- SecNav Edward Sheffield: I've heard that you're a man of few words. It's kind of unusual for a lawyer, isn't it?
- Col. Gordon 'Biff' Cresswell: I try to choose those few words carefully, sir.
- Col. Gordon 'Biff' Cresswell: I don't judge men by the decisions they make so much as their willingness to take responsibility when those decisions produce unexpected results.
- SecNav Edward Sheffield: [talking to Col. Cresswell] You know, for a guy who barely speaks, you've got a canny way of getting your point across.