House of Cards - Season 1 Edit

A bill this size is a team effort. There were a lot of sponsors.

A cocktail party for their donors.

A complete federal overhaul.

A few of us on Budget have quite a rivalry

A friend set me up with him.

A gesture of respect, no doubt, or desperation.

A hint.

A hundred days?

A lesser woman wouldn't have opened the door.

A little trim.

A lot better.

A lot of you have just won re election.

A powerful friend in Harrisburg.

A rack of ribs was a luxury, like...

A thing for brunettes with blue eyes.

A whore in post war Berlin

About 3 grand.

About...

Absolutely, anything you need.

Adam Galloway?

After 22 years in Congress, I can smell which way the wind is blowing.

Ah, because..

Ah, Frank, here you go.

Ah, I am. I am. I'm having a great night.

Ah, you go ahead.

All I said was what you always say, to vote their conscience.

All of them. I hold them all accountable.

All right, Frank, we're counting on you.

All right.

All right.

All right. Stamper will come by in the morning

All right. Well, feel free to watch TV.

All right. You remember Remy Danton?

All the better. It'll carry more weight.

All the time this early in the morning.

All the time.

Alone.

Always drove me crazy. She'd say,

Always.

And a person's character isn't determined

And as a host, I should probably wear clothes.

And brief you on the talking points.

And for the President.

And get back to you shortly. Thank...

And he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

And he's decided we need you to stay in Congress.

And I pledge to you,

And I want you to re write it, then re write it again. You'll help her.

And I, in turn, choose to place that faith in our children.

And I'd like to say... To announce...

And I'll never ask any questions.

And if it goes well and if you're comfortable,

And it is time for us, for our entire organization...

And it may come across as indelicate,

And it's not the money I'm upset about.

And keep an eye on Peter. He's done his duty.

And keep me from having to mingle.

And let's meet again at 2:30.

And make me squeal like Monica...

And now Jim Matthews comes to the fore, though he doesn't know it yet.

And of course, we should enjoy our success, and be grateful for it.

And put it up before we've gone through every...

And Remy has assured me if you do that,

And SanCorp is building refineries.

And some collard greens for my friend here.

And tell him that they should accept him.

And that is the last time I go on a date

And that means making tough choices.

And that's something you do not recover from.

And that's why the first order of business for this administration

And they let you smoke here?

And we are moving forward with it.

And we Southern boys are slow with our words, but we're fast on our feet.

And we're bringing on a new organization to help us.

And we've allocated $1.6 million for salaries.

And what makes you think I don't already have such an arrangement

And where's Peter now?

And who screams legitimacy in Education?

And why wasn't I part of a conversation?

And wouldn't they be devastated.

And you come in here, to my office, and berate me

And you just up and disappear...

And?

Any politician that gets 70 million votes

Any time you need to get up? Or...

Anybody gets between me and that goal line, I will take that sucker down.

Anything else?

Anything else? I'll need cash.

Anything you say, Frank.

Anything. Name it, Frank.

Anywhere you want.

Are we still talking about the Watershed?

Are you aware that the Swofford campaign

Are you coming to bed?

Are you familiar with drilling regulations?

Are you going to answer my question?

Are you having a good night? You look happy.

Are you okay? You sound drunk.

Are you still with him? Yeah.

Are you sure you want the details?

As for me, I'm just the lowly House Majority Whip.

As long as I can say the donation is coming.

As long as it's not on my time.

As long as she's good in the sack.

As you know, education is a top priority for us.

At our table for the Jefferson Ball?

Avoiding this sort of intrigue with the press.

Back rooms, the urinals.

Barnes. Right.

Be careful, Zoe.

Because if you did, you wouldn't have let me through the door.

Because my mother always used to tell me to smile more.

Because that's not what you led us to believe

Because they don't know, or because they're not talking?

Because they don't know.

Because we both know that's a lie.

Because we've plateaued, Evelyn.

Believe it or not, we're angels.

Believed he got in on merit alone.

Better make it count, then.

Blue Toyota Camry, that's all I saw.

