1 00:00:06,715 --> 00:00:08,592 Previously on The West Wing: 2 00:00:08,759 --> 00:00:10,177 Zoey! 3 00:00:10,344 --> 00:00:13,222 Abdul Shareef had nothing to do with what happened to Zoey. 4 00:00:13,388 --> 00:00:16,141 - You don't know that. - I did what I thought was necessary. 5 00:00:16,308 --> 00:00:17,893 Your decisions, Jed, not ours. 6 00:00:18,060 --> 00:00:20,479 - Any word on the new speaker? - I'm betting Haffley. 7 00:00:20,646 --> 00:00:22,481 Republicans think Haffley's a fascist. 8 00:00:22,648 --> 00:00:25,484 - Where are we on a vice president? - We have candidates... 9 00:00:25,651 --> 00:00:26,985 ...ready for your decision. 10 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:34,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.OpenSubtitles.org today 11 00:00:54,721 --> 00:00:56,640 Zoey? 12 00:00:59,393 --> 00:01:01,645 Zoey! 13 00:01:01,812 --> 00:01:03,438 Zoey. 14 00:01:29,798 --> 00:01:31,258 Dad. 15 00:01:33,010 --> 00:01:36,013 That wasn't the worst. The worst was M-80s at the ballpark. 16 00:01:36,180 --> 00:01:38,849 Me and Tommy Ledden and the guys pooled our ammo... 17 00:01:39,016 --> 00:01:41,894 ...and in a burst of patriotic pride, blew out the toilets... 18 00:01:42,060 --> 00:01:44,354 ...behind the concession stand. 19 00:01:45,397 --> 00:01:48,567 Cute girls were there, in shorts. 20 00:01:49,276 --> 00:01:51,612 Is the secretary of state supposed to be here? 21 00:01:51,778 --> 00:01:53,197 Yeah. Is he? 22 00:01:53,363 --> 00:01:56,325 It was set last night. I put it on your... Where you said. 23 00:01:56,491 --> 00:02:00,037 - Secretary Berryhill. - Leo. Josh. 24 00:02:00,204 --> 00:02:03,165 - Mr. Secretary. - Gentlemen, please. 25 00:02:03,332 --> 00:02:06,627 Did you read Berardi's resignation letter in The Post? 26 00:02:06,793 --> 00:02:08,837 - Eloquent. - A little old-fashioned. 27 00:02:09,004 --> 00:02:12,799 A little? Aaron Burr's call to the interview at Weehawken was less stilted. 28 00:02:12,966 --> 00:02:16,386 Berardi blunted his protest by making it a laundry list. 29 00:02:16,553 --> 00:02:20,307 The bombings, the assassination. I thought he would go for our neckties. 30 00:02:20,474 --> 00:02:22,935 - How are the Syrians? - Better. 31 00:02:23,352 --> 00:02:25,437 Probably afraid they're next. 32 00:02:25,604 --> 00:02:26,939 Anyone else making noise? 33 00:02:27,105 --> 00:02:31,151 Mostly shows of support, regards to the first family from the Saudis in Cairo. 34 00:02:31,318 --> 00:02:33,987 Your address to the U.N... 35 00:02:34,154 --> 00:02:37,908 - ... it went a long way. - You're polling in the high 60s. 36 00:02:38,075 --> 00:02:41,411 - Only the president's doing better. - You're polling on me? 37 00:02:41,578 --> 00:02:43,372 You guys are desperate for good news. 38 00:02:43,539 --> 00:02:47,417 Getting the president back in the Oval Office was a start... 39 00:02:47,584 --> 00:02:51,922 ...but the message we need to send now is one of action. 40 00:02:52,089 --> 00:02:54,925 - You want some coffee? - No, thanks. 41 00:02:55,092 --> 00:02:57,386 Our first priority is to name a vice president. 42 00:02:57,553 --> 00:03:00,389 The press is expecting us to lay out our timetable tomorrow. 43 00:03:00,556 --> 00:03:04,101 But we're thinking what if, instead, we announce. 44 00:03:04,268 --> 00:03:07,813 Say this is our guy, the vice president of the United States of America. 45 00:03:08,272 --> 00:03:11,567 - Sound like a good start? - Sounds about right. 46 00:03:12,317 --> 00:03:14,987 So if your president asks, you'll serve? 47 00:04:11,418 --> 00:04:14,046 Finally you join the 21st century. 48 00:04:14,213 --> 00:04:16,548 - Can we keep this between us? - In the office? 49 00:04:16,715 --> 00:04:18,926 I still take a plain, all-American cup of Joe. 50 00:04:19,092 --> 00:04:20,636 Not like that. 51 00:04:20,802 --> 00:04:22,304 - You doing okay, Dad? - Sure. 52 00:04:22,471 --> 00:04:25,974 Because it is the Fourth of July. We've been up 20 minutes, and... 53 00:04:26,141 --> 00:04:28,435 I'm saving the Founding Fathers till lunch. 54 00:04:28,602 --> 00:04:30,354 - Still on? - Only if you're up to it. 55 00:04:30,521 --> 00:04:32,356 - I am. - Morning. 56 00:04:32,523 --> 00:04:34,191 - Morning. - Smell the coffee? 57 00:04:34,358 --> 00:04:36,735 I could heard it. Could that thing be any louder? 58 00:04:36,902 --> 00:04:40,781 - I'll be right back to make yours. - Keep the ice on it. 59 00:04:48,247 --> 00:04:49,790 - He had no reservations? - None. 60 00:04:49,957 --> 00:04:52,793 No qualms about DSCC travel or the rubber-chicken circuit? 61 00:04:52,960 --> 00:04:55,045 - He's onboard. - So our message is stature. 62 00:04:55,212 --> 00:04:58,048 And national security. Toss in motherhood, the flag. Fax it. 63 00:04:58,215 --> 00:05:01,343 With dignity. The guy's a war hero, he radiates presidential. 64 00:05:01,510 --> 00:05:04,471 - We don't need to oversell this one. - We need a war room. 65 00:05:04,638 --> 00:05:08,141 Get someone from the counsel's office, Legislative Affairs... 66 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:12,062 - He's been through this as secretary. - Confirmed by the Senate, not the House. 67 00:05:12,229 --> 00:05:16,483 We've got 24 hours. Even a whiff of a whiff of a rumor, we bat it down. 68 00:05:16,650 --> 00:05:18,193 - Smart offense. - Error-free ball. 69 00:05:18,360 --> 00:05:20,237 Knock yourselves out. He's a slam dunk. 70 00:05:20,404 --> 00:05:23,615 Too many sports metaphors. I want all of his public statements... 71 00:05:23,782 --> 00:05:26,827 ...his activity for the party, his financial disclosure forms... 72 00:05:26,994 --> 00:05:29,580 - ... his video rentals, his Post-its. - I've gotta brief. 73 00:05:29,746 --> 00:05:32,166 - Can we start booking him? - Actually, you're right. 74 00:05:32,332 --> 00:05:35,335 No interviews till we hear that he's gonna be confirmed. 75 00:05:35,502 --> 00:05:37,838 - This will go quickly. - For the Sunday shows? 76 00:05:38,005 --> 00:05:39,631 - Two days? You bet. - Can we...? 77 00:05:39,798 --> 00:05:42,885 We don't leave a "Help Wanted" sign out for another news cycle. 78 00:05:43,051 --> 00:05:46,346 We feed them Zoey's pool spray today, but we won't stay ahead long. 79 00:05:46,513 --> 00:05:48,056 - Zoey's okay? - She said she is. 80 00:05:48,223 --> 00:05:51,560 - When are the Republicans over? - Before lunch. We show our respect... 