Designated Survivor (2016–2019): Season 1, Episode 19 - Misalliance - full transcript

Previously on "Designated Survivor"...

I would like my daughter to see a woman

- become vice president.
- Thank you, sir.

The House Ethics Committee

they are opening an
investigation into the Speaker.

Tyler: My dad was a great president.

Tyler, I am sorry for your incredible loss.

Ritter: Lozano is alive, sir.

The man the FBI killed was a decoy.

Jay Whitaker, Homeland Security Adviser.

Lozano was a total soldier.



I'm just glad we caught
the son of a bitch.

Me too.

We've known that someone
in the White House

made Kirkman designated survivor.

This person may still be active.

Hey, Jason. I need your help.

Jason: What do you need?

Patrick Lloyd.

Whitaker: How'd it go?

Clockwork.

We're back on track.

[Tires squeal]

♪ ♪

[Tires screech]



♪ ♪

[Thuds]

[Exhaling sharply]

[Muffled grunting]

♪ ♪

[Door closes, locks]

♪ ♪

[Indistinct conversations]

I'm glad we had a
chance to dig in on this.

Whitaker: Me, too.

If we can expedite TSA screenings

without sacrificing security,

it's money well-spent.

And the president is all about

making people's lives easier.

Perhaps we can put this on his radar

after the NATO summit?

In the meantime,
you'll get me that data?

- Consider it done.
- Great.

_

[Cellphone buzzes]

♪ ♪

Alex: So, here's something I didn't know

when I came to the White House.

George Washington ran
America's first spy ring

during the Revolutionary War.

His agents relayed
British troop movements.

And they didn't even have cellphones.

[Laughter]

He doesn't look very happy.

Tom: Well, you probably
wouldn't want to smile either

if you had wooden teeth.

- Mr. President!
- It's the President!

I heard that we had
some very special guests

here in the White House today.

Alex: Including
President Richmond's son.

Tyler, really good to see you again.

Same here, Mr. President.

Allow me to introduce
the Student Orchestra

of Robert Richmond High
School in New Orleans.

It is an honor to meet all of you,

and I heard a rumor

that we're gonna get to hear you perform

- later this afternoon.
- I heard that rumor, too.

Can't wait to hear it.

And if there's anything you need,

please don't hesitate to ask.

Yes?

Can I take a picture with you?

It would be my pleasure.

Come on.

Alex: [Laughs]

Thank you for doing this, Mr. President.

Are you kidding?

With Leo and Penny up in Camp David,

well, it's nice to have young people

in the White House again.

It's great to see you
sharing your passion for music

with these students.

Oh, well, I can't take credit.

This group is actually
part of a national program

that funds the arts in public schools.

Oh, that's wonderful.

And, unfortunately,

it, um, might all come to an end.

You see, when the funding was approved,

Congress put in a sunset clause,

so the grant has to be
renewed every five years.

- When's it expire?
- Next month.

Oh.

So, this might be the
end of playing music

for a lot of these kids,

and, you know, most of their families

can't afford private lessons.

Mine couldn't either.

I played trumpet in my
elementary school band.

Oh, I didn't know you played.

Well, I wouldn't
exactly call it playing.

In fact, it was pretty awful.

But it was the experience that mattered.

That... I-I... Couldn't agree more.

Music shaped my whole life.

Leo's all about it, too.

But I have to admit,

I don't think I can get into dubstep.

Hey, you never know.

My dad introduced me to Brahms,

I got him hooked on Radiohead.

I promise you. I will
look into the grant.

Thank you, sir.

I know this is small stuff

compared to everything
else you've got going on...

No, no, it's not small stuff.

I think every student in this country

should have access to the
arts for their education.

It'll be an honor to help.

- I'll see you at the concert?
- I can't wait.

I went through all of her files.

Most of them have to
do with Browning Reed.

Maybe she's out in the field

and had to go radio silent.

Foerstel: Yeah, maybe.

Look, you know,

I know Wells isn't
exactly by-the-book, right?

