House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
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MINISTER<br />
(reads from scripture)<br />
“And whosoever shall exalt himself<br />
shall be abased; and he that shall<br />
humble himself shall be exalted.“<br />
Matthew 23:12.<br />
(looks up)<br />
I’d like to speak today on the<br />
subject <strong>of</strong> Humility. A lot <strong>of</strong> you<br />
just won re-election. If you<br />
hadn’t, you wouldn’t be sitting<br />
here.<br />
A smattering <strong>of</strong> chuckles among the congregation. CLOSE on<br />
Francis as the minister continues.<br />
MINISTER (O.S.) (CONT’D)<br />
Of course you should be enjoy your<br />
success, and be grateful for it.<br />
But never let your gratitude sour<br />
into pride. You’ll have many<br />
challenges ahead over the next<br />
couple <strong>of</strong> years. And a person’s<br />
character is not determined by how<br />
he or she enjoys victory, but<br />
rather how he or she endures<br />
defeat...<br />
EXT. EPISCOPAL CHURCH - LATER<br />
We’re following Francis and Claire as everyone files out.<br />
Claire...<br />
FEMALE VOICE (O.S.)<br />
They’re approached by another power couple: the longtime<br />
Senator CHARLES HOLBURN and his socialite wife FELICITY, both<br />
immaculately groomed, styled and outfitted.<br />
CLAIRE<br />
Hello Felicity.<br />
Holburn gravitates toward Claire, Holburn toward Francis.<br />
Frank.<br />
HOLBURN<br />
FRANCIS<br />
(shaking his head)<br />
Morning Charles.<br />
24.<br />
We track Claire and Felicity, a few paces ahead <strong>of</strong> the men.
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