24 (TV Series)
Day 8: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. (2010)
Bob Gunton: Ethan Kanin
Photos
Quotes
-
Brian Hastings : [Over the phone] I'm afraid I have bad news: despite our best efforts, the terrorists have got the nuclear rods into Manhattan
Ethan Kanin : [Over the speakerphone, sitting next to Taylor and Weiss] how good is your intelligence? Are you sure?
Brian Hastings : We are: in fact we had a visual on the suspects until a few minutes ago
Ethan Kanin : What happened?
Brian Hastings : We lost them: we're launching a multi agency search in the area we think they're in
President Allison Taylor : That you "think they're in?" Will you be able to find them or not?
Brian Hastings : We're doing everything in our power but right now I don't have an answer for you. I'm sorry to have to tell you this but I can no longer guarantee the safety of Manhattan
Rob Weiss : [Raises his voice to Hastings] how the hell could this happen? CTU had one priority: that this didn't happen. It's unacceptable
President Allison Taylor : Mr. Hastings, I want you to consider the entire resources of the government at your disposal. Whatever help you need, you'll get it, you must find those rods
Brian Hastings : I understand madam President
President Allison Taylor : We also need to prepare for "the worst". I want all branches and local law enforcement ready to respond to an "imminent" radiological attack
Brian Hastings : [Before hanging up] yes ma'am
-
President Allison Taylor : What is it?
Rob Weiss : [Nervously] well, I'm just going to say it: we should consider the "alternative"
President Allison Taylor : What "alternative?"
Rob Weiss : We have an "out" here and I think we should take it?
President Allison Taylor : You mean give into the demand and turn over President Hassan?
Rob Weiss : No one man is worth the lives of tens of thousands and... You know what? I bet he would agree
Ethan Kanin : Madam President, are we really having this conversation?
Rob Weiss : Doesn't it deserve a "conversation?"
Ethan Kanin : Not less if your intent on destroying our "moral authority." This country's unique place among nations maybe forever
Rob Weiss : [Gradually raising his voice] as opposed to what? The irradiation of all those people? Real businesses? Real homes? Uninhabitable for a hundred years or more?
-
Ethan Kanin : [after entering his office, surprised to Weiss and Brucker using his computer] what's going on?
Rob Weiss : I'm sorry... I thought you were with the President?
Ethan Kanin : I was: what are you doing in here?
General David Brucker : [Responding for Weiss] I asked Mr. Weiss to pull up the latest White House readiness protocols, he couldn't log on from his computer so we were trying from yours
Rob Weiss : [Nervously] I was also reviewing President Hassan's itinerary to see if we could facilitate a military escort
Ethan Kanin : [Attempting to leave the room, to Brucker] open the door
General David Brucker : [while standing in front of the door] I'm afraid I can't do that Mr. Kanin
Ethan Kanin : [to Brucker] get out of my way
Ethan Kanin : Rob...
Rob Weiss : Ethan listen...
Ethan Kanin : [Interrupts him] no you listen to me. I think I have a pretty good idea of what's going on here
General David Brucker : Sit down Mr. Kanin, there are some "things" you need to know
Ethan Kanin : There sure as hell are but I'll stay where I am, if you don't mind
Rob Weiss : Ethan, do what he says: sit down, please