But, if she working something,
she would've let me know.

What about Jason Atwood?

I mean, she did bring him to
North Dakota with her, right?

- Maybe... maybe he's talked to her.
- I already tried.

He doesn't know anything.

Besides, Hannah told me
she sidelined him anyway.

Where's she staying?

♪ ♪

This is her.

[Horn honks in distance]

[Siren wails in distance]

Let's check her room.

[Knock on door]

Ritter: Excuse me, ma'am?

Secret Service.

Would you open this door, please?

♪ ♪

Anything?

No.

She's gone.

Ritter: Let's check
the security cameras.

Emily: Sorry.

Hey, eyes on the road!

Sorry, Hookstraten's
Ethics Committee hearing's

about to start.

Well, at least I know

what the press is gonna ask me about

in today's briefing.

Everybody loves an ethics scandal,

especially given the V.P. rumors.

The V.P. rumors are just that, Seth.

- Rumors.
- This is Washington.

Things have a tricky
way of becoming reality.

[Sighs] Let's just see
how this hearing goes.

Hey! You didn't say
anything about my haircut.

Yeah, it looks good.

You didn't even notice.

I mean, it looks the same?

It always looks great.

What is... what?

I got it for the trip.

Wow, I didn't realize
you were so excited

- for a NATO summit.
- No, not for NATO.

I figure I'll be
taking a lot of pictures

on Air Force One.

Oh.

Um, you've been on a...
A plane before, right?

Ooh, not this one.

Oh, my God.

Yoshida: What my colleagues
and I are here to determine

is whether or not there was
any quid pro quo involved

between your trip to Turkey

and your subsequent co-sponsorship

of the military aid
bill to that country.

Hookstraten: I appreciate
your candor, Congresswoman,

so I can categorically deny

that there was any connection
between the two events.

The trip was about agricultural methods.

Period.

Did anyone from the Turkish
military or government

contact you during your time in Turkey

to discuss military aid of any nature?

No, they did not.

So, it's just a coincidence

that everyone who went
on that trip with you

later voted in favor of
the military aid package?

Congressman Saldua,

279 other members of Congress

also supported that bill, sir.

And, by your question,

you are not only impugning my integrity

but also that of my colleagues

who are no longer here
to defend themselves.

That wasn't my intent, Madame Speaker.

[Sighs]

If I may?

All of you are new to Congress,

but one thing we have in common

is the oath we took to
uphold the Constitution.

I've always done my best
to live up to that oath.

There may be little hard evidence here

for you to investigate,

but there is a lifetime of
public service to consider.

And that's what's at stake here.

And that's also my best defense...

My record and my reputation.

When it comes time to vote...

I hope you will vote on that.

[Exhales]

Of course they only
have one working camera.

Ritter: There's Wells.

The hell?

Damn it.

♪ ♪

[Indistinct conversations]

Foerstel: Mr. President.

You wanted to see me?

It's about Agent Wells, sir.

What about her?

She's been kidnapped.

Kidnapped?

- How?
- Last night,

in the parking lot of her motel,

a van pulled up and
they grabbed her.

Who?

- We don't know, sir.
- We traced the vehicle,

but the plates came back stolen.

- I want every agency on this.
- It's already done.

What was she closing in on?

She was looking into Browning Reed...

A former military contractor.

Agent Wells is convinced

that the ex-C.E.O. Patrick Lloyd's

involved with the conspiracy.

Did she have any evidence?

Right now, it's just a working theory.

We don't have anything directly
tying him to the bombing, yet...

No smoking gun.

But we've got eyes on him 24/7.

Lloyd lives in Virginia,

but lately he's been
traveling the country,

building up his political profile.

This afternoon, he's speaking to

an alt-right gathering downtown.

Use every resource available to you,

but find Agent Wells.

- Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir.

♪ ♪

Atwood: Some people
still buy this stuff, huh?

What can I say?

Hipsters love analog.

I got a shotgun mic and receiver.

Range of 1,000 yards.

Hm?

The nano tracker inside...

