27:21,857 I still feel kind of bad for the guy. 656 00:27:21,901 --> 00:27:23,821 MATT: Oh, don't make us feel bad for the matador. 657 00:27:23,845 --> 00:27:27,036 This is what elicits compassion from Neal. 658 00:27:27,080 --> 00:27:28,255 JAY: White House, Frank. 659 00:27:28,298 --> 00:27:29,473 Thanks. 660 00:27:33,390 --> 00:27:36,045 Mr. Jackson will be right in. 661 00:27:39,658 --> 00:27:40,789 [Stevie clears throat] 662 00:27:40,833 --> 00:27:42,138 I'm just gonna get back to work. 663 00:27:42,182 --> 00:27:43,183 I have a lot to do. 664 00:27:43,226 --> 00:27:45,751 Oh. 665 00:27:45,794 --> 00:27:51,191 She's still a little sensitive about the whole nepotism thing. 666 00:27:51,234 --> 00:27:55,499 So I hear our senator from Arizona wants to play hardball, 667 00:27:55,543 --> 00:27:58,198 and you showed up with a Wiffle bat. 668 00:27:58,241 --> 00:27:59,329 Who are you? 669 00:27:59,373 --> 00:28:00,504 This is the reporter 670 00:28:00,548 --> 00:28:02,724 you wanted to follow me around. 671 00:28:02,768 --> 00:28:04,595 Having second thoughts about that. 672 00:28:04,639 --> 00:28:06,728 Mm-hmm. 673 00:28:06,772 --> 00:28:08,077 Russell Jackson. 674 00:28:08,121 --> 00:28:09,557 Everything I say is off the record. 675 00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:10,776 Neal Shin. So... 676 00:28:10,819 --> 00:28:12,821 what's Morejon's play? 677 00:28:12,865 --> 00:28:18,131 He wants Dalton to back off divesting from private prisons. 678 00:28:18,174 --> 00:28:19,741 Stirring up fear and hatred 679 00:28:19,785 --> 00:28:22,309 to safeguard private prison contracts. 680 00:28:22,352 --> 00:28:24,528 Has a certain classical flair. 681 00:28:24,572 --> 00:28:26,182 Look, I know what you're gonna say, 682 00:28:26,226 --> 00:28:28,097 but if we send those kids back to Honduras, 683 00:28:28,141 --> 00:28:30,578 we might as well sign their death warrants. 684 00:28:30,621 --> 00:28:31,860 I've got a whole other death warrant in mind.Russell... 685 00:28:31,884 --> 00:28:33,684 And you're not talking me out of it this time. 686 00:28:33,708 --> 00:28:35,365 This is definitely not on the record. 687 00:28:35,409 --> 00:28:38,107 We are not dragging Morejon's family into this. 688 00:28:38,151 --> 00:28:39,761 His wife worked as an illegal. 689 00:28:39,805 --> 00:28:41,676 It's one call to a paper. 690 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:43,045 Look, we don't even have to pick up the phone. 691 00:28:43,069 --> 00:28:44,749 We're not on the record. Why the hell not? 692 00:28:44,792 --> 00:28:45,793 We are not on the record. 693 00:28:45,837 --> 00:28:48,814 Because we don't do oppo, Russell. 694 00:28:48,857 --> 00:28:50,380 [sighs heavily]Everyone in this town 695 00:28:50,424 --> 00:28:52,078 worth anything has an oppo file. 696 00:28:52,121 --> 00:28:55,690 Using it against them is the last refuge of a scoundrel. 697 00:28:55,734 --> 00:28:56,865 [Russell laughs] 698 00:28:56,909 --> 00:28:58,998 I thought that was patriotism. 699 00:28:59,041 --> 00:29:01,130 Let me just try one more thing. 