1 00:00:06,241 --> 00:00:08,589 Ladies and gentlemen, we are now beginning our descent 2 00:00:08,590 --> 00:00:10,087 into Vientiane, Laos, 3 00:00:10,088 --> 00:00:12,890 where the current temperature is a beautiful 86 degrees. 4 00:00:12,891 --> 00:00:15,593 Flight attendants, please prepare for landing. 5 00:00:15,594 --> 00:00:17,328 We'll be holding her soon. 6 00:00:17,329 --> 00:00:21,365 Our very own baby girl. 7 00:00:33,712 --> 00:00:36,013 I hope it fits. 8 00:00:36,014 --> 00:00:38,449 It's a scarf. 9 00:00:38,450 --> 00:00:40,584 I just want Ailani to know how much we appreciate 10 00:00:40,585 --> 00:00:42,052 what she's doing for us. 11 00:00:42,053 --> 00:00:43,687 Oh, after nine months of e-mails, 12 00:00:43,688 --> 00:00:45,589 video chats and care packages, 13 00:00:45,590 --> 00:00:48,025 I'm pretty sure she knows, honey. 14 00:00:48,026 --> 00:00:50,461 But everyone needs a scarf, right? 15 00:00:52,063 --> 00:00:54,064 We're having a baby. 16 00:00:54,065 --> 00:00:55,366 Uh, it should be 17 00:00:55,367 --> 00:00:57,401 just up here on the right. 18 00:01:09,648 --> 00:01:11,315 _ 19 00:01:11,316 --> 00:01:12,856 What are you doing with those women? 20 00:01:13,894 --> 00:01:15,124 _ 21 00:01:15,220 --> 00:01:18,589 Uh, sorry, Officer. Wrong address. 22 00:01:19,903 --> 00:01:21,003 _ 23 00:01:22,041 --> 00:01:23,996 _ 24 00:01:32,604 --> 00:01:34,705 But that's our baby. 25 00:01:37,642 --> 00:01:40,422 The Trafficking In Persons Report 26 00:01:40,423 --> 00:01:41,968 shows that while several countries 27 00:01:41,969 --> 00:01:44,437 with problematic histories vis-à-vis 28 00:01:44,438 --> 00:01:47,206 human trafficking have managed to improve their behavior 29 00:01:47,207 --> 00:01:49,408 and move up to Tier 1 status 30 00:01:49,409 --> 00:01:51,277 while several others 31 00:01:51,278 --> 00:01:54,080 have unfortunately slid down to Tier 2 32 00:01:54,081 --> 00:01:55,782 or Tier 3. 33 00:01:55,783 --> 00:01:58,117 And overall, the number of trafficking victims 34 00:01:58,118 --> 00:02:00,753 - worldwide has... - Doubled, sir. Yes. 35 00:02:00,754 --> 00:02:02,655 That's it, then. 36 00:02:02,656 --> 00:02:04,791 I've seen enough. 37 00:02:04,792 --> 00:02:06,893 We're withholding aid to all Tier 3 countries. 38 00:02:06,894 --> 00:02:09,340 Mr. President, that could have negative effects 39 00:02:09,341 --> 00:02:11,976 on populations in need around the globe. 40 00:02:11,977 --> 00:02:14,311 The more fair move would be to evaluate 41 00:02:14,312 --> 00:02:16,080 each nation on a case by case basis. 42 00:02:16,081 --> 00:02:18,549 Fair? 43 00:02:18,550 --> 00:02:21,185 800,000 people are ripped from their homes 44 00:02:21,186 --> 00:02:23,087 every year and sold into slavery. 45 00:02:23,088 --> 00:02:25,589 I want fairness for them. And the only way to achieve that 46 00:02:25,590 --> 00:02:29,539 is punish the countries that allow their exploitation to continue. 47 00:02:29,540 --> 00:02:31,195 Well, the release of the report 48 00:02:31,196 --> 00:02:32,830 itself is yielding results. 49 00:02:32,831 --> 00:02:34,065 I assume you're talking about 50 00:02:34,066 --> 00:02:36,200 - the crackdowns in Laos. - Exactly. 51 00:02:36,201 --> 00:02:37,902 Laos reacted immediately, 52 00:02:37,903 --> 00:02:40,237 breaking up trafficking operations across the country. 53 00:02:40,238 --> 00:02:41,705 Nothing like the threat of losing aid 54 00:02:41,706 --> 00:02:43,374 to make a country grow a conscience. 55 00:02:43,375 --> 00:02:45,176 Which proves my point. 56 00:02:45,177 --> 00:02:47,044 Shutting off the money spigot so that they feel it, 57 00:02:47,045 --> 00:02:48,612 so that it hurts. 58 00:02:48,613 --> 00:02:50,614 That's how you get change that lasts. 59 00:02:50,615 --> 00:02:52,416 And that's what we're going to do. 60 00:02:52,417 --> 00:02:53,617 Thanks, Shira. 61 00:02:53,618 --> 00:02:55,786 Thanks, everyone. 62 00:02:55,787 --> 00:02:59,557 Sir, my office heard from former constituents of mine. 63 00:02:59,558 --> 00:03:03,861 A couple. Apparently, Laos is also rounding up pregnant women. 64 00:03:03,862 --> 00:03:05,129 Surrogates. 65 00:03:05,130 --> 00:03:06,564 Well, that's not too surprising. 66 00:03:06,565 --> 00:03:09,963 Unfortunately, Laos categorizes commercial surrogacy 67 00:03:09,964 --> 00:03:11,764 as human trafficking. 68 00:03:11,765 --> 00:03:13,967 Mr. President, this couple is desperate. 69 00:03:13,968 --> 00:03:15,635 They can't locate their surrogate. 70 00:03:15,636 --> 00:03:18,137 And she is due to have their baby any day now. 71 00:03:18,138 --> 00:03:21,140 Do we know how many surrogates in total have been arrested? 72 00:03:21,141 --> 00:03:23,309 Laos is a hotspot for fertility tourists, 73 00:03:23,310 --> 00:03:25,244 so it could be hundreds of women. 74 00:03:25,245 --> 00:03:28,781 Unjustly imprisoned without access to proper prenatal care. 75 00:03:28,782 --> 00:03:30,316 I think we should do something to help. 76 00:03:30,317 --> 00:03:32,952 A statement from the president of the United States 77 00:03:32,953 --> 00:03:34,168 could go a long way. 78 00:03:34,169 --> 00:03:35,537 Maybe even de-stigmatize 79 00:03:35,538 --> 00:03:37,472 surrogacy a little in the process. 80 00:03:37,473 --> 00:03:40,208 Look, even if we could convince Laos 81 00:03:40,209 --> 00:03:42,844 to ignore their own laws, here at home, 82 00:03:42,845 --> 00:03:44,345 commercial surrogacy is one of those issues 83 00:03:44,346 --> 00:03:45,513 most folks don't think about much. 84 00:03:45,514 --> 00:03:47,248 But when they do, they hate it. 85 00:03:47,249 --> 00:03:48,883 I think it's fair to say that there's 86 00:03:48,884 --> 00:03:50,685 no national consensus on this. 87 00:03:50,686 --> 00:03:52,720 That's why it's regulated at the state level. 88 00:03:52,721 --> 00:03:56,024 This is complex ethical territory. 89 00:03:56,025 --> 00:03:57,725 Most surrogates come from low-income backgrounds 90 00:03:57,726 --> 00:04:00,028 so it's easily seen as class exploitation. 91 00:04:00,029 --> 00:04:01,763 And then there are the babies, both born and unborn, 92 00:04:01,764 --> 00:04:03,998 so it's a children's rights issue. 93 00:04:03,999 --> 00:04:05,366 It's also an issue of 94 00:04:05,367 --> 00:04:07,535 reproductive rights. If a woman wants 95 00:04:07,536 --> 00:04:09,270 to carry a child for someone else, 96 00:04:09,271 --> 00:04:11,139 - that should be her choice. - See? 97 00:04:11,140 --> 00:04:12,874 It's an issue both liberals and conservatives can hate. 98 00:04:12,875 --> 00:04:15,109 Best to leave it alone. 99 00:04:15,110 --> 00:04:16,844 Or we could forget about the politics for once 100 00:04:16,845 --> 00:04:18,346 and just talk about what's right. 101 00:04:18,347 --> 00:04:20,415 Teresa, the day you forget about the politics 102 00:04:20,416 --> 00:04:22,550 is the day I forget about the politics. 103 00:04:22,551 --> 00:04:25,620 Yes, Russell, I am ambitious. 104 00:04:25,621 --> 00:04:27,422 But that doesn't mean I'm heartless. 105 00:04:27,423 --> 00:04:31,092 What? It was a compliment. Bess, have State 106 00:04:31,093 --> 00:04:33,561 keep an eye on the surrogates, 107 00:04:33,562 --> 00:04:36,698 make sure no human rights are violated. Beyond that, Yeah. 108 00:04:36,699 --> 00:04:38,800 I'm sorry, Teresa, we're staying out of this. 109 00:04:43,305 --> 00:04:44,706 - Back to the office. - Sure. 110 00:04:44,707 --> 00:04:46,074 Elizabeth, do you have a minute? 111 00:04:46,075 --> 00:04:47,575 - Uh, yeah. - Mm-hmm. 112 00:04:49,478 --> 00:04:51,613 Um... 113 00:04:51,614 --> 00:04:54,315 this is a, uh, a personal matter. 114 00:04:54,316 --> 00:04:56,451 Okay. 115 00:04:56,452 --> 00:04:58,766 You and I have our issues, I know that, 116 00:04:58,767 --> 00:05:00,869 but I just didn't know where else to turn. 117 00:05:00,870 --> 00:05:02,971 Are you okay? 118 00:05:02,972 --> 00:05:05,173 The couple I mentioned... 119 00:05:05,174 --> 00:05:06,975 my constituents? 