Negligible weight difference.

Tracking radius of 10 miles.

Perfect.

So, what happened?

Bureau run out of toys?

Thank you for the quick turnaround.

I owe you.

♪ ♪

Mr. President, I have something

I think you're going to want to hear.

It's about the NATO summit.

I'm all ears.

I just came from meeting
the new French ambassador,

and the first thing
he wanted to talk about

was nukes.

What about them?

Liberals in France have
been railing against

nuclear escalation for decades.

But now, even the conservatives

are beginning to wonder

why they're spending so much damn money

just to maintain weapons in Europe.

Ambassador Bouvar broadly hinted

that it's an opening
to de-escalate, Tom.

Well, fine,

but unless I'm missing something,

if we reduce our arsenal,

what stops our adversaries
from taking advantage?

If the West could show Russia

that we were serious about
laying down our weapons,

they might see that it's safe for them

to start laying down theirs.

And if they don't?

Well, we'd do it incrementally.

And if there's no reciprocity, we stop.

But, it's a chance.

It's a chance I never
got, Mr. President.

It would take more than
France and the United States.

The entire alliance would
have to be on-board.

Absolutely.

The details are all in here.

In the meantime, I will need permission

to open any backdoor
communication with the French

and a few of our other NATO partners,

and we'll have to act fast.

This time tomorrow,

everyone'll be heading
to Toronto for the summit.

Let's give it a shot.

Yes, sir.

Thank you both.

[Computer beeps]

Trenton P.D. called in
the plate 15 minutes ago.

- Ritter: Empty?
- Yeah, top to bottom.

It's not like they're gonna
leave us any breadcrumbs.

- Well, it's better than her being in there.
- Yeah.

But, if they didn't
take her to kill her...

Then, what do they want with her?

♪ ♪

Wells: [Grunting]

[Door opens]

[Screams]

[Groans]

[Panting]

Where's Lozano?

You tell him I want to talk to him!

[Door slams]

I understand, sir.

The problem, though,

isn't public support for the issue,

it's the mining and utility companies

that put up the biggest fight.

Clean water shouldn't even be a fight.

These companies that
you're talking about

need to start working for the future.

You know that business execs

only think about bottom-line costs.

Well, if their only concern is costs,

you should remind them how much
it costs to clean up their mess,

especially after we start fining them.

Yes, sir, Mr. President.

Thank you, Brian.

Thank you all.

Kimble, please.

So, how did the hearing go?

Honestly, I don't know.

I think I represented myself well.

Aaron thought I did.

But it's a hard room to read.

I'm sure you knocked it out of the park.

But, sir, even if the Ethics Committee

finds no wrongdoing,

the accusation will always be out there.

Kimble...

I said I would stand behind you.

- I meant it.
- Thank you, sir.

In the meantime,

I intend to keep doing my job.

The business of governing doesn't stop,

even for an ethics inquiry.

Speaking of which,

I met with President
Richmond's son Tyler

this morning.

He was with a group of music students

from a high school in New Orleans

that had just been
named after his father.

Now, he told me that their music program

was gonna lose their funding.

How familiar are you with
the federal art grants

that make these kind
of programs possible?

I remember that bill.

The sunset clause was
added to get it past

some of my more conservative colleagues.

How fast do you think
we can get Congress

to reauthorize the grant?

I wish I could help you
and Tyler with this, sir,

but it has to go through
the Ways and Means Committee,

which is chaired by Owen Saldua,

who just happens to be
leading the charge against me

- in the Ethics Committee.
- You're kidding me.

Unfortunately, no.

I don't have any leverage
with him right now.

But you might.

Saldua's an Independent.

He might just listen to you.

Okay, I'll reach out to him.

♪ ♪

Tyler: Thanks again, Mrs. Kirkman,
for showing us around today.

No, no, please, call me Alex.

Uh, it was great, and it made me happy.

Those kids, they're so passionate

about what they're doing,

and they adore you.

Oh, well, I'm just lucky
they let me hang around.

Oh, come on.