81 00:05:51,727 --> 00:05:53,896 ...Berryhill's confirmed by next week. 82 00:05:54,062 --> 00:05:56,815 - C.J. - I know. Toby? 83 00:05:56,982 --> 00:05:59,568 - You like him, right? - Berryhill? I'm over the moon. 84 00:05:59,735 --> 00:06:02,571 This is my over-the-moon face. 85 00:06:03,864 --> 00:06:06,283 - You see Berardi's resignation? - You ready for it? 86 00:06:06,450 --> 00:06:10,370 "The president appreciates his long service, respects his right to differ... 87 00:06:10,537 --> 00:06:13,040 ...and he will be missed." You look spiffy. 88 00:06:13,207 --> 00:06:15,667 You could look spiffy too, if you ever went home. 89 00:06:15,834 --> 00:06:19,755 I'm clean. I showered. I wanted to ask, though, on the assassination... 90 00:06:19,922 --> 00:06:23,258 - Avoid that word for starters. - Berardi's letter keeps it front page. 91 00:06:23,425 --> 00:06:27,137 The questions I keep getting asked are, why not a trial or tribunal? 92 00:06:27,304 --> 00:06:30,307 Why covert ops? Why didn't we simply detain him? 93 00:06:30,474 --> 00:06:34,144 - Stick to the script. You'll be fine. - The Pentagon's keeping it classified. 94 00:06:34,311 --> 00:06:36,230 So send the questions to the Pentagon. 95 00:06:36,396 --> 00:06:40,317 Hey. About the pool spray. The first lady wanted me to ask. 96 00:06:40,484 --> 00:06:44,238 Zoey walks with her dad. We see she can walk. It puts everyone's mind at rest. 97 00:06:44,404 --> 00:06:46,990 - Photos only? - That's the beauty of it. No questions. 98 00:06:47,157 --> 00:06:49,034 And on the Truman Balcony for fireworks? 99 00:06:49,201 --> 00:06:51,537 Family photo. Just the White House photographer. 100 00:06:51,703 --> 00:06:54,540 But reassure the first lady, Zoey hesitates and we cancel. 101 00:06:58,418 --> 00:07:01,505 Good morning. Welcome to the holiday edition of your briefing. 102 00:07:01,672 --> 00:07:06,760 Ryan, you're here. I've got nine boxes that need to go to the OEOB. Room 180. 103 00:07:06,927 --> 00:07:10,055 - They call it the old Energy Plan Room. - It's the Fourth of July. 104 00:07:10,222 --> 00:07:14,017 It is a holiday, but we just survived a national crisis... 105 00:07:14,184 --> 00:07:17,563 ...which I guess you slept through, so there's a lot to do here. 106 00:07:17,729 --> 00:07:21,692 - Explain to him why I can't go sailing. - Dude, Ryan's not onboard... 107 00:07:21,859 --> 00:07:24,903 ...because he's taking some boxes over to the OEOB for me. 108 00:07:25,070 --> 00:07:30,075 It's those big ones. It'll take a few trips. They need them right away. 109 00:07:31,201 --> 00:07:34,079 - The new speaker called again. - Haffley? Now what? 110 00:07:34,246 --> 00:07:38,083 We already moved the meeting up so he could watch the green flag at Daytona. 111 00:07:38,250 --> 00:07:40,836 - I think it was his son's T-ball game. - Whatever. 112 00:07:41,003 --> 00:07:43,046 He has some questions about the agenda. 113 00:07:43,213 --> 00:07:45,716 I'll bet. You tell him it was about the VP selection? 114 00:07:45,883 --> 00:07:49,094 - I think he wants to hear some names. - He better be at the meeting. 115 00:07:49,261 --> 00:07:54,433 Hey. When was the last time you got a look at the CDC budget breakdown? 116 00:07:54,600 --> 00:07:58,812 Everything before last Saturday is kind of fuzzy. 117 00:07:58,979 --> 00:08:01,815 Ken Krupp heard HHS is reworking the whole thing. 118 00:08:01,982 --> 00:08:05,194 Five days till markup. A lot of horse-trading left to do. 119 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:08,405 Division of Violence Prevention, 65 percent cut. 120 00:08:08,572 --> 00:08:13,535 - Really? First lady pissed? - Her attention is elsewhere. 121 00:08:13,702 --> 00:08:15,537 - That's probably good. - Not really. 122 00:08:15,704 --> 00:08:18,373 She'd get worked up. I doubt she could do a lot. 123 00:08:18,540 --> 00:08:20,125 She could do plenty. 124 00:08:20,459 --> 00:08:22,461 - It's a shame. - There's a future for you... 125 00:08:22,628 --> 00:08:25,672 - ... in motivational speaking. - Take it to her, what do I know? 126 00:08:25,839 --> 00:08:27,508 - She in the office today? - No. 127 00:08:27,674 --> 00:08:30,469 Monday? Let it go. 128 00:08:30,636 --> 00:08:33,138 You're gonna have to breathe through it for a while. 129 00:08:33,305 --> 00:08:36,266 - Not my forte, waiting. - You have other fortes. 130 00:08:36,808 --> 00:08:39,102 What's that supposed to mean? 131 00:08:39,311 --> 00:08:41,939 - Nothing. I didn't mean it. - You absolutely meant that. 132 00:08:42,105 --> 00:08:45,859 - Okay, maybe I did. - Be careful what you start. 133 00:08:46,818 --> 00:08:50,531 In light of recent events, how do you respond to Dr. Berardi's claim... 134 00:08:50,739 --> 00:08:54,159 ...that the practical reason for not assassinating foreign leaders... 135 00:08:54,326 --> 00:08:57,579 ...is that our officials and families are vulnerable to retaliation? 136 00:08:57,746 --> 00:09:00,165 Abdul Shareef was not targeted as a foreign leader. 137 00:09:00,332 --> 00:09:02,876 He was stopped from blowing up the Golden Gate Bridge. 138 00:09:03,043 --> 00:09:05,128 We should wrap up. Zoey Bartlet is coming... 139 00:09:05,295 --> 00:09:07,464 ...and you in the pool should get in position. 140 00:09:07,631 --> 00:09:10,133 Remember, this young lady has been through an ordeal. 141 00:09:10,300 --> 00:09:13,804 She's not gonna take questions. So just show some basic human... 142 00:09:13,971 --> 00:09:16,515 I almost said "decency." But don't worry, I'm back. 143 00:09:16,682 --> 00:09:19,852 - What's next? - Norfolk is remaining at ThreatCon 5. 144 00:09:20,018 --> 00:09:21,895 The manuals confiscated in Portland... 145 00:09:22,062 --> 00:09:25,691 ...include blueprints for a radiological dispersion device. 146 00:09:25,858 --> 00:09:27,985 The guys we detained in Tanzania yesterday... 147 00:09:28,151 --> 00:09:31,113 ...were packing botulinum toxin and cyanide. 148 00:09:31,864 --> 00:09:34,908 But we can go ahead and light sparklers in our own back yard? 149 00:09:35,075 --> 00:09:39,162 Along with our people, the FBI, the Park Service, Capitol and local police... 150 00:09:39,329 --> 00:09:42,916 - ... there'll be 2000 officers. - Air Force jets will monitor the airspace. 