Designated Survivor (TV Series)
The Enemy (2016)
Michael Gaston: Governor John Royce
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Quotes
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Emily Rhodes : Governor Royce, this is quite the welcome committee. Emily Rhodes, special advisor to President Kirkman. I am here to observe the IAC's protest.
Governor John Royce : Yeah, I know why you're here, and I suggest you and your staff get back on that plane and return to Washington.
Emily Rhodes : Um, we're here to help, sir.
Governor John Royce : Yeah, well, as President Reagan said, the nine scariest words in the English language are "I'm with the government and I'm here to help". I got enough to worry about without you people interfering.
Emily Rhodes : Well, I'm sorry, sir, but that's not really a decision for you to make. I'm here by orders of the president.
Governor John Royce : Let me explain this again in a way that you'll understand. The state of Michigan is off limits to Tom Kirkman, his staff, his plane, and most of all, his presidency. Understood?
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Governor John Royce : [giving a press conference] Not only is Michigan under attack from radicals, but our very democracy is being threatened by a man who has no right to call himself president. Does the man have no shame?
Tom Kirkman : [watching on TV] Well, he's got some nerve, I'll give him that.
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Tom Kirkman : Welcome to Washington, D.C.
Governor John Royce : Thank you. Took some doing, but I had a very nice conversation with your special advisor, and I welcome this chance for an honest and open dialogue.
Tom Kirkman : Well, I think you'll find that I'm not going to be very flexible on this. You see, I believe that all Americans, regardless of race or religion, should be afforded and protected by the same inalienable rights.
Governor John Royce : If I may...
Tom Kirkman : You may not. Governor, you violated the rights of the citizens of Michigan, and today you conspired with the National Guard to defy a direct order from the president. James Royce, I am placing you under arrest for treason against the United States of America.
