House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
House_of_Cards_1x01_-_Pilot
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We ZOOM IN on Francis and Claire sitting in the first row<br />
behind the lectern.<br />
FRANCIS (V.O.)<br />
A hundred years from now, when<br />
people watch this footage, who will<br />
they see smiling just at the edge<br />
<strong>of</strong> the frame?<br />
Francis gives a little wave to the camera.<br />
CHIEF JUSTICE<br />
So help you God.<br />
WALKER<br />
So help me God.<br />
EXT. THE ROSTRUM - TEN MINUTES LATER<br />
TIGHT on Walker in the midst <strong>of</strong> his Inaugural Address.<br />
WALKER<br />
...Today is not simply about the<br />
next four years. It’s about the<br />
next four decades. You’ve placed<br />
your faith in me, and I, in turn,<br />
choose to place that faith in our<br />
children. Our children are the key<br />
to this nation’s future, and that’s<br />
why the first order <strong>of</strong> business for<br />
this administration will be a<br />
comprehensive Education Reform Bill<br />
to properly fix, finance and<br />
strengthen our nation’s schools.<br />
Huge cheers from the audience. QUICK CUT TO Francis,<br />
clapping vigorously, staring right at us.<br />
INT. RED AND WHITE BALL - NIGHT<br />
A huge reception hall decorated to the hilt. The mood is<br />
festive. Francis and Claire are seated next to Charles and<br />
Felicity Holburn at the Vice-President’s table.<br />
FELICITY<br />
(leaning into Claire)<br />
It was so nice <strong>of</strong> you to make this<br />
possible. When you called and -<br />
CLAIRE<br />
Not another word.<br />
61.
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