151 00:09:43,083 --> 00:09:45,085 There's a no-boating zone on the Potomac... 152 00:09:45,252 --> 00:09:49,298 - ... between 14th Street and the bridge. - A party invitation if I ever heard one. 153 00:09:49,464 --> 00:09:51,675 - Very few local events are affected. - What has? 154 00:09:51,842 --> 00:09:56,263 Reading the Declaration got postponed. No one cleared the fife and drum corps. 155 00:09:56,430 --> 00:09:59,808 And a group of immigrants taking the citizenship oath had to cancel. 156 00:09:59,975 --> 00:10:02,394 The VFW Hall they're using had a bomb scare. 157 00:10:02,561 --> 00:10:05,314 - Fine. Thank you all. - Thank you, Mr. President. 158 00:10:07,357 --> 00:10:10,485 When do I sit down with Berryhill? 159 00:10:10,652 --> 00:10:12,029 - Two. - Good. 160 00:10:12,196 --> 00:10:14,656 I've got a lunch I don't wanna rush. 161 00:10:14,823 --> 00:10:17,743 - How's Zoey doing? - Really well. Considering. 162 00:10:17,910 --> 00:10:20,120 - They're on their way down. - Thanks. 163 00:10:20,287 --> 00:10:23,165 What's with a bomb scare at an immigration ceremony? 164 00:10:23,332 --> 00:10:27,920 Immigration has been encouraging more district and neighborhood ceremonies. 165 00:10:28,086 --> 00:10:30,839 Most of this group being sworn in are from Arab countries. 166 00:10:31,006 --> 00:10:35,385 Folks who have been interviewed and background-checked by two agencies... 167 00:10:35,552 --> 00:10:37,888 ...taken classes to learn our language... 168 00:10:38,055 --> 00:10:40,474 ...passed exams on our history and government... 169 00:10:40,641 --> 00:10:43,227 ...and fingerprinted twice? These kind of Arabs? 170 00:10:43,393 --> 00:10:45,187 - Yes, sir. - Find an auditorium... 171 00:10:45,354 --> 00:10:48,524 - ... where they can safely take their oath. - Yes, sir. 172 00:10:48,982 --> 00:10:51,109 Oh, man, I don't like the looks of all that. 173 00:10:51,276 --> 00:10:55,280 - They call it nonessential for a reason. - We'll send most of it to the auto-pen. 174 00:10:55,447 --> 00:10:57,866 The auto-pen didn't work while I was on hiatus? 175 00:10:58,033 --> 00:11:00,577 It raised constitutional issues we couldn't parse. 176 00:11:00,744 --> 00:11:03,413 C.J. needs you to approve this. It's from the archives. 177 00:11:03,580 --> 00:11:07,084 She said everyone will probably go with the fireworks. But this is nice. 178 00:11:07,251 --> 00:11:09,127 - It's sweet. - They were laughing at me. 179 00:11:09,294 --> 00:11:12,005 Was this your first time at the farm? It was, wasn't it? 180 00:11:12,172 --> 00:11:14,049 I got on and I stayed on. 181 00:11:14,216 --> 00:11:17,678 - You were a natural horseman, Charlie. - Fiderer. 182 00:11:17,845 --> 00:11:21,431 Thank you. She's ready. 183 00:11:34,152 --> 00:11:35,571 Are you...? 184 00:11:35,737 --> 00:11:37,656 Mom, I'm okay. 185 00:11:41,952 --> 00:11:45,205 You know how to do this. Just breathe and walk. 186 00:11:45,414 --> 00:11:47,875 You look great. 187 00:12:01,346 --> 00:12:03,473 Zoey, America loves you! 188 00:12:18,197 --> 00:12:21,825 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Leader, in the spirit of everyone wins... 189 00:12:23,368 --> 00:12:26,330 ...we wanted to thank all of you in the Republican leadership. 190 00:12:26,497 --> 00:12:29,625 We can be proud of the way we crisscrossed the aisle recently. 191 00:12:29,791 --> 00:12:33,170 We'd like to inform you of the president's choice for vice president. 192 00:12:33,337 --> 00:12:36,215 So there's nothing to the rumor he begged Walken to stay? 193 00:12:36,381 --> 00:12:38,509 - They're good friends. - It's Lewis Berryhill. 194 00:12:38,675 --> 00:12:43,347 - He'll step down as secretary of state. - We've already confirmed him once. 195 00:12:43,514 --> 00:12:47,559 - You're looking for an expedited process? - The country needs to move on. 196 00:12:47,726 --> 00:12:52,981 He's an obvious choice. His military records, governmental service... 197 00:12:53,148 --> 00:12:56,318 - Frankly, I've got a problem. - What kind of problem? 198 00:12:56,485 --> 00:12:59,029 I don't have the votes. Not for Berryhill. 199 00:12:59,196 --> 00:13:04,034 The guy's a war hero. He's the most popular secretary of state since... 200 00:13:04,201 --> 00:13:07,496 ...whoever Lincoln had. He was unanimously confirmed by the Senate. 201 00:13:07,663 --> 00:13:11,250 Seward. Lincoln had Seward, who was stabbed in his bed. 202 00:13:11,416 --> 00:13:13,627 And Berryhill wasn't confirmed by the House. 203 00:13:13,794 --> 00:13:17,130 No one's confirmed by the House. This is your one at-bat. 204 00:13:17,297 --> 00:13:19,466 - We should let them have the room. - Leo. No. 205 00:13:19,633 --> 00:13:21,844 I don't need to be schooled by my brethren. 206 00:13:22,010 --> 00:13:24,304 - I get what my job is here. - Advice and consent. 207 00:13:24,471 --> 00:13:27,307 Your job is to confirm the president's choice is qualified. 208 00:13:27,474 --> 00:13:29,768 No one can say Lewis Berryhill isn't qualified. 209 00:13:29,935 --> 00:13:32,145 But you don't want a fight. 210 00:13:32,312 --> 00:13:33,897 Berryhill's a fight. 211 00:13:34,064 --> 00:13:36,859 Mr. Speaker, I know you haven't been through this before. 212 00:13:37,025 --> 00:13:40,612 None of us has. Other administrations haven't lost their vice president... 213 00:13:40,779 --> 00:13:42,698 - ... to a sex scandal. - Mr. Speaker. 214 00:13:42,865 --> 00:13:46,201 Don't misunderstand me. I'm not here just to be a naysayer. 215 00:13:46,368 --> 00:13:49,872 - I have suggestions. - You have suggestions? 216 00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:53,584 Here are a few names that could be easily confirmed. 217 00:14:02,885 --> 00:14:04,928 This is your list? 218 00:14:08,182 --> 00:14:10,225 Do you mind? 219 00:14:17,816 --> 00:14:20,110 Senator. 220 00:14:22,196 --> 00:14:25,157 I have no problem with this list. 221 00:14:35,042 --> 00:14:38,170 - What the hell just...? - Will! In the Oval. 222 00:14:38,337 --> 00:14:42,382 - And grab C.J. - We just... We got tagged. 223 00:14:42,549 --> 00:14:44,593 - Idiot thinks he tagged us. - He did. 224 00:14:44,760 --> 00:14:46,553 - He's bluffing. - We don't blink. 