(..) That's a risk we'll have to take. The risk I won't take is being overseas if the president dies. We don't even know if Congress will approve the appropriation for the bailout. They will approve it. I'll make sure they do. You shouldn't be worrying about this now, Claire. (..)

(..) You're going to Brandenburg yourself? If his health continues to worsen... We'll assess as we get closer, but, no, I'll stay here if it looks dire. We should probably draft an appropriation in case we need to pay for a state funeral. - Doug. - Madam Secretary. I could've come to the White House. (..)