Boyd? Too queer.

Brain food, brother.

Brain food, brother.

Brian, you're so sweet. Really.

But all he wanted to do was schmooze.

But are you drunk right now?

But at the end of the day, we came up short.

But compared to the budget and our Education Act,

But digging wells in Africa? We don't know anything about that.

But Donald is the face of education.

But first, I must deal with treason within the ranks,

But he looks happy enough, doesn't he?

But I appreciate your covering for me in there.

But I do need you to do one thing for me.

But I don't get it.

But I haven't seen you in, like,

But I love fire.

But I need to focus on the inauguration.

But I think...

But I won't have to be a plumber much longer.

But if I was going to fuck you, you'd know.

But if it does go well, you'll be ready?

But if you leave a message, I'll be sure

But is there any disadvantage?

But it doesn't come close to what we are trying to accomplish.

But it's not just education, Frank. Congress is split.

But never let your gratitude sour into pride.

But none of my regular sources can confirm that.

But now I have to do mine.

But rather how he or she endures defeat.

But the disadvantages are commercial real estate prices,

But they can also be a very powerful ally.

But to obliterate all hope and happiness that you manage to cling to.

But you are by far and away the only choice.

But you just got through saying he has to start over.

But you were the chief sponsor and the bill manager.

But you've got to promise me your next at bat

But, look, tight votes like this,

By how he or she enjoys victory,

Call me back.

Can he follow through with sobriety?

Can I have your jacket?

Can I meet Ruben first?

Can I stay at your place tonight?

Can we make it more clear?

Can we make that pledge?

Can we talk again?

Can you hand me that pillow?

Can you meet me halfway?

Cancel the events tomorrow.

Carly will love it.

Catherine! Hold on to that thought, Donald.

Cathy Durant. She was vocally anti Walker.

Cathy, you and I came up together.

Centuries from now, when people watch this footage,

Change your tone. I'm in no mood.

Charles and I can't understand what Walker was thinking.

China doesn't have a king.

Choked by pettiness and lassitude.

Christina Gallagher,

Christina, I said no calls. Not while I'm meeting with Mr. Chapman.

City taxes, political pipeline.

Claire Underwood.

Claire will be over the moon.

Claire, can we just think about this?

Claire, this is Ms. Zoe Barnes, of the Washington Herald.

Claire, why have you that scowl all the time?

Claire, Zoe, Russo.

Claire!

Claire.

Claire... You didn't call.

Clink glasses with me.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on. Give us another one.

Come on. Smell that.

Come on. You can be a good boy downstairs, not up here.

Congratulations.

Congressman, I have to ask you a question,

Congressman!

Congressman?

Congressman? Congressman?

Could I help? I got it.

CWI is important, yes,

Did it take him a year to remember your name?

Did she or didn't she?

Did something happen? No. I...

Did you put Ms. Barnes in the visitors' ledger?

Did you sense any pushback, any fallout from the education battle?

Did you smell that?

Do I believe in him? That's beside the point.

Do I have absolute autonomy and authority on this?

Do I like him? No.

Do I look familiar to you?

Do I?

Do not misunderstand what I mean by loyalty.

Do we need to take it out?

Do we say anything?

Do you blame yourself for not being

Do you have a way of doing that?

Do you have one?

Do you know how many people watch TMZ? I couldn't care less.

Do you know Janine Skorsky?

Do you know the Provost?

Do you know which one yet?

Do you mind?

Do you realize you have endangered

Do you really care how you deliver them?

Do you think I can get just two more tickets

Do you think they would be open to considering Philadelphia?

Do you think we can arrange two more

Do you think we have to look into additional space?

Do you want anything? Water? Juice?

Do you want to comment? Thanks, guys.

Does that make any sense?

Does that work on anybody?

Does what?

Doesn't mean I wouldn't.

Don't be flattered. I read everything.

Don't know where she is at the moment.

Don't let me keep you.

Don't play dumb with me, Peter.

Don't stay up all night.

Don't you believe me?

Don't you look stunning.

Don't you try to turn this around on me.