700 00:29:01,174 --> 00:29:03,294 That's what you said last time, now look where we are. 701 00:29:03,318 --> 00:29:05,526 If it doesn't work, the kids are going back anyway, 702 00:29:05,569 --> 00:29:07,528 and then you can do whatever you want with him. 703 00:29:07,571 --> 00:29:09,486 [sighs] 704 00:29:12,794 --> 00:29:15,754 Fly away, starlings. Fly, fly, fly. 705 00:29:15,797 --> 00:29:17,146 ELIZABETH: Neal. 706 00:29:26,982 --> 00:29:29,724 Oh, I've always wanted to see this place. 707 00:29:29,768 --> 00:29:31,595 Well, now you get to. 708 00:29:31,639 --> 00:29:32,988 Hi.Uh, ma'am. 709 00:29:33,032 --> 00:29:34,294 BLAKE: Excuse us. 710 00:29:36,905 --> 00:29:39,734 Mr. Haverford, Secretary McCord. 711 00:29:39,778 --> 00:29:41,780 This is a private club, Madam Secretary. 712 00:29:41,823 --> 00:29:43,782 I know, and I am so sorry 713 00:29:43,825 --> 00:29:46,610 that we didn't have time to request an invitation. 714 00:29:46,654 --> 00:29:49,788 I guess I figured, as the CEO of a private prison, 715 00:29:49,831 --> 00:29:51,615 you'd understand the private and the public 716 00:29:51,659 --> 00:29:52,939 sometimes get a little mixed up. 717 00:29:52,963 --> 00:29:54,923 My goodness, where are my manners? 718 00:29:54,967 --> 00:29:58,579 Uh, Bob Haverford, this is my assistant Blake Moran, 719 00:29:58,622 --> 00:30:01,016 and Neal Shin from The Washington Chronicle. 720 00:30:01,060 --> 00:30:03,584 You can't bring press in here. 721 00:30:03,627 --> 00:30:05,891 This is strictly off the record. 722 00:30:05,934 --> 00:30:07,109 Of course. 723 00:30:07,153 --> 00:30:08,981 But the fact 724 00:30:09,024 --> 00:30:11,897 that you're a major donor to Senator Morejon's campaign, 725 00:30:11,940 --> 00:30:15,204 well, that's public information. 726 00:30:15,248 --> 00:30:16,423 And I'm afraid 727 00:30:16,466 --> 00:30:17,990 Neal is also aware 728 00:30:18,033 --> 00:30:21,689 that Senator Morejon threatened to derail legislation 729 00:30:21,732 --> 00:30:25,649 in Congress to try to put pressure on the president 730 00:30:25,693 --> 00:30:29,218 to drop his executive order divesting from private prisons. 731 00:30:29,262 --> 00:30:33,179 You have zero evidence of those allegations. 732 00:30:33,222 --> 00:30:34,789 Let me just cut to the chase. 733 00:30:34,833 --> 00:30:38,314 He's not going to revoke the executive order. 734 00:30:38,358 --> 00:30:40,664 And I know that you stand to lose a lot of business 735 00:30:40,708 --> 00:30:42,710 once the federal government pulls out its inmates. 736 00:30:42,753 --> 00:30:43,929 So, I mean, what is it? 737 00:30:43,972 --> 00:30:45,756 Blake, is it 80%? 738 00:30:45,800 --> 00:30:47,584 Oh, it's more like 85, ma'am. 739 00:30:47,628 --> 00:30:49,108 85, wow. 740 00:30:49,151 --> 00:30:50,805 That has got to hurt. 741 00:30:50,849 --> 00:30:54,374 The good news is, I'm here to make you an offer. 742 00:30:54,417 --> 00:30:56,942 You've got four facilities in South Texas due to be empty 743 00:30:56,985 --> 00:30:59,422 once that executive order goes through. 744 00:30:59,466 --> 00:31:01,816 I'd like to offer you the opportunity to repurpose 745 00:31:01,860 --> 00:31:04,688 those facilities to house immigrants and refugees 746 00:31:04,732 --> 00:31:07,082 starting a new life in the United States. 