1 00:00:00,204 --> 00:00:02,007 Previously on "Designated Survivor"... 2 00:00:02,010 --> 00:00:04,671 President Moss wants to get back into politics. 3 00:00:04,674 --> 00:00:05,807 Your country needs you, 4 00:00:05,810 --> 00:00:07,578 preferably as Secretary of State. 5 00:00:07,581 --> 00:00:08,929 Work for me. 6 00:00:08,932 --> 00:00:10,368 Emily: You're working for Kimble Hookstraten? 7 00:00:10,370 --> 00:00:11,670 She's the head of the Republican Party, 8 00:00:11,672 --> 00:00:12,728 and you're a card-carrying Democrat. 9 00:00:12,730 --> 00:00:14,656 I'm looking to redefine the playing field. 10 00:00:14,659 --> 00:00:15,960 Senator Bowman, you and I have 11 00:00:15,994 --> 00:00:17,795 very different opinions on gun safety. 12 00:00:17,829 --> 00:00:19,797 I will be re-introducing Bill 8180, 13 00:00:19,831 --> 00:00:21,665 which strengthens federal background checks. 14 00:00:21,700 --> 00:00:22,967 I happen to oppose this bill, 15 00:00:23,001 --> 00:00:24,735 but in the spirit of bipartisan discussion, 16 00:00:24,769 --> 00:00:26,102 I'd like to put it before the Senate. 17 00:00:26,104 --> 00:00:27,638 - He's hijacking our agenda. - [Sighs] 18 00:00:27,672 --> 00:00:28,934 Get ready for a fight. 19 00:00:28,937 --> 00:00:31,508 The woman who killed Luke... I'm going after her myself. 20 00:00:31,510 --> 00:00:33,644 Let her go! 21 00:00:33,678 --> 00:00:34,812 - Hey! - [Gunshots] 22 00:00:37,816 --> 00:00:38,816 Oh, my God. 23 00:00:41,453 --> 00:00:43,687 [Sirens wailing in distance] 24 00:00:43,722 --> 00:00:46,724 ♪ 25 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:54,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.OpenSubtitles.org today 26 00:00:59,905 --> 00:01:00,971 [Beep] 27 00:01:06,711 --> 00:01:08,946 Ritter: Agent Wells, what do you have for me? 28 00:01:08,980 --> 00:01:11,348 These were found at the home of Brooke Mathison, 29 00:01:11,383 --> 00:01:13,517 the woman that Charles Langdon knew as Claudine. 30 00:01:13,552 --> 00:01:14,852 [Beep] 31 00:01:18,056 --> 00:01:20,691 This looks like the Capitol threat assessment file. 32 00:01:20,725 --> 00:01:23,661 It was created by the same strategic group at the Pentagon. 33 00:01:23,695 --> 00:01:26,497 It highlights vulnerabilities at the Golden Gate Bridge... 34 00:01:26,531 --> 00:01:29,133 the Hoover Dam... 35 00:01:29,167 --> 00:01:32,670 the Statue of Liberty. 36 00:01:32,704 --> 00:01:34,071 How many more? 37 00:01:34,105 --> 00:01:36,540 This is all we found. 38 00:01:36,575 --> 00:01:38,976 Langdon didn't say anything about more attacks. 39 00:01:39,010 --> 00:01:40,911 It's very possible he didn't know. 40 00:01:40,946 --> 00:01:43,380 Then how'd this Claudine woman get her hands on these? 41 00:01:43,415 --> 00:01:44,682 These are highly classified. 42 00:01:44,716 --> 00:01:47,551 [Sighs] We don't know yet. 43 00:01:47,586 --> 00:01:50,387 Thousands of people visit these places daily. 44 00:01:50,422 --> 00:01:53,090 These could be rejected sites for attacks. 45 00:01:53,124 --> 00:01:55,593 Or they could be plans for attacks to come. 46 00:01:55,627 --> 00:01:56,743 Yeah. 47 00:01:56,746 --> 00:01:58,761 We're combing through Brooke Mathison's hard drives, 48 00:01:58,763 --> 00:02:00,197 trying to find any clues we can. 49 00:02:00,231 --> 00:02:02,099 I'll tell the President. 50 00:02:02,133 --> 00:02:04,435 He needs to be informed right away. 51 00:02:04,469 --> 00:02:05,769 [Sighs] 52 00:02:05,772 --> 00:02:08,739 ♪ 53 00:02:08,773 --> 00:02:14,745 - Synced and corrected by VitoSilans - -- www.Addic7ed.com -- 54 00:02:16,212 --> 00:02:19,114 ♪ 55 00:02:19,117 --> 00:02:21,785 We've alerted DHS to a credible threat. 56 00:02:21,820 --> 00:02:24,588 They're sweeping all three sites without alerting the public. 57 00:02:24,623 --> 00:02:26,690 I want to know the second they find anything. 58 00:02:26,725 --> 00:02:28,892 We also need to update emergency evacuation plans 59 00:02:28,927 --> 00:02:30,127 for those three areas. 60 00:02:30,161 --> 00:02:31,562 - Of course, sir. - [Knock on door] 61 00:02:31,596 --> 00:02:33,564 - Mr. President. - Yes? 62 00:02:33,598 --> 00:02:35,181 You have the press in five minutes, sir. 63 00:02:35,183 --> 00:02:36,100 Do you need more time? 64 00:02:36,134 --> 00:02:37,768 No, we're fine. We're done here. 65 00:02:37,802 --> 00:02:39,103 Thank you, Mike. 66 00:02:39,137 --> 00:02:40,971 Lily, I'll be right with you. 67 00:02:41,006 --> 00:02:42,773 [Indistinct conversations] 68 00:02:42,807 --> 00:02:45,109 Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States. 69 00:02:45,143 --> 00:02:47,611 - [Camera shutters clicking] - Kirkman: Thank you, Seth. 70 00:02:47,646 --> 00:02:48,979 Please, everybody, be seated. 71 00:02:49,014 --> 00:02:50,781 - Good morning. - Audience: Good morning. 72 00:02:50,815 --> 00:02:53,050 As you all know, we have an incredibly busy day today. 73 00:02:53,084 --> 00:02:55,119 So if we could just get started. Carla. 74 00:02:55,153 --> 00:02:57,154 Mr. President, the Senate has introduced 75 00:02:57,188 --> 00:03:00,057 the first major legislation of your presidency. 76 00:03:00,091 --> 00:03:02,559 Do you support Senate Bill 8180, 77 00:03:02,594 --> 00:03:04,662 expanding background checks for gun sales? 78 00:03:04,696 --> 00:03:06,063 Yes, I do. 79 00:03:06,097 --> 00:03:08,165 As I said in the town hall, 80 00:03:08,199 --> 00:03:10,067 I believe that we have a responsibility 81 00:03:10,101 --> 00:03:11,702 to do anything that we can 82 00:03:11,705 --> 00:03:13,836 to reduce the level of gun violence in our country. 83 00:03:13,838 --> 00:03:15,030 And I think that this bill 84 00:03:15,033 --> 00:03:16,700 is an important step in that direction. 85 00:03:16,703 --> 00:03:18,579 Are you concerned about political fallout, 86 00:03:18,582 --> 00:03:20,500 tackling such a polarizing issue 87 00:03:20,512 --> 00:03:21,746 so early in your term? 88 00:03:21,749 --> 00:03:23,980 No, I think passing good laws is more important 89 00:03:23,982 --> 00:03:25,849 than political posturing. 90 00:03:25,884 --> 00:03:28,519 And even though this issue is polarizing in some regard, 91 00:03:28,553 --> 00:03:31,155 84% of Americans believe in stronger background checks. 92 00:03:31,189 --> 00:03:32,690 Joel. 93 00:03:32,724 --> 00:03:34,658 Staying with that, sir, many observers say 94 00:03:34,693 --> 00:03:37,194 the language of the bill is flawed. 95 00:03:37,228 --> 00:03:38,962 - Can you respond? - Certainly. 96 00:03:38,997 --> 00:03:41,031 - I think they're right. - [Light laughter] 97 00:03:41,066 --> 00:03:43,133 Um, but if the Senate passes the bill to the House, 98 00:03:43,168 --> 00:03:44,702 I will be committed to working 99 00:03:44,736 --> 00:03:46,937 with Republicans, Democrats, and Independents 100 00:03:46,971 --> 00:03:48,839 to make sure that we pass a law 101 00:03:48,873 --> 00:03:50,541 that will ultimately make us safer. 102 00:03:50,575 --> 00:03:53,010 That's funny. Nobody's reached out to me. 103 00:03:53,044 --> 00:03:54,453 Well, he's reaching out now. 104 00:03:54,456 --> 00:03:56,090 I want to remind you, 105 00:03:56,093 --> 00:03:58,649 this bill is not about taking guns away from people. 106 00:03:58,683 --> 00:03:59,883 It's about making sure 107 00:03:59,918 --> 00:04:01,588 they don't fall into the wrong hands 108 00:04:01,591 --> 00:04:03,585 in the first place. 109 00:04:03,588 --> 00:04:05,856 Initial social media response to the bill is mixed. 110 00:04:05,890 --> 00:04:06,856 Well, they don't call it 111 00:04:06,858 --> 00:04:07,911 a third rail for nothing. 112 00:04:07,914 --> 00:04:09,726 Well, it's still pretty positive, considering. 113 00:04:09,728 --> 00:04:10,860 We'll make sure the data gets out 114 00:04:10,862 --> 00:04:11,988 on all the White House channels, 115 00:04:11,990 --> 00:04:13,730 make sure people know that the numbers check out, 116 00:04:13,732 --> 00:04:15,138 and in terms of public engagement, 117 00:04:15,141 --> 00:04:17,701 Mrs. Kirkman is hosting a roundtable discussion today 118 00:04:17,736 --> 00:04:19,235 with a number of stakeholders. 