Donald Blythe and Donald Blythe's new draft.

Donald Blythe? Correct.

Donald Blythe? Jesus. I know.

Donald, I've been looking for you everywhere, maestro.

Doug will be in touch.

Drink up, you could use a little courage right now.

Drink up.

Drink?

Drive safe. There's a lot of ice on the road.

Driving under the influence...

Early meetings.

Economically, the way things are going.

Education?

Education.

Education. Why?

Endorsement and fundraising are not.

Enough to put Walker on his heels?

Evelyn, we're going to let some people go.

Evelyn, you're the office manager.

Even if I have to do so

Eventually, I'll have to re write the bill myself.

Everybody's working double time on inauguration

Everyone can get behind children.

Everything that we have been working toward?

Except for when I drunkenly stalked you at your...

Excuse me?

Experience is your strong suit.

Familiar? No.

Far left of center.

Feel that. Feel that blister.

Feels the same.

Ferguson? Too old.

Fine. But if legal finds even one... I understand.

Fine. I get it.

First and last month are taken care of.

First person. Subjective. 500 words.

First things first.

First, I advocate for more regulation for the watershed,

Fix it.

For an empty lot we can't build on.

For my table at the Jefferson Ball?

For some slut straight out of Vassar?

For some, it's simply the size of the chair.

For whom? The Holburns.

Forget what they promised you, Donald.

Former governor of Pennsylvania.

Forward, that is the battle cry.

Frank, please.

Frank... I was vetted.

Freddy sometimes opens up just for me.

Freddy, half a rack for me,

Fuck his heels. This will put him on his ass.

Fuck, that is hard to say.

Fuck. I have an interview in half an hour.

Garrett has thought long and hard about this,

Garrett is a smart man.

Garrett wants the bill on the floor in the first 100 days.

Get graphics working on tables, charts, the whole nine yards.

Get out.

Get out.

Give and take.

Give me a list of choices. And however we do this,

Give me a when and a where.

Glad to have you with us, sir.

Go see if they're home.

Go.

Going with the guys on Finance.

Good morning, Linda.

Good morning, Lucas.

Good morning.

Good, good.

Good, I'm so glad.

Good, the reason I'm here... Oh...

Good.

Good.

Good.

Good. And, Donald, don't let this get you down.

Good. I'm sorry about that. It's just not right.

Good. She said she'd be gone for the rest of the week.

Good. Well, let's get him out.

Good. You look handsome in that suit.

Goodbye, Peter.

Half a rack coming up.

Half of the address is...

Hang on.

Hang on. Where have you been? I've been calling you

Happy New Year!

Has been for a while.

Has tapped into something larger than himself,

Hasn't been any updates.

Have Nancy set up a meeting with the Vice President

Have we...

Have you been drinking, Peter?

Have you heard from Claire?

Have your clients listen to WZPZ tomorrow at 7:45.

He announces his education initiative on Monday.

He can push SanCorp in the right direction.

He did his duty in delivering the Keystone State, bless his heart.

He didn't choose to be put on my platter.

He didn't have the courage to look me in the eye...

He doesn't have to.

He flies me out to do fundraising events.

He just feels much more at home in Congress.

He just wants to bring employment to his people,

He knows what he's doing.

He must've jumped over the fence again.

He needs a bill.

He provided assistance.

He told me I was being childish. So I slapped him.

He wants to make a pledge in his inaugural address.

He will find solace in his beloved Pennsylvania,

He works on the Hill.

He's an old school tax and spend liberal.

He's been pushing reform for 25 years.

He's got half the experience you do...

He's had work done. A chin tuck probably. He definitely dyes his hair.

He's married with three kids.

He's running to fill Jim Matthews' old post as Governor of Pennsylvania.

He's taking a shower.

Head back to Philly, do some damage control.

Hello, Felicity.

Hello?

Hello?

Hello? I'm at your building.

Hello? Zoe.

Hello? Zoe.

Hello.

Henry.

Her son, Ruben, applied.

Hey, boss.

Hey, could you please not go through my things?

Hey, I...

Hey, is this your car?