120 00:05:06,976 --> 00:05:10,712 They're my daughter and son-in-law, Lyla and Charlie. 121 00:05:10,713 --> 00:05:12,280 Oh... 122 00:05:12,281 --> 00:05:14,849 I'm so sorry. 123 00:05:14,850 --> 00:05:17,051 They've been trying to have a child for years. 124 00:05:17,052 --> 00:05:19,454 And there's been a lot of disappointments 125 00:05:19,455 --> 00:05:21,356 along the way, so they kept me in the dark 126 00:05:21,357 --> 00:05:23,525 about their plans until recently. 127 00:05:23,526 --> 00:05:26,060 They didn't want to get anyone's hopes up. 128 00:05:26,061 --> 00:05:27,729 And I can understand that. 129 00:05:27,730 --> 00:05:29,831 Of course, they knew what the law was in Laos, 130 00:05:29,832 --> 00:05:32,500 but they have spent so much money trying to have 131 00:05:32,501 --> 00:05:35,169 their own child that they couldn't afford a surrogate 132 00:05:35,170 --> 00:05:37,839 in the U.S. and it just seemed like a safe enough bet. 133 00:05:37,840 --> 00:05:41,509 Well, and it was, until our report incited that crackdown. 134 00:05:41,510 --> 00:05:43,378 And their surrogate, 135 00:05:43,379 --> 00:05:45,179 Ailani... 136 00:05:45,180 --> 00:05:47,148 is a week away from her due date 137 00:05:47,149 --> 00:05:49,551 and now she's in a jail somewhere. 138 00:05:49,552 --> 00:05:52,387 I'm sorry to pull you into this, 139 00:05:52,388 --> 00:05:55,189 but I'm not asking for your help as a vice president. 140 00:05:55,190 --> 00:05:57,525 I'm-I'm coming to you as a mother and a grandmother. 141 00:05:57,526 --> 00:06:00,929 But Teresa, you-you are the vice president. 142 00:06:00,930 --> 00:06:02,864 Why didn't you say anything to POTUS? 143 00:06:02,865 --> 00:06:04,265 - Wh... - Because Russell is right... 144 00:06:04,266 --> 00:06:06,267 the politics are complicated 145 00:06:06,268 --> 00:06:08,202 and I didn't want to saddle the administration 146 00:06:08,203 --> 00:06:11,039 with the appearance of a conflict of interest. 147 00:06:11,040 --> 00:06:14,576 And, also, we both know that 148 00:06:14,577 --> 00:06:18,046 they want you, not me, to succeed Conrad. 149 00:06:18,047 --> 00:06:19,614 And frankly, I don't trust Russell 150 00:06:19,615 --> 00:06:21,082 not to use this against me. 151 00:06:22,585 --> 00:06:25,053 But you trust me not to? 152 00:06:25,054 --> 00:06:28,723 Well, we'll be in the ring soon enough, and God knows 153 00:06:28,724 --> 00:06:30,892 you give as good as you get. 154 00:06:30,893 --> 00:06:33,961 But yes, I do. 155 00:06:35,397 --> 00:06:38,232 I can't make any guarantees, but I'll look into it, 156 00:06:38,233 --> 00:06:40,234 see what I can do and I will keep this 157 00:06:40,235 --> 00:06:42,937 - between the two of us. - Thank you. 158 00:06:42,938 --> 00:06:45,974 Blake, where are we on the Peace Garden reopening ceremony? 159 00:06:45,975 --> 00:06:47,442 Uh the gardeners from Japan are still 160 00:06:47,443 --> 00:06:50,232 shin-high in bonsai, apparently, the garden 161 00:06:50,233 --> 00:06:52,434 was in a shameful state of disrepair... their words. 162 00:06:52,435 --> 00:06:54,102 But the reopening ceremony's on schedule, right? 163 00:06:54,103 --> 00:06:55,937 - We've got guests coming in from all over. - Yes. 164 00:06:55,938 --> 00:06:57,839 Yeah, high-level dignitaries across the board, 165 00:06:57,840 --> 00:06:59,541 like our very own Dr. Henry McCord, 166 00:06:59,542 --> 00:07:01,576 - who's joining the secretary. - The date is set for the day after 167 00:07:01,577 --> 00:07:02,844 tomorrow, we've already confirmed with 168 00:07:02,845 --> 00:07:04,713 the Japanese embassy and National Park Service. 169 00:07:04,714 --> 00:07:06,381 So far everything's on track. 170 00:07:06,382 --> 00:07:07,616 - Good. Matt, - Huh? 171 00:07:07,617 --> 00:07:08,784 How are M-Sec's remarks coming along? 172 00:07:08,785 --> 00:07:10,051 Uh... 173 00:07:10,052 --> 00:07:11,853 "In the wake of the most destructive conflict 174 00:07:11,854 --> 00:07:14,055 "in human history, Japan built gardens 175 00:07:14,056 --> 00:07:16,057 "across the globe to demonstrate 176 00:07:16,058 --> 00:07:18,193 "its commitment to peace and friendship. 177 00:07:18,194 --> 00:07:20,595 "Repairing those that have fallen into disarray 178 00:07:20,596 --> 00:07:22,898 "is an opportunity for Japan to remind the world 179 00:07:22,899 --> 00:07:25,233 "of our shared responsibility to ensure 180 00:07:25,234 --> 00:07:27,602 "that the ideals these gardens symbolize 181 00:07:27,603 --> 00:07:29,371 "continue to blossom." 182 00:07:29,372 --> 00:07:31,773 Uh, then, something, something, 183 00:07:31,774 --> 00:07:34,075 Earth as a shared garden metaphor, 184 00:07:34,076 --> 00:07:36,077 Uh, poetry, poetry, poetry. 185 00:07:36,078 --> 00:07:37,879 Followed by a touching conclusion. 186 00:07:37,880 --> 00:07:39,381 Then we eat sushi 187 00:07:39,382 --> 00:07:40,916 - and check out koi ponds. - Sounds good. 188 00:07:40,917 --> 00:07:41,983 - Thanks, everybody. - Uh-huh. 189 00:07:41,984 --> 00:07:43,218 Thank you. 190 00:07:43,219 --> 00:07:46,154 "Poetry, poetry, poetry" was especially moving. 191 00:07:46,155 --> 00:07:47,322 - It will be. - Oh, Jay. 192 00:07:47,323 --> 00:07:50,992 One last thing. 193 00:07:52,895 --> 00:07:54,629 You shouldn't have. 194 00:07:54,630 --> 00:07:56,731 I didn't. 195 00:07:56,732 --> 00:07:57,933 Mr. Usuki, I'm guessing? 196 00:07:57,934 --> 00:08:00,335 Yes, our favorite video game mogul strikes again. 197 00:08:00,336 --> 00:08:01,837 He's still angling for a one-on-one 198 00:08:01,838 --> 00:08:04,005 with the secretary to discuss international investments. 199 00:08:04,006 --> 00:08:05,307 The watch has to go back. 200 00:08:05,308 --> 00:08:08,009 Yeah, just like the Beyoncé tickets and the Akita. 201 00:08:08,010 --> 00:08:09,177 I've been trying. 202 00:08:09,178 --> 00:08:10,745 His office keeps returning it, 203 00:08:10,746 --> 00:08:14,316 insisting it's a token of appreciation, not a bribe. 204 00:08:14,317 --> 00:08:16,184 So kick it to the Protocol Gifts unit. 205 00:08:16,185 --> 00:08:19,087 If Mr. Usuki wants his $5,000 watch to molder 206 00:08:19,088 --> 00:08:21,356 in a National Archives warehouse, that's fine with me. 207 00:08:21,357 --> 00:08:24,559 $5,000? Jay. You're so... 208 00:08:25,495 --> 00:08:28,497 ...poor. PGU won't take it. 209 00:08:28,498 --> 00:08:30,665 They say they only deal with gifts from other governments. 210 00:08:30,666 --> 00:08:33,468 Mr. Usuki is just joining the Japanese Ambassador 211 00:08:33,469 --> 00:08:35,170 as his guest. 212 00:08:35,171 --> 00:08:36,508 All right, I got to meet with the secretary. 213 00:08:36,509 --> 00:08:38,340 - Yeah. - Make sure Usuki knows there will be 214 00:08:38,341 --> 00:08:40,342 no pull-asides at the garden... Hey, wait. 215 00:08:40,343 --> 00:08:42,377 No, no. Like, so... 216 00:08:42,378 --> 00:08:45,213 How much is it worth? 217 00:08:47,884 --> 00:08:51,052 Oh! 218 00:08:51,053 --> 00:08:52,520 That's more than my car. 219 00:08:54,357 --> 00:08:57,092 I really am poor. 220 00:08:58,895 --> 00:09:00,795 Based on initial reports, 221 00:09:00,796 --> 00:09:03,832 over 200 pregnant women were rounded up. 222 00:09:03,833 --> 00:09:06,101 Any idea why Laos would respond like this 223 00:09:06,102 --> 00:09:07,269 to the TIP Report, Donna? 224 00:09:07,270 --> 00:09:10,872 The crackdowns are only partly due to TIP. 225 00:09:10,873 --> 00:09:13,241 Like other countries that have banned 226 00:09:13,242 --> 00:09:15,543 commercial surrogacy, Laos is concerned about the optics. 227 00:09:15,544 --> 00:09:19,381 Our embassy in Vientiane has obviously protested 228 00:09:19,382 --> 00:09:22,384 the surrogates' treatment, but, uh... 229 00:09:22,385 --> 00:09:25,120 should I be doing more, ma'am? 230 00:09:25,121 --> 00:09:28,123 You're wondering why I'm here. 231 00:09:28,124 --> 00:09:30,058 I just want to be sure 232 00:09:30,059 --> 00:09:33,728 that we communicate, in the strongest possible terms, 233 00:09:33,729 --> 00:09:37,198 that the U.S. is invested in the health and safety 234 00:09:37,199 --> 00:09:38,867 of all of those surrogates. 