747 00:31:07,126 --> 00:31:08,954 You can't railroad me like this. 748 00:31:08,997 --> 00:31:10,956 ELIZABETH: I know, you feel 749 00:31:10,999 --> 00:31:15,786 unfairly stripped of your livelihood, it's unjust. 750 00:31:15,830 --> 00:31:17,179 Absolutely. 751 00:31:17,223 --> 00:31:19,703 Which is why you are really going to identify 752 00:31:19,747 --> 00:31:21,662 with your new clientele. 753 00:31:21,705 --> 00:31:24,404 So what do you say, Bob? 754 00:31:24,447 --> 00:31:27,798 I'll need to regroup, 755 00:31:27,842 --> 00:31:29,975 and discuss this with my board. 756 00:31:30,018 --> 00:31:31,933 All right, you do that. 757 00:31:31,977 --> 00:31:34,297 You've got 24 hours before I go to one of your competitors. 758 00:31:34,321 --> 00:31:36,323 Enjoy your evening. 759 00:31:38,331 --> 00:31:40,594 BLAKE: Ma'am, when you're ready, 760 00:31:40,637 --> 00:31:42,944 I have your remarks for the student winners 761 00:31:42,988 --> 00:31:45,512 of the "What America Means to Me" essay contest. Oh, goody. 762 00:31:45,555 --> 00:31:47,079 I love the kid stuff. 763 00:31:47,122 --> 00:31:50,299 This might actually be fun for you, Neal. 764 00:31:50,343 --> 00:31:53,650 Certainly better than watching that sausage factory back there. 765 00:31:53,694 --> 00:31:55,000 BLAKE: Speaking of which, 766 00:31:55,043 --> 00:31:57,741 if we don't hit traffic, we'll make it in time 767 00:31:57,785 --> 00:31:59,308 for pizza. 768 00:31:59,352 --> 00:32:01,354 [whispers]: Yes. Now you are talking. 769 00:32:01,397 --> 00:32:02,877 I'm sorry, um, 770 00:32:02,921 --> 00:32:05,271 how could you make that deal? 771 00:32:05,314 --> 00:32:08,622 It's true Homeland Security and DOJ still have to sign off, 772 00:32:08,665 --> 00:32:11,973 but... he didn't need to know that.No. 773 00:32:12,017 --> 00:32:14,802 How could you cut a deal with that guy? 774 00:32:14,845 --> 00:32:18,110 He lobbies for laws that target and imprison low-income 775 00:32:18,153 --> 00:32:20,851 minority Americans, so he and his cronies can get richer. 776 00:32:20,895 --> 00:32:22,418 It's practically modern day slavery. 777 00:32:22,462 --> 00:32:24,812 And I just gave him the opportunity 778 00:32:24,855 --> 00:32:26,596 to change his business model. 779 00:32:26,640 --> 00:32:28,685 You saved him from going under. 780 00:32:28,729 --> 00:32:31,079 All right? He pressured you with a corrupt senator, 781 00:32:31,123 --> 00:32:33,864 and you capitulated. 782 00:32:33,908 --> 00:32:36,476 Well... 783 00:32:36,519 --> 00:32:38,869 that's one way to write it. 784 00:32:38,913 --> 00:32:41,133 [sighs] 785 00:32:41,176 --> 00:32:43,700 It doesn't matter what I write. 786 00:32:43,744 --> 00:32:46,616 They'll say it anyway. 787 00:32:46,660 --> 00:32:50,185 They'll say you put immigrant kids in jail. 788 00:32:50,229 --> 00:32:52,840 Right, you-you made a-a reckless deal with Iran 789 00:32:52,883 --> 00:32:54,798 that made the world less safe. 790 00:32:54,842 --> 00:32:56,148 [wry chuckle] 791 00:32:56,191 --> 00:32:58,933 You put the Taliban in power, and... 792 00:32:58,977 --> 00:33:02,067 you sold out your own friend in Afghanistan. 