House of Cards 6×5

Chapter 70

Claire: I'm gonna be dead, you're gonna be dead. They're all gonna be dead. Everybody.

Congresswoman: She's the head of my party, and I have to say, I'm at a loss...

ABC Anchor: Sean Jeffries, the press secretary, has resigned. And there are probably more departures to come...

CNN Anchor: I don't know about depressed. You know, she looks either very disturbed, or depressed...

Melody Cruz: Now we're not here to diagnose, but you look at this, and you need to ask. On behalf of our country, that woman undid 30 years of foreign policy by acting like, pardon my French, a... #$#$#$

Melody Cruz: Seriously, I think she might be the worst thing that has ever happened to this country.

Claire: It's actually not as easy as it looks. See, in order for me to make that face, I have to imagine... the perfect combination of things. Here's the recipe. First, I have to think about all the ways in which men have tried to manage me my whole life. Then, I think of... America's worst fear... when it comes to a female in the Oval Office. And finally... my biggest regret... Francis J. Underwood.

Claire: Don't worry. I have a plan.

Annette: My God, Mark. I mean, really. There are other ways.
Usher: Okay, so we're talking about impeachment or a congressional government?
Bill: 25th Amendment, Section 4.
Usher: Which has never been used.
Annette: It's built for speed, intended to smother a crisis of confidence. Reassure the public. Reassure the world
that continuity remains at the American government, even if a president becomes...
Bill:Unable to fulfill his duties.
Annette: Her duties.

Usher: Look, we're all patriots here. Our first concern, our only concern, has got to be... the survival of our nation.

Doug: Well, I guess it's true what they say. That shrinks are the most fucked up of all.

Doug: Violence is a funny thing. You know, it's not so much the physical pain that victims can remember. It's the feelings around it. The fear.

Jane: And now what? What do you call this show? How to turn 323 million people against you in three short weeks?.. Congratulations, Claire. You've become a problem for everybody.

Kelsey: Well, firstly, I would refrain from using the word "show," when it comes to the White House. And... yeah. That's all for today.

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Usher: Madam President, it's beyond repair. You understand that, at this point?... You've lost the Hill. You've lost your cabinet. You've lost the country. You've lost. Your own party can't even find a reason to support you.

Usher: Language can be found, but the best you can hope for now... is a dignified exit.

Claire: No, Mark. I'm staying right where I am.

Doug: Whoever killed him will get what she or he deserves.

Bill: Hell is truth seen too late.
Hank: Did you say that?
Bill: Thomas Hobbes.

Duncan: It's possible to make the memory of a person disappear. Digitally. Move them far into the background, anyways. There are ways. Algorithms...

Bill: Such stunning stupidity... This towel is smarter than you. This window is smarter than you. This rug is smarter than you. Hello, Seth... Seth is smarter than you!

Bill: But you don't know how it's gonna play!... It could backfire. Get her sympathy. The narrative can't be controlled...

Claire: The truth is, Kelsey... the Russians killed Tom... and Mark Usher covered it up.

Claire: ...And in a private moment, he told you about his suspicions regarding Mark Usher and his collusion with Russia...

Claire: You and I, as women, we have to fight back. I need you by my side.

Claire: ...And gather all of your things. Every single cabinet member in this room is dismissed. You're all fired. Escort them out.

Durant: Now, then... I hereby swear that everything I'm about to say is the truth...

Annette: Nobody can keep their mouths shut these days. Not even to-the-death secrets are safe.

Claire: I want to show you something. Come with me... Meet my new cabinet... I just wanted to see your face.

Claire: I am looking forward to building a new America together and our work begins today. Now, if you could all place your left hand on the Constitution in front of you. And repeat after me: I do solemnly swear.... to take no prisoners.

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