Hey, thank you, Lucas.

Hey, that's the last of it.

Hey, what are you doing?

Hey, where you going? Come back here.

Hey.

Hey.

Hi, Frank.

Hold my calls, Christina.

Honestly, Peter, do you really think

Hours.

How about my voice?

How about you hook me up with the zoning laws

How are you?

How are you? Good. How are you?

How bad is it?

How can I help with that?

How do these two work for you and Claire?

How do you expect me to get that through a committee?

How do you know about that?

How exactly may I help you, Ms. Barnes?

How long are you in town for?

How long are you in town for? Just today.

How long do you think that will take?

How long have you been up?

How naive you are.

How sad am I?

How valuable would that be to SanCorp?

How're we doing? Good.

How're we looking?

How's she feeling?

How's tricks? Can't kick.

Hubris. Ambition.

I actually do wanna know what you're thinking and feeling.

I advised the President elect against it,

I agree with Peter. It seems like flip flopping.

I almost pity him.

I always said it was going to be close.

I always slept so well in this apartment.

I am more than upset, Frank.

I am sick of the Fairfax County Council.

I am sorry.

I apologize for not buzzing.

I apologize, but I have to go.

I applaud whatever you want to do,

I appreciate you saying that.

I asked you first. I did, downstairs.

I assume you're upset about the Watershed Bill.

I better get to work.

I better not.

I bring years of foreign affairs committee...

I can deliver.

I can hook you up.

I can sleep through anything.

I can smell it on you.

I can talk with them, but I can't make any promises.

I can't be in my apartment.

I can't do that.

I can't just pick up the phone... You can't?

I can't operate based on plans you haven't shared with me.

I can't predict how he's gonna react.

I can't see any advantage in starting now.

I could've sent somebody over.

I did that already.

I did. I loved it. I've never been before.

I didn't choose Blythe. You did.

I didn't wanna wait at The Herald.

I didn't. I don't. I don't trust anyone.

I diverted time and energy away from my goals for us.

I do not allow... We're part of a mutual admiration society.

I do, sir.

I don't care if you're the King of China.

I don't discriminate when it comes to age. Really?

I don't eat pork.

I don't feel as though I'm standing beside you.

I don't give a fuck!

I don't have anything for you yet. I will soon.

I don't know how.

I don't know if they'll announce before your board meeting.

I don't know where she got that number. Maybe she made it up.

I don't know.

I don't know. I think he's a glorified gofer.

I don't know. I... I've never recommended anyone.

I don't mind.

I don't think you have to worry about me bringing clients by.

I don't usually do business here. This is my little secret.

I don't want any promises. Just engage with Russo.

I don't want to assume. I want to know.

I drafted Peter's bill for us.

I expected that. That doesn't worry me.

I feel like an idiot leaving messages like this.

I felt trapped.

I fired half of my staff for us.

I get undressed.

I googled her. She works for Claire.

I got the count wrong.

I got you hired, Linda.

I guess.

I had no choice.

I had to make a trip to California to meet

I hate being kept in the dark.

I have a commitment to the people of my state.

I have a girlfriend.

I have a lot on my mind.

I have more information. I don't need to know.

I have no patience for useless things.

I have the whole place to myself.

I have thought about it. I've put a lot of thought into it.

I have to run this past Tom.

I have turned down donations for us.

I have zero tolerance for betrayal,

I haven't decided.

I haven't eaten since yesterday.

I hope you'll understand that I want to sleep on all this.

I just came over to pick up a few things from her office.

I just don't know where we're going to fit all the people.

I just got some very good news.

I just have one question. No. No.

I just love this painting, don't you?

I just said.

I just thought I should open those big bright eyes.

I just thought...

I just want to make sure it doesn't look like

I keep things moving in a Congress

I kind of lifted it from the VIP room

I knew you shouldn't trust that woman.

I know a guy, Missing Persons.

I know he made you a promise, but circumstances have changed.

I know what can be accomplished in 100 days.

I know what I have to do.

I know why you lost the vote.

I know you will.