793 00:33:04,417 --> 00:33:07,986 Just grabbing babies off boats, Neal. 794 00:33:09,074 --> 00:33:10,814 If you want to lead this country, 795 00:33:10,858 --> 00:33:12,468 [sighs]then let's be honest. 796 00:33:12,512 --> 00:33:14,253 It's the whole reason I'm here. 797 00:33:14,296 --> 00:33:16,777 Stop giving your enemies everything they need 798 00:33:16,820 --> 00:33:19,693 to take you down.[chuckles] 799 00:33:19,736 --> 00:33:23,697 If I started thinking about how people could use 800 00:33:23,740 --> 00:33:25,177 everything I say and do against me, 801 00:33:25,220 --> 00:33:27,309 I wouldn't get out of bed in the morning. 802 00:33:27,353 --> 00:33:30,269 But you haveto think about it. 803 00:33:30,312 --> 00:33:31,966 Why? Because that's how you win... 804 00:33:32,010 --> 00:33:33,794 By giving us an illusion we can believe in. 805 00:33:33,837 --> 00:33:36,077 I mean, we don't want the truth; We just want to believe. 806 00:33:38,451 --> 00:33:40,757 Which is an absurd position for a journalist, 807 00:33:40,801 --> 00:33:42,977 so forget I said any of that. 808 00:33:43,021 --> 00:33:44,848 [sighs] 809 00:33:44,892 --> 00:33:47,764 ELIZABETH: Every generation, the question gets asked: 810 00:33:47,808 --> 00:33:50,767 Why is the United States so involved 811 00:33:50,811 --> 00:33:52,856 in the rest of the world?[camera clicks] 812 00:33:52,900 --> 00:33:55,816 Why do wehave to be the ones to send our military 813 00:33:55,859 --> 00:33:58,819 to face down a threat overseas? 814 00:33:58,862 --> 00:34:02,083 And why must we negotiate so many trade deals 815 00:34:02,127 --> 00:34:03,998 and send aid to foreign countries 816 00:34:04,042 --> 00:34:07,871 and let in so many new arrivals when there are people 817 00:34:07,915 --> 00:34:10,135 who need help right here at home? 818 00:34:10,178 --> 00:34:13,529 Well, next time I get those questions... 819 00:34:13,573 --> 00:34:17,968 I'm going to use your essays about "What America Means to Me" 820 00:34:18,012 --> 00:34:19,883 to answer them. 821 00:34:19,927 --> 00:34:24,627 And I'm going to talk about Saya's parents... 822 00:34:24,671 --> 00:34:28,327 coming here from Syria and working at a donut shop 823 00:34:28,370 --> 00:34:31,765 until they could afford to open up their own. 824 00:34:31,808 --> 00:34:34,420 And I'm going to quote Benji 825 00:34:34,463 --> 00:34:36,204 about how his brother, 826 00:34:36,248 --> 00:34:39,947 who is kind of a screw-up... His words, not mine... 827 00:34:39,990 --> 00:34:41,383 [laughter] 828 00:34:41,427 --> 00:34:44,299 Put his life back together while he was working 829 00:34:44,343 --> 00:34:48,042 with AmeriCorps to help Haiti get back on its feet. 830 00:34:48,086 --> 00:34:52,394 And I'm going to talk about Dana's unforgettable day 831 00:34:52,438 --> 00:34:55,919 at Ground Zero, and her powerful ideas 832 00:34:55,963 --> 00:34:59,967 for how to heal hatred and overcome fear. 833 00:35:00,010 --> 00:35:02,491 So thank you for doing my job for me. 834 00:35:02,535 --> 00:35:03,971 [laughter] 835 00:35:05,886 --> 00:35:09,542 We all hear people say 836 00:35:09,585 --> 00:35:13,067 politicians are liars, 837 00:35:13,111 --> 00:35:15,243 corporations are greedy, and the whole system 838 00:35:15,287 --> 00:35:17,637 is rigged against the little guy. 839 00:35:17,680 --> 00:35:19,639 And sometimes that's true. 840 00:35:19,682 --> 00:35:21,684 But most of the time, it isn't. 841 00:35:21,728 --> 00:35:24,165 I think that... 842 00:35:24,209 --> 00:35:26,776 what America means to me is 843 00:35:26,820 --> 00:35:30,563 that we get to say these things. 