You lied to me.
Under penalty of law and for your own safety, you know that.
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He's used to getting his way.
Well, that may be, but I happen to know he is extremely ticklish.
Wait. Did the Secretary just admit to intimate anatomical knowledge of the Prince of Bahrain?
The CIA briefs must be very detailed.
You're giving me the 'you're an idiot' look.
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Because you're an idiot.
A little cold terror over job security never hurt anyone.
You should have that embroidered on a pillow.
How long do you think you're gonna be mad at me?
You were just doing your job.
So, like, less than a year?
Probably.
Give them what they want.
I'm not leaving here with it. I'll give them Hawaii if that's what it takes.
More like parameters. I think we're talking north of 40 with 35 as the floor for someone really spectacular.
I'm not Hugh Hefner. 40 is just fine.
Good.
Was she coerced?
No. She was a patriot.
How is she?
Righteous.
Daisy, whatever good was in that man, he was most definitely not a good husband.
But he always had such good things to say about Mrs. Marsh.
Not when he was in bed with me.
It's a little thing called power.
Is it really that alluring? The history of mankind not withstanding?
I understand you left a horse farm to become Secretary of State.
The President asked and I answered the call ... yeah, the power is pretty awesome too.
Our greatest responsibility as parents is to leave the world a safer and more peaceful world for our children.
We do all these horrible things to each another. And there are always - always - kids in the middle. Henry, what have I done to our sweet children?
I know. I'm all messed up. One minute I'm fine, then I'm furious, then I'm numb. The truth is I'm just not ready to talk about what happened yet.
Exhausted is Washington code for complete mental freakout, you 12 year-olds.
Do you think you'll have God on your side?
I have you.
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