Raymond Tusk: "I'm must say, I'm surprised, Frank. You have a reputation for pragmatism."
Francis Underwood: "And I've also avoided a reputation for indentured servitude."
Raymond Tusk: "I never make an offer more than twice, Frank. Tell me now if I can count on your cooperation."
Francis Underwood: "You're not offering cooperation, you demanding tutelage. So let me make *you* a proposal. I am absolutely willing to work together as equals. I will take your opinions seriously, just as the president does. But I will not bind myself to them in advance. If that doesn't interest you, fair enough. Good luck finding a vice president in the next four days who will prove as pragmatic as I. You can't purchase loyalty Raymond. Not the sort I have in mind. If you want to earn my loyalty, then you have to offer yours in return. And if we can agree to that - well, you're a man with imagination."