24 (TV Series)
Day 3: 9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (2004)
Dennis Haysbert: President David Palmer
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President David Palmer : [Giving a statement to the press] my fellow Americans: good evening. A few hours ago I had to terminate the Presidential debate, to handle at the time was a national security threat. I can't reveal to you at this time, the details surrounding the situation. Those will be forthcoming in the next few hours, let me assure you the dangers that existed a few hours ago has passed. America is safe, the American people are safe. I apologize to my opponent Senator Keeler and to the millions of you who expected to see us engage in the issues. The debate will be rescheduled, I'd like to thank you all for your patience and understanding, good night
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Alan Milliken : [Over the phone, jokingly] are you angry with me?
President David Palmer : Of course not. I'm not angry with you
Alan Milliken : Your first time in LA in three years and you don't even call
President David Palmer : It's been a bad day
Alan Milliken : I know, I've been watching the news. I don't want to add to your burdens but I'd like to come by and see you
President David Palmer : See me?
Alan Milliken : I wouldn't ask if it wasn't important. I know you're busy, after all you are the President of the United States
President David Palmer : In a large part, thanks to you. I'll come to you, I'll be there in fifteen minutes
Alan Milliken : Thank you. One more thing: as a personal favor to me, I'm asking you not to bring Wayne
President David Palmer : May I ask why?
Alan Milliken : I have something I'd ask in person
President David Palmer : [Before hanging up] alright
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President David Palmer : [while shaking hands] it's good to see you
Alan Milliken : Thanks for finding the time to fit me in
President David Palmer : You've always made time for me, even when there was no obvious reason to do so
Alan Milliken : Your potential was always obvious
President David Palmer : How are you doing?
Alan Milliken : I could use a few more body parts
President David Palmer : You look well
Alan Milliken : I know you're thinking what could be so important I'd ask you here. So I'll be brief and I'll be blunt. I want your brother off the team
President David Palmer : I don't understand, you've always been supportive of Wayne
Alan Milliken : I was, I'm not anymore
President David Palmer : [Before Julia enters the room] what's this all about?
Alan Milliken : [to Julia] he was wondering why I want to fire Wayne and I thought you should explain
Julia Milliken : As you know I've known Wayne for some time. Three years ago when he was president of Alan's company, we spent quite a bit of time together
Alan Milliken : Get to it Julia
Julia Milliken : Wayne and I became involved
Alan Milliken : [to David] they had an affair, while I was recuperating from the stroke. That's how your brother thanked me
Alan Milliken : [to Julia] go on
Julia Milliken : We saw each other for a year, before you asked him to join your Administration. Then we broke it off
President David Palmer : Hold on, if you knew about this, why didn't you say something?
Alan Milliken : I didn't. I just found out recently, did you know David? Did you keep it from me too?
President David Palmer : Of course not. I can hardly believe it's even true
Julia Milliken : It's true
Julia Milliken : [to Alan] I told you how sorry I am
Alan Milliken : [Irritated] you can go
Alan Milliken : I waited for you to come to Los Angeles so I can do this face to face. I gave your brother my company and he took my wife. Now I'm taking away his job
President David Palmer : Wayne is my Chief of Staff, my closest friend, I trust him
Alan Milliken : I don't and neither should you, his dishonest. I think you agree that you wouldn't be where you are without my support over the years. I've never asked for anything in return but I'm asking you now: fire Wayne
President David Palmer : I'm sorry, I can't do that
Alan Milliken : I'm disappointed, not surprised and you know me well enough not to be surprised if there are repercussions
President David Palmer : I hope you're not threatening me
Alan Milliken : I don't make threats, I just tell it like it is
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President David Palmer : I just got back from seeing Alan
Wayne Palmer : What'd he want?
President David Palmer : Oh, I think you know
Wayne Palmer : Know what?
President David Palmer : [Aggressively] he wants me to fire you: the hell were you thinking? Carrying on an affair with a married woman, the wife of my biggest supporter
Wayne Palmer : Listen, I am sorry but it was a mistake and I corrected it
President David Palmer : Not in Alan's mind. For him, this is fresh. He just found out and he wants to make you pay
Wayne Palmer : Look, we both know you can't afford to make an enemy out of Alan. He wields too much power so I'll resign
President David Palmer : You'll leave only if I decide if it's the right thing to do, not Alan Milliken
Wayne Palmer : Alan is a very dirty fighter, trust me. Are you sure you want to get down in the gutter with that man?
President David Palmer : You haven't left me much choice have you?