House of Cards

Previously on House of Cards...

I think there's a leak.

In the Underwood Administration.

How can we trust anything he says?

Garrett Walker was medicated while he was in office.

We all know that.

-CLA|RE: Censure. -No.

| see Mark's point.

There is no way to stop the Republicans in the House.

-How long have you known me? -Forever.

How well do you know me?

How, in your wildest imagination,

could you, Claire Underwood,

think I would be okay with this?

I'm the reason your husband’s dead.

You really think that I didn't know, Doug?

I'm not fucking you because I like you.

I'm fucking you because I hate you.

"A source deep within the White House

"confirms President Underwood used questionable intelligence

"which threw the election into chaos."

You need to leave.

There's just no place for you here anymore.

If that's what you choose.

I really wish I could have changed your mind, Cathy.

-| just... -Because, you know...

You know, this is just not good for you.

The negotiations with the committee are just too far down the road.

Well, you agreed to see me because you're smart.

Because doubt is what you should be having.

Look, Cathy, I respect you.

We wouldn't have lasted as long together if I didn't.

My husband's waiting for me.

But you're gonna be made to look a fool.

There's no need to insult me, Francis.

Witness after witness is gonna rebut whatever you have to say.

My testimony is what it is.

lt'll all be resolved in the court of public opinion.

Yes, but who is the public going to believe?

You, or explosive residue on a terrorist computer?

Look, Cathy, your testimony's gonna seem petty and vengeful.

And then where is that gonna leave you? What prospects?

It's too late.

-You need to take a fall. -Excuse me?

Look, the committee is just gonna have to wait.

In two weeks, it's gonna be over, anyway,

and you're gonna be on the wrong side of this thing.

Well, we'll see.

Yes, we will.

After you.

But I meant what I said, Cathy.

-(CATHER|NE GROANS) {THUDS)

Cathy?

Cathy?

Help! Help! The Secretary has fallen!

You're a lucky bastard.

Not until the end of the night.

Or should I say, the morning.

Catherine Durant fell? How?

People fall. That's what they do.

Yes, they fall when they need to.

Your new friend is still gonna get impeached.

Well, I hope I can still count

on the good Senator's support when the time comes.

You're a good card player, Mark.

You never talk shop at the table.

It's always when you're cashing out.

My mother raised me well.

The numbers are getting harder and harder for the Senator.

Why is that?

The money and the calls coming in.

One number goes down, and the other one goes up.

The Senator's feeling the heat, from where?

Why don't you come in later, and we can talk about it then.

No, no, no. Wait a minute.

Danny, I'm counting on his vote.

Well, you can count it out.

-No. No... -And half of the Democrats as well.

Forget about censure, the House hasn't even voted yet

on articles of impeachment.

You're not the only one working the Senate.

Someone wants Francis out.

And I'm asking you who.

You've been around a long time.

Nobody tells you how to vote.

They just tell you what happens if you don't go their way.

Oil's at $50 a barrel.

Nobody's happy with that.

We were hoping to bring you live coverage

of the judiciary hearing today.

But given the postponement

due to Secretary Durant’s unexpected absence,

we 'II be switching over to the Armed Services Committee

-meeting instead... -(KNOCK ON DOOR)

-...where several top military officials... Ma'am?

...are citing the increased threat of I00...

Today's schedule.

And I thought you might wanna see this.

It's a note from Tom Yates.

Oh, and reminder, we have to get back to the Soldier Recovery Project.

Peace.

That's our goal.

And through peace, we must find a different way forward.

Colonel Ismat is the leader of the Democratic faction,

dedicated to freeing the Syrian people.

And since Secretary Durant is temporarily sidelined,

I'm stepping in today because the American government

supports any concrete steps toward stability.

If it is determined that chemical or biological weapons

have been used in the Syrian conflict,

then from this moment forward,

the United States will be morally obligated to intervene.

So, the Syrian president should consider himself on notice.

Mr. President, given the potential outcome

that the House will affirm articles of impeachment,

is this the right time to wade into a Middle Eastern conflict?

Well, the question's off subject, but I'll answer it.

First of all, the vote is never gonna get to the Senate.

It's a senseless partisan circus.

My focus is to remain doing myjob,

which is to ensure prosperity for the American people,

and to try to achieve...

I'm sorry, how did you say it again? Peace?

-Salam. -Salam...

That's what we're trying to broker here. Salam.

So, let's give the President time to meet with Colonel Ismat.

I'll take any follow-up questions in the press briefing room.

Maybe I'm being too literal, but that's the sea at night.

Do you like it?

I prefer the reds.

I... I saw a show of his at the Tate Modern.

I have trouble separating the man from the art, though.

He was a depressive, as I'm sure you know.

You can see him fighting his demons.

So, Mr. Nasser has arrived?

Uh, here and waiting for my call at the Four Seasons.

Well, Ijust... I don't think it's a good idea

for anyone in our administration to be meeting with a member of ICO.

He's not a member.

He went to school with Yusuf Al Ahmadi.

He's a lawyer. He represents people, organizations.

One organization, to be exact.

And he's meeting with me.

Where is all this hesitation coming from?

I... I'm sorry. ljust have a splitting headache.

Gelsemium.

For migraines. I get them all the time. It comes out of China.

But don't worry, it's herbal.

You have to be careful of the dosing, though.

Just two drops.

Hmm.

You know, it's pure feeling for me.

Light versus dark. And that line where they meet.

The President had no idea.

You were close to Mr. Macallan?

Yes, but that doesn't mean that I knew what he was up to.

But then how do you know the President wasn't involved?

I was the last person to see Aidan. He confessed to me.

He secretly used the NSA, FISA, to manipulate the electorate.

We're meeting with counsel to perfect the rest of the testimony.

As long as no one has anything that contradicts you.

No one does.

Does it feel good to be back, LeAnn?

It does. Thank you.

Well, I know Claire is delighted to have you back in her office.

Will you let me know as soon as the Vice President's meeting is done?

Yes, sir.

I hate having her back. She's a liar.

You think Macallan gave her something for insurance?

She won't admit it. But, yeah, I think he did.

Well, let's get her in front of that committee

when they're up and running.

Then she'll have to make a choice.

Green is hesitant to testify.

If I didn't know better, I'd think he was the leak.

He has far more information than anyone should be comfortable with.

Also, Senator Richardson hasn't called me back.

Colonel, my apologies for the interruption.

And I want to assure you that your concerns are my concerns.

The Ahmadi brothers', their idea of radical Islam is unsustainable.

Nasser represents members of ICC who are tired of death.

They essentially control numerous oil fields and several refineries.

Nasser already met with the president of Syria.

And Petrov's minister of foreign affairs.

He's looking for a deal.

They wanna be a corporation trading on the Dow before the decade is over.

They wanna be a part of OPEC.

So, where does that leave Colonel Ismat and the Syrian people?

Alive, once we're on the ground.

Yes, but Russia was invited in. We need cause.

The Syrian president has gassed civilians.

He will again. I can guarantee it.

Colonel Ismat will make sure of it.

He'll instigate an attack from the regime.

We put troops on the ground, leave ICO resources alone,

and Nasser will make sure they cooperate.

What is it?

Are you afraid he's gonna be impeached?

'Cause there's a good chance that he will be.

Is that why you wanna wait? 'Cause I can make it all wait.