House of Cards

I've been meaning to talk with you.

It's terrifying, isn't it?

The president and I have a simple request.

Tell us what you see.

If anything in your environment strikes you as a bit odd, a bit off,

pick up the phone.

Whether it's a package or a person that seems out of place,

we'd love you to let us know.

Because there's a lot of noise out there these days.

A noisy press that's choosing to dwell on the past

instead of what's happening right now.

My husband and I want to protect you.

In two weeks' time, you will be heading to the ballot box

to decide what kind of country you want to live in.

It's a profound choice.

But no matter who wins this election, we're going to need to work together,

watch out for each other,

and, yes, watch each other,

to keep us all safe and sound.

Tell us what you see.

My name is Claire Underwood and I approve this message.

Should we do one more?

Did the Democrats show?

They didn't disappoint. Almost every member, sir.

- Almost. - I have a list of those who did.

My fellow congressmen, I do not need the Washington Herald

to tell me that a scoundrel lives in the White House.

I can see the Democrats are here.

They're eager to debate.

And I say to the gentlemen on the other side of the aisle,

thank you.

- Go. - Should we investigate the president

for crimes committed while he was vice president? I say yes.

Let's debate.

Let's debate this miscreant all day and all night.

- He's got every right. - I don't wanna hear it.

Madam Speaker. Parliamentary inquiry.

The gentleman from Georgia may state

the nature of his Parliamentary inquiry.

Do the rules of the House not require the president to be formally invited

in order to attend?

Madam Speaker, if I may...

The Speaker recognizes the gentleman from South Carolina.

The president is wearing his congressional pin today

and is thereby welcome to any and all proceedings.

Madam Speaker! Madam Speaker!

Rules of the House state that former members are not allowed

on the floor if when they have interest in the matter under debate.

Madam Speaker,

the president has no interest or opinion

on the matter being debated today.

The House suspend. The House will suspend.

Madam Speaker, I still do have the floor,

and I find it hard to believe

that the president wouldn't have an opinion

on the matter being discussed.

If the good gentleman from Florida would yield a portion of his time,

I assure him it will satisfy his query.

I yield three minutes to the leader.

And I yield my time to the former congressman from South Carolina

and the president of the United States.

Point of order!

Parliamentary inquiry!

Parliamentary inquiry!

Parliamentary inquiry!

Mr. President. This is beyond the norm.

I don't care.

I don't care.

And I also do not care about your investigative committees.

No, that is not what I care about today.

The House will cease.

That is not what I care about today.

I am on my way to the funeral of an American patriot.

A good man, a husband.

A father who was beheaded on American soil.

And this chamber chooses to debate me?

- The House will suspend. - I asked to speak

to a full session of this chamber and my requests were denied.

- Madam Speaker! - You must yield the floor.

I will not yield, Madam Speaker.

Because I cannot wait.

One of the murderers...

One of the murderers who killed Mr. Jim Miller

is still out there.

At large.

How much more proof do you people need?

I demand that every member of this House take a stand.

Like FDR before, and Wilson before him.

I demand that this Congress

declare a formal declaration of war against ICO,

both here and abroad.

Motion to adjourn.

- Second! - The House will adjourn.

- The president will cease. - I will not cease!

I will never cease.

I demand that this Congress declare a state of war

has existed and does exist between ICO and the United States of America.

And I demand that every member of this House stay in this chamber

for as long as it takes, until you bring my request to a vote.

Or you will all go down in history as cowards!

Cowards!

The sergeant at arms will remove the president.

Madam Speaker, I repeat. I demand a vote.

I will not yield.

I will not yield.

I will not yield.

Alleged terrorist Zachary Hawthorne was killed by the FBI,

but Joshua Masterson is still at large.

While the Miller family mourns,

the hunt for the missing terrorist continues

and tensions are running high.

The president may be asking for war,

but it seems war's already been declared on him.

My fans.

FBI is looking into a multiple shooting in Chattanooga.

- Reports have it gang related. - No.

A private plane went down in West Virginia. Mechanical failure.

A series of homes were set on fire in Georgia, most likely arson.

Convenience store in North Carolina exploded about 4:00 this morning.

- Where's the store? - Suburb outside of Raleigh.

The cause is still under investigation.

- I'll make an appearance. - Yes, ma'am.

Just put it on the schedule so the media has time to mobilize.

Yes, ma'am.

I take it the president has declared war on Joshua Masterson.

He never should've kicked me off that call.

But this morning isn't about politics.

That's right. We need to show some compassion for the living.

And respect for the dead.

The family agreed to a moment.

No press, no speeches, but we should be able to pull something.

- Mr. President. - Governor.

Do they not realize what we've done for them already?

You know, I pointed that out, sir,

but the daughter is medicated and very fragile at the moment.

All right.

Mrs. Miller.

- I'm so very sorry. - Thank you.

And I promise you,

I will not stop until everyone responsible for this terrible tragedy

is brought to justice.

And I swear to you, as God is my witness,

no one will ever harm you or your family ever again.

The nation mourns with you and your daughter, Mrs. Miller.

- Thank you. If you don't mind... - Of course.

Mr. President.

I'll be right along.

It's a busy day for you today, sir.

It's a sad, sad day.

It's a shame things didn't turn out differently.

Yes. Well, some things are bigger than the two of us, Will.

- I don't want him here! - Calm down, Melissa. Please.

It's his fault. He's dead.

- Daddy's dead. He killed him. - Please.

Give me a minute.

- Did you take your medicine? - Yes. Okay? Yes.

Yes!

You do. You think about what you would say on a day like today.

If a day like today were to happen.

But you let it pass

because you know you have so much more left ahead of you.

So much to do together.

You think... You think 40 minutes...

If we were late 40 minutes...

Or two, or one...

Or if we went somewhere else to eat...

But to dwell in the past, to live in what-ifs...

That wasn't my husband.

That wasn't us...

- Honey... - Please.

Okay. Come on.

I need to...

I wanted to say about my father...

He was so strong, so brave.

My father was taking us to...

My father...

- Come on, baby. It's okay. - My father...

You killed my father. You're the reason he died.

Melissa...

It's all right, Melissa. We understand.

I hope you die and she becomes president.

What did the girl say to you?

She said she hopes I die and that you become the president.

Mr. Macallan, this is Deputy Director Michaels from the NSA.

I'm literally in your office. I believe we had a meeting.

There's been raids as far up as New York

and down to the panhandle.

As of now,

Green's focusing in on the border between Virginia and North Carolina.

Seth has a statement ready for this afternoon.

No, no, no. The best statement is no statement.

Besides, I want Claire to be the voice on this until we're ready.

Yes, sir.

- Quite a crowd out there. - We better bring Birch in first.

Yes, sir.

Congressman Birch.

Bob.

That was a bit of history this morning, wasn't it?

- It certainly was. - I couldn't see it any other way.

- No disagreement from here. - You know how the Republicans are.