235 00:09:38,868 --> 00:09:40,635 Will do, ma'am. I'm on it. 236 00:09:40,636 --> 00:09:42,103 Thank you, Donna. 237 00:09:50,646 --> 00:09:52,447 Don't give me the look. 238 00:09:52,448 --> 00:09:54,649 Yes, you're right, there is more to the story. 239 00:09:54,650 --> 00:09:55,884 What look? 240 00:09:55,885 --> 00:09:57,619 I need a favor. 241 00:09:57,620 --> 00:09:59,454 I need you to find one surrogate in particular. 242 00:09:59,455 --> 00:10:02,557 Her name is Ailani Lo. 243 00:10:02,558 --> 00:10:04,292 Ailani Lo. I'll get into it. 244 00:10:04,293 --> 00:10:06,795 Obviously, there are underlying reasons which 245 00:10:06,796 --> 00:10:10,465 I can't get into right now. So I'm just going to ask for 246 00:10:10,466 --> 00:10:12,334 your trust and discretion, okay? 247 00:10:12,335 --> 00:10:13,635 Of course, ma'am. 248 00:10:13,636 --> 00:10:16,638 Thank you. 249 00:10:16,639 --> 00:10:18,807 That's the look, by the way. 250 00:10:23,846 --> 00:10:25,013 Thanks for squeezing me in, Henry. 251 00:10:25,014 --> 00:10:27,649 Hey, once CIA, always CIA. 252 00:10:27,650 --> 00:10:30,151 Ephraim, good to see you. What can I do for you? 253 00:10:30,152 --> 00:10:31,252 I realize what I'm about to 254 00:10:31,253 --> 00:10:34,355 show you will feel oddly reminiscent. 255 00:10:38,194 --> 00:10:40,996 Why are agents keeping tabs 256 00:10:40,997 --> 00:10:41,997 on my daughter? 257 00:10:41,998 --> 00:10:43,999 We came upon Stevie by accident 258 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:46,132 while doing routine surveillance on 259 00:10:46,133 --> 00:10:48,804 Dmitri Petrov's sister Talia. 260 00:10:49,839 --> 00:10:51,139 Talia knows better than that. 261 00:10:51,140 --> 00:10:52,340 She's not supposed to have contact 262 00:10:52,341 --> 00:10:54,275 with any member of my family. 263 00:10:54,276 --> 00:10:56,011 Could this be a coincidence? 264 00:10:56,012 --> 00:10:57,679 Oh, we went back and... 265 00:10:57,680 --> 00:10:59,681 reviewed footage from earlier in the day. 266 00:10:59,682 --> 00:11:01,516 Talia followed 267 00:11:01,517 --> 00:11:05,353 Stevie to the cafe from the White House. 268 00:11:07,023 --> 00:11:10,392 We've run the options for why she's back 269 00:11:10,393 --> 00:11:13,695 in the picture, and only one makes sense. 270 00:11:13,696 --> 00:11:16,531 You think she's working for Russia? 271 00:11:16,532 --> 00:11:17,866 They could be leveraging her. 272 00:11:17,867 --> 00:11:20,535 Right now, all we know is that she's spying 273 00:11:20,536 --> 00:11:22,704 on your daughter. 274 00:11:22,705 --> 00:11:24,205 Where is Stevie now? 275 00:11:24,206 --> 00:11:25,874 Tell me you've got a detail on her. 276 00:11:25,875 --> 00:11:27,175 A covert detail. 277 00:11:27,176 --> 00:11:28,209 Plainclothes agents. 278 00:11:28,210 --> 00:11:29,744 She has no idea. 279 00:11:29,745 --> 00:11:31,379 Which is what we want. 280 00:11:31,380 --> 00:11:32,547 At this point, 281 00:11:32,548 --> 00:11:34,549 our advantage is that the Russians 282 00:11:34,550 --> 00:11:35,850 don't know we're onto them. 283 00:11:35,851 --> 00:11:38,186 We need to bring her in, get her in a safe house. 284 00:11:38,187 --> 00:11:41,556 I'm confident she's in no immediate danger. 285 00:11:41,557 --> 00:11:44,392 The Russians came after Dmitri Petrov on U.S. soil 286 00:11:44,393 --> 00:11:46,728 because he was one of their own 287 00:11:46,729 --> 00:11:48,196 who'd turned traitor. 288 00:11:48,197 --> 00:11:50,598 I don't think we know anymore what Russia is 289 00:11:50,599 --> 00:11:53,568 or isn't capable of. 290 00:11:53,569 --> 00:11:56,237 We need answers. 291 00:11:56,238 --> 00:11:58,106 We need to talk to Talia Petrov. 292 00:12:03,548 --> 00:12:09,936 Subtitle sync and corrections by awaqeded for www.addic7ed.com. 293 00:12:13,085 --> 00:12:16,721 Y-Yes. Sadly, its beauty doesn't make it any less illegal. 294 00:12:16,722 --> 00:12:18,256 We can't accept these kinds of gifts 295 00:12:18,257 --> 00:12:20,592 from Mr. Usuki or anyone. 296 00:12:20,593 --> 00:12:21,926 Yes. 297 00:12:21,927 --> 00:12:23,428 Well, with my utmost respect, 298 00:12:23,429 --> 00:12:25,163 someone needs to come and pick this thing up today. 299 00:12:25,164 --> 00:12:26,931 No, don't put me on hold. 300 00:12:26,932 --> 00:12:29,234 Don't put... 301 00:12:29,235 --> 00:12:32,177 - Ken. - I'm early. My apologies. 302 00:12:32,178 --> 00:12:33,605 Oh, you are right on time. We have plenty 303 00:12:33,606 --> 00:12:35,073 to go over before Maddie gets here. 304 00:12:35,074 --> 00:12:36,775 The ambassador will do the welcome, 305 00:12:36,776 --> 00:12:38,676 - then I'll introduce the secretary... - Gentlemen. 306 00:12:38,677 --> 00:12:40,178 Ah, Maddie Klapper, 307 00:12:40,179 --> 00:12:41,246 National Park Service Coordinator extraordinaire, 308 00:12:41,247 --> 00:12:42,947 meet Ken Yoshino, 309 00:12:42,948 --> 00:12:44,616 our outstanding liaison 310 00:12:44,617 --> 00:12:46,117 with the Japanese Embassy. 311 00:12:46,118 --> 00:12:47,952 - It's a pleasure to meet you. - Let's see 312 00:12:47,953 --> 00:12:49,254 if you still feel that way when we're done. 313 00:12:49,255 --> 00:12:50,422 Your team 314 00:12:50,423 --> 00:12:51,689 sent over the manual 315 00:12:51,690 --> 00:12:53,024 for the garden upkeep. 316 00:12:53,025 --> 00:12:57,629 A 2,200-page PDF file that I printed out. 317 00:12:57,630 --> 00:13:00,965 Used almost four ink cartridges. 318 00:13:00,966 --> 00:13:02,467 And a two-hour 319 00:13:02,468 --> 00:13:03,468 VR experience, 320 00:13:03,469 --> 00:13:04,969 which is actually pretty cool. 321 00:13:04,970 --> 00:13:06,538 A-As intended, 322 00:13:06,539 --> 00:13:07,972 the garden will be maintained 323 00:13:07,973 --> 00:13:08,973 for years to come. 324 00:13:08,974 --> 00:13:10,208 Three to five years, tops, 325 00:13:10,209 --> 00:13:11,709 according to our accountant. 326 00:13:11,710 --> 00:13:14,212 - I'm not following. - I get why 327 00:13:14,213 --> 00:13:15,980 the garden requires such thoughtful attention. 328 00:13:15,981 --> 00:13:17,715 But we don't have the budget to care 329 00:13:17,716 --> 00:13:19,584 - for it. - Uh, 330 00:13:19,585 --> 00:13:21,586 what do we have the budget for? 331 00:13:21,587 --> 00:13:23,822 A garden a third of the size. 332 00:13:23,823 --> 00:13:24,823 Less koi ponds. 333 00:13:24,824 --> 00:13:27,325 Less... everything. 334 00:13:27,326 --> 00:13:30,161 My government has invested much time and money 335 00:13:30,162 --> 00:13:31,496 in this living tribute to peace 336 00:13:31,497 --> 00:13:33,131 and unity. 337 00:13:33,132 --> 00:13:34,332 Your unwillingness to maintain it 338 00:13:34,333 --> 00:13:35,667 is disrespectful and unacceptable. 339 00:13:35,668 --> 00:13:37,756 Oh, Ken, I-I'm sure we can resolve this. 340 00:13:37,757 --> 00:13:39,671 Good. 'Cause if you don't, 341 00:13:39,672 --> 00:13:41,839 my superiors will cancel the ceremony. 342 00:13:45,177 --> 00:13:46,177 Great. 343 00:13:46,178 --> 00:13:47,846 Great. Thanks. 344 00:13:47,847 --> 00:13:49,847 Ma'am? 345 00:13:51,684 --> 00:13:54,786 Maggie used her grandma's recipe. 346 00:13:54,787 --> 00:13:57,522 It would be rude not to eat 'em. 347 00:13:59,024 --> 00:14:00,492 - I was gonna share. - I'm not giving you the look. 348 00:14:00,493 --> 00:14:03,528 I-I just wanted to share a-a Laos update. 349 00:14:03,529 --> 00:14:05,864 Oh. 350 00:14:05,865 --> 00:14:07,699 About 260 surrogates are being held, 351 00:14:07,700 --> 00:14:10,101 - 36 carrying American babies. - And the rest? 352 00:14:10,102 --> 00:14:11,970 The intended parents are from all over. 353 00:14:11,971 --> 00:14:14,439 The UK, Israel, Australia, China. 354 00:14:14,440 --> 00:14:17,642 What about the legal status of the surrogates themselves? 355 00:14:17,643 --> 00:14:18,843 They're awaiting sentencing 356 00:14:18,844 --> 00:14:20,378 while they prosecute ringleaders first. 