She said it would be okay... To backstab me?To do what we thought was right.So she did tell you to vote no.She said it wouldn't be the end of the world if the bill failed.Those were her exact words.You discuss this with no one. Is that understood?Do you blame yourself for not being in Washington to secure the votes?A bill this size is a team effort.There are a lot of sponsors.But you were the chief sponsor and the bill manager.That's true.So shouldn't you have been in Washington?I'm running for Governor.I have a commitment to the people of my state.Are you aware that the Swofford campaignis putting out a new commercial today that says,quote, "If Peter Russo can't follow through in congress,can he follow through with sobriety?"That's all. Thank you very much. Do you want to comment? Thanks, guys.Congressman!All I said was what you always say... to vote their conscience.You encouraged them to defy me.I met with them. That's what you asked me...No, that is not what you did.I specifically told you I needed them to vote yes on this bill.There was no room for interpretation.It's a deliberate lie, so don't try to sugarcoat it, Claire.I needed Remy's help. You wouldn't offer any.Oh, wait.You did this for Remy?No. For myself. To get my shipment out of Sudan.He provided assistance.In exchange for defeating the bill.No. In exchange for not helping it succeed.Which is the same goddamn thing.Do you realize you have endangeredeverything that we have been working toward?There was a timetable here, Claire.We needed strong momentum right up until the last minute.