119 00:04:19,237 --> 00:04:21,572 People, Seth... mothers, fathers, daughters, sons. 120 00:04:21,606 --> 00:04:22,706 We can never forget that. 121 00:04:22,741 --> 00:04:24,074 Yes, sir. 122 00:04:24,109 --> 00:04:25,876 Uh... I'll go check on Mrs. Kirkman now. 123 00:04:25,910 --> 00:04:28,011 - Okay, thank you. - Speaking of numbers, sir, 124 00:04:28,046 --> 00:04:29,813 we need to get 51 Senate votes in two days, 125 00:04:29,848 --> 00:04:31,215 which is not gonna be easy. 126 00:04:31,249 --> 00:04:33,273 The language of the bill is not ideal, as you know. 127 00:04:33,276 --> 00:04:34,283 That's why Senator Bowman picked it. 128 00:04:34,285 --> 00:04:36,186 He's trying to back me into a corner. 129 00:04:36,221 --> 00:04:38,155 Well, nobody puts Baby in a corner, sir. 130 00:04:38,189 --> 00:04:39,789 I didn't think you were old enough 131 00:04:39,791 --> 00:04:41,091 - to know that movie. - I had to. 132 00:04:41,126 --> 00:04:42,593 But we're gonna get you out of it. 133 00:04:42,627 --> 00:04:44,228 Diane Hunter, the minority leader, 134 00:04:44,262 --> 00:04:45,649 is on her way here shortly. 135 00:04:45,652 --> 00:04:47,730 If anyone's gonna back us on this, it's the Democrats. 136 00:04:47,732 --> 00:04:49,566 Unfortunately, there's only 46 of them. 137 00:04:51,053 --> 00:04:52,935 Good morning, ma'am. I was just coming to see you. 138 00:04:52,937 --> 00:04:54,637 - Did you get the briefing memo? - Yes, I did. 139 00:04:54,639 --> 00:04:55,418 Thank you. Great. 140 00:04:55,421 --> 00:04:56,855 So, we'll be in the Roosevelt Room. 141 00:04:56,858 --> 00:04:59,075 Public Engagement has put together 12 people... 142 00:04:59,077 --> 00:05:01,011 Men and women from all over the country, 143 00:05:01,045 --> 00:05:02,746 good cross section on age and race, 144 00:05:02,781 --> 00:05:04,313 and each one of them has, unfortunately, 145 00:05:04,315 --> 00:05:05,916 lost somebody due to gun violence. 146 00:05:05,950 --> 00:05:07,684 So it's not gonna be an easy day, 147 00:05:07,719 --> 00:05:09,085 but their stories will remind people 148 00:05:09,087 --> 00:05:10,687 of why this is so important. 149 00:05:10,722 --> 00:05:12,623 And keep pressure on the Senate for this bill. 150 00:05:12,657 --> 00:05:14,258 Yes, exactly. Although I wouldn't mention 151 00:05:14,292 --> 00:05:16,894 the bill specifically... Today's really just about listening. 152 00:05:16,928 --> 00:05:18,762 You don't want to make promises. 153 00:05:18,797 --> 00:05:20,097 Seth, please don't worry. 154 00:05:20,131 --> 00:05:22,199 I have learned my lesson. 155 00:05:22,233 --> 00:05:23,767 That's not what I meant, ma'am. 156 00:05:23,802 --> 00:05:24,935 Oh, yes, it is. 157 00:05:24,969 --> 00:05:26,533 And it's okay... It's your job. 158 00:05:26,536 --> 00:05:27,450 Okay. 159 00:05:27,453 --> 00:05:29,326 Um, there is a pool spray at the top... 160 00:05:29,340 --> 00:05:30,541 A couple of reporters... 161 00:05:30,544 --> 00:05:32,642 But everything's off the record once the meeting begins. 162 00:05:32,644 --> 00:05:33,710 It's just you and them. 163 00:05:33,745 --> 00:05:35,078 Okay. 164 00:05:35,113 --> 00:05:37,881 You know, when Tom and I got into the White House, 165 00:05:37,916 --> 00:05:40,083 I had no idea what to expect. 166 00:05:40,118 --> 00:05:42,152 But this [sighs] 167 00:05:42,187 --> 00:05:45,322 talking about things that really matter to people, 168 00:05:45,356 --> 00:05:48,292 this is exactly what I hoped for. 169 00:05:48,326 --> 00:05:49,960 Thank you for helping. 170 00:05:49,994 --> 00:05:51,762 Thank you, ma'am. 171 00:05:54,132 --> 00:05:55,899 Bringing this bill out of committee 172 00:05:55,934 --> 00:05:57,334 is a pure power move by Bowman. 173 00:05:57,368 --> 00:05:58,969 I mean, he may be new to the Senate, 174 00:05:59,003 --> 00:06:00,671 - but he's no virgin. - No kidding. 175 00:06:00,705 --> 00:06:02,171 The man resigned from the governor's office 176 00:06:02,173 --> 00:06:03,740 so he could be appointed to the Senate. 177 00:06:03,775 --> 00:06:05,415 He's trying to jack his national profile 178 00:06:05,443 --> 00:06:07,344 - as fast as he can. - And it's working. 179 00:06:07,378 --> 00:06:09,313 There's already talk of a Bowman White House run. 180 00:06:09,347 --> 00:06:10,467 And he's trying to eliminate 181 00:06:10,481 --> 00:06:11,977 his competition, ma'am. 182 00:06:11,980 --> 00:06:14,906 I mean, introducing this bill without consulting you? 183 00:06:14,953 --> 00:06:16,687 He's trying to take you out at the knees. 184 00:06:16,721 --> 00:06:18,789 [Chuckles] Yes, well... 185 00:06:18,823 --> 00:06:20,791 as the ranking Republican on the Hill, 186 00:06:20,825 --> 00:06:22,465 I have to be careful about how to respond. 187 00:06:22,493 --> 00:06:23,927 He's still a member of my party. 188 00:06:23,962 --> 00:06:26,096 Respectfully, ma'am, I disagree. 189 00:06:26,130 --> 00:06:28,098 I think you need to push back... 190 00:06:28,132 --> 00:06:30,834 hard, before it's his party. 191 00:06:30,869 --> 00:06:31,833 Show him. 192 00:06:31,836 --> 00:06:34,238 He's not the only alpha dog in Congress. 193 00:06:36,280 --> 00:06:37,814 [Telephone ringing] 194 00:06:37,817 --> 00:06:40,175 Senator Hunter, thank you very much for coming. 195 00:06:40,178 --> 00:06:41,278 I believe you know 196 00:06:41,312 --> 00:06:42,478 my Chief of Staff, Emily Rhodes. 197 00:06:42,480 --> 00:06:43,720 Nice to see you again, Senator. 198 00:06:43,748 --> 00:06:45,482 - Likewise. - Please. 199 00:06:45,516 --> 00:06:48,018 Mr. President, I admired your statement this morning. 200 00:06:48,052 --> 00:06:50,636 Thank you very much. Let's take a seat. 201 00:06:52,724 --> 00:06:54,458 Obviously, we're counting on the support 202 00:06:54,492 --> 00:06:57,961 of the Democrats in the Senate on SB8180. 203 00:06:57,996 --> 00:07:00,163 And given your previous record as Attorney General 204 00:07:00,198 --> 00:07:01,832 of the great state of Massachusetts, 205 00:07:01,866 --> 00:07:04,034 I'm trusting that I can count on you as an ally. 206 00:07:04,068 --> 00:07:06,136 I am proud to say that Massachusetts has 207 00:07:06,170 --> 00:07:08,472 some of the strongest gun regulations in the country. 208 00:07:08,506 --> 00:07:09,869 Of course, I'd like to see 209 00:07:09,872 --> 00:07:11,941 universal background checks as the law of the land. 210 00:07:11,943 --> 00:07:14,344 I understand that this bill might not go as far as you want, 211 00:07:14,379 --> 00:07:16,219 but I believe that it starts the ball rolling 212 00:07:16,247 --> 00:07:17,214 in the right direction. 213 00:07:17,248 --> 00:07:18,749 That isn't the only issue. 214 00:07:18,783 --> 00:07:22,185 SB8180 is flawed... Fatally, some would say. 215 00:07:22,235 --> 00:07:24,973 We will work the language of the bill in the House... 216 00:07:24,976 --> 00:07:26,801 but if we don't get it past the Senate, 217 00:07:26,804 --> 00:07:28,925 I don't know if we're gonna get another chance at this. 218 00:07:28,927 --> 00:07:30,427 I agree with you, Mr. President, 219 00:07:30,461 --> 00:07:33,030 which is why I'm willing to convince my colleagues 220 00:07:33,064 --> 00:07:34,731 to fall in line. 221 00:07:34,766 --> 00:07:36,199 I'm very glad to hear that. 222 00:07:36,234 --> 00:07:38,168 Yeah, but even if every Democrat in the Senate 223 00:07:38,202 --> 00:07:40,070 votes for this bill, it's not enough to pass. 224 00:07:40,104 --> 00:07:41,905 You'll still need five Republicans. 225 00:07:41,940 --> 00:07:43,874 Yes, we know it's going to be a challenge. 226 00:07:43,908 --> 00:07:46,108 You're not just competing against Jack Bowman here, sir. 227 00:07:46,110 --> 00:07:47,377 This is the gun lobby. 228 00:07:47,412 --> 00:07:49,212 This is the Second Amendment folks. 229 00:07:49,247 --> 00:07:51,281 It's going to be expensive, 230 00:07:51,316 --> 00:07:54,051 and we need to know that you won't give away too much. 231 00:07:54,085 --> 00:07:55,919 What exactly do you mean? 232 00:07:55,954 --> 00:07:57,454 I mean... 233 00:07:57,488 --> 00:08:00,090 we don't know your red line, 234 00:08:00,124 --> 00:08:03,360 but I can tell you what we won't tolerate. 235 00:08:03,394 --> 00:08:06,363 If we get a whiff of tax cuts for the rich 236 00:08:06,397 --> 00:08:09,466 or cuts to Medicare or Social Security, 237 00:08:09,500 --> 00:08:12,469 we will back out of this bill. 238 00:08:12,503 --> 00:08:15,272 You have my word, Senator. 239 00:08:15,306 --> 00:08:16,373 I'm right there with you. 240 00:08:16,407 --> 00:08:17,474 Good. 241 00:08:17,508 --> 00:08:19,276 And good luck, Mr. President. 242 00:08:19,310 --> 00:08:21,478 I'm afraid you're going to need it. 243 00:08:21,512 --> 00:08:24,481 ♪ 244 00:08:24,515 --> 00:08:26,216 Narrator: Freedom. 245 00:08:26,250 --> 00:08:27,985 It's what makes America great... 