357 00:14:20,379 --> 00:14:23,181 So there's still time to negotiate their release 358 00:14:23,182 --> 00:14:26,351 without meddling too much in a sovereign nation's 359 00:14:26,352 --> 00:14:27,485 - judicial system. - That's right. 360 00:14:27,486 --> 00:14:29,287 And I found Ailani. 361 00:14:29,288 --> 00:14:32,624 Uh, in a detention center in Vientiane. 362 00:14:32,625 --> 00:14:35,059 Oh. Great work, Jay, 363 00:14:35,060 --> 00:14:36,561 on everything. 364 00:14:36,562 --> 00:14:38,730 Thanks. Not like any of this will stop pregnant women 365 00:14:38,731 --> 00:14:40,732 from being locked up in the next crackdown. 366 00:14:40,733 --> 00:14:43,568 Well, it's not fair. 367 00:14:43,569 --> 00:14:46,905 Most legal systems aren't, when it comes to women. 368 00:14:46,906 --> 00:14:48,906 But this is the best that we can do for now. 369 00:14:50,142 --> 00:14:53,211 People are so concerned about exploiting women, 370 00:14:53,212 --> 00:14:55,580 and yet banning it is not fixing the problem. 371 00:14:55,581 --> 00:14:58,917 We need an international... 372 00:14:58,918 --> 00:15:02,053 set of standards to-to regulate the industry 373 00:15:02,054 --> 00:15:04,055 and protect all parties. 374 00:15:04,056 --> 00:15:05,089 I agree. 375 00:15:05,090 --> 00:15:06,758 But locking down countries for that 376 00:15:06,759 --> 00:15:08,259 would be like herding cats. 377 00:15:08,260 --> 00:15:10,261 With rabies. 378 00:15:10,262 --> 00:15:12,263 Although... 379 00:15:12,264 --> 00:15:16,234 some very influential nations have surrogates pregnant 380 00:15:16,235 --> 00:15:18,937 with their unborn citizens in Lao detention centers 381 00:15:18,938 --> 00:15:21,406 - right now. - Which could make them amenable, 382 00:15:21,407 --> 00:15:22,540 at least, to hearing a framework. 383 00:15:22,541 --> 00:15:24,108 We may be able to solve both problems. 384 00:15:24,109 --> 00:15:26,110 - Right. - Let's just say 385 00:15:26,111 --> 00:15:28,446 I'm able to form 386 00:15:28,447 --> 00:15:30,181 a coalition of countries. 387 00:15:30,182 --> 00:15:32,183 And then I invite Laos 388 00:15:32,184 --> 00:15:34,352 to be a part of the international process. 389 00:15:34,353 --> 00:15:35,787 They're concerned about optics. 390 00:15:35,788 --> 00:15:38,289 This looks a lot better than throwing pregnant women in jail. 391 00:15:38,290 --> 00:15:41,192 I'm sold. But will Laos buy it? 392 00:15:41,193 --> 00:15:45,697 I need to go herd some rabid cats. 393 00:15:45,698 --> 00:15:47,298 By working with our allies, we can advocate 394 00:15:47,299 --> 00:15:48,900 for all the surrogates. 395 00:15:48,901 --> 00:15:51,769 While also working towards decriminalizing 396 00:15:51,770 --> 00:15:54,439 commercial surrogacy worldwide? 397 00:15:54,440 --> 00:15:57,475 I know. It-it sounds ambitious. 398 00:15:57,476 --> 00:16:00,311 But I'm already getting buy-in from other countries. 399 00:16:00,312 --> 00:16:02,647 It's a pipe dream, Elizabeth. 400 00:16:02,648 --> 00:16:04,649 Helping surrogates who are carrying American babies 401 00:16:04,650 --> 00:16:05,650 is difficult enough. 402 00:16:05,651 --> 00:16:07,385 We need to focus on that. 403 00:16:07,386 --> 00:16:09,787 Without the aid package, there's no leverage. 404 00:16:09,788 --> 00:16:13,324 Forming a coalition... that's how we save everyone. 405 00:16:13,325 --> 00:16:15,126 It's not our job to save everyone. 406 00:16:15,127 --> 00:16:16,995 You know what I'm up against here. 407 00:16:16,996 --> 00:16:18,630 I understand you're upset. 408 00:16:18,631 --> 00:16:20,665 But now we know where Ailani is, and... 409 00:16:20,666 --> 00:16:23,001 Yes, and I thank you for that. But right now, 410 00:16:23,002 --> 00:16:26,004 the woman about to give birth to my grandchild 411 00:16:26,005 --> 00:16:28,973 is sitting in a squalid jail cell. 412 00:16:29,975 --> 00:16:32,143 You asked for my help. 413 00:16:32,144 --> 00:16:34,178 Now you're gonna have to trust me. 414 00:16:43,989 --> 00:16:45,590 - Hi. - Hi. 415 00:16:45,591 --> 00:16:47,258 - You're new here. - First day. 416 00:16:47,259 --> 00:16:48,359 What can I get you? 417 00:16:48,360 --> 00:16:50,161 Large chai latte. 418 00:16:50,162 --> 00:16:52,063 Almond milk. 419 00:16:58,971 --> 00:17:00,071 Talia. 420 00:17:01,774 --> 00:17:04,409 We need to talk. 421 00:17:08,881 --> 00:17:10,848 Why were you following my daughter? 422 00:17:10,849 --> 00:17:14,786 Did someone put you up to this? 423 00:17:14,787 --> 00:17:17,088 I can only help you if you tell me the truth. 424 00:17:21,193 --> 00:17:22,727 It was Dmitri. 425 00:17:22,728 --> 00:17:24,395 He heard about the White House attack. 426 00:17:24,396 --> 00:17:25,396 He was worried 427 00:17:25,397 --> 00:17:27,565 and wanted to know she was okay. 428 00:17:29,001 --> 00:17:30,401 But you spent an entire day 429 00:17:30,402 --> 00:17:31,969 trailing her around the city. 430 00:17:31,970 --> 00:17:34,038 I've never followed someone before. 431 00:17:34,039 --> 00:17:37,075 It took time to get close enough to make sure 432 00:17:37,076 --> 00:17:40,912 she has, like, all her fingers and toes, you know? 433 00:17:40,913 --> 00:17:42,380 She's a fast walker. 434 00:17:44,383 --> 00:17:46,584 I told him it was stupid idea. 435 00:17:46,585 --> 00:17:48,219 And that's it? 436 00:17:48,220 --> 00:17:51,055 - There's nothing else? - I swear. 437 00:17:51,056 --> 00:17:54,192 Dmitri has been through so much. 438 00:17:54,193 --> 00:17:56,961 When he asks for something, how can I not do it? 439 00:17:59,398 --> 00:18:03,267 Dr. McCord... 440 00:18:03,268 --> 00:18:06,838 I like my life here. 441 00:18:06,839 --> 00:18:09,574 What's going to happen to me now? 442 00:18:11,043 --> 00:18:13,611 You're gonna leave out the back door with these agents. 443 00:18:13,612 --> 00:18:15,446 They're gonna ask you a few more questions. 444 00:18:15,447 --> 00:18:18,349 If your story clears, then you'll be free to go. 445 00:18:18,350 --> 00:18:20,952 But, no matter what, your life's gonna 446 00:18:20,953 --> 00:18:23,254 be under a microscope for a while. 447 00:18:23,255 --> 00:18:27,158 For what it's worth... I believe you. 448 00:18:30,729 --> 00:18:32,530 So, Talia's story 449 00:18:32,531 --> 00:18:33,731 checked out. 450 00:18:33,732 --> 00:18:36,134 I should hope so. 451 00:18:36,135 --> 00:18:38,736 Pretty lame lie, otherwise. 452 00:18:40,439 --> 00:18:43,908 She really say that thing about fingers and toes? 453 00:18:43,909 --> 00:18:45,443 She did. 454 00:18:45,444 --> 00:18:47,145 And, technically, Dmitri didn't 455 00:18:47,146 --> 00:18:50,148 violate his deal, so he got off with a warning. 456 00:18:50,149 --> 00:18:52,450 Still, he took a big risk to make sure 457 00:18:52,451 --> 00:18:55,787 that Stevie was okay. 458 00:18:55,788 --> 00:18:57,321 It's kind of sweet. 459 00:18:57,322 --> 00:18:58,389 It was reckless. 460 00:18:58,390 --> 00:19:01,559 Oh, you'd do the same. 461 00:19:01,560 --> 00:19:04,462 If you were a former Russian double agent 462 00:19:04,463 --> 00:19:08,266 exiled to the tundra, concerned for my safety, 463 00:19:08,267 --> 00:19:11,335 but unable to contact me directly... 464 00:19:11,336 --> 00:19:13,438 Don't make it sound like an airport novel, okay? 465 00:19:13,439 --> 00:19:14,672 But, yes, absolutely. 466 00:19:14,673 --> 00:19:17,475 - Yeah. - No question. 467 00:19:17,476 --> 00:19:19,677 - But this is different. It's Stevie. - Yeah. 468 00:19:19,678 --> 00:19:24,682 And I guess she never has to know. 469 00:19:24,683 --> 00:19:27,685 - It's kind of sad, right? - Yeah. 470 00:19:27,686 --> 00:19:29,187 You think we should tell her? 471 00:19:29,188 --> 00:19:30,688 I'd want to know 472 00:19:30,689 --> 00:19:32,824 - if somebody cared about me that much. - I... 473 00:19:32,825 --> 00:19:33,891 I don't think we should 474 00:19:33,892 --> 00:19:36,861 - rip the scab off that old wound. - Hmm. 475 00:19:36,862 --> 00:19:39,597 We'd be throwing a lot at her. 476 00:19:39,598 --> 00:19:43,434 Of course, our daughter can handle a lot. 477 00:19:43,435 --> 00:19:44,669 You're leaning towards tell her. 478 00:19:44,670 --> 00:19:46,704 Well, call me a romantic. 