The Sum of All Fears (2002)

Josef Sommer: Senator Jessup

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• Bill Cabot : Mr. Chairman, uh, some of our assets in the Russian government who actually know Mr. Nemerov have not had a chance to report in. I'd like to take a couple of days and get more information for you before characterizing him. But I do maintain my opinion that appearances can be deceiving.

  Senator Jessup : So you're saying I'm wrong?

  Bill Cabot : Absolutely, Mr. Chairman. I don't think you're ugly.

• Bill Cabot : But our most important assessment comes from a highly-placed source inside the Kremlin. In his opinion, Nemerov does not owe his ascension to the military.

  Senator Jessup : Everyone has opinions, Mr. Cabot. I respect that. This morning, my wife woke up and said that I was old, bald, and ugly.

  Bill Cabot : Is that a question, Mr. Chairman?

  Senator Jessup : I told her appearances aren't everything. Would you agree Mr. Cabot?

  Bill Cabot : I certainly would, sir.

• Senator Jessup : Now, this, uh, new fellow, "Nezmeroz", is that his name?

  Bill Cabot : Nemerov, sir.

  Senator Jessup : Mm-hmm. Well, despite what your source says, we hear that "Nezmeroz" is a hard-liner. Is he a hard-liner?

  Jack Ryan : [whispering to Cabot]  No.

  Bill Cabot : It's a bit too soon to make that assessment, sir.

  Senator Jessup : Well, according to CNN, your Mr. Nezmeroz is making promises to rebuild the Russian empire. That sounds pretty rash from where I sit. If I were sitting in Chechnya, I'd be even more worried.