246 00:08:28,019 --> 00:08:30,287 A fight that never ends. 247 00:08:30,321 --> 00:08:33,156 And as the brave forces of the United States Military 248 00:08:33,191 --> 00:08:35,425 deploy to trouble spots around the world, 249 00:08:35,460 --> 00:08:39,022 Browning-Reed is right there beside them. 250 00:08:39,025 --> 00:08:40,826 Browning-Reed is the tip of the spear 251 00:08:40,829 --> 00:08:42,598 when it comes tosecurity strategy. 252 00:08:42,600 --> 00:08:45,235 Browning-Reed was established in 1993. 253 00:08:45,269 --> 00:08:46,970 For its first 20 years in operation, 254 00:08:47,005 --> 00:08:49,139 it was the go-to private military for the Pentagon. 255 00:08:49,173 --> 00:08:50,606 Yeah, I remember... Some of their employees 256 00:08:50,608 --> 00:08:52,409 shot up a bunch of civilians in Afghanistan. 257 00:08:52,443 --> 00:08:54,277 Right, and they bribed Afghan authorities 258 00:08:54,312 --> 00:08:55,312 to cover it up. 259 00:08:55,346 --> 00:08:56,813 That's charming. 260 00:08:56,848 --> 00:08:58,849 The whole place stunk from the top down. 261 00:08:58,883 --> 00:09:01,418 Anyway, the company was dissolved last July. 262 00:09:01,452 --> 00:09:03,292 All that's left is some realestate holdings, 263 00:09:03,321 --> 00:09:05,989 which they're oddly still paying property taxes on. 264 00:09:06,024 --> 00:09:09,026 One of the properties is Brooke Mathison's house, 265 00:09:09,060 --> 00:09:11,161 where we found the threat assessments. 266 00:09:13,103 --> 00:09:15,532 They also have property in Driggs, North Dakota... 267 00:09:15,566 --> 00:09:18,168 30 miles outside of Devil's Lake. 268 00:09:18,202 --> 00:09:20,170 Well, that just looks like the middle of nowhere. 269 00:09:20,204 --> 00:09:21,516 Right? 270 00:09:21,519 --> 00:09:24,374 So why would Brooke Mathison fly to North Dakota four times 271 00:09:24,409 --> 00:09:28,245 between February 2011 and September 2015? 272 00:09:30,148 --> 00:09:31,882 We got to find out what's out there. 273 00:09:31,916 --> 00:09:33,583 Yeah, well, not alone. Take backup. 274 00:09:35,553 --> 00:09:37,320 I'm gonna call Jason. 275 00:09:37,355 --> 00:09:38,522 Are you kidding me? 276 00:09:38,556 --> 00:09:40,357 He's a liability. He's not stable. 277 00:09:40,391 --> 00:09:42,530 John, they had his kid. 278 00:09:42,533 --> 00:09:43,718 What would you have done? 279 00:09:43,721 --> 00:09:45,013 I'm just trying to look out for you. 280 00:09:45,015 --> 00:09:46,424 I know he's your friend, but that doesn't mean 281 00:09:46,426 --> 00:09:47,560 he's qualified to be part of this. 282 00:09:47,562 --> 00:09:49,062 The President gave me direct orders 283 00:09:49,065 --> 00:09:52,035 to use whatever means necessary to uncover this conspiracy. 284 00:09:52,070 --> 00:09:54,204 I get to choose who I work with, John, 285 00:09:54,238 --> 00:09:56,139 and I choose Atwood. 286 00:09:56,174 --> 00:09:58,041 We'll check in when we get there. 287 00:10:03,293 --> 00:10:06,028 [Sighs] 288 00:10:06,031 --> 00:10:07,865 Mr. President. 289 00:10:08,252 --> 00:10:10,253 Welcome back. How did New York go? 290 00:10:10,288 --> 00:10:13,390 Well, my Russian's a bit rusty, but we got the job done. 291 00:10:13,424 --> 00:10:16,359 UN Peacekeepers are heading for Naruba as we speak. 292 00:10:16,394 --> 00:10:18,161 Fantastic. How did you do it? 293 00:10:18,196 --> 00:10:20,363 Some good-old Texas horse trading. 294 00:10:20,398 --> 00:10:21,611 You know, in the end, 295 00:10:21,614 --> 00:10:24,234 we've got a lot more in common than we think. 296 00:10:24,268 --> 00:10:27,170 Except maybe you and Jack Bowman. 297 00:10:27,205 --> 00:10:29,673 I see where you decided to throw down on his bill. 298 00:10:29,707 --> 00:10:31,074 Yeah. 299 00:10:31,109 --> 00:10:33,410 Do you think it was a mistake? 300 00:10:33,444 --> 00:10:35,736 Do you? 301 00:10:35,739 --> 00:10:37,947 When I heard that woman speak at the town hall, 302 00:10:37,949 --> 00:10:38,922 I didn't. 303 00:10:38,925 --> 00:10:40,749 When I talked to the press this morning, 304 00:10:40,751 --> 00:10:42,252 I didn't. 305 00:10:42,286 --> 00:10:45,589 But even the Democrats don't sound very optimistic. 306 00:10:45,623 --> 00:10:47,624 Welcome to the Hill. 307 00:10:47,658 --> 00:10:49,726 Many men have died on it. 308 00:10:49,760 --> 00:10:51,595 Is that supposed to be a pep talk? 309 00:10:51,629 --> 00:10:53,530 It's a reality check. 310 00:10:53,564 --> 00:10:55,699 The American people like you, Tom. 311 00:10:55,733 --> 00:10:57,134 You're an outsider, 312 00:10:57,168 --> 00:10:59,603 and you don't owe anything to anyone. 313 00:10:59,637 --> 00:11:03,273 But that means nobody owes you, either. 314 00:11:03,307 --> 00:11:05,642 I'm not very good at the Washington game yet. 315 00:11:05,676 --> 00:11:08,645 To be fair, you've never really been in the game. 316 00:11:08,679 --> 00:11:11,448 And as for that bill, well, the wording is piss-poor, 317 00:11:11,482 --> 00:11:13,650 but it's got the right guts. 318 00:11:13,684 --> 00:11:17,120 And more importantly, it's the bill you've got. 319 00:11:17,155 --> 00:11:19,656 Forget about how you got here, Tom. 320 00:11:19,690 --> 00:11:22,125 It's just like generals throughout history. 321 00:11:22,160 --> 00:11:24,494 You don't always get to choose your terrain. 322 00:11:24,529 --> 00:11:26,997 The only thing that matters now... 323 00:11:27,031 --> 00:11:30,267 is fighting the war that's in front of you. 324 00:11:30,301 --> 00:11:33,270 And it ain't a mistake if you win. 325 00:11:33,304 --> 00:11:35,405 Then we better get those 51 votes. 326 00:11:41,644 --> 00:11:42,643 Cream? 327 00:11:42,646 --> 00:11:45,018 My father always said a man only needs two things to live... 328 00:11:45,020 --> 00:11:47,956 - Black coffee and Irish whiskey. - [Chuckles] 329 00:11:47,990 --> 00:11:50,191 Sounds like your father must've worked in Washington. 330 00:11:50,226 --> 00:11:51,359 - [Chuckles] - Please. 331 00:11:51,394 --> 00:11:53,461 No, ma'am, he, uh... he raised cattle 332 00:11:53,496 --> 00:11:55,497 in Northwest Montana for 38 years. 333 00:11:55,531 --> 00:11:57,332 I come by the boots honestly. 334 00:11:57,366 --> 00:11:58,800 Well, for an outsider, 335 00:11:58,834 --> 00:12:00,402 you certainly are jumping right in. 336 00:12:00,436 --> 00:12:03,304 I'm not sure what you mean. 337 00:12:03,339 --> 00:12:05,206 I know you want to embarrass the President, 338 00:12:05,241 --> 00:12:07,842 make him choke on this flawed bill, 339 00:12:07,877 --> 00:12:11,880 but Congress is a system with a lot of moving parts, 340 00:12:11,914 --> 00:12:16,184 and that could lead to a lot of unintended consequences. 341 00:12:16,218 --> 00:12:20,054 Well, I have a majority in the Senate, 342 00:12:20,089 --> 00:12:21,890 Second Amendment on my side. 343 00:12:21,924 --> 00:12:24,192 Seems pretty simple to me, Madam Speaker. 344 00:12:24,226 --> 00:12:27,228 You know this bill doesn't threaten the Second Amendment. 345 00:12:27,263 --> 00:12:30,398 And you may have the majority in the Senate, 346 00:12:30,433 --> 00:12:32,066 but may I remind you 347 00:12:32,101 --> 00:12:35,069 that the country recently elected a House 348 00:12:35,104 --> 00:12:37,839 that is almost a third Independent. 349 00:12:37,873 --> 00:12:40,909 Even if you succeed in killing this bill, 350 00:12:40,943 --> 00:12:43,411 we have much bigger priorities - 351 00:12:43,446 --> 00:12:47,749 Tax reform, trade agreements, national security. 352 00:12:47,783 --> 00:12:50,919 If we want to get any of those things done in this Congress, 353 00:12:50,953 --> 00:12:53,922 we need a united Republican front. 354 00:12:53,956 --> 00:12:56,257 You're not helping with this stunt. 355 00:12:59,462 --> 00:13:01,930 No, you're right. 356 00:13:01,964 --> 00:13:04,432 This is bigger than background checks. 357 00:13:04,467 --> 00:13:07,235 And I'm not interested in a united front 358 00:13:07,269 --> 00:13:09,771 if it means compromising my values. 359 00:13:09,805 --> 00:13:13,942 Now, I may be new to the Hill, but so is everybody else. 360 00:13:13,976 --> 00:13:16,720 You're the last of the old guard around here, Madam Speaker. 361 00:13:16,723 --> 00:13:18,146 So, uh... 362 00:13:18,180 --> 00:13:21,115 So get on board... or step aside. 363 00:13:21,150 --> 00:13:22,484 Hmm? 364 00:13:22,518 --> 00:13:23,751 Thanks for the coffee. 