Don't sell yourself short.

I could tell you have a way with them.

Well, it's... it's been
good for me, too.

How are you doing?

The kids are good... really.

Um, Camp David's been a change.

Not so much for Penny because, you know,

she sees everything as an adventure...

but Leo, I-I think he
thinks we're punishing him.

Yeah.

Well, I know how hard it can be,

you know, being a part of all this.

And you didn't even sign up for it.

Well, neither did you,

but you seemed to cope really well.

Hm.

I-I guess it's... It's
not easy for anyone, right?

I used to want my kids to
have extraordinary lives.

And now I-I just...

I just want some semblance
of ordinary, you know.

From, um, my experience,

kids can bounce back from a lot.

What matters is, is
that you stick together.

♪ ♪

[Indistinct conversations]

Man: Right this way,
Mr. Lloyd. Excuse me.

Okay. Thank you.

Place all metal objects in the tray

- before stepping through the metal detector.
- Okay.

Um...

[Belt jingles]

Uh, sir, your lapel pin.

- You're kidding, right?
- It's a very sensitive machine.

- Okay.
- Thank you.

Hi.

Oh, thank you.

Ah, thank you.

♪ ♪

Easy like Sunday morning.

Just a little tip.

Thanks.

Want it?

Nah, you can keep it.

Thanks.

♪ ♪

Ava: Congressman Saldua's here.

Congressman, welcome to the White House.

- Please.
- Thank you, sir. It's an honor.

I was hoping I might
get an invitation soon,

uh, though I am a bit
wary about coming in today,

given the circumstances.

I'm not here to meddle in
any ongoing investigations,

and I am very sorry

that we haven't had
the chance to meet yet.

I'm still trying to
find my way around here,

as I'm sure you are.

Every day, Mr. President.

But I'm convinced we
can do some great work.

That's good to hear.

There's a lot of work to do.

Today, I was thinking about education.

I met some high school
students from New Orleans...

Part of a music program funded by

the National Endowment for the Arts.

But, unfortunately,

their funding's about to run out.

Arts education is certainly
something to look at

as we approach the next budget.

These kids can't wait that long.

Their grant expires next month

unless Congress re-approves it.

So, I was hoping that maybe

we could find a way to fast-track it...

Tack it on to something else.

Respectfully, sir, I ran for Congress

to avoid that kind
of back-room dealing.

Respectfully, this isn't a back room.

This is the Oval Office
of the White House.

These kind of riders have been

part of the problem in
Washington for decades.

I mean, you scratch my
back, I scratch yours.

Congressman, this won't just affect

high school students in New Orleans.

This is a national program.

- The ramifications...
- Look, I love music as much as anyone.

But a lot of folks think

we should throw everything we've got

into science, technology,
engineering, math.

We used to lead the
world in those areas.

Now, we're barely in
the middle of the pack.

I don't think our children

should be forced to choose
between art or science.

I'm happy to debate this, Mr. President,

when we put together the next budget.

[Sighs]

This is the year of our reckoning.

The rest of the world is catching up

to what we've known...

That for far too long,

government has tried to
hijack our identities,

control our lives, and
brainwash our children.

- [Crowd murmurs]
- But no longer.

No longer because we are rising up.

- Yeah!
- Yeah!

This movement is the
future of our nation,

and no... No illegitimate government,

no illegitimate president,

is going to stand in our way.

[Loud cheers and applause]

[Cellphone rings]

Dalton.

It's Foerstel.

How's Lloyd?

Just wrapping up his Beer Hall Putsch.

Inspiring. Keep me posted.

[Cellphone beeps]

Come on, man. It's my first week.

You're already shaking me down?

Well, what else are cousins for, right?

Come on, I'm not asking for any
state secrets or anything like that.

I just want to know what your take was

on how things went down this morning.

I know Congresswoman
Yoshida was impressed.

Okay?

And Delacroix and Harmon, too.

What, that's it?

We didn't get more support than that?

I mean, they still have
more witnesses to call.

So, you think it's
gonna be a 9-3 against.

