24 (TV Series)

Day 4: 10:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. (2005)

Geoff Pierson: President John Keeler

Quotes 

• President John Keeler : [Over the phone]  if I go down, you have to stay the course, do you understand?

  President John Keeler : Mr. President, I'm sure it won't come to that

  Vice-President Charles Logan : You're the Vice-President, the nation will be relying on you: if the worse happens, think of me as a casualty of war. Don't waste time, just pick up the torch and move forward

  Vice-President Charles Logan : Yes Sir Mr. President

• Tony Almeida : [Through video conference]  we've put multiple trackers on Behrooz Araz but those are no longer transmitting which means Marwan's men found them and destroyed them

  President John Keeler : Are you close to finding Marwan?

  Tony Almeida : We may be Sir, Jack Bauer managed to tag the location where he was being held: we're preparing to mount a raid on that location as we speak

  President John Keeler : I want Marwan found: now. I've asked Secret Service to secure us a landing site so I can be on the ground to address the nation for the eleven o'clock news

  Tony Almeida : Sir, we believe you're safer in the air right now

  President John Keeler : I have been flying for twenty hours. The American people need to hear from me now: not tomorrow

  Michelle Dessler : Then may I suggest you do it from Air Force One? It may not be optimal but at least you'll get your message across

  President John Keeler : I appreciate your concerns but I'm going to give my speech when I get to Los Angeles. I'll inform the press corp., give them enough time to notify their outlets

  Michelle Dessler : Yes Mr. President

  President John Keeler : Just make sure I'm briefed on Bauer's progress before I go on the air

  Michelle Dessler : Of course

• President John Keeler : Well, a quick trip to Mexico: a low key state visit, we finally have some time to spend together

  Kevin Keeler : It's ok, the press corp.'s been keeping me entertained

  President John Keeler : You know ever since your mother died, I promised myself I'd be there for you

  Kevin Keeler : You did what you had to do

  President John Keeler : I could use your help right about now. I'm going to be addressing the nation in about one hour and I still don't have a speech I'm happy with

  Kevin Keeler : I'm no speech writer

  President John Keeler : No, I know but you've got a level head and you're about the most descent person I know. As far as I'm concerned, you represent the very best this country has to offer. So what do you want the President to say when he addresses you tonight?

  Kevin Keeler : The truth

  President John Keeler : We've been attacked by terrorists, Americans are dead. The man responsible is still at large and we are by no means certain we can catch him before he strikes again. What happened earlier maybe nothing when compared to what happens next, that's the truth. Is that what you think I should say?

  Kevin Keeler : [Shakes his head, shrugs]  I don't know

  President John Keeler : Neither do I but the fact remains, I have to say something

  Kevin Keeler : You want me to help you figure it out?

  President John Keeler : [Before nodding]  absolutely

• President John Keeler : [Over the phone]  yes? What is it Ms. Dessler?

  Michelle Dessler : Mr. President, we have reason to believe that a stealth fighter has been stolen by a terrorist and is in your airspace as we speak

  President John Keeler : This plane is due to land shortly and I'm about to address the country, just how sure are we about this?

  Michelle Dessler : It's a near certainty Mr. President, we've informed your pilot, his preparing to confide invasive action with an immediate descend: you're cleared to land in Palm Springs

  President John Keeler : I'm sure my escort fighters are perfectly capable of protecting Air Force One

  Michelle Dessler : Mr. President, this is a stealth aircraft. Invisible to radar: if he finds you, he maybe on you before your fighter escorts can react

  President John Keeler : What are the chances he'll find us?

  Michelle Dessler : We can't be sure Mr. President but the radar signature of a 747 and four fighter planes are unmistakable

  President John Keeler : You're telling me this stolen stealth plane will attempt to shoot me down?

  Michelle Dessler : It looks that way Mr. President

  President John Keeler : [Before hanging up]  I see