225 00:14:46,720 --> 00:14:49,473 What the hell is he thinking? Is he just in over his head? 226 00:14:49,640 --> 00:14:52,142 - He's an idiot. He's bluffing. - We put up Berryhill. 227 00:14:52,309 --> 00:14:54,436 We wait for the Republicans to self-destruct. 228 00:14:54,603 --> 00:14:58,232 - If we have the time. - He's an idiot, and we'll destroy him. 229 00:14:58,398 --> 00:15:01,151 - Worried about leaks or about numbers? - Both. 230 00:15:01,318 --> 00:15:05,572 How long can we spin it? If it drags on and gets ugly, people worry... 231 00:15:05,739 --> 00:15:08,158 We got a fight. With this list? It's a joke. 232 00:15:08,325 --> 00:15:10,828 August Adair would bore the country into a stupor. 233 00:15:10,994 --> 00:15:14,915 Starkey is, forgive me, sir, more likely to keel over in three years than you. 234 00:15:15,082 --> 00:15:18,377 The longer Haffley drags this out, the longer he's next in line. 235 00:15:18,544 --> 00:15:22,130 - Diane Frost is a serious name. - Diane is a serious loon of the left. 236 00:15:22,297 --> 00:15:24,466 I love Diane Frost. I'd marry Diane Frost... 237 00:15:24,633 --> 00:15:27,469 ...if I were a member of her stated sexual preference... 238 00:15:27,636 --> 00:15:29,471 ...but Diane is unelectable. 239 00:15:29,638 --> 00:15:32,766 Their agenda is sniper anyone who's hard to beat next time. 240 00:15:32,933 --> 00:15:35,435 - This wasn't about partisan politics. - It is now. 241 00:15:35,602 --> 00:15:40,440 Come on, guys. The door is closed. This has always been about partisan politics. 242 00:15:40,607 --> 00:15:42,776 One reason we were ecstatic this morning... 243 00:15:42,943 --> 00:15:45,612 ...is that Berryhill looks good to take over next. 244 00:15:45,779 --> 00:15:48,156 - He also looks good now. - Who is Robert Russell? 245 00:15:48,323 --> 00:15:50,576 He's the congressman from Western Colorado. 246 00:15:50,742 --> 00:15:53,287 And I don't mean the state. I mean the mining company. 247 00:15:53,453 --> 00:15:56,915 - Bob Russell is not presidential. - Are we discussing the list? 248 00:15:57,082 --> 00:16:00,878 We're dissing the list. Wasn't Russell...? Is he "Bingo Bob"? 249 00:16:01,044 --> 00:16:02,629 - That's him. - Let's not diss it. 250 00:16:02,796 --> 00:16:05,090 Okay, listen up. We're sticking with Berryhill. 251 00:16:05,257 --> 00:16:08,051 - I wanna announce tomorrow. - Let's check with our friends. 252 00:16:08,218 --> 00:16:11,013 - Make sure they've got our back. - What about the list? 253 00:16:11,180 --> 00:16:13,891 Get these folks in. You and Josh have some nice chats. 254 00:16:14,057 --> 00:16:16,476 - You wanna placate Haffley? - I wanna try. 255 00:16:16,643 --> 00:16:19,855 If he thinks he's getting to advise, maybe he'll consent. 256 00:16:20,022 --> 00:16:22,983 - If you could say hello too, sir. - "Hello" is all they'll get. 257 00:16:23,150 --> 00:16:26,945 Whatever happens, has to happen now. Time's not our friend here, Josh. 258 00:16:27,112 --> 00:16:28,864 - I'm on it. - C.J., can you...? 259 00:16:29,031 --> 00:16:31,450 Toby, when's the bris? 260 00:16:31,617 --> 00:16:34,077 - It was this morning, sir. - This morning? You dog. 261 00:16:34,244 --> 00:16:36,288 - We've been busy. - I'll get you later. 262 00:16:36,455 --> 00:16:38,373 - Nice service? - For me. 263 00:16:38,540 --> 00:16:40,542 I'm not sure Huck enjoyed it as much. 264 00:16:40,709 --> 00:16:42,961 - Quite a way to start the morning. - It was. 265 00:16:43,128 --> 00:16:45,088 And it's just the beginning. 266 00:16:48,717 --> 00:16:50,969 Call them in. Twenty minutes each. 267 00:16:51,136 --> 00:16:53,722 Make it clear this is not about the vice presidency. 268 00:16:53,889 --> 00:16:57,434 They are not candidates for jobs listed in the Constitution. 269 00:16:57,601 --> 00:16:59,478 - Are they candidates? - They are not. 270 00:16:59,645 --> 00:17:03,065 - They are not. Repeat that. - They are not. 271 00:17:07,110 --> 00:17:09,780 - They were becoming citizens? - Before the bomb scare. 272 00:17:09,947 --> 00:17:13,408 - Margaret's checking into other venues. - G.W.'s getting back to me too. 273 00:17:13,575 --> 00:17:16,620 You wanna release the president's helping find a site for them? 274 00:17:16,787 --> 00:17:19,498 Wait until we're sure we solved it. On the other thing... 275 00:17:19,665 --> 00:17:21,750 - I'm fine. - Toby thought you were a little... 276 00:17:21,917 --> 00:17:24,586 - Toby's wrong. I'm not. - Berardi's resignation letter... 277 00:17:24,753 --> 00:17:26,922 - ... was persuasive. - It was. But I'm not. 278 00:17:27,089 --> 00:17:30,050 - I don't know why Toby thought... - You know... 279 00:17:31,260 --> 00:17:33,679 - Sorry, I gotta... - Sure. 280 00:17:33,846 --> 00:17:36,723 And Secretary Rowse sent some beautiful calla lilies. 281 00:17:36,890 --> 00:17:41,228 - Give him a call. Anything else? - Ken Krupp called. A couple of times. 282 00:17:41,395 --> 00:17:44,565 I've got his card. Thank him for me. 283 00:17:44,731 --> 00:17:46,608 - What? - I think Ken's concerned about... 284 00:17:46,775 --> 00:17:50,028 ...the HHS appropriation. There were some changes in the CDC budget. 285 00:17:50,195 --> 00:17:53,615 Committee's going to markup. Violence Prevention could lose 65 percent. 286 00:17:53,782 --> 00:17:57,077 - Sorry. What are you...? - I'm sorry. It was nothing. 287 00:17:57,244 --> 00:18:00,289 You're gonna have to handle things for me a little while longer. 288 00:18:00,455 --> 00:18:02,791 - I know. Do you want me to...? - I trust you. 289 00:18:02,958 --> 00:18:05,294 That's why I hired you. 290 00:18:09,214 --> 00:18:12,759 Hello. He's just finishing a call with Congresswoman Frost. 291 00:18:12,926 --> 00:18:15,220 - I'm looking for my daughter. - She's with Will. 292 00:18:15,387 --> 00:18:17,222 Don't you...? He'd want me to interrupt. 293 00:18:17,389 --> 00:18:19,391 - No, no. Don't bother. - Mrs. Bartlet... 294 00:18:19,558 --> 00:18:22,686 ...I can't tell you how hard I prayed for you. 295 00:18:22,853 --> 00:18:25,147 I appreciate that. 296 00:18:25,939 --> 00:18:28,483 Well, you shouldn't. I'm not very religious. 297 00:18:28,650 --> 00:18:32,237 So my praying could be taken as insincere or even an affront... 298 00:18:32,404 --> 00:18:35,741 ...which if it's a vengeful God, could have made matters worse. 