Yeah, all right.

I mean, I could be wrong.

I'll call you if I hear anything.

[Sighs] Thank you.

_

[Sighs heavily]

Hookstraten: 9 to 3 against?

Aaron: It's an estimate, ma'am.

They still have other witnesses to call.

Yeah, bureaucrats who simply confirm

the facts they already know.

I took a trip and there was a bill.

Well, the others can
still change their minds.

[Sighs]

I thought I did better than that.

No, you did fine, ma'am.

This is a kangaroo court.

They're going to strip
me of my Speakership.

And they can't do that alone.

They can only recommend
to the full House.

You can still fight this.

With what?

The facts won't change.

I gave it my best shot in there today

with the committee.

What makes you think

I'll do any better in the House?

Because it'll give us time
to organize a campaign.

We'll put your profile out there

in the national media,

We'll drag it out as long as we can...

until public opinion

swings the vote in your direction.

You may have just
given me an idea, Aaron.

For what?

A last hurrah.

[Cheers and applause]

Thank you for coming today.

Thank you. Thank you.
It's good to see you.

Man: Target on the way out.

On it. Ready to move.

♪ ♪

Lloyd: [Exhales sharply]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[Tracker beeping]

♪ ♪

We'll boil the message down
to a handful of talking points,

get those out to some key media outlets

in anticipation of the summit,

and then your speech in
Toronto will build on those.

Less nationalism, more multinationalism.

Well, that's the gist of it.

And let's be specific

about reducing military
hot spots around the globe.

- Build awareness.
- Good idea.

- I'll have a draft for you to read on the plane.
- Thank you.

Sir, I, uh... I've
reached out to Leg. Affairs

about that arts education grant.

- Any luck?
- Emily: They're trying,

but it seems Congressman Saldua

controls the purse strings
in the House pretty tightly.

Most of these new reps don't have
any voting history to speak of,

so we're feeling our way in the dark.

But I did request a list of
every Congressional district

- with at least one school in the program.
- Good.

That might make them think twice,

knowing they're gonna have
to face their constituents

if they let the grant expire.

- Thank you.
- Don't thank me yet.

I'm still working on it.

♪ ♪

[Camera shutter clicks]

[Camera shutter clicks]

♪ ♪

[Camera shutter clicking]

Hookstraten: It really didn't matter

what I said in that hearing, did it?

You know I can't discuss

an ongoing ethics investigation,

especially not with its subject.

I also know you want me out, Owen.

I believe the kind of
politicking you represent

should be a thing of the past.

I understand that's good for messaging,

but what you don't realize
about us old-school politicians

is that we understand procedure.

If this goes to the House,

I could eat up the
next six months at least

with hearings and motions and subpoenas.

- Is that a threat?
- No.

Quite the opposite, actually.

I'm willing to get out of your way.

I'm sorry?

I want what's best for the country.

So, I'll step aside,

resign the Speakership,

and my seat.

I'll admit.

I'm surprised.

But I want something from you, Owen.

I want the public arts
education funding reauthorized

before I go.

♪ ♪

Whitaker: The operation is still viable.

Right now, I'm brooming any connection

between you, Browning Reed,
and the Capitol mission.

Well, then, I want to know why

two federal investigators
were on my property.

Don't worry about it. I'm on it.

Soon, there'll be no
paper trail whatsoever,

and Agent Wells is contained.

Okay.

Well, what about the,
uh... The press angle?

Everything's on track with Abe Leonard.

He's eaten up everything I've fed him.

He thinks he's another
Woodward and Bernstein.

Well, when are we going to
see something from him, then?

Any day, I expect.

And you're sure that the FBI
has no idea what's coming.

All the agencies are focused on

the three targets from
Brooke's hard drive...

The Golden Gate Bridge, the Hoover Dam,

and the Statue of Liberty.

- We have operational control.
- Good.

Jay...

we are so close.

We might not have the Presidency,

but you can be damn
sure that, before long,

we will have the country.

