The context of the following conversation is Quinn heard Remy's father's speech, and Quinn's eyes were full of tires.:
Quinn says At the ceremony when Remy's dad gave his speech, it was so great.  It brought tears to my eyes..
The friend responds Really?  What was his speech about?.
Quinn responds Mostly he talked about Remy and how he was so proud of her and how she was his inspiration for trying to be successful..
The friend responds Wow.  It's too bad Remy wasn't there to hear it..
Quinn responds Yeah, I know.  But the prison wouldn't let her get a furlough to go to the ceremony..
The friend responds It seems like they would work with her since she's the President's daughter and all..