844 00:35:30,606 --> 00:35:32,347 We get to... 845 00:35:32,391 --> 00:35:36,656 question and challenge and argue and... 846 00:35:36,699 --> 00:35:39,180 make up our own minds. 847 00:35:39,224 --> 00:35:41,878 Because when only one truth prevails... 848 00:35:41,922 --> 00:35:44,054 Everything is broken, 849 00:35:44,098 --> 00:35:48,102 that guy's a monster, that guy's our savior... 850 00:35:50,017 --> 00:35:52,280 that's called tyranny. 851 00:35:52,324 --> 00:35:55,762 And nothing could be less American. 852 00:35:55,805 --> 00:35:58,068 Congratulations to all the winners. 853 00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:03,422 Nice speech. 854 00:36:03,465 --> 00:36:04,814 Yeah. 855 00:36:05,946 --> 00:36:08,383 Not what I wrote. 856 00:36:08,427 --> 00:36:10,951 SHAUNA: Oh. That's a bad case of Writer Face. 857 00:36:11,952 --> 00:36:14,259 Let me help you think. 858 00:36:14,302 --> 00:36:16,304 [sighs] What's your angle? 859 00:36:16,348 --> 00:36:18,132 I don't know. 860 00:36:18,176 --> 00:36:20,134 You know, she seems like this... 861 00:36:20,178 --> 00:36:21,918 completely unmanaged public figure 862 00:36:21,962 --> 00:36:23,485 who breaks all the rules. 863 00:36:23,529 --> 00:36:25,966 She crosses party lines, you know, gives inspiring speeches 864 00:36:26,009 --> 00:36:28,098 about independent thinking... 865 00:36:28,142 --> 00:36:31,972 But then she lets herself get played by some crap senator. 866 00:36:32,015 --> 00:36:34,801 You know, bails out the worst kind of cronyism, just... 867 00:36:34,844 --> 00:36:36,803 What do you think? 868 00:36:42,852 --> 00:36:44,811 The stuff on that file... 869 00:36:44,854 --> 00:36:46,813 It's not great. 870 00:36:46,856 --> 00:36:48,858 So you read it. 871 00:36:52,166 --> 00:36:54,603 Doesn't mean I'm committing to anything. 872 00:36:58,041 --> 00:36:59,739 [Shauna groans] 873 00:36:59,782 --> 00:37:01,219 [chuckles softly] 874 00:37:03,612 --> 00:37:05,919 [refrigerator door opens, closes] 875 00:37:12,012 --> 00:37:14,232 Write what you saw. 876 00:37:15,015 --> 00:37:17,017 Write the truth. 877 00:37:25,373 --> 00:37:28,071 Fridge is fixed. 878 00:37:28,115 --> 00:37:31,336 ♪ 879 00:37:48,483 --> 00:37:51,094 ELIZABETH: I think what America means 880 00:37:51,138 --> 00:37:54,141 to me is that we get to say these things. 881 00:37:55,273 --> 00:37:57,057 Question... 882 00:37:57,100 --> 00:37:58,319 and challenge 883 00:37:58,363 --> 00:38:01,061 and argue, make up our own minds. 884 00:38:12,290 --> 00:38:15,162 NEWSMAN: A bus loaded with nearly 80 unaccompanied minors 885 00:38:15,205 --> 00:38:18,034 from Honduras found temporary refuge 886 00:38:18,078 --> 00:38:20,515 in the United States this morning, 887 00:38:20,559 --> 00:38:23,039 while their requests for humanitarian parole 888 00:38:23,083 --> 00:38:24,389 are pending. 