[Leaves rustle]

[Computer beeps]

♪ ♪

[Branch cracks]

♪ ♪

[Exhales]

[Gun cocks]

[Silenced gunshots]

♪ ♪

I've done a multi-agency
document search

for any files with the words

"White House" and
"Browning Reed" in them.

All I've managed to find was this.

It's, like, five files.

- How's that possible?
- Someone would've had to physically remove

these documents from the West Wing.

Well, there's got to
be a digital record.

Still poring through the database.

And it seems since the
attack at the Capitol,

references to Browning Reed

have been systematically deleted.

Someone's covering their tracks.

If we find out who
deleted these files...

We find our traitor.

I had a long talk with Tyler Richmond.

There was just this
sadness about him, you know?

He didn't get to know
his dad growing up...

All the politics and
then the White House,

and I felt like he's
still chasing his father.

I so don't want that for our kids.

I don't want it either.

I know we're trying to protect them,

but aren't they better off with us...

Both of us?

[Sighs] Not yet.

I'm... I'm sorry, but...

[Sighs] Well, me too.

- Tom...
- [Knock on door]

Yes?

Sir, Speaker Hookstraten?

Just give me a second.

I'll let you get back to your work.

Alex...

No, we'll talk later.

Kimble, please, have a seat.

Did you speak with the committee?

Unofficially.

And I wanted to speak to
you as soon as possible.

What is it?

I've decided to resign.

The Speakership?

And my seat.

What?

Kimble, that doesn't make any sense.

The Ethics Committee is
going to vote against me, sir,

recommend to the House

that I be removed as Speaker.

You have friends in the House.

Not enough.

For better or worse,

I represent old politics
to a new Congress.

And this is the new politics?

This is a purge.

I said I would fight till the end,

and I can see now that this is it.

I came to Washington to serve,

but I can't represent my constituents

the way they deserve.

Kimble, please.

Tell me what I can do.

Nothing.

It's out of our hands.

But, I do have a little
bit of good news, at least.

As my last act as Speaker,

the House will refinance
the arts education funding

for Robert Richmond High

and all the other public schools

that depend on it.

How is that even possible?

Saldua said he'd never do it.

Well, every inmate gets a last meal.

I asked for a little bit of pork.

[Scoffs]

You know, you're the best ally

I could've ever hoped
for in Washington, sir.

It's been an honor serving with you.

No.

I'm sorry?

I won't accept this.

I appreciate the gesture, Mr. President,

but we can't take on Congress.

I'm thinking of taking
on something else.

No, Mom, only the president gets to wave

when he steps on Air Force One.

I don't get a shout-out.

This is not the Super Bowl.

I... hey, uh, I got to go.

Yes, I'm bringing warm clothing.

- Okay, I love you too, bye.
- Oh, love you, too.

- Who's that?
- Uh, just some NATO prep.

Hey, did you know that they charge you

for the food on Air Force One

whether you actually eat it or not?

Yeah, well, did you know

that complaining about
the meals on Air Force One

is the same thing as telling people

you went to school outside of Boston?

- Cambridge is outside of Boston.
- Oh, my God.

Look, I'm sure you'll ride on the plane

soon enough, right?

Somebody's got to stay
here to hold down the fort.

Oh, well, I hope you enjoy
your in-flight pretzels

because I will be the
highest ranking person

in the White House.

That's terrifying.

Tell me that you found her.

It's only a matter of time, sir.

We will find her.

But, there is a new development.

We think there's a way
to identify the traitor

through a computer trace.

It's gonna be pain-staking,
but it will get results.

And in the meantime, sir,

we need to discuss your trip tomorrow.

I don't think it's a good idea

for you to leave the
White House right now.

Mike, I understand your concerns,

but I have to go.

I'm not pulling out.

Then I insist we increase
your security even more.

Do whatever you think is necessary.

But, if we're this close
to finding the traitor,

I want you here in Washington.

Sir, I... Wait, no,
the president's right.

We're spread way too thin as it is.

There's only four of us who
know the full extent of this,

and three of us are in this room.