299 00:18:36,116 --> 00:18:39,661 Well, it didn't. So maybe there's a clue. 300 00:18:39,828 --> 00:18:41,830 So how many of these letters have come? 301 00:18:41,997 --> 00:18:45,334 - At last count, 10,000. - Well, here's another good one. 302 00:18:45,501 --> 00:18:49,880 "Dear Zoey, I hope they won't kill you. But if they do, that it'll be quick." 303 00:18:50,047 --> 00:18:52,049 - Zoe. - She put a smiley face at the end. 304 00:18:52,216 --> 00:18:53,884 - You don't need to read them. - I do. 305 00:18:54,051 --> 00:18:55,469 - No, you don't. - Sorry. 306 00:18:55,636 --> 00:18:57,804 - No, you're busy. - Not at all. 307 00:18:57,971 --> 00:19:00,682 Okay if Charlie stays? He thinks he needs to babysit. 308 00:19:00,849 --> 00:19:02,976 Sure. How was lunch? 309 00:19:03,143 --> 00:19:07,022 - You know Dad, "Jefferson lives." - Will hasn't been here. 310 00:19:07,189 --> 00:19:10,067 My dad loves Fourth of July stuff. 311 00:19:10,234 --> 00:19:12,569 Like Jefferson and Adams dying on the same day. 312 00:19:12,736 --> 00:19:14,655 Adams thought Jefferson had survived him. 313 00:19:14,821 --> 00:19:16,823 "Jefferson lives," were his last words. 314 00:19:16,990 --> 00:19:19,868 It appeals to Dad. You know, hope and irony... 315 00:19:20,035 --> 00:19:23,205 With a little party politics thrown in. Shall we get busy? 316 00:19:23,372 --> 00:19:26,792 You want to draft a letter. A response to the country, is that right? 317 00:19:26,959 --> 00:19:28,669 - Yes. - I'm gonna ask you questions... 318 00:19:28,836 --> 00:19:31,421 ...and come up with a draft for you to review. 319 00:19:31,588 --> 00:19:35,050 - Okay. - We'll start with, how do you feel? 320 00:19:36,760 --> 00:19:40,472 Don't worry about phrasing or brevity. I'll do that part. 321 00:19:43,016 --> 00:19:44,977 I feel... 322 00:19:45,769 --> 00:19:47,604 ...lucky. 323 00:19:48,730 --> 00:19:51,108 I feel happy to be back. 324 00:19:51,608 --> 00:19:53,735 And... 325 00:19:53,902 --> 00:19:55,737 ...grateful. 326 00:19:57,197 --> 00:20:00,868 I feel a little bad that so much had to go into this. 327 00:20:01,410 --> 00:20:03,620 Saving me, and all. 328 00:20:05,289 --> 00:20:07,624 I wish I hadn't... 329 00:20:08,417 --> 00:20:10,294 Well, it didn't happen. 330 00:20:11,128 --> 00:20:13,380 We all do. 331 00:20:13,797 --> 00:20:17,009 - And then I have to go and... - It wasn't your fault. 332 00:20:20,053 --> 00:20:22,806 Okay. So that's good? Was it...? 333 00:20:23,307 --> 00:20:26,476 - That was, yeah. I'll get back to you. - Cool. Thanks, Will. 334 00:20:31,732 --> 00:20:36,403 And of course there's the necessity to lessen the ceremonial burdens. 335 00:20:36,570 --> 00:20:38,322 Absolutely, Senator Starkey. 336 00:20:38,488 --> 00:20:44,161 - In ways John Hoynes didn't always... - Let's not talk about that. 337 00:20:44,453 --> 00:20:46,121 The agenda could be strengthened... 338 00:20:46,288 --> 00:20:49,249 ...if more of the president's ceremonial burdens were removed. 339 00:20:49,416 --> 00:20:51,793 - We don't disagree. - Good. 340 00:20:53,921 --> 00:20:57,174 Do you have a few minutes to say hello to the president? 341 00:20:57,841 --> 00:21:00,177 I'm at his disposal. 342 00:21:17,444 --> 00:21:21,573 - Congressman Russell. - Mr. Ziegler. Mr. Lyman. 343 00:21:21,740 --> 00:21:24,368 - Josh. We met at the... - Good memory. 344 00:21:24,535 --> 00:21:28,288 - I wasn't sure you could pick me out. - Luckily, I didn't have to, Bob. 345 00:21:28,455 --> 00:21:32,709 We'd like to establish from the outset... You know what the press climate is... 346 00:21:32,876 --> 00:21:37,089 ...and why we can't afford to, well, make decisions before we've made them. 347 00:21:37,256 --> 00:21:38,298 Sure. 348 00:21:38,465 --> 00:21:41,510 There's to be no discussion whatsoever in this meeting... 349 00:21:41,677 --> 00:21:45,681 ...of any position in the government that may or may not be open. 350 00:21:45,848 --> 00:21:49,017 - Understood. - Which is not to say this meeting... 351 00:21:49,184 --> 00:21:51,854 - ... is about that. - Okay. 352 00:21:52,020 --> 00:21:56,608 What are your thoughts on the president's and the party's agenda... 353 00:21:56,775 --> 00:21:58,944 ...for the next three years? 354 00:21:59,236 --> 00:22:03,532 There hasn't been much about the last couple of weeks I wouldn't rather erase. 355 00:22:03,699 --> 00:22:05,492 But this I'll keep. 356 00:22:05,659 --> 00:22:10,038 Lewis, I'm hoping to announce you as my new vice president. 357 00:22:11,165 --> 00:22:14,418 - Our new speaker balking? - Yeah. 358 00:22:14,585 --> 00:22:17,004 This could be rockier than we had hoped. 359 00:22:17,796 --> 00:22:21,592 - I can handle it. - Not just for us, but for the country. 360 00:22:22,259 --> 00:22:27,264 Sir, as secretary of state, I've shown you my conciliatory side. 361 00:22:27,431 --> 00:22:31,351 But in my heart of hearts, I'm spoiling for a fight. 362 00:22:32,352 --> 00:22:34,479 Me too. 363 00:22:35,647 --> 00:22:39,276 We're going to double her detail, visible presence, in diamond formation... 364 00:22:39,443 --> 00:22:41,278 ...flanking her like the president. 365 00:22:41,445 --> 00:22:44,031 - No going for yogurt? - We need three days' notice... 366 00:22:44,198 --> 00:22:46,867 ...for site sweeps and background checks on anyone... 367 00:22:47,034 --> 00:22:50,537 - ... she may come in contact with. - I'm gonna need time to process this. 368 00:22:50,704 --> 00:22:52,748 Of course. 369 00:22:52,915 --> 00:22:54,708 I do have one question. 370 00:22:54,875 --> 00:22:58,170 - Sorry, I didn't hear this was moved up. - We're just finishing. 371 00:22:58,337 --> 00:23:01,173 They'll be a report on new protocols on your desk by C.O.B. 372 00:23:01,340 --> 00:23:02,966 - Great. - Feel free to copy Leo... 373 00:23:03,133 --> 00:23:05,886 - ... but I'd like the report delivered to me. - Fine. 374 00:23:08,555 --> 00:23:11,433 Did you have a question? You were saying you had a question. 375 00:23:11,600 --> 00:23:14,978 How would you compare the residence with the farm? 376 00:23:15,145 --> 00:23:16,438 - In terms of security? - Yes. 377 00:23:16,605 --> 00:23:18,899 - What are you thinking? - I don't know yet. 378 00:23:19,066 --> 00:23:21,777 As you're aware, we have the farm continually secured. 379 00:23:21,944 --> 00:23:24,780 It doesn't have bulletproof windows or a crash-proof gate. 380 00:23:24,947 --> 00:23:27,366 Here, we're in a fortress. 