365 00:13:26,155 --> 00:13:27,222 Ma'am. 366 00:13:31,494 --> 00:13:33,094 Republicans with moderate records, 367 00:13:33,128 --> 00:13:34,329 minimal ties to the gun lobby, 368 00:13:34,363 --> 00:13:35,964 and enough time left on their terms 369 00:13:35,998 --> 00:13:37,131 to ride out any backlash. 370 00:13:37,166 --> 00:13:39,300 Hmm, three steps ahead. 371 00:13:39,335 --> 00:13:40,602 I can't take all the credit. 372 00:13:40,636 --> 00:13:41,970 Leg Affairs did the legwork. 373 00:13:42,004 --> 00:13:43,171 And humble, too. 374 00:13:43,205 --> 00:13:44,606 You'll get over that. 375 00:13:44,640 --> 00:13:46,174 Walter Dunlap, I know him. 376 00:13:46,208 --> 00:13:48,176 We shared some classes together at Cornell. 377 00:13:48,210 --> 00:13:50,078 He's a good guy, 378 00:13:50,112 --> 00:13:52,580 but I swear he cheated his way through introductory physics. 379 00:13:52,615 --> 00:13:54,282 I wouldn't bring that up. 380 00:13:54,316 --> 00:13:55,483 I'll set the meeting. 381 00:13:55,518 --> 00:13:56,985 Thank you. 382 00:13:57,019 --> 00:13:58,520 Alex: Welcome to the White House. 383 00:13:58,554 --> 00:14:00,955 I know I speak on behalf of the President 384 00:14:00,990 --> 00:14:02,357 when I say 385 00:14:02,391 --> 00:14:05,827 thank you so much for your courage and generosity 386 00:14:05,861 --> 00:14:07,595 in coming here to share your stories today. 387 00:14:07,630 --> 00:14:10,532 Ma'am, will you be discussing SB8180? 388 00:14:10,566 --> 00:14:11,966 - Thank you, pool. - Uh, no. 389 00:14:12,001 --> 00:14:13,935 Uh... today is about people, 390 00:14:13,969 --> 00:14:16,538 not politics, and I am here to listen. 391 00:14:16,572 --> 00:14:18,373 Okay, if everybody has what they need, 392 00:14:18,407 --> 00:14:19,641 Jake here can escort you out. 393 00:14:19,675 --> 00:14:21,008 We'll let the First Lady get started. 394 00:14:21,010 --> 00:14:21,943 Thank you, everybody. 395 00:14:21,977 --> 00:14:23,144 Thank you, Seth. 396 00:14:26,315 --> 00:14:27,448 [Tires squealing] 397 00:14:35,157 --> 00:14:37,191 You don't have an office anymore, either? 398 00:14:37,226 --> 00:14:38,526 I do, but that would require 399 00:14:38,561 --> 00:14:40,161 getting you White House clearance, 400 00:14:40,195 --> 00:14:42,397 and that would require a lot of explanation. 401 00:14:42,431 --> 00:14:44,399 Feel like going on a road trip? 402 00:14:44,433 --> 00:14:45,667 Where are we heading? 403 00:14:45,701 --> 00:14:47,468 North Dakota. 404 00:14:47,503 --> 00:14:49,637 What the hell is in North Dakota? 405 00:14:49,672 --> 00:14:51,339 Let's find out. 406 00:14:55,511 --> 00:14:56,792 Emily: Look, Leslie, 407 00:14:56,795 --> 00:14:58,545 I'm not interested in playing this out publicly. 408 00:14:58,547 --> 00:15:00,247 I just need you to tell me which Republicans 409 00:15:00,249 --> 00:15:01,768 would be open to a sit-down? 410 00:15:01,771 --> 00:15:04,084 The murder rate in particular cities in this country 411 00:15:04,086 --> 00:15:05,920 is unacceptable to President Kirkman... 412 00:15:05,955 --> 00:15:07,387 Kirkman: Senator, I understand and appreciate 413 00:15:07,389 --> 00:15:08,576 your position, 414 00:15:08,579 --> 00:15:11,257 but 84% of the country wants tougher background checks. 415 00:15:11,260 --> 00:15:12,626 Now, the American people have spoken, 416 00:15:12,628 --> 00:15:14,262 and it's our job to listen. 417 00:15:14,296 --> 00:15:15,563 - Hey. - Hey. 418 00:15:15,598 --> 00:15:17,565 I'm very sorry to hear you say that, sir. 419 00:15:17,600 --> 00:15:18,920 Thank you. Goodbye. 420 00:15:18,923 --> 00:15:20,400 Who was that? 421 00:15:20,402 --> 00:15:21,536 Senator Franklin. 422 00:15:21,570 --> 00:15:23,171 We're five Republican votes short. 423 00:15:23,205 --> 00:15:24,372 How are you doing? 424 00:15:24,406 --> 00:15:26,507 Seth said the roundtable went well. 425 00:15:26,542 --> 00:15:28,610 Yeah. 426 00:15:28,644 --> 00:15:31,579 There was this one guy, Mike Dunne. 427 00:15:31,622 --> 00:15:33,356 Two years ago, his wife, Allison... 428 00:15:33,382 --> 00:15:35,283 She's driving back from the grocery store, 429 00:15:35,317 --> 00:15:37,585 and she accidentally cut someone off. 430 00:15:37,620 --> 00:15:39,420 That man, he followed her 431 00:15:39,455 --> 00:15:41,522 to the next red light, 432 00:15:41,557 --> 00:15:44,559 and he... shoots her dead. 433 00:15:44,593 --> 00:15:46,561 My God. I know. 434 00:15:46,595 --> 00:15:50,031 Tom, we got so lucky when you were shot. 435 00:15:50,065 --> 00:15:53,267 I don't know what I'd do if I lost you. 436 00:15:53,302 --> 00:15:56,070 I know how lucky I am. 437 00:15:56,105 --> 00:15:58,539 You know, the strength of some of these people 438 00:15:58,574 --> 00:16:02,477 after what they've been through... 439 00:16:02,511 --> 00:16:04,412 it's... it's inspiring. 440 00:16:04,446 --> 00:16:05,446 [Chuckles] 441 00:16:05,481 --> 00:16:06,981 Come here. 442 00:16:07,016 --> 00:16:09,083 You've got to win this. 443 00:16:11,620 --> 00:16:13,287 [Indistinct conversations] 444 00:16:13,322 --> 00:16:14,555 Banker's hours? 445 00:16:14,590 --> 00:16:15,723 Well, it's business. 446 00:16:15,758 --> 00:16:17,091 Does that mean you're buying? 447 00:16:17,126 --> 00:16:18,292 Bartender: Same thing? 448 00:16:18,327 --> 00:16:19,259 I left a bottle in the desk. 449 00:16:19,261 --> 00:16:20,628 I assume you found it. 450 00:16:20,663 --> 00:16:22,463 Uh... I'm working my first Congressional vote 451 00:16:22,498 --> 00:16:24,698 as chief of staff to the President of the United States. 452 00:16:24,700 --> 00:16:26,300 That bottle is long gone, Aaron. 453 00:16:26,335 --> 00:16:29,337 Mm. 454 00:16:29,371 --> 00:16:30,338 Speaking of the vote... 455 00:16:30,372 --> 00:16:31,973 Here you go. 456 00:16:32,007 --> 00:16:34,142 I know you're gonna need a few Republicans, 457 00:16:34,176 --> 00:16:36,310 and I know you're facing an uphill climb. 458 00:16:36,345 --> 00:16:39,147 That's not exactly a secret. 459 00:16:39,181 --> 00:16:41,115 What if we could help? 460 00:16:41,150 --> 00:16:42,583 Hookstraten? 461 00:16:42,618 --> 00:16:44,485 She's a Republican... 462 00:16:44,520 --> 00:16:46,654 - and she is Speaker. - Of the House. 463 00:16:46,689 --> 00:16:48,623 How exactly is she gonna line up senators? 464 00:16:48,657 --> 00:16:50,992 You know there's some soft spots in the Senate... 465 00:16:51,026 --> 00:16:53,327 Moderates who don't really oppose background checks. 466 00:16:53,362 --> 00:16:55,129 They're just afraid to cross Bowman. 467 00:16:57,166 --> 00:16:58,066 I'm listening. 468 00:17:00,369 --> 00:17:02,203 If these senators can be reassured 469 00:17:02,237 --> 00:17:04,305 there's a home for them in the party, 470 00:17:04,339 --> 00:17:06,541 someone has their back come election time... 471 00:17:06,575 --> 00:17:09,177 They might have a reason to vote the bill through. 472 00:17:09,211 --> 00:17:10,645 And what's in it for Hookstraten? 473 00:17:12,748 --> 00:17:14,148 Think about it. 474 00:17:17,086 --> 00:17:18,453 Vice President. 475 00:17:34,088 --> 00:17:35,033 What do you think? 476 00:17:35,036 --> 00:17:36,921 Did you have this flown in from Ithaca? 477 00:17:36,924 --> 00:17:38,825 Secret Service wouldn't allow it. [Chuckles] 478 00:17:38,859 --> 00:17:40,058 But someone down there in the kitchen 479 00:17:40,060 --> 00:17:41,227 is working some serious magic 480 00:17:41,261 --> 00:17:43,896 'cause I'd swear this is a Pinesburger. 481 00:17:43,931 --> 00:17:45,832 Three more and you get a free tshirt. 482 00:17:45,866 --> 00:17:47,734 The Pinesburger challenge. 483 00:17:47,768 --> 00:17:50,803 I think it would send me into a cardiac arrest these days. 484 00:17:52,106 --> 00:17:56,075 30 years ago, when we were back in Clark Hall, 485 00:17:56,110 --> 00:17:57,443 could you ever have imagined 486 00:17:57,478 --> 00:17:59,245 that the two of us would be sitting here? 487 00:18:00,814 --> 00:18:02,749 Not in my wildest dreams. 488 00:18:02,783 --> 00:18:04,917 [Chuckles] 489 00:18:04,952 --> 00:18:08,187 And it is an honor to be here, Mr. President, truly. 490 00:18:08,222 --> 00:18:11,357 But you do know I'm a Republican, right? 491 00:18:11,391 --> 00:18:13,926 I heard a rumor. 492 00:18:13,961 --> 00:18:16,763 Walter, I know you're a good man... 493 00:18:16,797 --> 00:18:18,197 reasonable. 494 00:18:18,232 --> 00:18:19,592 Hell, there's more public support 495 00:18:19,600 --> 00:18:22,101 for background checks than there is for tax cuts. 496 00:18:22,136 --> 00:18:25,104 - I'm not so sure about Iowa. - [Chuckles] 497 00:18:25,139 --> 00:18:26,372 But that's not the point. 