We all know why we're here. In the last six months,
Anthony Stark has created a sword with untold possibilities.
And yet he insists it's a shield.
He asks us to trust him as we cower behind it.
I wish I were comforted, Anthony, I really do.
I'd love to leave my door unlocked when I leave the house,
but this ain't Canada.
You know, we live in a world of grave threats,
threats that Mr Stark will not always be able to foresee.
Thank you.
God bless Iron Man. God bless America.
That is well said, Mr Hammer.
The committee would now like to invite
Lieutenant Colonel James Rhodes to the chamber.
Rhodey? What?
Hey, buddy. I didn't expect to see you here.
Look, it's me, I'm here. Deal with it. Let's move on.
I just...
- Drop it. - All right, I'll drop it.
I have before me a complete report on the Iron Man weapon,
compiled by Colonel Rhodes. And, Colonel, for the record,
can you please read page 57, paragraph four?
You're requesting that I read specific selections
- from my report, Senator? Yes, sir.
It was my understanding that I was going to be testifying
in a much more comprehensive and detailed manner.
I understand. A lot of things have changed today.
- So if you could just read... You do understand
that reading a single paragraph out of context does not reflect
- the summary of my final... Just read it, Colonel. I do. Thank you.
Very well.
"As he does not operate within any definable branch of government,
"Iron Man presents a potential threat to the security of both the nation
"and to her interests."
I did, however, go on to summarise
that the benefits of Iron Man far outweigh the liabilities.
- And that it would be in our interest... That's enough, Colonel.
- ... to fold Mr Stark... That's enough.
... into the existing chain of command, Senator.
I'm not a joiner, but I'll consider Secretary of Defense, if you ask nice.
We can amend the hours a little bit.
I'd like to go on and show, if I may,
the imagery that's connected to your report.
I believe it is somewhat premature to reveal these images
- to the general public at this time. With all due respect,
Colonel, I understand.
And if you could just narrate those for us, we'd be very grateful.
Let's have the images.
Intelligence suggests that the devices seen in these photos
are, in fact, attempts at making manned copies
of Mr Stark's suit.
This has been corroborated by our allies and local intelligence on the ground,
indicating that these suits are quite possibly, at this moment, operational.
Hold on one second, buddy. Let me see something here.
Boy, I'm good. I commandeered your screens.
I need them. Time for a little transparency.
- Now, let's see what's really going on. What is he doing?
If you will direct your attention to said screens...
I believe that's North Korea.
Can you turn that off? Take it off.
Iran.
No grave immediate threat here. Is that Justin Hammer?
How did Hammer get in the game?
Justin, you're on TV. Focus up.
Okay, give me a left twist. Left's good. Turn to the right.
Oh, shit. Oh, shit!
Wow.
Yeah, I'd say most countries, five, 10 years away.
Hammer Industries, 20.
I'd like to point out that that test pilot survived.
I think we're done, is the point that he's making.
- I don't think there's any reason... The point is, you're welcome, I guess.
- For what? Because I'm your nuclear deterrent.
It's working. We're safe. America is secure.
You want my property? You can't have it.
But I did you a big favour.
I've successfully privatised world peace.
What more do you want? For now!
I tried to play ball with these ass-clowns.
Fuck you, Mr Stark Fuck you, buddy.
We're adjourned. We're adjourned for today.
- Okay. - You've been a delight.
My bond is with the people.
And I will serve this great nation at the pleasure of myself.
If there's one thing I've proven
it's that you can count on me to pleasure myself.
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