381 00:23:27,699 --> 00:23:30,786 On the other hand, the White House is a target. Ground zero. 382 00:23:30,953 --> 00:23:33,539 - It's probably six of one... - Thank you. 383 00:23:51,640 --> 00:23:54,351 I hadn't heard you were thinking about New Hampshire. 384 00:23:54,518 --> 00:23:57,855 - That might be the best. - I moved the meeting up... 385 00:23:58,021 --> 00:23:59,982 ...because I didn't want you here. 386 00:24:00,524 --> 00:24:03,735 - In the meeting? - In the residence. 387 00:24:06,989 --> 00:24:08,699 Yeah. 388 00:24:11,410 --> 00:24:15,080 I've been trying to... I thought you'd need some space. 389 00:24:15,247 --> 00:24:18,375 She's back. She's safe. 390 00:24:18,542 --> 00:24:20,878 She's gonna stay safe. 391 00:24:21,503 --> 00:24:24,673 - We all want what's best for Zoey. - You laid us open. 392 00:24:24,840 --> 00:24:27,634 You laid me and my daughters wide open. 393 00:24:27,801 --> 00:24:29,928 God knows what else there is. I don't know. 394 00:24:30,095 --> 00:24:33,515 - There is nothing else. - I swear to God, Leo, don't... 395 00:24:33,682 --> 00:24:38,645 Seventy-two hours. Her bruises aren't even... Did you see her face? 396 00:24:39,813 --> 00:24:42,941 For God's sake, don't ask me to trust you. 397 00:24:45,068 --> 00:24:49,364 - I'm not. - And don't think you took the bullet. 398 00:24:49,698 --> 00:24:52,242 I blame Jed. 399 00:24:52,409 --> 00:24:54,453 He did this. 400 00:25:04,713 --> 00:25:07,883 We understand the choice. He's a popular secretary. 401 00:25:08,050 --> 00:25:10,177 - But he runs State like a dictator. - Come on. 402 00:25:10,344 --> 00:25:11,637 I know, I'm overstating. 403 00:25:13,263 --> 00:25:15,098 Many Democrats see Berryhill as aloof. 404 00:25:15,265 --> 00:25:18,602 And not only because he's never run for office. Not even dogcatcher. 405 00:25:18,769 --> 00:25:22,397 He's not a team player. A minor flaw, maybe, but you're anointing the guy. 406 00:25:22,564 --> 00:25:25,067 - Once he's in the spotlight... - If he's stuck there... 407 00:25:25,234 --> 00:25:27,361 ...while the speaker halts the government. 408 00:25:27,528 --> 00:25:29,404 Berryhill's warts are gonna show? 409 00:25:29,571 --> 00:25:31,782 You're assuming the Republicans follow through. 410 00:25:31,949 --> 00:25:34,409 Haffley's list of candidates was amateur hour. 411 00:25:34,576 --> 00:25:37,329 - It had some decent names. - If you insist on Berryhill... 412 00:25:37,496 --> 00:25:40,415 ...we'll fight. But it'll prove how impotent you've made us. 413 00:25:40,582 --> 00:25:42,125 - How? - You knighted Haffley... 414 00:25:42,292 --> 00:25:45,754 ...when you moved Walken out. Haffley's not bluffing. He doesn't bluff. 415 00:25:45,921 --> 00:25:48,966 Okay. So we fight for Berryhill. We only need a majority. 416 00:25:49,132 --> 00:25:51,718 Four guys to break ranks and join you. It's simple. 417 00:25:51,885 --> 00:25:54,513 Haffley's got them on choke chains. You won't get them. 418 00:25:54,680 --> 00:25:57,641 Not in a day. Not in a month. It's that simple. 419 00:25:57,808 --> 00:26:02,271 So there he was on his deathbed. 420 00:26:02,437 --> 00:26:05,023 Fifty years to the day. 421 00:26:05,190 --> 00:26:08,569 Fifty years since the signing of the Declaration. 422 00:26:09,069 --> 00:26:12,155 July 4th. Independence Day. 423 00:26:13,073 --> 00:26:16,201 There he is on his deathbed... 424 00:26:16,368 --> 00:26:18,370 Which one are you with now, Senator Adair? 425 00:26:18,537 --> 00:26:20,080 - Jefferson? - Adams. 426 00:26:20,414 --> 00:26:22,791 But of course, both of them were dying. 427 00:26:22,958 --> 00:26:26,420 On the same Fourth of July. That's what's so amazing. 428 00:26:27,588 --> 00:26:31,466 Fifty years since that day in Independence Hall... 429 00:26:31,633 --> 00:26:35,220 ...immortalized in Trumbull's famous painting of the scene. 430 00:26:35,637 --> 00:26:40,601 Two great giants, dying on their country's birthday... 431 00:26:40,767 --> 00:26:44,062 ...after years of friendship and feuding. 432 00:26:45,022 --> 00:26:48,192 - As diplomats in Paris, they had... - Excuse me. 433 00:26:48,358 --> 00:26:50,485 I'm sorry, senator. 434 00:26:51,570 --> 00:26:53,989 This will only take a second. 435 00:26:57,075 --> 00:26:59,828 Debbie, you were supposed to interrupt after five minutes. 436 00:26:59,995 --> 00:27:01,997 It's only been three, sir. 437 00:27:02,164 --> 00:27:04,041 Tell Leo I can't take any more of this. 438 00:27:04,208 --> 00:27:06,585 There's only a couple more. 439 00:27:09,421 --> 00:27:11,590 Wait. The Democrats actually liked the list? 440 00:27:11,757 --> 00:27:13,383 They don't like Berryhill. Donna! 441 00:27:13,550 --> 00:27:15,719 The minority leader thinks it's not a bluff... 442 00:27:15,886 --> 00:27:17,554 ...and we won't win a House battle. 443 00:27:17,721 --> 00:27:19,848 The minority leader's running for president. 444 00:27:20,015 --> 00:27:22,226 - Donna, get me Leo! - She went to the bathroom. 445 00:27:22,392 --> 00:27:24,478 She's not allowed to do that. Get me Leo. 446 00:27:24,645 --> 00:27:26,730 - Leo McGarry? - Yes, Leo McGarry. 447 00:27:26,897 --> 00:27:28,815 They leaked the Starkey-Russell list. 448 00:27:28,982 --> 00:27:33,278 - Is that bad? Makes Berryhill look better. - Guys. We can't confirm Berryhill. 449 00:27:33,445 --> 00:27:35,405 - We can't? - Trouble with the Democrats. 450 00:27:35,572 --> 00:27:37,366 And the Republicans. That's everyone. 451 00:27:37,574 --> 00:27:39,326 - We gotta move on. - Move on? 452 00:27:39,493 --> 00:27:42,162 We don't move on from our first post-Walken showdown. 453 00:27:42,329 --> 00:27:44,373 This is the president's defining decision. 454 00:27:44,540 --> 00:27:46,124 No kidding. Time's running out. 455 00:27:46,291 --> 00:27:48,460 If we don't find someone to confirm tomorrow... 456 00:27:48,627 --> 00:27:51,129 - We had other names. - Hey, sorry. 457 00:27:51,296 --> 00:27:54,132 Does anyone know Mr. McGarry's extension? 458 00:28:01,223 --> 00:28:05,143 Yeah. I'll let you get back to your catfish, governor. 459 00:28:05,310 --> 00:28:07,604 No, I'm not much of a fisherman. 460 00:28:07,771 --> 00:28:09,815 Maybe we will. 461 00:28:09,982 --> 00:28:12,526 And a happy Fourth to you. 462 00:28:15,487 --> 00:28:18,574 - Sir, do you have a moment? - You don't wanna be vice president? 