498 00:18:26,406 --> 00:18:27,940 The language of this bill is so broad, 499 00:18:27,975 --> 00:18:30,309 my people tell me it's a slippery slope. 500 00:18:30,344 --> 00:18:32,578 I know. I know. 501 00:18:32,613 --> 00:18:34,247 We're gonna fix it in the House. 502 00:18:34,281 --> 00:18:36,949 But I have to vote for the bill as written, Tom. 503 00:18:36,984 --> 00:18:39,118 I can't do it. 504 00:18:39,153 --> 00:18:41,320 Look, I know we go back a long time, 505 00:18:41,355 --> 00:18:42,955 and I may lean toward the center, 506 00:18:42,990 --> 00:18:45,124 but this is politics. 507 00:18:45,159 --> 00:18:46,893 I was appointed by a Republican governor, 508 00:18:46,927 --> 00:18:48,294 and I can't go rogue 509 00:18:48,328 --> 00:18:50,563 on the first big vote of my term. 510 00:18:50,597 --> 00:18:52,131 Walter, we've got a chance 511 00:18:52,166 --> 00:18:54,133 to do something really good here. 512 00:18:54,168 --> 00:18:56,969 This bill is gonna save lives. 513 00:18:57,004 --> 00:18:58,271 I'm sorry. 514 00:19:01,275 --> 00:19:03,509 Me, too. 515 00:19:03,544 --> 00:19:04,911 Me, too. 516 00:19:08,015 --> 00:19:09,482 I brought this bill out of committee 517 00:19:09,516 --> 00:19:10,616 to the Senate floor 518 00:19:10,651 --> 00:19:12,418 to show the White House 519 00:19:12,452 --> 00:19:14,954 that any effort to interfere in the free exercise 520 00:19:14,988 --> 00:19:17,423 of Americans' Second Amendment rights will fail. 521 00:19:17,457 --> 00:19:19,258 Senator, the First Lady hosted 522 00:19:19,293 --> 00:19:21,093 a number of victims of gun violence 523 00:19:21,128 --> 00:19:22,962 at the White House yesterday. 524 00:19:22,996 --> 00:19:25,331 Yeah, a blatant PR stunt. 525 00:19:25,365 --> 00:19:26,999 Listen, the White House 526 00:19:27,034 --> 00:19:29,168 has completely oversimplified this issue. 527 00:19:29,203 --> 00:19:31,537 They're making promises about safety they can't keep. 528 00:19:31,572 --> 00:19:33,873 Lily: Mr. President... Speaker Hookstraten. 529 00:19:35,042 --> 00:19:36,843 - Thank you. - [TV shuts off] 530 00:19:36,877 --> 00:19:38,444 Kimble, how nice to see you. 531 00:19:38,478 --> 00:19:40,012 Thank you, sir. 532 00:19:40,047 --> 00:19:42,014 I know you've got a Senate vote coming up fast, 533 00:19:42,049 --> 00:19:44,183 so I won't take much of your time. 534 00:19:44,218 --> 00:19:47,286 What I came to tell you is, with the proper encouragement, 535 00:19:47,321 --> 00:19:50,189 I think a few moderate Republicans in the Senate 536 00:19:50,224 --> 00:19:51,858 might just vote yes. 537 00:19:51,892 --> 00:19:53,860 What kind of encouragement are we talking about? 538 00:19:53,894 --> 00:19:55,862 If the Senate gets the bill to the House, 539 00:19:55,896 --> 00:19:58,331 I will work with you and other House leaders 540 00:19:58,365 --> 00:20:01,067 to get an amended measure passed, as you intend. 541 00:20:01,101 --> 00:20:03,636 And I'm willing to say that publicly. 542 00:20:03,670 --> 00:20:06,505 [Chuckles softly] That's very generous of you. 543 00:20:06,540 --> 00:20:08,074 And courageous, too, 544 00:20:08,108 --> 00:20:11,377 to take on Senator Bowman like that. 545 00:20:11,411 --> 00:20:13,045 Kimble, I have to be honest, 546 00:20:13,080 --> 00:20:16,048 I'm not in a position to make promises right now. 547 00:20:16,083 --> 00:20:19,185 Obviously, this bill is incredibly important to me, 548 00:20:19,219 --> 00:20:22,521 but the best that I could do... 549 00:20:22,556 --> 00:20:25,658 Well, I would be very grateful down the line. 550 00:20:25,692 --> 00:20:28,594 That's all I need to know, Mr. President. 551 00:20:28,629 --> 00:20:30,096 Thank you. 552 00:20:30,130 --> 00:20:32,899 No, thank you. 553 00:20:32,933 --> 00:20:35,334 Kimble? 554 00:20:35,369 --> 00:20:37,069 From the moment I took office, 555 00:20:37,104 --> 00:20:40,039 I've been trying to guess what you were going to do. 556 00:20:40,073 --> 00:20:43,376 And I have to admit, I've usually been wrong. 557 00:20:43,410 --> 00:20:45,711 Why are you doing this? 558 00:20:45,746 --> 00:20:48,547 Because I think you're doing the right thing, sir. 559 00:20:50,984 --> 00:20:52,184 Thank you very much. 560 00:20:56,657 --> 00:20:58,539 [Chuckles] 561 00:20:58,542 --> 00:21:00,558 Hookstraten: Today, I had a very productive meeting 562 00:21:00,560 --> 00:21:04,096 with President Kirkman regarding SB8180. 563 00:21:04,131 --> 00:21:06,265 I agree with him that sensible measures 564 00:21:06,300 --> 00:21:08,401 to ensure gun safety are long overdue 565 00:21:08,435 --> 00:21:10,536 and that expanding background checks 566 00:21:10,570 --> 00:21:12,438 makes Americans safer. 567 00:21:12,472 --> 00:21:15,107 So I urge my colleagues in the Senate 568 00:21:15,142 --> 00:21:18,411 to pass this bill tomorrow and get it to the House, 569 00:21:18,445 --> 00:21:21,447 where Republicans, Democrats, and Independents... 570 00:21:21,481 --> 00:21:24,349 I'd say your meeting with the Speaker went well. 571 00:21:24,351 --> 00:21:26,986 Let's hope this works. 572 00:21:27,020 --> 00:21:28,955 As the President has said, 573 00:21:28,989 --> 00:21:32,558 let's put country above party and show the American people 574 00:21:32,592 --> 00:21:34,927 that their Congress is listening. 575 00:21:36,781 --> 00:21:40,931 _ 576 00:21:40,934 --> 00:21:44,536 ♪ 577 00:21:45,324 --> 00:21:47,604 Atwood: So, what do you think we're really gonna find 578 00:21:47,607 --> 00:21:50,343 all the way out here? 579 00:21:50,377 --> 00:21:51,477 Oil? 580 00:21:51,511 --> 00:21:53,012 [Chuckles] I don't know. 581 00:21:53,046 --> 00:21:54,280 Must be something big 582 00:21:54,314 --> 00:21:56,849 for Brooke Mathison to come all this way. 583 00:21:56,883 --> 00:21:58,884 We're getting closer to the belly of the beast, 584 00:21:58,919 --> 00:22:01,220 Jason, I can feel it. 585 00:22:01,254 --> 00:22:02,455 Pull over two miles out. 586 00:22:02,489 --> 00:22:04,857 We'll go the rest of the way on foot. 587 00:22:04,891 --> 00:22:07,493 It's so crazy listening to you give me orders. 588 00:22:07,527 --> 00:22:10,629 Seems like just yesterday, it was the other way around. 589 00:22:10,664 --> 00:22:13,165 It's weird for me, too, you know. 590 00:22:13,200 --> 00:22:15,568 No, I mean it. I mean, I'm grateful. 591 00:22:15,610 --> 00:22:19,880 Because I tell you, with Brooke Mathison being dead, 592 00:22:19,906 --> 00:22:21,207 I thought I'd have closure, 593 00:22:21,241 --> 00:22:23,952 but I realize that's not gonna happen 594 00:22:23,955 --> 00:22:26,345 until all these sons of bitches are brought down. 595 00:22:26,380 --> 00:22:30,316 ♪ 596 00:22:35,729 --> 00:22:38,599 Mr. President, I have Senator Dunlap on the phone for you. 597 00:22:38,602 --> 00:22:40,038 Thank you, Ava. 598 00:22:40,072 --> 00:22:42,340 [Receiver lifts, beep] 599 00:22:42,374 --> 00:22:44,309 Walter. How are you doing? 600 00:22:44,343 --> 00:22:45,977 I'm well, Mr. President. 601 00:22:46,011 --> 00:22:49,380 Just had a long talk with Kimble Hookstraten about 8180. 602 00:22:49,415 --> 00:22:51,049 - And...? - And... 603 00:22:51,083 --> 00:22:53,818 she's agreed to provide me with the political cover I need 604 00:22:53,852 --> 00:22:55,920 to back you up on this. 605 00:22:55,955 --> 00:22:57,822 [Chuckles softly] That's fantastic. 606 00:22:57,856 --> 00:23:00,325 I'm sorry it had to play out like this, Tom. 607 00:23:00,390 --> 00:23:02,737 I wish I could have just said yes when you asked me, 608 00:23:02,740 --> 00:23:05,208 but, anyway, I wanted you to hear it from me. 609 00:23:05,242 --> 00:23:06,809 You can count on my vote. 610 00:23:06,844 --> 00:23:08,311 I really appreciate it, Walter. 611 00:23:08,345 --> 00:23:09,512 This is great news. 612 00:23:09,546 --> 00:23:11,047 Good day, Mr. President. 613 00:23:11,081 --> 00:23:12,315 Good day. 614 00:23:13,250 --> 00:23:15,318 [Receiver clicks] 615 00:23:15,352 --> 00:23:16,352 [Sighs] 616 00:23:17,683 --> 00:23:19,253 - [Knock on door] - Seth: Hey. 617 00:23:19,256 --> 00:23:20,723 Hey. 618 00:23:20,758 --> 00:23:22,825 Hookstraten got us three Republicans... 619 00:23:22,860 --> 00:23:25,528 Kovich, Duffield, and Dunlap flipped this morning. 620 00:23:25,562 --> 00:23:27,063 Okay, I never thought I'd use 621 00:23:27,097 --> 00:23:29,232 "Hookstraten" and "friend" in the same sentence. 