24 (TV Series)

Day 4: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (2005)

Geoff Pierson: President John Keeler

Quotes 

• President John Keeler : [Briefing government officials in person and CTU through video conference]  as you are aware, Secretary of Heller and his daughter have been kidnapped by a terrorist cell: the terrorists have announced that they'll put Jim on trial for war crimes, and then execute him. All of it broadcasted to the world. Make no mistake, this country is under attack, foreign terrorists are operating on our soil, and intelligence indicates the kidnapping maybe some kind of "trigger," the first step in a series of larger attacks. Mark, what kind of protective actions are being taken?

  Mark Kanar : We've changed all the codes and protocols the Secretary has knowledge of. Also the other Cabinet members have been sequestered

  President John Keeler : Alright, Melissa, where are we with trying to keep these people from broadcasting this?

  Melissa : The media outlets will all cooperate and not air it but the terrorists have announced they will use the internet: we cannot control that. Their using technology that makes their feed untraceable and we can't shut down the internet without disabling the command and control function of the government and the economy

  Mark Kanar : Mr. President, the only way to stop this is at the "source", we have to find the terrorists and rescue Secretary Heller

  President John Keeler : Erin, where is CTU on this?

  Erin Driscoll : We have search teams out in force and we are working a few active leads Sir

  President John Keeler : Anything promising?

  Erin Driscoll : We'll know very shortly Mr. President

  President John Keeler : Keep us closely posted. Ladies and gentlemen, nothing takes over priority of finding the people who have Jim Heller and stopping them, thank you

• President John Keeler : [Over the phone]  I understand you lost one of your field operatives?

  Erin Driscoll : Yes we did

  President John Keeler : Did the engagement yield any prisoners or witnesses?

  Erin Driscoll : Not yet but there's some "hope"

  President John Keeler : Tell me

  Erin Driscoll : Jack Bauer who as you know used to work here is currently in the field trailing a suspect

  President John Keeler : Trailing him? Why doesn't he bring him in?

  Erin Driscoll : We're in the process of doing that Sir

  President John Keeler : Are we going to be able to save Jim and his daughter before this "trial" starts?

  Erin Driscoll : I certainly hope so Sir. Mr. President, I have to ask you something now as we may not have time later

  President John Keeler : What is it?

  Erin Driscoll : We may find ourselves in a "situation", where we have Heller's location but can't extract him safely. If that's the case, would you authorize in advance an all out assault?

  President John Keeler : Your assumption being the Secretary would not survive?

  Erin Driscoll : Correct

  President John Keeler : We'll cross that "bridge" if the scenario presents itself