House of Cards (TV Series)

Chapter 37 (2015)

Kevin Spacey: Francis Underwood

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• Jackie Sharp : I'm not comfortable with the dynamic we've established.

  Francis Underwood : What dynamic is that?

  Jackie Sharp : The leash you have me on. How I'm supposed to roll over and do any trick you want. You're taking me for granted.

  Francis Underwood : What, am I supposed to be appreciative of your lack luster enthusiasm?

  [raising and walking around his desk] 

  Francis Underwood : How fortunate I am to have you sort-of on my team? You not "happy" with our "dynamic"? Well, I'm not happy with your attitude. If anything, you're taking *me* for granted.

  Jackie Sharp : Sir...

  Francis Underwood : We had a deal, Jackie. And I am perfectly willing to hold up my end of the bargain. But do not be under any illusion. This is not a partnership of equals. Nothing close to it. If you were to be my Vice President, you will do what I ask. And we will not have this conversation every time you feel "uncomfortable" with what I ask you to do. Or how I choose to conduct myself. That's our "dynamic".

• Donald Blythe : [counting off on his fingers]  Negligence - nepotism - misappropriation of federal funds - a foreign policy fiasco - and loose with the truth. What do these five fingers have in common? Francis J. Underwood.

  Francis Underwood : Mr. King, I would like to respond to that.

  Donald Blythe : This is a man that believes in the rule of law - ish. The legislative process - ish. The constitution - ish. Is this the man who should be president?

  Francis Underwood : Miss. Dunbar, like any good lawyer, you have a knack for rhetoric - ish. But the American people are tired of words. What they crave is action.

• Freddy : Look, I should go.

  Francis Underwood : No, Freddy, sit down.

  Remy Danton : Do you remember when talk about how you treat your staff? You wanna win? You sure as hell won't do it without any of them. And if you keep on like this, you won't have anything left.

  Francis Underwood : Are you talking about loyalty? 'Cause the only brand of that I accept is unconditional. Anything less...

  Freddy : They should put this on pay-per-view.