(..) But I need you to leave. Leave the White House. Yes, I see. For this pardon to succeed, Francis, we need to appear to be estranged. I'm just being strategic. And where do you suggest I go? I'm not sure. The Naval Observatory? Uh, I think the vice president's residence is still too close. (..)

(..) Admit it. This is what you want. You were willing to kill for it. So, Claire, come and take it... before I take it back. We'll find the most strategic time and place. But I will pardon you, Francis. For the good of the nation, we need to disband this committee, and put this behind us. (..)