Mr. President,

your safety is still
my primary directive.

Then you handpick my detail.

If you trust them, I trust them.

But, I want you here.

Thank you.

Yes, sir.

[Door opens]

Wells: I can't reach it.

[Keys jingling]

[Lock clicks]

Thank you.

[Door shuts]

I was starting to wonder
if you'd stood me up.

Tom: Come here.

What is it?

Nothing.

Is it about what I said earlier?

No. No, I promise.

I just got a lot on my mind.

Come on, let's get ready.

Tom, I'm worried about you.

I can see it in your face...

The toll this job is taking on you.

Alex: I mean, I know you
can't tell me everything,

but you can tell me something.

If I can't help you,

then what's the point
of me even being here?

I asked someone to
do something for me...

something very dangerous...

and it might cost them their life.

[Sighs]

When I was in choir in high school,

we were never invited to
the White House.

Neither were we.

- You were in choir?
- Magic club.

We never got invited anywhere,

now that I think of it.

Are you sure you're up for this?

No, I want to be here.

- Tyler, how are you?
- Mr. President.

Mrs. Kirkman.

How are the kids?

Eh, they're a little nervous.

This isn't exactly their
high school auditorium.

Oh, come on. They're gonna be great.

And they're gonna remember this forever.

I wanted to be the first to tell you.

Congress is gonna reauthorize the grant.

- You serious?
- Yes.

You should thank Kimble Hookstraten.

She's the one who made it happen.

Don't worry, Aaron.

It's not about
Congressman Saldua anymore.

Woman: Ladies and gentlemen...

The President of the United States.

[Applause]

Thank you.

Thank you, please.

Thank you all for joining us.

I know that you did not come here today

to listen to my voice,

so I will make this
as brief as possible.

The performance that
you are about to hear

will be given by the
student choir and orchestra

of the newly renamed
Robert Richmond High School

of New Orleans.

[Applause]

And with them today is Tyler Richmond...

A talented musician himself

and a great advocate for
education in the arts.

Earlier today,

Tyler reminded me that art
is the lifeblood of society.

And as we strive to create a
truly comprehensive education

for every student in America,

I realize now more than ever

that we need someone who
is capable and passionate

to lead the charge.

Now, I can't think of a better setting

to announce my nominee
for Secretary of Education

than this.

So, it is with great
pride that I introduce

Speaker Kimble Hookstraten.

[ Applause ]

Thank you, Mr. President.

It's been an honor to
work with you in Congress.

And it will be my honor
to fight beside you

for the education of our children.

Future leaders in every field,

this job is about our kids,

and this afternoon is, too.

So, it is also my honor

to welcome the student orchestra

of Robert Richmond High School.

[Applause]

♪ Wade in the water ♪

♪ Children ♪

♪ Wade in the water, children ♪

- ♪ Wade, wade, wade ♪
- ♪ Wade in the water ♪

♪ God's gonna trouble the water ♪

[Grunting]

♪ ♪

[Sirens wailing]

♪ ♪

[Man speaks indistinctly]

Thank you.

Man: Sir.

[Camera shutter clicks]

It's my first time on Air Force One.

Well, here, let me.

Oh, you don't have to do that, sir.

- No, no, I know how to work these things.
- All right.

As a matter of fact, uh,

you might as well just do it right.

Go on up those stairs.

- Here, Tom, take a...
- No.

Take a picture with Seth.

Seth, come on up here!

That's okay, sir. You
don't have to do that.

- Why not? Go ahead.
- Well, uh...

This is, uh...

This is just a photo for my mom, sir.

It's not... not for Instagram
or anything like that.

Wow.

You ready?

Hey! Uh, wait.

Uh, can I wave?

- My mom would really like that.
- Wave away.

- [Camera shutter clicks]
- Got it.

Come on aboard.

Thank you. Wow.

♪ ♪

[Door opens]

That's not food.

[Grunts]

[Both grunting]

[Keys jingling]

♪ ♪

[Panting]

♪ ♪