479 00:19:46,705 --> 00:19:48,940 But you're the Stevie whisperer... 480 00:19:48,941 --> 00:19:51,542 Mom, Dad! Have you guys been watching this? 481 00:19:51,543 --> 00:19:53,110 The news is saying that 482 00:19:53,111 --> 00:19:55,847 Teresa Hurst's daughter used a sex slave to carry her baby. 483 00:19:55,848 --> 00:19:57,615 There's still no word from the vice president's office 484 00:19:57,616 --> 00:19:59,283 or from the White House at this time. 485 00:19:59,284 --> 00:20:01,285 This is a still-developing story... 486 00:20:01,286 --> 00:20:03,621 That's gonna hurt her when she's gearing up for a run. 487 00:20:05,724 --> 00:20:07,391 - White House. - Me too. 488 00:20:09,606 --> 00:20:12,495 Why didn't you tell me you had a personal connection 489 00:20:12,496 --> 00:20:14,096 to the surrogate issue in Laos? 490 00:20:14,097 --> 00:20:15,931 I thought it best to keep you out of it, sir. 491 00:20:15,932 --> 00:20:18,034 Well, guess what. We're in it now. 492 00:20:18,035 --> 00:20:21,141 To hear cable news tell it, we're running a baby mill 493 00:20:21,142 --> 00:20:22,676 out of the Lincoln bedroom. 494 00:20:22,677 --> 00:20:24,244 I think we can all agree that cable news 495 00:20:24,245 --> 00:20:25,746 tends to run toward the hyperbolic. 496 00:20:25,747 --> 00:20:28,282 Well, that's why people watch it, Professor. 497 00:20:28,283 --> 00:20:30,451 And you... how could you go along with this? 498 00:20:30,452 --> 00:20:33,187 I made a judgment call, Mr. President. 499 00:20:33,188 --> 00:20:36,190 Teresa came to me with a highly personal issue 500 00:20:36,191 --> 00:20:37,758 which intersected with the professional. 501 00:20:37,759 --> 00:20:39,259 I skirted the edge, 502 00:20:39,260 --> 00:20:41,795 but I believe I acted within my authority. 503 00:20:41,796 --> 00:20:43,197 The way I see it, 504 00:20:43,198 --> 00:20:46,133 this mess has two components: foreign and domestic. 505 00:20:46,134 --> 00:20:48,035 And the best way to manage the domestic fallout 506 00:20:48,036 --> 00:20:50,771 is to get the Laos piece of this in the rearview 507 00:20:50,772 --> 00:20:52,306 as soon as possible. 508 00:20:52,307 --> 00:20:53,674 You think this international coalition 509 00:20:53,675 --> 00:20:54,875 is viable? 510 00:20:54,876 --> 00:20:56,710 I'm still making calls, 511 00:20:56,711 --> 00:20:59,146 but the U.K. and Israel are interested, 512 00:20:59,147 --> 00:21:01,014 and our embassy in Laos is prepared to care 513 00:21:01,015 --> 00:21:02,382 for all the surrogates 514 00:21:02,383 --> 00:21:05,352 - if we can secure their release. - Sir, 515 00:21:05,353 --> 00:21:09,022 we're talking about almost 300 surrogates. 516 00:21:09,023 --> 00:21:11,024 The safe bet is to fight for the 36 517 00:21:11,025 --> 00:21:12,025 who are carrying babies 518 00:21:12,026 --> 00:21:13,494 for Americans. 519 00:21:13,495 --> 00:21:15,362 Frankly, Teresa, I'm not sure 520 00:21:15,363 --> 00:21:16,897 you can give an unbiased opinion on this. 521 00:21:16,898 --> 00:21:18,232 I would make the same call 522 00:21:18,233 --> 00:21:21,368 even if I didn't have a personal stake in this. 523 00:21:21,369 --> 00:21:24,905 American lives are on the line. 524 00:21:24,906 --> 00:21:27,274 They have to come first. 525 00:21:28,710 --> 00:21:31,044 Henry? 526 00:21:31,045 --> 00:21:35,015 Sir, I'm not sure that there's a right answer here. 527 00:21:35,016 --> 00:21:37,217 The coalition plan makes sense, 528 00:21:37,218 --> 00:21:40,320 in theory, 529 00:21:40,321 --> 00:21:43,323 but our backs are against the wall here. 530 00:21:43,324 --> 00:21:45,993 Push comes to shove, I would go with the vice president on this. 531 00:21:45,994 --> 00:21:49,329 What about the other countries who have citizens 532 00:21:49,330 --> 00:21:52,232 with surrogates locked up in Laos? I... 533 00:21:52,233 --> 00:21:53,667 Sorry, Bess. 534 00:21:53,668 --> 00:21:56,537 I'm going with Henry and Teresa. 535 00:21:56,538 --> 00:22:00,007 In that case, any wiggle room with the aid package for Laos? 536 00:22:00,008 --> 00:22:02,242 Something that I can negotiate with? 537 00:22:02,243 --> 00:22:03,610 They got a failing grade 538 00:22:03,611 --> 00:22:06,179 in the Trafficking In Persons Report. 539 00:22:06,180 --> 00:22:08,415 We're cutting their aid. 540 00:22:08,416 --> 00:22:10,017 You'll have to figure out 541 00:22:10,018 --> 00:22:12,252 how to get the surrogates released without it. 542 00:22:12,253 --> 00:22:14,087 I'll do my best. 543 00:22:14,088 --> 00:22:16,089 Thank you, everyone. 544 00:22:16,090 --> 00:22:17,724 Teresa, hang back a minute. 545 00:22:17,725 --> 00:22:19,159 We need to talk. 546 00:22:27,268 --> 00:22:31,305 Listen, I'm sorry. 547 00:22:31,306 --> 00:22:34,041 Don't be. We've been on opposite sides before. 548 00:22:34,042 --> 00:22:36,276 Yeah, doesn't make it any easier. 549 00:22:36,277 --> 00:22:38,111 I always want to be on your side. 550 00:22:38,112 --> 00:22:39,413 But it's not like we're arguing 551 00:22:39,414 --> 00:22:42,583 about what percent fat milk to buy. 552 00:22:42,584 --> 00:22:46,119 Lives are at stake. I've got to offer POTUS my best judgment. 553 00:22:46,120 --> 00:22:50,757 Different opinions means more options to save those lives. 554 00:22:50,758 --> 00:22:53,260 And always two percent... less fat, same protein. 555 00:22:53,261 --> 00:22:55,295 Admit it, it's watery. 556 00:22:55,296 --> 00:22:58,799 You know, I understand why you all want to play it safe, 557 00:22:58,800 --> 00:23:00,901 especially poor Teresa, 558 00:23:00,902 --> 00:23:02,736 but the thing that's bugging me is, 559 00:23:02,737 --> 00:23:05,739 if that leak hadn't happened, 560 00:23:05,740 --> 00:23:09,009 I think that coalition had a pretty decent shot. 561 00:23:09,010 --> 00:23:11,612 Did Teresa know 562 00:23:11,613 --> 00:23:13,947 about the coalition plan before tonight? 563 00:23:13,948 --> 00:23:16,650 Yeah, I gave her a heads-up earlier. 564 00:23:16,651 --> 00:23:19,186 She didn't like it then, either. 565 00:23:19,187 --> 00:23:21,488 - Huh. - No. 566 00:23:21,489 --> 00:23:23,190 Oh, Th-think about it... 567 00:23:23,191 --> 00:23:26,193 the-the leak forced Dalton to get involved, 568 00:23:26,194 --> 00:23:28,428 and with the American media watching, of course 569 00:23:28,429 --> 00:23:30,931 he's gonna choose the American-focused plan, 570 00:23:30,932 --> 00:23:32,466 which is what she wanted. 571 00:23:32,467 --> 00:23:36,336 No, Teresa can't be the leaker. 572 00:23:36,337 --> 00:23:38,839 She's too much of a political animal 573 00:23:38,840 --> 00:23:41,541 to sabotage her own career. 574 00:23:41,542 --> 00:23:44,911 With family is involved, people will surprise you. 575 00:23:46,948 --> 00:23:48,849 Well, I can't worry about that now. 576 00:23:48,850 --> 00:23:51,518 I have to figure out how to get those surrogates released 577 00:23:51,519 --> 00:23:54,554 with what meager cards I have. 578 00:24:03,998 --> 00:24:06,366 - Good Lord. - Hi! 579 00:24:06,367 --> 00:24:07,634 Is that yesterday's suit? 580 00:24:07,635 --> 00:24:09,469 Hmm? Yes. I pulled an all-nighter 581 00:24:09,470 --> 00:24:10,904 working on the Peace Garden issue. 582 00:24:10,905 --> 00:24:13,140 In a nutshell: we still don't have the money. 583 00:24:13,141 --> 00:24:14,241 Wait, Blake, the reopening's tomorrow. 584 00:24:14,242 --> 00:24:15,509 You think I don't know that? 585 00:24:15,510 --> 00:24:16,877 This isn't just some garden party. 586 00:24:16,878 --> 00:24:18,712 It's a major public diplomacy event 587 00:24:18,713 --> 00:24:20,380 - with one of our closest allies. - I know that! 588 00:24:20,381 --> 00:24:21,848 Okay, take it easy. What's the problem? 589 00:24:21,849 --> 00:24:23,650 The problem is that no one owns the problem, 590 00:24:23,651 --> 00:24:24,818 the Peace Garden problem. 