I know you're going to have your hands full at the White House,

I know you're upset, Peter, but that's not going to achieve anything.

I know!

I know.

I know.

I know. But you gotta understand, it's a local municipal issue.

I know. Donations, endorsements.

I know. I arranged it.

I know. I helped organize it.

I know. That's not the point.

I laid a suit out for you upstairs.

I latched onto him early on and made myself vital.

I like irons.

I like it when things get a little bit ugly.

I look forward to talking again soon.

I love it. $850.

I love it. $850.

I love that woman. I love her more than sharks love blood.

I love you, Christina.

I love you.

I love you.

I mean, Michael? Come on.

I met with them. That's what you asked me...

I must not lose my resolve.

I need more than that.

I need somebody I can talk to.

I need to speak to Peter, coordinate with his campaign.

I need to take care I protect mine.

I need you to locate somebody.

I need you to put your long, wet,

I need you to trust that I know what I'm doing.

I needed Remy's help. You wouldn't offer any

I never make such big decisions

I never thought they were capable.

I promise you absolute discretion.

I promised my people jobs.

I protect your identity, I print whatever you tell me.

I read somewhere that JFK never lasted more than three minutes.

I really like the work you've done on the new draft.

I really shouldn't be here.

I remember Janine.

I should have called you and I didn't.

I should really get some rest. Be fresh for the morning.

I shouldn't have gone. The meeting didn't even work.

I specifically told you I needed them to vote yes on this bill.

I think Francis is relieved.

I think he was embarrassed to be seen by the schmoozerati.

I think I see what you're getting at. Kern first?

I think I should, too.

I think I'd better get dressed.

I think I'll be fine.

I think SanCorp is missing out,

I think we should cancel.

I think you should leave.

I thought I was meeting...

I thought you didn't keep things from each other.

I thought you fell asleep.

I thought you fell asleep.

I thought you said she could be trusted.

I thought you said they were reconsidering.

I told you about it last week.

I trust him.

I understand, but you've got to be reasonable.

I understand.

I wanna know what we're celebrating.

I wanna see you better.

I wanna speak to Walker personally.

I want more than I'm seeing. You're better than this, Francis.

I want this by tomorrow.

I wanted a solution first.

I was gonna call you, but...

I was... You didn't call me, Francis.

I wasn't drunk drunk.

I will make it my mission in life

I will march forward,

I will. Thank you.

I would really prefer that Linda not know.

I would've bet a million dollars they were going to pick you.

I wouldn't have waited this long to tell you.

I wouldn't say that that's the case, sir.

I wrote the campaign's entire foreign policy platform.

I'd be surprised if you didn't.

I'd come across as a hypocrite.

I'd like a list of names, please.

I'd like to coin the phrase trickle down diplomacy.

I'd like to propose a partnership.

I'd like to speak today on the subject of humility.

I'd love for you to get on the phone with Tynsdale

I'd love it if we could keep it that way.

I'd say immigration, banking or education.

I'll be up in a bit.

I'll get on it right away.

I'll go underground.

I'll keep my ear to the ground. Good.

I'll keep my ear to the ground. Good.

I'll pay you back. I promise.

I'll see you back at the house.

I'll see you tomorrow afternoon. Peter...

I'll talk to Vasquez.

I'll talk with Donald. I'll check in with you later in the week.

I'll wear my navy blue, the one with the pinstripes.

I'll win over staff members on the Hill.

I'm almost 30. That's practically ancient in your book.

I'm always open to partnerships, Frank.

I'm at the Park Highmore Hotel.

I'm better than what they have me doing.

I'm curious. If not me, then who?

I'm disappointed, because, you know...

I'm feeding you. Now you have to feed me.

I'm fine.

I'm fucked.

I'm going to miss out on my ultimate Frisbee league this season.

I'm going to need her money for the CWI.

I'm going to need you to step out of the car.

I'm gonna do the interview.

I'm gonna go make some calls.

I'm gonna go outside and pretend to use my cell phone.

I'm good.

I'm good.

I'm good. I already ate lunch.

I'm guessing she'll say Donald Blythe for Education.

