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3. Hostages

As a hostage crisis in Uzbekistan heats up, Selina and Secretary of Defense General Maddox have trouble getting on the same page at their joint appearance at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico. Sue testifies at a congressional hearing on governmental efficiencies; Dan and Gary jockey for the Veep's ear.

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When a hostage crisis in Uzbekistan heats up, Selina and Secretary of Defense George Maddox ( Isiah Whitlock, Jr. ) have trouble getting on the same page during their joint appearance at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico. Sue testifies at a Congressional hearing on governmental efficiency, which turns into a 'robust' media frenzy. Dan and Gary fight for the Veep's ear. Sue's replacement, Cliff, makes a mistake which affects the Senate Swearing In Ceremony and a man's leg.

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