889 00:38:24,432 --> 00:38:26,434 Fleeing rampant gang violence... 890 00:38:26,478 --> 00:38:28,088 How's it going? 891 00:38:28,131 --> 00:38:29,176 Deadline's in two hours. 892 00:38:29,219 --> 00:38:30,830 Just bringing it in for a landing. 893 00:38:30,873 --> 00:38:32,614 Good. So now's an okay time 894 00:38:32,658 --> 00:38:34,747 to tell you that I'm having contractions. 895 00:38:34,790 --> 00:38:36,749 [groans]What? When did they start? 896 00:38:36,792 --> 00:38:38,011 Relax, relax. Oh, my God. 897 00:38:38,054 --> 00:38:40,187 Since, like, 2:00 a.m.Hey, you didn't tell me? 898 00:38:40,230 --> 00:38:42,208 [stammers] Are you okay? Ah, no, I'm good, I'm good... 899 00:38:42,232 --> 00:38:44,452 All right, you know what? We got to go, we got to go. 900 00:38:44,496 --> 00:38:46,082 Where's your bag? Where's your bag? It's by the door. 901 00:38:46,106 --> 00:38:47,910 What about your deadline? Okay. Come on. No, no, no. 902 00:38:47,934 --> 00:38:49,085 I'll finish at the hospital. Are you sure? 903 00:38:49,109 --> 00:38:50,066 Come on. Yes, yes, yes. 904 00:38:50,110 --> 00:38:51,372 Shauna, come on, stop talking. 905 00:38:51,416 --> 00:38:53,336 I can probably wait. Come on. Let's go, let's go. 906 00:38:53,360 --> 00:38:54,665 Come on, get in the car. 907 00:39:06,561 --> 00:39:08,650 Okay, let me see the little bundle. 908 00:39:08,694 --> 00:39:09,869 Oh. 909 00:39:09,912 --> 00:39:11,697 Madam Secretary, this is very kind of you. 910 00:39:11,740 --> 00:39:13,481 You didn't have to come. Oh, oh. 911 00:39:13,525 --> 00:39:16,223 I told you, it is all about the kid stuff. 912 00:39:16,266 --> 00:39:18,878 Where is your sister? Uh, she's in 913 00:39:18,921 --> 00:39:20,601 with Shauna... They're still working out... 914 00:39:20,644 --> 00:39:22,084 Oh... the double breastfeeding thing. 915 00:39:22,108 --> 00:39:24,144 [chuckles]: Yeah. Oh... 916 00:39:24,187 --> 00:39:26,146 I want to hold you so bad, 917 00:39:26,189 --> 00:39:29,149 but I am tainted with all the germs of the world. 918 00:39:29,192 --> 00:39:30,716 Oh.So, um... 919 00:39:30,759 --> 00:39:33,153 you saw the article posted this morning? 920 00:39:33,196 --> 00:39:34,633 I did. 921 00:39:34,676 --> 00:39:36,417 Yet I stillbrought you a present. 922 00:39:36,461 --> 00:39:38,941 How about that? I'm sorry if anything was over the line. 923 00:39:38,985 --> 00:39:42,118 No. I said I wanted transparency. 924 00:39:42,162 --> 00:39:44,469 Prison deal was a bit tough, 925 00:39:44,512 --> 00:39:46,645 but you gave all sides. 926 00:39:46,688 --> 00:39:48,560 Mm, that was the point. 927 00:39:48,603 --> 00:39:50,431 [baby crying in distance] 928 00:39:50,475 --> 00:39:53,521 Oh. Well, listen, I'm gonna leave you to it. 929 00:39:53,565 --> 00:39:55,567 Congratulations. Thank you. 930 00:39:55,610 --> 00:39:56,829 [chuckles] 931 00:39:56,872 --> 00:39:58,700 Oh. I... 932 00:39:58,744 --> 00:40:01,442 I meant to tell you that I read your book proposal, 933 00:40:01,486 --> 00:40:03,313 and you got to hang in there with that, 934 00:40:03,357 --> 00:40:05,315 you know, find the right publisher, because... 