591 00:24:24,819 --> 00:24:26,420 Yes, technically, Park Service owns it, 592 00:24:26,421 --> 00:24:27,688 but it's not their problem 593 00:24:27,689 --> 00:24:30,090 if Japan is asking for more than they can give. 594 00:24:30,091 --> 00:24:31,358 Keeping Japan happy is State's problem, 595 00:24:31,359 --> 00:24:32,726 but it's not our problem if Park Services 596 00:24:32,727 --> 00:24:33,960 is having money problems. 597 00:24:33,961 --> 00:24:36,396 Also, if I torch our relationship with a vital ally, 598 00:24:36,397 --> 00:24:38,899 then my quest to be anything more than an assistant 599 00:24:38,900 --> 00:24:41,068 in this office is ruined before it even begins, 600 00:24:41,069 --> 00:24:43,336 because somehow, I, with no money and no power, 601 00:24:43,337 --> 00:24:44,905 now own this problem. 602 00:24:44,906 --> 00:24:46,573 I'm God's lonely man. That's the problem. 603 00:24:46,574 --> 00:24:48,575 Also, about five hours ago, 604 00:24:48,576 --> 00:24:50,577 a very nice man on the cleaning crew gave me a pill 605 00:24:50,578 --> 00:24:52,412 to help me stay awake, and now I'm having hand tremors. 606 00:24:52,413 --> 00:24:53,647 I'm probably fine, right? 607 00:24:53,648 --> 00:24:55,849 I'm gonna get you a glass of cold water, okay? 608 00:24:55,850 --> 00:24:57,117 We're gonna figure this out. 609 00:24:57,118 --> 00:24:58,351 Now what about the private sector? 610 00:24:58,352 --> 00:25:00,353 Japan came to us so late with the budget 611 00:25:00,354 --> 00:25:02,923 I've only been able to scare up a few minor commitments. 612 00:25:02,924 --> 00:25:04,091 - Mm-hmm. - Believe me, the irony 613 00:25:04,092 --> 00:25:06,359 is not lost on me that we are desperate for money 614 00:25:06,360 --> 00:25:08,595 while exorbitant gifts keep flowing in. 615 00:25:08,596 --> 00:25:10,363 Yeah, well, if only you could sell that watch, right? 616 00:25:10,364 --> 00:25:12,032 That watch... that watch. 617 00:25:12,033 --> 00:25:13,967 You know, my life has been cursed 618 00:25:13,968 --> 00:25:15,469 ever since that watch came into it. 619 00:25:15,470 --> 00:25:18,438 It's like The Monkey's Paw. 620 00:25:18,439 --> 00:25:20,073 Or it's the answer to everything. 621 00:25:20,074 --> 00:25:21,575 Okay. 622 00:25:21,576 --> 00:25:25,045 What is... 623 00:25:25,046 --> 00:25:26,546 Oh, Matt, 624 00:25:26,547 --> 00:25:29,082 you're a genius. Thank you! 625 00:25:29,083 --> 00:25:32,719 Mm-hmm. Okay, well, remember, do the deep breathing thing. 626 00:25:32,720 --> 00:25:34,588 It really helps, man. 627 00:25:36,591 --> 00:25:39,459 Mr. Usuki, we can't give you a one-on-one 628 00:25:39,460 --> 00:25:41,828 with the secretary for what is... 629 00:25:41,829 --> 00:25:44,164 let's face it... a bribe. 630 00:25:44,165 --> 00:25:46,666 But if you become a donor for the Peace Garden, 631 00:25:46,667 --> 00:25:48,668 I-I'm sure she would thank you 632 00:25:48,669 --> 00:25:51,371 personally for your generosity. 633 00:25:56,444 --> 00:25:58,345 Donor? 634 00:25:58,346 --> 00:26:01,848 Uh, yes, your donation would go towards 635 00:26:01,849 --> 00:26:03,750 the upkeep of the garden for the next 636 00:26:03,751 --> 00:26:05,185 50 years or so. 637 00:26:05,186 --> 00:26:07,187 When I was a kid, my Grandma Chiaki 638 00:26:07,188 --> 00:26:09,956 would take me to our local Japanese garden. 639 00:26:09,957 --> 00:26:11,925 We'd sit on this bench by the koi pond 640 00:26:11,926 --> 00:26:13,093 and pretend we were rich. 641 00:26:14,796 --> 00:26:17,330 - She was rad. - Yeah. 642 00:26:17,331 --> 00:26:19,432 So... yeah. 643 00:26:19,433 --> 00:26:20,767 Okay. Rae, 644 00:26:20,768 --> 00:26:22,702 - take care of it. - Oh, great. I'll send over 645 00:26:22,703 --> 00:26:24,171 the documents, and, of course, your name 646 00:26:24,172 --> 00:26:25,939 will be listed among the other contributors 647 00:26:25,940 --> 00:26:27,307 on a placard outside the garden. 648 00:26:27,308 --> 00:26:29,176 Among? 649 00:26:29,177 --> 00:26:30,944 Eh, I don't like that word. 650 00:26:30,945 --> 00:26:33,847 My name is better off solo and in multiple locations. 651 00:26:33,848 --> 00:26:36,049 Also, "placard"... yuck. 652 00:26:36,050 --> 00:26:37,818 Like, what am I, a dentist? 653 00:26:37,819 --> 00:26:40,287 I'm thinking a pagoda could work. 654 00:26:40,288 --> 00:26:43,323 Um, Mr. Usuki, I'm sorry, there are no names inside the garden, 655 00:26:43,324 --> 00:26:45,492 and there's no room for a pagoda. 656 00:26:45,493 --> 00:26:47,060 Blake, I'm hearing a lot of "no," 657 00:26:47,061 --> 00:26:48,528 it's really bumming me out. 658 00:26:48,529 --> 00:26:51,198 Oh... I certainly wouldn't want to do that. 659 00:26:51,199 --> 00:26:53,733 Look, I didn't get here to where I am today 660 00:26:53,734 --> 00:26:55,635 by plugging into negative energy. 661 00:26:55,636 --> 00:26:58,004 Grandma Chiaki used to say to me, "One day, 662 00:26:58,005 --> 00:27:01,808 you are going to run this town, and your name is going to be 663 00:27:01,809 --> 00:27:03,043 everywhere." 664 00:27:03,044 --> 00:27:04,711 And you know what? She was right. 665 00:27:06,547 --> 00:27:10,517 Yeah, well, Grandma Chiaki sounds rad, but, um, 666 00:27:10,518 --> 00:27:14,988 the fact is, your name can't be everywhere in the garden. 667 00:27:14,989 --> 00:27:16,823 Then I can't be a donor. 668 00:27:16,824 --> 00:27:18,391 Rae. 669 00:27:18,392 --> 00:27:21,194 Take care of it. 670 00:27:21,195 --> 00:27:24,497 That garden is a symbol of reconciliation 671 00:27:24,498 --> 00:27:27,500 in the aftermath of mankind's most horrific bloodbath, 672 00:27:27,501 --> 00:27:29,102 and you have the audacity 673 00:27:29,103 --> 00:27:31,538 to want to use it for self-promotion? 674 00:27:33,074 --> 00:27:34,708 You know, I'm shocked your ego even fits 675 00:27:34,709 --> 00:27:36,943 in this tiny, little car. Shame on you. 676 00:27:36,944 --> 00:27:38,445 No one talks to me like that. 677 00:27:38,446 --> 00:27:40,780 Well, someone just did. 678 00:27:40,781 --> 00:27:43,783 And I better not see this in my office again. 679 00:27:43,784 --> 00:27:45,986 - Have a nice day. - Wait. 680 00:27:48,222 --> 00:27:50,190 That took integrity. 681 00:27:50,191 --> 00:27:52,058 Grandma Chiaki respected integrity. 682 00:27:53,761 --> 00:27:57,130 Stay there. 683 00:27:57,131 --> 00:27:59,799 I'm gonna take a lap, think this over. 684 00:28:08,743 --> 00:28:11,478 Minister Phommapanya, 685 00:28:11,479 --> 00:28:13,880 the swift action your government has taken 686 00:28:13,881 --> 00:28:15,548 to control human trafficking 687 00:28:15,549 --> 00:28:17,617 within your borders is commendable. 688 00:28:17,618 --> 00:28:19,319 Thank you, Madam Secretary. 689 00:28:19,320 --> 00:28:21,288 Our eye is on Tier 1 status, 690 00:28:21,289 --> 00:28:23,490 and showing the world we value all human life. 691 00:28:23,491 --> 00:28:25,292 I was hoping you felt that way. 692 00:28:25,293 --> 00:28:28,428 Your recent crackdowns included a number of pregnant women. 693 00:28:28,429 --> 00:28:31,331 Surrogates for hire. Criminals. 694 00:28:31,332 --> 00:28:33,333 Yes, according to your anti-trafficking laws, 695 00:28:33,334 --> 00:28:35,001 but only in very rare circumstances 696 00:28:35,002 --> 00:28:39,172 could surrogacy be considered human trafficking. 697 00:28:39,173 --> 00:28:41,341 Did you call to lecture me on our legal system? 698 00:28:41,342 --> 00:28:42,976 Or to talk about 699 00:28:42,977 --> 00:28:45,578 the 36 American couples who've been exploiting 700 00:28:45,579 --> 00:28:48,848 our citizens, including your vice president? 701 00:28:48,849 --> 00:28:51,985 Let's focus on the latter, for now. 702 00:28:51,986 --> 00:28:54,020 If your country releases the women... 703 00:28:54,021 --> 00:28:56,856 all of whom are technically carrying American citizens... 704 00:28:56,857 --> 00:28:59,359 my government would be very appreciative. 705 00:28:59,360 --> 00:29:01,695 Appreciative enough to reinstate our aid package... 