24 (TV Series)
Day 7: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (2009)
Cherry Jones: President Allison Taylor
Quotes
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President Allison Taylor : [after hanging up the phone] that was Bob Cornell at NSA, they "detected" another firewall breach
Ethan Kanin : There's been another attack?
President Allison Taylor : Not yet but they "believe" the CIP device is being "utilized", we have to "assume" Dubaku is "initiating " another attack. It's safe to say this won't be another "warning shot." This time, Dubaku is going to make sure people die. I want to speak personally with all first responders' across the country: they need to know to brace for the worst, and that they have our full support
Ethan Kanin : Instead of "preparing" for it, maybe we should be trying to preempt this attack? The deadline Dubaku gave us for withdrawing our troops from Sangala has passed but if we made some kind of "gesture", began an immediate pull back, it might keep Dubaku from pulling the trigger?
President Allison Taylor : We've discussed this, it's not an option, I won't be dictated to by this madman
Ethan Kanin : [Sternly] we can't invade Sangala without Matobo and there's very little "chance" of him being recovered. Why are we "risking" American lives?
President Allison Taylor : I've told you my reasons
Ethan Kanin : If I were you, withdraw our forces before it's too late: you asked me to be your advisor because you trust my opinion, well I'm giving it to you now. We are out of "options"
President Allison Taylor : We're not, the NSA is attempting to "localize" what part of the infrastructure is being targeted and the FBI is still trying to track down the CIP device
Ethan Kanin : I'll keep an open channel to both agencies, I'll keep you apprised
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President Allison Taylor : [Concluding a Cabinet meeting] ladies and gentlemen, I know there are many of you here agree with Secretary Stevens. If I can "alleviate" your doubts, I can at least help you understanding my "resonates." When I took the Oath of Office, I swore to myself and to the American people that this country would continue to be a "force for good" in this world. We are a nation founded on ideals, and those ideals are being challenged today. How we respond will not only define this Administration but an entire generation and not just Americans but Sangalians but anyone else who looks to us for guidance and strength. I won't fail them and neither will you. We're in for some tough times ahead, let's make sure we're ready. Thank you everyone
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Tim Woods : [while beginning a Cabinet meeting, reading from a briefing report] flight 131 out of Chicago, 240 passengers, 10 crew members: they collided with a small commuter jet carrying 21 people. There's also a high probability of casualties on the ground, the aircraft went down in a residential neighborhood near Edge Borough. We also just got an alert, Congressman Bragman and his wife may have been on board, we're still waiting for confirmation
Joe Stevens : How many planes are still in the air?
Tim Woods : Over 13,00
Joe Stevens : Madam President, this is a catastrophic loss of American lives, it's only going to get worse, and we have to withdraw our forces before the next deadline
Tim Woods : I'm forced to agree Madam President
President Allison Taylor : [after they all sit down] go ahead Tim, I want to hear what you think
Tim Woods : We're simply not prepared to "contend" with the scope of damage these people can inflict: the tragedy we just witnessed is nothing compared to what could happen if they begin targeting more "sensitive" installations. Power grids, nuclear facilities, and we're talking deaths in the hundreds of thousands
Joe Stevens : All in support of a policy that cannot possibly succeed without Matobo, he's the only man who can stabilize Sangala, without him, the entire operation is pointless
President Allison Taylor : There's still a "chance" Prime Minister Matobo will be recovered and while that "chance" exists, I'm not giving in
President Allison Taylor : [Looking at him] Admiral Smith, your strike force will remain position at full battle readiness
Admiral John Smith : Yes madam President
Joe Stevens : [Stands up] madam President, you are "guaranteeing" another attack on our country
President Allison Taylor : We will not be blackmailed Joe and we will not be held hostage. This country does not negotiate with terrorists
Joe Stevens : Tell that to the families of the dead. Do you have any idea what the public reaction will be when the word gets out that these are acts of terrorism? Brought out by your reckless foreign policy, I can "guarantee" there will be call for your impeachment
Ethan Kanin : That's enough
Joe Stevens : [Raises his voice] I will not stand by and let this happen
President Allison Taylor : Then turn in your resignation Joe, I'm not changing my mind: now sit down or leave
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Ethan Kanin : [Hands her a folder at her desk inside the Oval Office] the latest report from the NSA, I can summarize it for you?
President Allison Taylor : Go ahead
Ethan Kanin : They had no luck in "localizing" the firewall breach: Dubaku's attack could hit anywhere
President Allison Taylor : What about the FBI?
Ethan Kanin : They've dedicated every available to the manhunt for Matobo, their no closer in finding him. We're at a "dead end", you need to order the pull back, and you need to order it now
Tim Woods : [Walking towards her desk] I've just been forwarded a "scrambled" call: it's Colonel Dubaku, his demanding to speak with you
President Allison Taylor : [after thinking it over then Tim places the phone on her desk and turns on the speaker] I'll take it
President Allison Taylor : This is President Taylor
Colonel Iké Dubaku : Madam President, I am disappointed that you haven't taken my demands seriously. Your forces are still in position in my country
President Allison Taylor : Colonel Dubaku, I assure you we've had very serious discussions regarding your demands
Colonel Iké Dubaku : The time for discussions is over: the deadline for your forces to withdraw has passed. Go to the window and look towards the southwest