935 00:40:05,359 --> 00:40:07,579 that is a story that needs to be told. 936 00:40:07,622 --> 00:40:09,319 Thank you, Madam Secretary. 937 00:40:09,363 --> 00:40:10,582 You bet. 938 00:40:10,625 --> 00:40:12,671 And, uh, when you open this, 939 00:40:12,714 --> 00:40:14,237 you might be going, 940 00:40:14,281 --> 00:40:16,196 "Really? A wet/dry vac?" 941 00:40:16,239 --> 00:40:17,850 But trust me, 942 00:40:17,893 --> 00:40:20,505 one day you are gonna thank me. 943 00:40:20,548 --> 00:40:22,158 Good luck, Neal. 944 00:40:22,202 --> 00:40:24,552 [quietly]: Thank you for everything. 945 00:40:25,814 --> 00:40:27,468 Hey. 946 00:40:27,512 --> 00:40:30,471 You see that lady? 947 00:40:30,515 --> 00:40:33,213 [whispers]: She's gonna be your president one day. 948 00:40:33,256 --> 00:40:34,997 [chuckles softly] 949 00:40:35,041 --> 00:40:36,434 Hi. 950 00:40:36,477 --> 00:40:38,087 [baby fussing quietly] 951 00:40:41,830 --> 00:40:43,223 Mr. Shin, ma'am. 952 00:40:43,266 --> 00:40:44,746 Neal. 953 00:40:44,790 --> 00:40:47,619 Wet/dry vac not working out for you? 954 00:40:47,662 --> 00:40:49,621 [chuckles]: Uh, we haven't quite gotten there yet. 955 00:40:49,664 --> 00:40:51,623 I'm just, I'm kidding, I'm kidding. 956 00:40:51,666 --> 00:40:53,668 What can I do for you? 957 00:40:53,712 --> 00:40:55,453 Um, sorry to come by again. 958 00:40:55,496 --> 00:40:59,805 I, um... I wanted to bring you something in person. 959 00:41:02,155 --> 00:41:03,852 A publisher approached me, 960 00:41:03,896 --> 00:41:06,202 asking me to write a book about you, 961 00:41:06,246 --> 00:41:08,204 exposing everything that's on that drive. 962 00:41:08,248 --> 00:41:10,424 I don't know where they got it, I don't know... 963 00:41:10,468 --> 00:41:13,775 how much of it's true, but, you know some writer who's even hungrier than I am 964 00:41:13,819 --> 00:41:17,518 is gonna take that deal, and you should know what's coming. 965 00:41:17,562 --> 00:41:18,867 Thank you. 966 00:41:20,260 --> 00:41:22,784 But you can keep it. 967 00:41:27,006 --> 00:41:30,096 I don't think you want me to have this: The, uh... 968 00:41:30,139 --> 00:41:32,838 the enhanced interrogation of Safeer Al-Jamil, 969 00:41:32,881 --> 00:41:35,231 the death of Joseph Garcia... Oh. 970 00:41:35,275 --> 00:41:38,583 I have a pretty good idea about what's on there. 971 00:41:40,802 --> 00:41:42,761 But I stand by my choices, 972 00:41:42,804 --> 00:41:45,894 and I'll explain them to anyone who asks. 973 00:41:47,896 --> 00:41:51,073 Keep grabbing babies off boats, then, I guess.[chuckles] 974 00:41:52,074 --> 00:41:54,076 You, too. 975 00:41:54,120 --> 00:41:56,122 ♪ 976 00:42:15,010 --> 00:42:16,751 Will you do me a favor 977 00:42:16,795 --> 00:42:20,494 and... keep that somewhere safe? 978 00:42:20,538 --> 00:42:22,061 What is it? 979 00:42:24,629 --> 00:42:27,806 Tell her it's for when she's ready to do battle with tyranny. 980 00:42:34,203 --> 00:42:35,814 Captioning sponsored by CBS. 981 00:42:35,857 --> 00:42:37,977 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org