706 00:29:01,696 --> 00:29:03,496 in full? 707 00:29:04,832 --> 00:29:07,701 Well, your aid package is not on the table. 708 00:29:07,702 --> 00:29:09,769 But I can offer a statement of praise 709 00:29:09,770 --> 00:29:11,104 for your anti-trafficking efforts. 710 00:29:11,105 --> 00:29:14,441 You criticize us for human trafficking 711 00:29:14,442 --> 00:29:16,977 then chastise us for how we handle it. 712 00:29:16,978 --> 00:29:18,845 We have strict commercial surrogacy laws, 713 00:29:18,846 --> 00:29:20,714 and yet you want us to go against them 714 00:29:20,715 --> 00:29:22,782 because it suits your interests. 715 00:29:22,783 --> 00:29:24,985 I realize how this looks, 716 00:29:24,986 --> 00:29:27,821 but my country has a great deal of respect for your nation. 717 00:29:27,822 --> 00:29:30,557 Much of the aid your country provides 718 00:29:30,558 --> 00:29:33,293 goes to de-mining operations to remove the bombs 719 00:29:33,294 --> 00:29:35,562 that the U.S. left behind decades ago. 720 00:29:35,563 --> 00:29:37,297 Bombs that still kill our people 721 00:29:37,298 --> 00:29:39,466 to this day, many of them children. 722 00:29:39,467 --> 00:29:42,969 Minister Phommapanya... Vong, 723 00:29:42,970 --> 00:29:45,238 I know that what we did over a period of years 724 00:29:45,239 --> 00:29:47,474 will be felt by your people for generations. 725 00:29:47,475 --> 00:29:48,908 It was devastating. 726 00:29:48,909 --> 00:29:51,311 The mess we left behind... 727 00:29:51,312 --> 00:29:53,880 We do not have the moral high ground here, 728 00:29:53,881 --> 00:29:57,150 but there must be a way that you can help me help these people. 729 00:29:57,151 --> 00:30:00,720 I mean... perhaps as a humanitarian gesture. 730 00:30:02,723 --> 00:30:06,092 I value our relationship with the U.S., 731 00:30:06,093 --> 00:30:08,094 but there are those who think the ally 732 00:30:08,095 --> 00:30:10,864 we should be strengthening our ties with is China. 733 00:30:10,865 --> 00:30:14,267 Now, if you'll excuse me. 734 00:30:18,616 --> 00:30:21,053 Morning. Hey, you better get in on these 735 00:30:21,054 --> 00:30:22,907 ricotta blueberry pancakes before 736 00:30:22,908 --> 00:30:24,315 those monsters wake up and eat 'em all. 737 00:30:24,316 --> 00:30:25,388 What happened? Who died? 738 00:30:25,389 --> 00:30:27,445 What? N-No one. Everything's fine. 739 00:30:27,446 --> 00:30:29,480 Just take a plate and go sit down, would you? 740 00:30:29,481 --> 00:30:31,905 Dad, any time something bad happens 741 00:30:31,906 --> 00:30:33,331 and you don't know how to tell me, 742 00:30:33,332 --> 00:30:36,167 there's usually some kind of breakfast involved. 743 00:30:36,168 --> 00:30:38,603 - Busted. - Ha! 744 00:30:38,604 --> 00:30:41,172 I knew it. Sorry. Go on. 745 00:30:41,173 --> 00:30:42,340 All right. 746 00:30:42,341 --> 00:30:45,343 This is a little bit of a weird one, 747 00:30:45,344 --> 00:30:48,746 but, um, here goes. 748 00:30:48,747 --> 00:30:51,349 Your Russian friend, he... 749 00:30:51,350 --> 00:30:52,884 Dmitri? 750 00:30:52,885 --> 00:30:55,052 ...found out about the White House bombings, 751 00:30:55,053 --> 00:30:57,288 and since he didn't have a way to contact you directly, 752 00:30:57,289 --> 00:30:59,590 he found another way to make sure you were all right. 753 00:30:59,591 --> 00:31:01,626 It almost cost him his deal. 754 00:31:04,029 --> 00:31:05,863 Wow. 755 00:31:05,864 --> 00:31:07,865 I wasn't sure if I should tell you. 756 00:31:07,866 --> 00:31:12,136 No. I'm glad that you did. 757 00:31:12,137 --> 00:31:13,471 I just really wasn't expecting 758 00:31:13,472 --> 00:31:16,541 to hear his name. 759 00:31:16,542 --> 00:31:19,043 That's really sweet, you know? 760 00:31:19,044 --> 00:31:21,479 Well, I hope knowing how much he cares about you 761 00:31:21,480 --> 00:31:24,582 helps more than it hurts. 762 00:31:27,586 --> 00:31:29,887 I, um, try not to, 763 00:31:29,888 --> 00:31:33,824 but I think about him a lot. 764 00:31:33,825 --> 00:31:35,159 And I'm still very sorry 765 00:31:35,160 --> 00:31:38,095 for putting the family 766 00:31:38,096 --> 00:31:40,097 in this awkward situation in the first place. 767 00:31:40,098 --> 00:31:41,599 Inadvertently. 768 00:31:41,600 --> 00:31:44,268 You had no idea what you were getting into. 769 00:31:44,269 --> 00:31:45,603 He did. 770 00:31:45,604 --> 00:31:47,138 Look, I know 771 00:31:47,139 --> 00:31:50,675 that it seemed shady 772 00:31:50,676 --> 00:31:53,844 with the secret Potomac Lodge 773 00:31:53,845 --> 00:31:57,148 rendezvous, but we had something real. 774 00:31:58,684 --> 00:32:00,318 Well, that's love. 775 00:32:00,319 --> 00:32:04,021 It's uncomfortable for everybody who's not in it with you. 776 00:32:06,491 --> 00:32:10,094 When I spoke to him, he basically said the same thing. 777 00:32:10,095 --> 00:32:13,497 - You talked to him? - Yeah. 778 00:32:13,498 --> 00:32:16,300 - How is he? - He's good. 779 00:32:16,301 --> 00:32:18,369 I know that's not much of an update, 780 00:32:18,370 --> 00:32:21,939 but I was able to get approval for him to write you a letter. 781 00:32:21,940 --> 00:32:24,141 Now, it doesn't change anything. 782 00:32:24,142 --> 00:32:25,776 You still can't see him ever again. 783 00:32:25,777 --> 00:32:29,880 Right. Of-of course. Yeah. Absolutely. 784 00:32:29,881 --> 00:32:34,385 I haven't read this, but an analyst has, 785 00:32:34,386 --> 00:32:36,587 to make sure there's no compromising information. 786 00:32:38,490 --> 00:32:40,524 I'll burn after reading. 787 00:32:43,395 --> 00:32:46,664 I got to go get dressed and go with Mom to the Peace Garden, 788 00:32:46,665 --> 00:32:48,833 but I'll stay home if you want me to. 789 00:32:48,834 --> 00:32:51,369 No, I'm okay. Thanks. 790 00:32:54,072 --> 00:32:56,674 Thank you for trusting me enough to tell me this. 791 00:33:11,023 --> 00:33:13,858 I just heard from Israel and the U.K. 792 00:33:13,859 --> 00:33:17,061 They're disappointed we're giving up on the coalition? 793 00:33:17,062 --> 00:33:19,196 That's the nice way to say it. 794 00:33:19,197 --> 00:33:20,665 Well, I deserve it. 795 00:33:20,666 --> 00:33:22,433 How's it going with Commerce and DoD? 796 00:33:22,434 --> 00:33:25,169 No potential inducements for Laos yet, but we'll keep at it. 797 00:33:25,170 --> 00:33:29,674 Yeah. So while we're working on our next moves, 798 00:33:29,675 --> 00:33:33,010 check that our embassy in Laos is doing everything that it can 799 00:33:33,011 --> 00:33:35,112 to provide support to the NGOs 800 00:33:35,113 --> 00:33:36,681 working on behalf of the surrogates, okay? 801 00:33:36,682 --> 00:33:38,015 I want to make sure 802 00:33:38,016 --> 00:33:40,785 that we are still doing what we can for them. 803 00:33:40,786 --> 00:33:42,453 Yes, ma'am. 804 00:33:42,454 --> 00:33:44,088 So... 805 00:33:44,089 --> 00:33:46,624 scale of one to ten... how hard has it been 806 00:33:46,625 --> 00:33:48,759 not to say anything to me about Teresa? 807 00:33:48,760 --> 00:33:53,064 After the story broke, you totally could've called me out. 808 00:33:53,065 --> 00:33:55,700 Not hard at all. I trust you. 809 00:33:55,701 --> 00:33:57,201 There's a "but" in there. 810 00:33:57,202 --> 00:33:58,803 I didn't give you the look. 811 00:33:58,804 --> 00:34:00,104 I could feel it. 812 00:34:00,105 --> 00:34:02,206 This is why I can't play poker. 813 00:34:02,207 --> 00:34:06,377 I trust you. But... 814 00:34:06,378 --> 00:34:09,880 I doubt I would've trusted Teresa Hurst. 815 00:34:09,881 --> 00:34:14,084 On the other hand, I admire that you had the heart to. 816 00:34:15,087 --> 00:34:17,121 Thanks, Jay. 817 00:34:19,658 --> 00:34:24,662 This garden depends on all of us for its cultivation, 818 00:34:24,663 --> 00:34:29,300 and it asks us to do the hard work of planting together. 819 00:34:29,301 --> 00:34:32,970 Washington is honored to be the first stop 820 00:34:32,971 --> 00:34:35,840 on this deeply meaningful world tour. 821 00:34:35,841 --> 00:34:37,174 Thank you. 822 00:34:42,314 --> 00:34:43,914 Mr. Usuki. Welcome. 