622 00:23:29,266 --> 00:23:30,400 Is this, uh, Aaron's doing? 623 00:23:30,434 --> 00:23:32,168 Well, I mean, he knows that we need 624 00:23:32,202 --> 00:23:34,604 to take down Jack Bowman just as much as she does, so... 625 00:23:34,638 --> 00:23:37,340 Yeah, but for her to wrap her arms around POTUS like that, 626 00:23:37,374 --> 00:23:39,342 there's got to be something else going on. 627 00:23:39,376 --> 00:23:41,177 I'm just saying there may or may not be 628 00:23:41,211 --> 00:23:43,446 a pool going in the lower press. 629 00:23:43,480 --> 00:23:46,048 The President hasn't agreed to anything. 630 00:23:46,051 --> 00:23:47,218 Oh, okay. 631 00:23:52,589 --> 00:23:54,557 Alex: Thank you so much, Senator, for seeing me. 632 00:23:54,591 --> 00:23:55,891 Senator Hunter: Thank you for reaching out. 633 00:23:55,893 --> 00:23:58,227 Well, I made a promise to Amara Qazi, 634 00:23:58,262 --> 00:24:00,463 and she came to the roundtable yesterday. 635 00:24:00,497 --> 00:24:02,565 Her 12-year-old grandson was killed 636 00:24:02,599 --> 00:24:04,634 in a drive-by shooting in Chicago. 637 00:24:04,668 --> 00:24:06,029 - 12 years old... - Yeah. 638 00:24:06,032 --> 00:24:09,138 Without a specific law targeting gun trafficking, 639 00:24:09,173 --> 00:24:11,774 we're not giving law enforcement a fighting chance 640 00:24:11,809 --> 00:24:15,211 to stop the flood of weapons coming into cities like Chicago. 641 00:24:15,245 --> 00:24:18,481 You are preaching to the choir, Mrs. Kirkman. 642 00:24:18,515 --> 00:24:21,150 You know, I championed this effort in Massachusetts, 643 00:24:21,185 --> 00:24:23,419 and I would be glad to lead the charge here, 644 00:24:23,454 --> 00:24:26,556 if and when we have the momentum. 645 00:24:26,590 --> 00:24:27,824 Of course. 646 00:24:27,858 --> 00:24:30,426 And in the meantime, let me say... 647 00:24:30,461 --> 00:24:32,795 I am glad to have a sisterin-arms 648 00:24:32,830 --> 00:24:34,731 - in the White House. - Well, thank you. 649 00:24:34,765 --> 00:24:37,433 And thank you so much for your support with this vote. 650 00:24:37,468 --> 00:24:39,669 I hope we'll all be celebrating tomorrow. 651 00:24:39,703 --> 00:24:41,771 Goodbye. 652 00:24:43,890 --> 00:24:45,701 Senator Bowman: Uh, Mrs. Kirkman... 653 00:24:45,709 --> 00:24:47,777 I don't believe we formally met. Jack Bowman. 654 00:24:47,811 --> 00:24:49,746 I think you're right. It just feels like we have. 655 00:24:49,780 --> 00:24:52,181 [Chuckles] Well, this is Senator Underhill, of Oklahoma. 656 00:24:52,216 --> 00:24:53,483 Pleasure. 657 00:24:53,517 --> 00:24:54,951 Senator Higuera, New Jersey. 658 00:24:54,985 --> 00:24:56,519 Nice to meet you. 659 00:24:56,553 --> 00:24:58,187 And Senator Vandenberg, Tennessee. 660 00:24:58,222 --> 00:24:59,622 Hello. 661 00:24:59,656 --> 00:25:01,758 I must say, I'm surprised to see you here. 662 00:25:01,792 --> 00:25:03,760 Is the First Lady working Senators now? 663 00:25:03,794 --> 00:25:05,328 Oh, I'm not here for votes. 664 00:25:05,362 --> 00:25:07,163 I was just here to keep a promise 665 00:25:07,197 --> 00:25:09,832 to a woman who lost her son to gun violence. 666 00:25:09,867 --> 00:25:11,700 Well, I admire your civic spirit. 667 00:25:11,702 --> 00:25:13,836 Good luck in the vote today, Mrs. Kirkman, 668 00:25:13,871 --> 00:25:15,338 to you and your husband. 669 00:25:15,372 --> 00:25:17,673 Thank you, but this isn't about luck. 670 00:25:17,708 --> 00:25:20,810 It shouldn't be good luck that keeps people safe 671 00:25:20,844 --> 00:25:23,613 in a movie theater or a mall or a school. 672 00:25:23,647 --> 00:25:25,982 This is about doing what's right, 673 00:25:26,016 --> 00:25:30,319 and I just hope that 51 Senators can feel the same way. 674 00:25:30,354 --> 00:25:33,156 It was an honor to meet all of you. 675 00:25:38,729 --> 00:25:40,530 Okay, so we need two more. 676 00:25:40,564 --> 00:25:42,365 I was speaking to Leg Affairs today, 677 00:25:42,399 --> 00:25:43,900 and they said we can get Higuera 678 00:25:43,934 --> 00:25:45,567 if you're willing to talk Medicaid reform. 679 00:25:45,569 --> 00:25:47,236 Medicaid cuts... Absolutely not. 680 00:25:47,271 --> 00:25:48,392 Okay. 681 00:25:48,395 --> 00:25:50,706 Then we're looking at Harrington from Colorado. 682 00:25:50,741 --> 00:25:52,841 I know his Chief of Staff from when I worked on the Hill, 683 00:25:52,843 --> 00:25:53,611 so I'll take him, 684 00:25:53,614 --> 00:25:55,577 and Jim O'Malley was in your Treasury Department. 685 00:25:55,579 --> 00:25:56,913 Do you think he's a possibility? 686 00:25:56,947 --> 00:25:58,548 I'll knock some sense into him. 687 00:25:58,582 --> 00:25:59,561 Good. 688 00:25:59,564 --> 00:26:02,241 Our longest shot is gonna be Mary-Anne Louis from Alaska. 689 00:26:02,244 --> 00:26:04,387 She's got a moderate streak, but it is Alaska. 690 00:26:04,421 --> 00:26:05,241 I'll talk to her. 691 00:26:05,244 --> 00:26:07,422 Well, let's just wait on the big guns for a second 692 00:26:07,424 --> 00:26:08,924 because if we can get Harrington and O'Malley, 693 00:26:08,926 --> 00:26:10,660 we have our 51. 694 00:26:10,694 --> 00:26:12,395 I smell the barn on this. 695 00:26:12,429 --> 00:26:13,729 Good work, Ms. Rhodes. 696 00:26:13,764 --> 00:26:15,165 I appreciate that, sir, 697 00:26:15,168 --> 00:26:17,069 but our work isn't done until we have the votes. 698 00:26:17,072 --> 00:26:18,600 We're gonna need to prepare a statement... 699 00:26:18,602 --> 00:26:20,736 - Up or down. - I'm on it. 700 00:26:20,771 --> 00:26:22,572 We just lost Engram. 701 00:26:22,606 --> 00:26:24,607 What? Engram's a Democrat. 702 00:26:24,641 --> 00:26:26,576 Says he doesn't like you aligning yourself 703 00:26:26,610 --> 00:26:27,743 with a Republican speaker. 704 00:26:27,778 --> 00:26:28,945 He can't trust. 705 00:26:28,979 --> 00:26:30,680 Seth: Two steps forward, one step back. 706 00:26:30,714 --> 00:26:32,034 So now we're at 48. 707 00:26:32,037 --> 00:26:34,282 Moss: Unless you're willing to talk about Medicaid. 708 00:26:34,284 --> 00:26:36,319 No, no, I meant what I said. 709 00:26:37,788 --> 00:26:39,055 We need all three... 710 00:26:39,089 --> 00:26:41,424 Harrington, O'Malley, and Mary-Anne Louis. 711 00:26:41,458 --> 00:26:43,426 Time for the big guns. 712 00:26:43,460 --> 00:26:45,428 [Sighs] 713 00:26:45,462 --> 00:26:46,762 Son of a bitch. 714 00:26:46,797 --> 00:26:49,866 ♪ 715 00:27:03,647 --> 00:27:05,615 We should be coming up on it... 716 00:27:05,649 --> 00:27:07,550 Let me see. 717 00:27:10,587 --> 00:27:13,322 Right now. 718 00:27:13,357 --> 00:27:14,957 What the hell? 719 00:27:14,992 --> 00:27:17,627 This is the place. 720 00:27:17,661 --> 00:27:19,662 But where's the facility? 721 00:27:19,696 --> 00:27:22,899 ♪ 722 00:27:37,246 --> 00:27:39,013 Good to see you haven't changed. 723 00:27:39,047 --> 00:27:40,447 Your office said you were on lunch. 724 00:27:40,449 --> 00:27:42,083 I took a wild guess. 725 00:27:42,117 --> 00:27:43,950 If you wanted to hang out, you could have just asked. 726 00:27:43,952 --> 00:27:45,419 I'm here for work, Grady. 727 00:27:45,454 --> 00:27:48,222 I need to know where your boss stands on SB8180. 728 00:27:48,257 --> 00:27:50,291 Mm, that depends on how persuasive 729 00:27:50,325 --> 00:27:51,491 the President is willing to get. 730 00:27:51,493 --> 00:27:53,227 Just give me a number. 731 00:27:53,262 --> 00:27:54,794 O' Malley: Mr. President, I think what you're doing 732 00:27:54,796 --> 00:27:56,297 for this administration is admirable. 733 00:27:56,331 --> 00:28:00,101 But some of us still have elections to worry about. 734 00:28:00,135 --> 00:28:01,435 In Texas. 735 00:28:01,470 --> 00:28:04,438 I carried Texas by 60 points last time I ran. 736 00:28:04,473 --> 00:28:08,276 I'd say my endorsement still carries some weight down there. 737 00:28:08,310 --> 00:28:10,811 Are you promising me your endorsement? 738 00:28:10,846 --> 00:28:12,480 Prove you deserve it, Jim. 739 00:28:12,529 --> 00:28:15,565 Mr. President, you're asking me to commit political suicide. 740 00:28:15,584 --> 00:28:17,952 No, I'm asking you to do the right thing. 741 00:28:17,986 --> 00:28:19,954 And sacrifice every other right thing 742 00:28:19,988 --> 00:28:21,455 for this one. 743 00:28:21,490 --> 00:28:23,925 My appointment is up in November. 744 00:28:23,959 --> 00:28:25,126 If I vote for this bill, 745 00:28:25,160 --> 00:28:27,061 I won't stand a chance at re-election. 