- Claire Underwood: We brought this on ourselves. We pushed too hard.
- Francis Underwood: We've survived.
- Claire Underwood: We isolated ourselves, Francis.
- Francis Underwood: So what? We both know something the rest of the world refuses to acknowledge. There is no justice, only conquest. And let me tell you, we let them evacuate DC, we are done, Claire. We've lost.
- Francis Underwood: Did they conspire? Did they use... terror... and this evacuation to cost me this election?
- Vanessa Morrison: I'm not a fan of the general... but... that's a strong charge, and there's no proof to support it.
- Francis Underwood: [chuckles] You know, what you people protect best is each other.
- Francis Underwood: As I believe you know, yesterday we had something of a drill here in the White House.
- Mark Usher: I know people are wondering what that was about.
- Francis Underwood: Yes. Everyone except you. The announcement of the recess appointment of Judge Benson has been rescheduled for tomorrow morning.
- Mark Usher: Good. So... We have an election.
- Claire Underwood: Which you will not be able to win with another so-called October surprise.
- Mark Usher: Well, we are way past October.
- Claire Underwood: We certainly are.
- Catherine Durant: I agree with General Braegher. While a succesful air strike against Ahmadi would play out well...
- Claire Underwood: This isn't about the election, Cathy.
- Catherine Durant: No, of course not. I mean, if we do this correctly, we can begin the process of dismantling ICO's network.
- Francis Underwood: Take him out. If the president agrees, I think it's the best thing for the country.
- Claire Underwood: I think it would send a very clear message to ICO.
- Col. Max Braegher: In the short term, yes, but...
- Francis Underwood: No other term is relevant.
- Hannah Conway: What happens after he gets there? To Will? What happens?
- Mark Usher: We'll be there for him.
- Hannah Conway: You and General Brockhart?
- Mark Usher: Yes.
- Hannah Conway: What will Will's role be?
- Mark Usher: I will continue to support your husband.
- Hannah Conway: Give me a real answer. You owe me that.
- Mark Usher: His role will be president of the United States.
- Tom Hammerschmidt: [live on CNN] Yes. Whenever it happens, this appointment would break the court's deadlock. And we would get this election going again. But let's step back a minute. Tennessee is out of the equation. Whoever wins that state, it's not enough. It's come down to one state. Ohio. One state is about to choose the next president of these United States. How did we let this happen? And it keeps happening. This is an administration that operates behind closed doors, out of the public eye. Today's sudden postponement is typical. With no announcement in the Rose Garden, and literally zero news coming from the White House, one has to wonder what is going on behind the scenes to cause this unexpected delay. The silence is deafening. After such a protracted, confusing and frankly chaotic election, we deserve clarity. Instead, here we are again, left out of the loop and on the edge of our seats. I just hope America isn't getting used to this.
- Leann Harvey: The mic was still hot and Brockhart just kept talking. That's what she said.
- Walter Doyle: Insubordination. That's the word she used?
- Leann Harvey: That's what it sounded like to her. He was talking about soldiers and he said, quote, I'll be the first to tell them not to listen.
- Doug Stamper: Can she get her hands on the actual clip?
- Leann Harvey: For a price.
- Doug Stamper: I thought she was a friend.
- Leann Harvey: Yeah, a smart friend.
- Walter Doyle: It's a nice 30-second spot, post-debate.
- Leann Harvey: If there is a debate.
- Walter Doyle: Hits them at their strength. Takes the military credibility away. This the kind of thing that can turn an election. Whatever this costs, it's worth it.