24 (TV Series)

Day 3: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (2003)

Dennis Haysbert: President David Palmer

Quotes 

• Wayne Palmer : They haven't found Jack Bauer yet, not even sure if his in the city

  President David Palmer : His not in the city: his plan was to take Ramon Salazar back to his brother to prevent the outbreak. That's what his going to do, even if it costs his life

  Wayne Palmer : You know that's probably true but there's nothing we can do about that now. Our intelligence and military services are working overtime on that front so let them do their job. We unfortunately, have other "fires" to put out

• Gerry Whitehorn : The bottom line is I think we can explain the national security issue that pulled you off stage but the allegation against Anne is going to be a lot harder to handle

  President David Palmer : Her ex-husband clearly had his own agenda and it shouldn't be difficult to prove his a liar

  Gerry Whitehorn : I understand that but this is "dirty laundry" and we both know the public wants to hear it and unless you can offer the public something definitive, Anne is going to hurt you

  Wayne Palmer : [Before gesturing to Gerry to leave so he and David can talk privately]  Gerry's right: listen, I'm your brother, I'm your advisor and I do have some prospective on this thing so do you want to hear it?

  President David Palmer : Yes. I want to hear it

  Wayne Palmer : Distance yourself from Anne

  President David Palmer : [Dismissively]  oh, Wayne

  Wayne Palmer : Before you shut me down just hear me out. You used up the public's goodwill with Sherry. They don't want to hear about you being involved with someone else who isn't trustworthy, you have got to respect the people who voted for you