463 00:28:18,740 --> 00:28:21,034 - No, sir. - Then you can stay. 464 00:28:21,201 --> 00:28:23,162 It's about Zoey. 465 00:28:23,662 --> 00:28:26,081 Something happen? 466 00:28:26,248 --> 00:28:29,251 - She had trouble talking to Will. - Really? 467 00:28:29,418 --> 00:28:32,880 - She was fearless with the press. - Yes, sir. She does that. 468 00:28:39,094 --> 00:28:42,389 - You've said this before. - Sir? 469 00:28:43,432 --> 00:28:45,726 Look at that. Fearless. 470 00:28:48,187 --> 00:28:50,022 She puts up a good front. 471 00:28:50,189 --> 00:28:53,483 Name one thing. One thing my little girl's afraid of. 472 00:28:57,279 --> 00:29:01,909 She knows you like to see her strong. She thinks what happened was her fault. 473 00:29:09,833 --> 00:29:12,252 I'm sorry, sir, but... 474 00:29:16,715 --> 00:29:20,552 Her mother wants to take her back to New Hampshire for a while. 475 00:29:20,928 --> 00:29:23,180 What do you think? 476 00:29:24,973 --> 00:29:27,476 I think her mom is right. 477 00:29:52,626 --> 00:29:54,419 I just got off the phone. Call Dooley. 478 00:29:54,586 --> 00:29:58,257 It's not at the top of your list, but the chairman's onboard, if covered... 479 00:29:58,423 --> 00:30:00,300 - ... which Dooley will agree to... - Amy. 480 00:30:00,467 --> 00:30:03,387 Smallpox and anthrax are priorities, but we've spent years... 481 00:30:03,554 --> 00:30:05,681 - ... recognizing violence as a threat... - Stop. 482 00:30:05,848 --> 00:30:08,642 If families aren't safe at home, who needs national security? 483 00:30:08,809 --> 00:30:12,896 I'm begging you. Stop talking. You're a machine. My head's gonna explode. 484 00:30:13,063 --> 00:30:16,400 - You said if I got the first lady... - We don't have a vice president. 485 00:30:16,567 --> 00:30:18,861 That's our first thing, and I can't get it done. 486 00:30:19,027 --> 00:30:22,072 I can't get Berryhill confirmed. The guy the president wants... 487 00:30:22,239 --> 00:30:26,160 ...and I can't get it done. So could you just... 488 00:30:26,326 --> 00:30:29,454 - ... be quiet for one moment? - Sorry. 489 00:30:29,621 --> 00:30:32,916 - Berryhill's perfect. Who...? - I mean it. One minute. 490 00:30:33,083 --> 00:30:36,211 Silence. Can you manage that? 491 00:30:36,378 --> 00:30:39,339 - But I... - You can't do it, can you? 492 00:30:40,674 --> 00:30:42,926 - You... - See? 493 00:31:50,035 --> 00:31:51,745 I can't believe you're doing this. 494 00:31:51,912 --> 00:31:54,998 We've talked about going up to the farm for a long time. 495 00:31:55,165 --> 00:31:57,459 Later on. All together. 496 00:31:58,418 --> 00:32:02,130 - You guys ganged up on me. - That's right. 497 00:32:02,297 --> 00:32:05,884 Your mother and I are a united front, so don't even bother. 498 00:32:09,555 --> 00:32:11,890 Come on. This is gonna be good. 499 00:32:12,057 --> 00:32:13,892 You'll have the orchard to walk in. 500 00:32:14,059 --> 00:32:18,105 Once that shoulder heals, you'll have Quince to ride. 501 00:32:19,857 --> 00:32:22,401 I'll be up as soon as I can. 502 00:32:23,318 --> 00:32:25,988 There's only one thing you have to do for me. 503 00:32:26,446 --> 00:32:30,576 Give yourself time. Don't try to rush this. 504 00:32:40,836 --> 00:32:43,088 There was an arm... 505 00:32:45,007 --> 00:32:46,550 ...grabbing me. 506 00:32:50,846 --> 00:32:53,432 When I start to fall asleep... 507 00:32:55,267 --> 00:32:57,603 ...it comes back. 508 00:33:02,858 --> 00:33:04,860 We're gonna help you. 509 00:33:06,236 --> 00:33:08,447 We're all gonna help. 510 00:33:30,135 --> 00:33:34,348 So the question now is how big of a battle Berryhill is worth. 511 00:33:34,515 --> 00:33:36,892 - That sums it up. - He's eager for it, by the way. 512 00:33:37,059 --> 00:33:38,894 - Berryhill? - Too eager, maybe. 513 00:33:39,061 --> 00:33:42,481 - Congressman Russell is here, sir. - Who? 514 00:33:42,898 --> 00:33:44,608 Bingo Bob. 515 00:33:47,778 --> 00:33:52,741 Look at them. Oh, my God. 516 00:33:53,534 --> 00:33:55,702 Huck's a little pissed in that one. 517 00:33:58,831 --> 00:34:01,708 - You look kind of... - Yeah. He hates me already. 518 00:34:03,001 --> 00:34:05,212 And Molly... 519 00:34:05,754 --> 00:34:09,758 My brother got a Hebrew name, so she had to have one. 520 00:34:12,010 --> 00:34:14,805 Where's Andy? Was she even there? 521 00:34:16,890 --> 00:34:19,852 You gonna step out for the fireworks? 522 00:34:21,186 --> 00:34:23,397 I don't know. I may go home. 523 00:34:23,564 --> 00:34:27,484 You should. You've been going at it without a break. 524 00:34:28,110 --> 00:34:29,987 I'm okay. 525 00:34:32,865 --> 00:34:35,868 I went over the briefings from the last few days. 526 00:34:36,034 --> 00:34:39,496 There weren't many questions about the covert operation. 527 00:34:39,663 --> 00:34:41,039 There were questions. 528 00:34:41,206 --> 00:34:45,335 "Why didn't Shareef have a trial? A tribunal?" Who asked that? 529 00:34:45,878 --> 00:34:48,964 They're my questions, Toby. I'm asking. 530 00:34:51,508 --> 00:34:54,136 You read Berardi's resignation. 531 00:34:54,303 --> 00:34:57,264 "Violence is the last resort of civilized nations. 532 00:34:57,431 --> 00:35:00,976 Violence wrapped in secrecy is the choice of thugs." 533 00:35:02,603 --> 00:35:04,897 You think we're thugs? 534 00:35:05,814 --> 00:35:09,151 - I don't know. - You wanna keep talking? 535 00:35:14,072 --> 00:35:15,908 Let me know. 536 00:35:20,829 --> 00:35:23,290 I'm glad you were able to stop by. 537 00:35:23,457 --> 00:35:26,293 I wouldn't miss a chance to discuss the party's agenda, sir. 538 00:35:26,460 --> 00:35:30,380 We can toss out the script. The list is out there now. 539 00:35:30,547 --> 00:35:35,219 Great. Great, we can talk directly. Not great that the list was leaked. 540 00:35:35,385 --> 00:35:38,138 Were you surprised to find your name on that list, Robert? 541 00:35:38,305 --> 00:35:42,559 It's Bob. Robert's my dad. And, yes, sir. 542 00:35:42,726 --> 00:35:45,229 I never thought that I'd be sitting here today... 543 00:35:45,395 --> 00:35:47,731 - ... or any day. - This place is full of surprises. 544 00:35:47,898 --> 00:35:51,860 If this is a courtesy to the speaker, I won't waste your time with a long pitch. 545 00:35:52,027 --> 00:35:54,571 - No, please. - I get along with people. 