Raymond Tusk and Frank Underwood in “Unfinished Business”

Raymond Tusk

I'm must say, I'm surprised, Frank. You have a reputation for pragmatism.

Frank Underwood

And I've also avoided a reputation for indentured servitude.

Raymond Tusk

I never make an offer more than twice, Frank. Tell me now if I can count on your cooperation.

Frank Underwood

You're not offering cooperation, you are demanding tutelage. So let me make you a proposal. I am absolutely willing to work together as equals. I will take your opinions seriously, just as the president does. But I will not bind myself to them in advance. If that doesn't interest you, fair enough. Good luck finding a vice president in the next four days who will prove as pragmatic as I. You can't purchase loyalty, Raymond. Not the sort I have in mind. If you want to earn my loyalty, then you have to offer yours in return. And if we can agree to that - well, you're a man with imagination.