Blake [holding tennis shoes] Ma'am, Russell Jackson wants to meet right away and he's requested that you wear flats.
[pause] Why?
I didn't ask. I thought it might be classified. Or weird.
[mutters] It's probably both.
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S1 E15Unfinished Business
You throwing patriotic temper tantrums on live TV isn't doing you any favors.
Neither is sitting there mute after she's been ambushed by someone pretending to represent legitimate journalism. Instead of throwing your own tantrum and blaming the victim for this latest tool of terrorism, why don't you grow a spine and do something about it?!
What Senator Morejon is doing by legitimizing this baseless story is not just immoral and unethical. It undermines the stability of democratic government.
HHost
That's an overstatement.
Reliable information is the bedrock of any institution, be it science, government, or private enterprise. If citizens can't tell the difference between fact and fiction, then the project of civilization turns to dust.
I love Bed Bath & Beyond.
Yes, you do.
Because they have everything, they have things you didn't even know you wanted. That's where the "Beyond" part kicks in.
I'm asking you to focus on one little girl who doesn't need to die today.
LPLibyan Politician
We did nothing to this girl.
No. But she will die if you do nothing now. Isn't it our most fundamental responsibility to save innocent lives? I am begging you.
Do you want me to be honest with you or not?
Of course. Just not after withholding your true feelings when we're making a decision and then getting all pissed off at me about how miserable I've made you because of, I don't know, my family's oppressive dynastic thumb!
Why are you being so weird?
Maybe it's just disconcerting to be under the thumb of a political dynasty when you've been disinherited by your own family.
I like a good baby shower just like anybody else, but I just can't stand all the...frippery.
Excellent word choice.
You think Daisy likes games?
Deep down, it's my conviction that nobody normal likes baby shower games.
The fiscal year ends in a few hours. Either accept our amendments to the CR or we let the clock run out and let the American people decide who to blame for the shutdown.
You want to play that game? Fine. Our numbers may not be great, but Congress? You guys literally poll worse than a staph infection.
Just don't let them furlough me because I'm pregnant, okay? They won't say that's why, but that'll be why.
You should be so lucky. You could sue and never have to work again.
For what it's worth, I'm taking Jace to the Spy Museum tomorrow. We're still sorta dancing around his suspicions about my job, and honestly, I'm...not quite sure how to handle that one.
Well, we're honest in all the ways that count. And someday, his therapist will be able to buy a boat.
[to Jay] You don't have divided loyalties. You won't feel like you've been demoted, and I do not have to wonder whether or not you'll crack under pressure.
He's already been kidnapped.
You've already been kidnapped! And you didn't quit. That right there -- I mean, you're either totally nuts or the most loyal person I will ever find.
Why not use it as leverage? Why drag the family into it?
Because I want him *destroyed* by the same monster he created. He wanted to whip his base against immigrants and refugees, let them rip him apart. [laughs] Thought you'd appreciate the poetic justice.
What's the one thing you have that Morejon doesn't?
A conscience?
An approval rating!
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