546 00:35:54,738 --> 00:35:57,658 They like me in the House because I don't ruffle feathers. 547 00:35:57,825 --> 00:36:01,829 They like me back home because I honestly enjoy a good rubber chicken. 548 00:36:01,995 --> 00:36:03,914 Has to do with the cooking I grew up on. 549 00:36:04,081 --> 00:36:07,501 And it may look like I'm awful cozy with the mining industry... 550 00:36:07,668 --> 00:36:10,671 ...but WestCo employs five times as many of my constituents... 551 00:36:10,838 --> 00:36:13,715 - ... as anyone else in my district. - Are you a horseman, Bob? 552 00:36:13,882 --> 00:36:17,177 - I'm looking at your boots. - Oh, I love to ride. You? 553 00:36:18,554 --> 00:36:21,807 My youngest daughter's the one with the talent. 554 00:36:22,516 --> 00:36:26,186 - Praise the good Lord for her safe return. - We do. 555 00:36:26,770 --> 00:36:29,481 No, I wear these boots... 556 00:36:29,648 --> 00:36:32,192 I could give you some crap about remembering my roots. 557 00:36:32,359 --> 00:36:35,988 But I wear these because I've got flat feet and they don't hurt my arches. 558 00:36:36,905 --> 00:36:39,950 Well, thank you for coming by on such short notice. 559 00:36:40,909 --> 00:36:45,998 Let me go on the record. If you were to offer the job, I would be honored. 560 00:36:46,165 --> 00:36:49,251 - Thank you. - But I would need a couple things. 561 00:36:50,085 --> 00:36:53,714 I wasn't close enough to say for sure about your relationship with Hoynes. 562 00:36:53,881 --> 00:36:57,885 But as your vice president, I would want more access. 563 00:36:59,094 --> 00:37:00,679 Direct access. 564 00:37:00,846 --> 00:37:04,766 Weekly lunch or drinks. Especially since we don't know each other. 565 00:37:05,058 --> 00:37:09,396 Sounds like you'd be a vice president who'd be looking to move up. 566 00:37:11,023 --> 00:37:13,150 I'm not trying to run out the clock on you... 567 00:37:13,317 --> 00:37:15,527 ...but I'm sure that my name came up... 568 00:37:15,694 --> 00:37:19,406 ...because some see me as the bland candidate. 569 00:37:19,573 --> 00:37:21,700 Nobody's nightmare. 570 00:37:22,242 --> 00:37:25,787 The triumph of mediocrity. 571 00:37:28,832 --> 00:37:34,796 If I were to take the job, I'd mean to confound those expectations. 572 00:37:35,923 --> 00:37:38,008 And I'd want you to know that. 573 00:37:40,636 --> 00:37:43,680 Any other ways I can sweeten the offer for you, Bob? 574 00:37:53,440 --> 00:37:56,276 - I'm sending my girls home. - I heard. 575 00:37:56,443 --> 00:37:58,445 You wanna say goodbye? 576 00:37:58,612 --> 00:38:01,198 Abbey and I spoke earlier. 577 00:38:02,366 --> 00:38:05,744 Two hundred and twenty-seven years ago, a bunch of guys got together... 578 00:38:05,911 --> 00:38:07,913 ...on the Fourth of July and decided... 579 00:38:08,080 --> 00:38:10,290 ...because they didn't have any cherry bombs... 580 00:38:10,457 --> 00:38:13,794 ...they would declare some self-evident truths. 581 00:38:13,961 --> 00:38:16,964 Fed up with democracy, are we? 582 00:38:19,049 --> 00:38:21,885 I called Lewis Berryhill. 583 00:38:23,095 --> 00:38:25,681 Told him it wasn't gonna work out. 584 00:38:26,348 --> 00:38:29,893 - You didn't want a fight. - I did want a fight. 585 00:38:30,060 --> 00:38:34,189 But the country needs a president who's doing their work... 586 00:38:34,356 --> 00:38:38,610 ...and since they put their trust in a guy whose mortality is showing... 587 00:38:38,777 --> 00:38:41,905 ...they deserve a chain of command that's irrefutable. 588 00:38:42,072 --> 00:38:43,949 So who is it? 589 00:38:44,408 --> 00:38:47,035 Ben Franklin thought the only hope for democracy... 590 00:38:47,202 --> 00:38:51,582 ...was if people respected each other enough to compromise. 591 00:38:51,957 --> 00:38:55,460 Folks in western Colorado had four chances to change their minds... 592 00:38:55,627 --> 00:38:57,629 ...about Bob Russell, and they haven't. 593 00:38:57,796 --> 00:39:02,509 - Bob Russell? Really? - He ain't my choice. 594 00:39:03,385 --> 00:39:08,557 But, hey, we hated the last guy. So let's start the betting process. 595 00:39:08,724 --> 00:39:11,602 - You wanna tell the gang? - You do it. I'm done for the day. 596 00:39:11,768 --> 00:39:15,898 Actually, Mr. President, you have one more thing. 597 00:39:16,356 --> 00:39:19,443 That I will perform work of national importance... 598 00:39:19,610 --> 00:39:22,779 That I will perform work of national importance... 599 00:39:22,946 --> 00:39:25,699 - ... when required by law. - ... when required by law. 600 00:39:25,866 --> 00:39:30,245 - That I take this obligation freely... - That I take this obligation freely... 601 00:39:30,412 --> 00:39:33,207 ...without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. 602 00:39:33,373 --> 00:39:37,002 ...without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion. 603 00:39:37,169 --> 00:39:39,421 - So help me God. - So help me God. 604 00:39:39,588 --> 00:39:41,381 - Thanks, Leo. - Ladies and gentlemen... 605 00:39:41,882 --> 00:39:44,301 ...the president of the United States. 606 00:39:48,889 --> 00:39:51,350 Thank you, Your Honor. Please. 607 00:39:52,351 --> 00:39:55,270 My fellow Americans, congratulations and welcome. 608 00:39:55,604 --> 00:39:59,733 I hear you had some trouble finding a safe place to take your oath today. 609 00:39:59,900 --> 00:40:03,153 Our Founding Fathers were in a similar predicament. 610 00:40:03,320 --> 00:40:06,114 In many ways, our great Declaration of Independence... 611 00:40:06,281 --> 00:40:08,826 ...was a work order issued under fire. 612 00:40:08,992 --> 00:40:12,746 One we still struggle to fulfill. Now, if you'll please stand... 613 00:40:12,913 --> 00:40:15,749 ...place your hand on your hearts and say with me: 614 00:40:15,916 --> 00:40:18,919 I pledge allegiance to the flag... 615 00:40:19,086 --> 00:40:21,630 ...of the United States of America. 616 00:40:21,797 --> 00:40:24,842 And to the Republic for which it stands... 617 00:40:25,008 --> 00:40:28,804 ...one nation under God, indivisible... 618 00:40:28,971 --> 00:40:31,974 ...with liberty and justice for all. 619 00:42:28,882 --> 00:42:32,302 I wasn't scared, Daddy. It was fun! 620 00:42:33,305 --> 00:42:39,545 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from OpenSubtitles.org