I'm impressed. Bordeaux, 20 years old.

I'm just being honest.

I'm just... I'm really tired, you know?

I'm livid.

I'm not here to punish you or to tell you to stop

I'm not just going to scan a 300 page document

I'm not naive.

I'm not telling you what makes sense, I'm telling you facts.

I'm not there.

I'm not trying to be rude, but I got a big meeting tomorrow.

I'm not.

I'm on my way to the office.

I'm one of those guys who wears a flag pin to work.

I'm petite, but I can hold my liquor.

I'm ready. I've been ready. I'm ready.

I'm running for governor.

I'm so sorry. I couldn't catch a cab. I had to take a train and I...

I'm so sorry. Where were we?

I'm sober. I can handle it.

I'm sorry, Frank. If it had been up to me,

I'm sorry, I made that neat. Did you want...

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm still looking into a few options, but...

I'm sure she said any number of things.

I'm talking about fucking natural gas.

I'm telling you both.

I'm the Whip. It's my job to know.

I'm very glad to hear that.

I'm your good news? Okay, I'll toast to that.

I've been on the campaign trail for a few weeks now...

I've come to you in less than 24 hours with a solution.

I've done my time. I've backed the right man.

I've got a city council meeting in...

I've got contacts on both their staffs.

I've got excerpts. Analysis. 3,000 words ready for editing.

I've got friends coming over,

I've known everything from the beginning, Zoe.

I've led a very long, very successful career

I've looked over the budget for fiscal '13

If I could just have one second. Step away from the...

If I was speeding, you can write me a ticket...

If it's time you need, I will buy you time.

If Peter Russo were a pro natural gas candidate,

If she were here.

If you hadn't dropped your pants.

If you hadn't, you might not be sitting here.

If you're offering.

Immigration is too controversial. Tax reform isn't sexy enough.

In exchange for defeating the bill.

In fact, I also came here to ask you a favor.

In fact, it would be better if both she and Ruben

In fact, to be clear, I'm for less...

In terms of...

In Washington to secure the votes?

Into your state over the next decade.

Is foreplay over?

Is gonna give me something I can work with.

Is it education?

Is it the flu or something? Something like that.

Is it the hot flashes?

Is putting out a new commercial today that says,

Is so I can get accurate information from you.

Is that they remain immune to changing circumstances.

Is the President elect running late?

Is there a spider I can trap?

Is this about the other night?

Isn't it too early? It's almost two full months into the election.

Isn't translating into support on the Hill.

It all depends on whether it gets

It didn't pass.

It doesn't matter if she made it up.

It has been an evolving discussion.

It is after 10:30 at night and this is my home.

It just didn't.

It just felt small.

It may have looked that way, but...

It only takes 10 seconds to crush a man's ambitions.

It rarely happens, but it happens

It seemed about right for you. Ouch.

It smells the same.

It was a hit and run. I'm awfully sorry.

It was either psychotic or sad.

It was enough to get pulled over.

It was just a few drinks.

It was just this one time, Frank. I swear to God.

It was my decision, sir. I made a judgment call

It was never a real conversation.

It was so nice of you to make this possible.

It was... Yeah, yeah. I'm all right.

It'll be in your top drawer by tomorrow morning.

It'll be right up.

It's 4:00 in the goddamn morning.

It's a big step forward. We're going to make history together.

It's a bit early in the day for me.

It's a chicken shit move.

It's a communist ogliwarchy...

It's a communist ogliwarchy...

It's a deliberate lie, so don't try to sugarcoat it, Claire.

It's a long road to confirmation.

It's a Pittsburgh station.

It's a... It's a big part of, um...

It's about passing meaningful reform.

It's about the next four decades.

It's all about location, location, location.

It's all right, Steve. Come on in, Ms. Barnes.

It's all right.

It's all right.

It's all taken care of.

It's all very costly.

It's already on The New York Times website.

It's been a pleasure, Congressman.

It's been six months. It's not a little office fling anymore.

It's cheap but effective.

It's exciting.

It's fierce. We get physical.