823 00:34:43,915 --> 00:34:46,450 Um, I-I noticed you hadn't signed the contracts yet. 824 00:34:46,451 --> 00:34:47,618 Just want to make sure I'm getting everything 825 00:34:47,619 --> 00:34:48,719 I was promised, bro. 826 00:34:48,720 --> 00:34:51,188 Oh, yes, actually, it's right here. Um... 827 00:34:51,189 --> 00:34:53,357 I know, it's... 828 00:34:53,358 --> 00:34:55,392 smaller than we discussed. 829 00:34:57,529 --> 00:34:59,563 It's perfect. 830 00:35:19,284 --> 00:35:21,385 This really is beautiful. 831 00:35:21,386 --> 00:35:25,055 Hard to believe it's a by-product of war. 832 00:35:25,056 --> 00:35:28,659 Makes you think about the power of apology. 833 00:35:28,660 --> 00:35:31,162 Japan was defeated, then they went around the world 834 00:35:31,163 --> 00:35:33,664 building these gardens to acknowledge what they'd done. 835 00:35:33,665 --> 00:35:36,033 Today they're more powerful than they were 836 00:35:36,034 --> 00:35:37,802 when they were an actual empire. 837 00:35:37,803 --> 00:35:40,871 Humility makes space for new possibilities. 838 00:35:40,872 --> 00:35:43,240 You should've given the speech. 839 00:35:43,241 --> 00:35:44,842 Eh, professor mode. 840 00:35:44,843 --> 00:35:47,178 No, you're right. 841 00:35:47,179 --> 00:35:49,747 Did you know Laos, per capita, 842 00:35:49,748 --> 00:35:52,983 is the most heavily bombed country in history? 843 00:35:52,984 --> 00:35:57,288 Over a ten-year period, we dropped two million tons 844 00:35:57,289 --> 00:35:58,756 of ordnance on them. 845 00:35:58,757 --> 00:36:02,760 And our leftover unexploded bombs 846 00:36:02,761 --> 00:36:05,029 have killed 50 of their citizens 847 00:36:05,030 --> 00:36:07,031 every year since then, 848 00:36:07,032 --> 00:36:08,766 and we've never owned that. 849 00:36:08,767 --> 00:36:10,434 Could we? 850 00:36:10,435 --> 00:36:13,370 Probably not formally. 851 00:36:13,371 --> 00:36:15,940 But an apologetic gesture, maybe? 852 00:36:15,941 --> 00:36:18,943 The American equivalent of a peace garden. 853 00:36:18,944 --> 00:36:22,079 We'd need the right gardener. 854 00:36:22,080 --> 00:36:25,082 Thank you for taking the time to see me. 855 00:36:25,083 --> 00:36:28,118 Please, sit down. 856 00:36:28,119 --> 00:36:30,654 I know you were behind the leak. 857 00:36:32,190 --> 00:36:35,192 You were willing to risk a career 858 00:36:35,193 --> 00:36:37,361 you spent a lifetime building 859 00:36:37,362 --> 00:36:39,363 to save your unborn grandchild. 860 00:36:39,364 --> 00:36:41,732 Wouldn't you do the same? 861 00:36:44,769 --> 00:36:48,238 I thank God I've never been put in such a difficult position. 862 00:36:49,774 --> 00:36:53,143 Actually... I think we're gonna need 863 00:36:53,144 --> 00:36:56,647 more of that clarity and audacity 864 00:36:56,648 --> 00:36:59,049 to get your grandchild home safely. 865 00:36:59,050 --> 00:37:00,517 Go on. 866 00:37:02,554 --> 00:37:04,822 If the vice president of the United States... 867 00:37:04,823 --> 00:37:07,825 a concerned and soon-to-be grandmother... 868 00:37:07,826 --> 00:37:09,226 were to lead a delegation 869 00:37:09,227 --> 00:37:12,062 of worried American families to Laos, 870 00:37:12,063 --> 00:37:14,832 it would humanize this issue. 871 00:37:14,833 --> 00:37:16,166 Have you considered 872 00:37:16,167 --> 00:37:19,169 that putting public pressure on Laos could backfire? 873 00:37:19,170 --> 00:37:22,740 I have. And that's why there's a part two. 874 00:37:22,741 --> 00:37:26,610 Laos has been waiting nearly 50 years 875 00:37:26,611 --> 00:37:30,281 for some acknowledgement by the United States 876 00:37:30,282 --> 00:37:34,084 of the destruction that our bombing campaign wreaked 877 00:37:34,085 --> 00:37:36,120 on their country during the Vietnam War. 878 00:37:36,121 --> 00:37:38,255 And so I'm the one 879 00:37:38,256 --> 00:37:40,991 who's going to apologize for America? 880 00:37:40,992 --> 00:37:43,661 Apologizing isn't weakness. 881 00:37:43,662 --> 00:37:45,996 It's weakness 882 00:37:45,997 --> 00:37:48,666 that leads to the need to apologize. 883 00:37:48,667 --> 00:37:50,834 And who knows... 884 00:37:50,835 --> 00:37:52,503 it might get us something in return. 885 00:37:52,504 --> 00:37:56,006 But what if it doesn't? 886 00:37:56,007 --> 00:37:58,609 Well, you are a gifted politician, Teresa. 887 00:37:58,610 --> 00:38:02,046 And God knows, it's tough to show vulnerability 888 00:38:02,047 --> 00:38:04,114 as a woman in this business. 889 00:38:04,115 --> 00:38:06,617 But the way through this 890 00:38:06,618 --> 00:38:10,721 is to be open with your humanity 891 00:38:10,722 --> 00:38:14,191 and clear in your convictions. 892 00:38:16,027 --> 00:38:18,328 It's time to be a leader. 893 00:38:29,219 --> 00:38:32,321 Ailani, I'm so glad you're okay. 894 00:38:32,322 --> 00:38:35,257 Lyla, I'm okay. 895 00:38:35,258 --> 00:38:37,626 She's okay. 896 00:38:39,362 --> 00:38:41,697 Good evening, everyone. 897 00:38:41,698 --> 00:38:44,066 Thank you, President Khamtai Dao, 898 00:38:44,067 --> 00:38:47,269 Minister Phommapanya, 899 00:38:47,270 --> 00:38:49,004 for your understanding and cooperation 900 00:38:49,005 --> 00:38:51,673 with this sensitive issue. 901 00:38:51,674 --> 00:38:53,675 There will be much to discuss 902 00:38:53,676 --> 00:38:57,212 with the Lao government in coming days. 903 00:38:57,213 --> 00:38:59,548 But as a mother, 904 00:38:59,549 --> 00:39:02,217 and soon-to-be grandmother, 905 00:39:02,218 --> 00:39:05,187 I simply want to say 906 00:39:05,188 --> 00:39:07,856 that tonight is one of the happiest nights 907 00:39:07,857 --> 00:39:09,891 of my life. 908 00:39:13,930 --> 00:39:16,999 Later today the vice president will visit 909 00:39:17,000 --> 00:39:18,901 the war memorial in Vientiane, 910 00:39:18,902 --> 00:39:20,536 making her the highest-ranking U.S. official... 911 00:39:20,537 --> 00:39:23,305 That's a Teresa I haven't seen before. 912 00:39:23,306 --> 00:39:24,740 Kind of refreshing. 913 00:39:24,741 --> 00:39:28,076 Well, she had a likability problem. 914 00:39:28,077 --> 00:39:31,280 Now I kind of like her. 915 00:39:31,281 --> 00:39:32,548 Which means... 916 00:39:32,549 --> 00:39:34,116 now you're the one with a problem. 917 00:39:34,117 --> 00:39:36,652 Those surrogates are safe, 918 00:39:36,653 --> 00:39:40,455 and the newborns will soon be going home with their families. 919 00:39:40,456 --> 00:39:43,825 One day at a time, Russell. One day at a time. 920 00:39:43,826 --> 00:39:46,662 You say that now. 921 00:41:00,236 --> 00:41:02,270 - Thank you, Madam Secretary. - Sure. 922 00:41:04,307 --> 00:41:07,242 Ma'am. Based on the diplomatic victory in Laos, 923 00:41:07,243 --> 00:41:08,744 we're getting word the U.N. 924 00:41:08,745 --> 00:41:11,146 is planning to host a summit on commercial surrogacy. 925 00:41:11,147 --> 00:41:12,981 That is great news. 926 00:41:12,982 --> 00:41:14,349 Really excellent work, ma'am. 927 00:41:14,350 --> 00:41:16,518 Right back at you. It was a team effort. 928 00:41:16,519 --> 00:41:18,854 Wow. I feel like 929 00:41:18,855 --> 00:41:20,922 - we should high five. - Yeah, we definitely earned high fives. 930 00:41:20,923 --> 00:41:23,058 - Uh, ma'am, there's a civics call for you. - Yeah? 931 00:41:23,059 --> 00:41:26,194 Great. Up high. 932 00:41:26,195 --> 00:41:27,562 Yeah. 933 00:41:28,564 --> 00:41:30,298 Yeah. 934 00:41:44,914 --> 00:41:46,948 Barinov. 935 00:41:55,024 --> 00:41:56,558 Hey, dude. 936 00:41:56,559 --> 00:41:59,127 Believe it or not, the powers that be 937 00:41:59,128 --> 00:42:01,630 gave me permission to write you back. 938 00:42:01,631 --> 00:42:03,632 It's a one-time only thing, 939 00:42:03,633 --> 00:42:06,735 so I better make it good. 940 00:42:06,736 --> 00:42:08,904 First off, I'm fine, 941 00:42:08,905 --> 00:42:12,107 but more on that later. 942 00:42:12,108 --> 00:42:14,910 Second, I miss you, too. 943 00:42:14,911 --> 00:42:21,629 Subtitle sync and corrections by awaqeded for www.addic7ed.com.