746 00:28:27,095 --> 00:28:28,963 You want a number? Okay. 747 00:28:28,997 --> 00:28:30,932 The immediate infrastructure needs of Colorado 748 00:28:30,966 --> 00:28:33,167 exceeds $785 million. 749 00:28:33,202 --> 00:28:35,570 That's a lot of infrastructure. 750 00:28:35,604 --> 00:28:37,524 You're asking what would help Coloradans overlook 751 00:28:37,539 --> 00:28:40,474 their Republican Junior Senator's vote for gun control. 752 00:28:40,509 --> 00:28:42,577 We're talking about background checks for new sales. 753 00:28:42,611 --> 00:28:43,689 It's mild. 754 00:28:43,692 --> 00:28:45,178 Well, if you swing that in the budget, 755 00:28:45,180 --> 00:28:47,181 I think I can swing Harrington. 756 00:28:47,216 --> 00:28:49,417 I'll confirm within the hour. 757 00:28:49,451 --> 00:28:52,320 If you can't find your spine on this... 758 00:28:52,354 --> 00:28:54,322 I may just run for the damn seat myself. 759 00:28:54,356 --> 00:28:56,924 There's no need to overreact. 760 00:28:56,959 --> 00:28:58,993 It's really that important to you? 761 00:28:59,027 --> 00:29:01,262 Oh, I'm not asking for myself. 762 00:29:01,296 --> 00:29:03,864 I'm not even asking for the President. 763 00:29:03,899 --> 00:29:05,499 I'm asking for the country. 764 00:29:07,202 --> 00:29:09,136 And I'm not really asking. 765 00:29:11,340 --> 00:29:13,841 Look, I understand that this is Washington, D.C., 766 00:29:13,875 --> 00:29:16,010 and I understand that you're a politician, 767 00:29:16,044 --> 00:29:18,879 but we have a chance to finally move forward on this thing, 768 00:29:18,914 --> 00:29:20,448 maybe even save some lives. 769 00:29:23,018 --> 00:29:25,052 If this vote costs you your re-election, 770 00:29:25,087 --> 00:29:26,887 I guarantee you I will find you a place 771 00:29:26,922 --> 00:29:28,089 in this administration. 772 00:29:30,492 --> 00:29:32,493 I have to think about it. 773 00:29:35,197 --> 00:29:36,264 Right. 774 00:29:38,267 --> 00:29:40,301 I know this is hard. 775 00:29:40,335 --> 00:29:43,537 It shouldn't be, but I know that it is. 776 00:29:43,572 --> 00:29:45,006 At the end of the day, all I can do 777 00:29:45,040 --> 00:29:46,507 is ask you to vote your conscience. 778 00:29:50,279 --> 00:29:53,347 ♪ 779 00:29:53,382 --> 00:29:55,216 Well, it's gonna come down to the wire. 780 00:29:55,250 --> 00:29:57,051 - I did all I could. - You opened the door. 781 00:29:57,085 --> 00:29:58,113 If this bill passes, 782 00:29:58,116 --> 00:29:59,586 it's probably gonna be because of you, 783 00:29:59,588 --> 00:30:01,055 and the President knows that. 784 00:30:01,089 --> 00:30:03,224 And if it fails... 785 00:30:03,258 --> 00:30:06,394 Well, we thank the senators who voted yes for their courage 786 00:30:06,428 --> 00:30:08,229 and vow to keep fighting for the issue. 787 00:30:08,263 --> 00:30:11,432 And then we don't talk about it for a while. 788 00:30:11,466 --> 00:30:14,001 This was the President's cause, 789 00:30:14,036 --> 00:30:17,204 and if it goes down... let it be his defeat. 790 00:30:17,239 --> 00:30:20,174 Well, what about the vice presidency? 791 00:30:20,208 --> 00:30:22,510 I have no intention of tying myself to a lame duck. 792 00:30:24,112 --> 00:30:25,579 Look, Aaron... 793 00:30:25,614 --> 00:30:28,916 I respect your loyalty to the President. 794 00:30:28,950 --> 00:30:30,918 The vice presidency was a conversation, 795 00:30:30,952 --> 00:30:31,952 not a blood oath. 796 00:30:31,987 --> 00:30:34,055 And if Kirkman loses... 797 00:30:34,089 --> 00:30:36,190 we're gonna have to do our own damage control. 798 00:30:40,662 --> 00:30:43,166 Hey, we have a flag. 799 00:30:43,169 --> 00:30:45,551 Did you know the First Lady was at Dirksen today? 800 00:30:45,552 --> 00:30:46,065 What? 801 00:30:46,068 --> 00:30:47,467 Yeah, she was meeting with Senator Hunter 802 00:30:47,469 --> 00:30:49,537 about some federal guntrafficking legislation. 803 00:30:49,571 --> 00:30:51,304 Oh, I know she told me she wanted to talk to her, 804 00:30:51,306 --> 00:30:52,605 but I didn't think that meant today. 805 00:30:52,607 --> 00:30:54,375 Hours before the vote, Emily. 806 00:30:54,409 --> 00:30:56,143 And she ran into Jack Bowman. 807 00:30:56,178 --> 00:30:57,144 Oh, my God. 808 00:30:57,179 --> 00:30:58,446 They exchanged words. 809 00:30:58,480 --> 00:30:59,612 I got this from someone in my office 810 00:30:59,614 --> 00:31:01,282 who got it from someone on the Hill. 811 00:31:01,316 --> 00:31:03,084 Does the President know? 812 00:31:03,118 --> 00:31:04,985 - No, not yet. - Okay. 813 00:31:05,020 --> 00:31:06,554 We can't tell him. It's not our place. 814 00:31:06,588 --> 00:31:08,122 Emily, you're the Chief of Staff. 815 00:31:08,156 --> 00:31:09,656 - And she's the First Lady. - And he should know. 816 00:31:09,658 --> 00:31:11,324 Could you imagine if there'd been cameras there? 817 00:31:11,326 --> 00:31:12,821 But there weren't, were there? 818 00:31:12,824 --> 00:31:15,161 I haven't heard anything, so whatever she did, it's done. 819 00:31:15,163 --> 00:31:16,997 We will quietly re-confirm the votes 820 00:31:17,032 --> 00:31:18,432 and hope there's no damage. 821 00:31:21,670 --> 00:31:22,636 [Sighs] 822 00:31:25,774 --> 00:31:28,142 I'm telling you, Foerstel, there was nothing there. 823 00:31:28,176 --> 00:31:30,010 Foerstel: I just sent you something. 824 00:31:30,045 --> 00:31:32,146 Infrared's got a hit at those coordinates. 825 00:31:32,180 --> 00:31:34,682 You didn't happen to look down, did you? 826 00:31:34,716 --> 00:31:36,283 What, we were standing on it? 827 00:31:36,318 --> 00:31:37,418 What's underground? 828 00:31:37,452 --> 00:31:39,587 It's an ICBM missile silo. 829 00:31:39,621 --> 00:31:40,754 What? 830 00:31:40,757 --> 00:31:42,322 Yeah, the government built it in the '70s, 831 00:31:42,324 --> 00:31:43,524 decommissioned years ago 832 00:31:43,558 --> 00:31:45,993 as part of an arms reduction treaty. 833 00:31:46,027 --> 00:31:47,361 Took out the payload, 834 00:31:47,396 --> 00:31:50,331 and the property was sold to Browning-Reed. 835 00:31:50,365 --> 00:31:52,032 We got to get back out there and find it. 836 00:31:52,067 --> 00:31:53,701 No. 837 00:31:53,735 --> 00:31:56,337 The sun's about to set. 838 00:31:56,371 --> 00:31:58,205 We're not gonna find anything in the dark. 839 00:31:58,240 --> 00:31:59,540 All right, then we sleep here. 840 00:31:59,574 --> 00:32:01,275 We head out at first light. 841 00:32:01,309 --> 00:32:05,012 [Sirens wailing, horns honking in distance] 842 00:32:05,046 --> 00:32:06,647 Just got word from Moss. 843 00:32:06,681 --> 00:32:08,315 O'Malley's in. 844 00:32:08,350 --> 00:32:10,184 I think it's gonna come down to Mary-Anne Louis. 845 00:32:10,186 --> 00:32:11,304 Yes, sir. 846 00:32:11,307 --> 00:32:13,386 If she votes for the bill, we have the majority. 847 00:32:13,388 --> 00:32:14,355 If she doesn't... 848 00:32:14,389 --> 00:32:15,790 It's a tie. 849 00:32:15,824 --> 00:32:18,559 And with no VP to break it, the bill fails. 850 00:32:18,593 --> 00:32:20,461 Drafts of your remarks on the vote, sir. 851 00:32:20,495 --> 00:32:22,163 - Thank you. - [Gavel bangs] 852 00:32:24,099 --> 00:32:29,203 Woman: The Senate will come to order for the vote on SB8180. 853 00:32:29,237 --> 00:32:33,174 This bill requires 51 votes for passage. 854 00:32:34,209 --> 00:32:37,144 Mr. Andover. 855 00:32:37,179 --> 00:32:38,546 Aye. 856 00:32:38,580 --> 00:32:40,514 Ms. Azora. 857 00:32:40,549 --> 00:32:42,583 No. 858 00:32:42,617 --> 00:32:45,085 Mr. Bowman. 859 00:32:45,120 --> 00:32:46,086 No. 860 00:32:46,121 --> 00:32:47,388 No surprise there. 861 00:32:47,422 --> 00:32:49,056 Ms. Correia. 862 00:32:49,090 --> 00:32:50,458 No. 863 00:32:51,726 --> 00:32:53,761 Mr. Dunlap. 864 00:32:53,795 --> 00:32:55,362 Aye. 865 00:32:55,397 --> 00:32:57,331 Senator Engram. 866 00:32:57,365 --> 00:32:58,833 No. 867 00:32:58,836 --> 00:33:01,363 Feels like a funeral in here. 868 00:33:01,366 --> 00:33:03,803 It's like none of you have been through a vote before. 869 00:33:03,805 --> 00:33:05,339 Come on! 870 00:33:05,373 --> 00:33:07,241 You haven't lost yet. 871 00:33:07,275 --> 00:33:09,410 God, this job is making me fat. 872 00:33:09,444 --> 00:33:11,212 - Diet starts tomorrow. - Yep. 873 00:33:11,246 --> 00:33:12,279 I'm good. Thank you. 874 00:33:12,314 --> 00:33:13,747 Senator Heldreth. 875 00:33:13,782 --> 00:33:15,416 No. 876 00:33:15,450 --> 00:33:16,784 Ms. Higuera. 877 00:33:16,818 --> 00:33:19,887 No. 878 00:33:19,921 --> 00:33:21,589 Ms. Hunter. 879 00:33:21,623 --> 00:33:22,723 Aye. 880 00:33:22,757 --> 00:33:24,692 - Heard about the pizza. - Hey. 881 00:33:24,726 --> 00:33:25,726 Ms. Louis. 882 00:33:25,760 --> 00:33:27,261 Senator Louis is next. 883 00:33:27,295 --> 00:33:29,597 ♪ 884 00:33:32,096 --> 00:33:33,230 Ms. Louis? 885 00:33:36,137 --> 00:33:37,738 No. 886 00:33:37,772 --> 00:33:39,363 Damn it. 887 00:33:39,366 --> 00:33:40,466 What's happened? 888 00:33:40,469 --> 00:33:42,376 She didn't have the guts. 889 00:33:42,410 --> 00:33:43,790 Seth: It's gonna be a tie. 890 00:33:43,793 --> 00:33:45,212 Which means we lose. 891 00:33:54,734 --> 00:33:57,741 - Mr. O'Malley. - Aye. 892 00:33:57,744 --> 00:34:00,159 - Mr. Schiller. - Aye. 893 00:34:00,162 --> 00:34:02,381 - Mr. Underhill. - No. 894 00:34:02,415 --> 00:34:05,217 Well, it was a hell of a lot closer than I expected. 895 00:34:05,251 --> 00:34:06,752 Tom, I'm so sorry. 896 00:34:06,786 --> 00:34:08,654 Emily: I'm sorry, too. 897 00:34:08,688 --> 00:34:11,090 It was my job to deliver, and I didn't. 898 00:34:11,124 --> 00:34:12,858 It was nobody's fault. We all tried. 899 00:34:12,892 --> 00:34:14,593 - Wait, wait, wait! - What? 900 00:34:14,627 --> 00:34:16,095 Vandenberg voted yes. 901 00:34:16,129 --> 00:34:17,396 - Are you sure? - Yeah, go back. 902 00:34:17,430 --> 00:34:18,730 Rewind it. 903 00:34:18,765 --> 00:34:20,566 ♪ 904 00:34:20,600 --> 00:34:22,367 Ms. Vandenberg. 905 00:34:26,106 --> 00:34:29,241 Ms. Vandenberg? 906 00:34:29,275 --> 00:34:30,342 Aye. 907 00:34:30,376 --> 00:34:31,677 Vandenberg? I know her. 908 00:34:31,711 --> 00:34:32,703 Moss: She was appointed 909 00:34:32,737 --> 00:34:35,545 to fill her husband's seat from Tennessee. 910 00:34:35,548 --> 00:34:37,249 He was as red as they come. 911 00:34:37,283 --> 00:34:38,750 [Senators murmuring] 912 00:34:42,789 --> 00:34:45,224 Richard Vandenberg voted against every gun measure 913 00:34:45,258 --> 00:34:46,557 that came up during his time in the Senate. 914 00:34:46,559 --> 00:34:47,726 I assumed she would, too. 915 00:34:47,760 --> 00:34:50,195 I guess everybody did. 916 00:34:50,246 --> 00:34:53,581 Good for you. 917 00:34:53,600 --> 00:34:56,768 - Ms. Winston. - No. 918 00:34:56,803 --> 00:34:59,271 And finally, Mr. Zwick. 919 00:35:01,585 --> 00:35:02,585 Come on. 920 00:35:04,320 --> 00:35:05,487 Aye. 921 00:35:05,490 --> 00:35:06,924 On this vote, 922 00:35:06,927 --> 00:35:10,582 the yeas are 51, and the nays are 49. 923 00:35:10,617 --> 00:35:11,650 - It passes! - Hey! 924 00:35:11,684 --> 00:35:12,765 We won! 925 00:35:12,768 --> 00:35:15,653 - Congratulations! - Congratulations to you! 926 00:35:15,655 --> 00:35:17,589 Great work, everyone. This is unbelievable. 927 00:35:17,624 --> 00:35:19,158 Where's the champagne? 928 00:35:19,192 --> 00:35:20,559 I have some Macallan in my office. 929 00:35:20,593 --> 00:35:22,628 Well, let's get it! This is a celebration! 930 00:35:22,662 --> 00:35:25,597 ♪ 931 00:35:31,567 --> 00:35:33,268 I want to meet Senator Vandenberg. 932 00:35:33,271 --> 00:35:34,305 Yes, sir. 933 00:35:37,944 --> 00:35:39,578 Emily, we did it. 934 00:35:39,612 --> 00:35:41,146 [Both chuckle] 935 00:35:41,181 --> 00:35:42,314 We did. 936 00:35:42,348 --> 00:35:43,849 [Chuckles] 937 00:35:43,883 --> 00:35:46,485 To the first of many wins. 938 00:35:46,519 --> 00:35:47,753 Never in doubt. 939 00:35:50,523 --> 00:35:53,192 Reporter: In a tight contest that riveted and surprised 940 00:35:53,226 --> 00:35:54,237 Washington pundits, 941 00:35:54,240 --> 00:35:56,862 the Senate voted 51 to 49 last night 942 00:35:56,896 --> 00:35:59,498 in favor of a bill expanding background checks 943 00:35:59,532 --> 00:36:01,700 for gun purchases across the country. 944 00:36:01,734 --> 00:36:03,268 The bill now moves to the House, 945 00:36:03,303 --> 00:36:04,569 where Speaker Kimble Hookstraten 946 00:36:04,571 --> 00:36:06,772 has promised a bipartisan effort 947 00:36:06,806 --> 00:36:09,641 to amend the legislation and get it passed. 948 00:36:09,676 --> 00:36:11,643 Hookstraten's support is a promising sign 949 00:36:11,678 --> 00:36:13,016 for the Independent President 950 00:36:13,019 --> 00:36:15,814 as he rolls out his hundred days agenda. 951 00:36:22,255 --> 00:36:24,523 ♪ 952 00:36:33,600 --> 00:36:36,568 It's supposed to be right here. 953 00:36:36,603 --> 00:36:38,170 This is crazy. 954 00:36:40,573 --> 00:36:41,607 Wells. 955 00:36:51,017 --> 00:36:52,918 Hannah: Stand back. 956 00:36:52,952 --> 00:36:54,753 [Thud] 957 00:36:54,787 --> 00:36:57,856 [Hinges creak] 958 00:36:58,591 --> 00:37:00,692 You ready? 959 00:37:00,727 --> 00:37:01,827 Yeah. 960 00:37:01,861 --> 00:37:03,562 What could go wrong? 961 00:37:03,596 --> 00:37:04,796 [Water trickling] 962 00:37:17,877 --> 00:37:21,513 [Indistinct talking in distance] 963 00:37:21,547 --> 00:37:24,616 [Cellphone vibrating] 964 00:37:24,651 --> 00:37:25,751 Hey. 965 00:37:25,785 --> 00:37:26,806 Aaron: Congratulations. 966 00:37:26,809 --> 00:37:28,923 They're calling it a big win for the President. 967 00:37:28,926 --> 00:37:30,092 And for the Speaker. 968 00:37:30,095 --> 00:37:32,030 She took a big risk, and it paid off. 969 00:37:32,058 --> 00:37:33,892 Yeah, well, we're not feeling so bad about it. 970 00:37:33,926 --> 00:37:35,427 We'll have to do it again sometime. 971 00:37:35,461 --> 00:37:36,595 Sounds like we will be. 972 00:37:36,629 --> 00:37:37,562 Look forward to it. 973 00:37:38,965 --> 00:37:41,533 [Knock on door] 974 00:37:41,567 --> 00:37:43,084 Senator Vandenberg, sir. 975 00:37:43,087 --> 00:37:44,287 Kirkman: Thank you, Lily. 976 00:37:44,290 --> 00:37:46,972 Senator, it is an honor to meet you. 977 00:37:47,006 --> 00:37:49,408 This is my wife, Alex. I believe you've met. 978 00:37:49,442 --> 00:37:50,942 Briefly, yes. 979 00:37:50,977 --> 00:37:53,378 Please, please, sit. 980 00:37:53,413 --> 00:37:56,281 Mr. President, thank you for the invitation. 981 00:37:56,316 --> 00:37:57,983 And, Mrs. Kirkman, 982 00:37:58,017 --> 00:37:59,551 thank you for agreeing to be here. 983 00:37:59,585 --> 00:38:00,735 Of course. 984 00:38:00,738 --> 00:38:02,954 I want to thank you for what you did last night. 985 00:38:02,989 --> 00:38:06,591 Do you mind if I ask, what made you change your mind? 986 00:38:06,626 --> 00:38:08,627 Change it? 987 00:38:08,661 --> 00:38:10,462 Well, I g... I guess we all assumed 988 00:38:10,503 --> 00:38:12,805 that you would vote the way your husband would have, 989 00:38:12,832 --> 00:38:14,834 especially Senator Bowman. 990 00:38:14,837 --> 00:38:17,569 Well, he never asked. 991 00:38:18,137 --> 00:38:21,061 I think he just assumed I felt lucky to be there. 992 00:38:21,064 --> 00:38:24,343 We were lucky that you were. 993 00:38:24,377 --> 00:38:26,445 Richard and I had a happy marriage, 994 00:38:26,479 --> 00:38:29,014 but we didn't agree on everything. 995 00:38:29,048 --> 00:38:32,117 Guns were one of those things. 996 00:38:32,151 --> 00:38:35,320 I heard what you said about country over party, 997 00:38:35,355 --> 00:38:36,688 Mr. President. 998 00:38:36,723 --> 00:38:39,524 I took it to heart. 999 00:38:39,559 --> 00:38:42,694 And when I saw you stand up to Senator Bowman yesterday, 1000 00:38:42,729 --> 00:38:44,596 Mrs. Kirkman... 1001 00:38:44,630 --> 00:38:47,599 it reminded me that I could, too. 1002 00:38:47,640 --> 00:38:49,608 I'm sure I'll take flack for it, 1003 00:38:49,635 --> 00:38:51,436 but I won't give in, 1004 00:38:51,471 --> 00:38:53,705 and you shouldn't, either. 1005 00:38:53,740 --> 00:38:55,307 Keep doing what you're doing. 1006 00:38:57,327 --> 00:38:59,195 I promise you we will. 1007 00:39:00,646 --> 00:39:03,949 ♪ 1008 00:39:24,704 --> 00:39:27,372 This place is like a Cold War time capsule. 1009 00:39:27,407 --> 00:39:28,707 Whoa. 1010 00:39:28,741 --> 00:39:31,676 ♪ 1011 00:39:46,592 --> 00:39:48,794 Whoa. 1012 00:40:31,471 --> 00:40:32,838 Jason. 1013 00:40:34,740 --> 00:40:36,741 Good God. 1014 00:40:36,776 --> 00:40:39,578 These look like the bombs used to blow up the Capitol. 1015 00:40:47,917 --> 00:40:49,551 There's enough explosives in here 1016 00:40:49,554 --> 00:40:51,089 to blow up three Capitols. 1017 00:40:51,123 --> 00:40:54,893 ♪ 1018 00:40:57,329 --> 00:41:02,570 - Synced and corrected by VitoSilans - -- www.Addic7ed.com -- 1018 00:41:03,305 --> 00:42:03,552 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org