Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Edward James Olmos: Admiral William Adama, Commander William Adama
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Quotes
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Commander William Adama : There's a reason you separate military and the police. One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people.
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Commander William Adama : Sometimes, you have to roll a hard six.
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Commander William Adama : Starbuck, what do you hear?
Lt. Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace : Nothing but the rain.
Commander William Adama : Then grab your gun and bring in the cat.
Lt. Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace : Boom, boom, boom!
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Captain Lee 'Apollo' Adama : I thought we were sparring.
Commander William Adama : That's why you don't win.
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Commander William Adama : [giving a speech in the Hanger Deck] We have struggled since the attacks... trying to rely on one another. Our strength and our only hope as a people, is to remain undivided. We haven't always done all we could to insure that. Many people believe that the scriptures, the letters from the gods, will lead us to salvation. Maybe they will. But the gods shall lift those who lift each other." And so, to lift all of us, let me present once again the president of the colonies, Laura Roslin.
[many members of the audience applaud but some do not. Adama walks to the crowd and begins to clap in rhythm. The crowd slowly catches on and eventually the entire Hanger Deck is applauding in rhythm as a sign of respect for the reinstated president]
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Commander William Adama : I gave the order, Son. It was my responsibility.
Captain Lee 'Apollo' Adama : I pulled the trigger. That's mine.
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Commander William Adama : [President Roslin is bedridden, dying of cancer, and coughing profusely] What can I get you?
President Laura Roslin : [sarcastically] A new body. Perhaps, one of those young Cylon models from the Resurrection Ship.
Commander William Adama : I can't see you as a blonde.
President Laura Roslin : You'd be surprised.
[laughs]
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Commander William Adama : Keep jumping.
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Lt. Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace : [after Starbuck has to plan a vital mission] I never wanted this kind of responsibility.
Commander William Adama : The Cylons never asked us what we wanted. Welcome to the big leagues.
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[last lines]
Commander William Adama : [Cain has not given Tyrol and Helo the courts martial that she promised she would, and has sentenced them to death. Adama argues over the radio] You told me they'd get a fair trial. What kind of trial could they have possibly had?
Admiral Helena Cain : I assure you I heard them out. I weighed their statements against those of the guards and I took into consideration their service records and commendations. It was a difficult decision Commander, but I dare say it was a fair one.
Commander William Adama : They have the right to have their case heard by a jury!
Admiral Helena Cain : I am a flag officer on detached service during a time of war. Regulations give me broad authority in this matter.
Commander William Adama : [to Tigh] Launch the fighters.
[to Cain]
Commander William Adama : You can quote me whatever regulation you'd like. I'm not going to let you execute my men!
Admiral Helena Cain : I highly suggest you reconsider that statement, Commander.
Colonel Jack Fisk : Admiral, Galactica is launching Vipers and a Raptor.
Admiral Helena Cain : Commander, why are you launching Vipers?
Commander William Adama : Please arrange for Chief Tyrol and Lieutenant Agathon to be handed over to my marines as soon as they arrive.
Admiral Helena Cain : I don't take orders from you!
Commander William Adama : Call it whatever you like. I'm getting my men.
Admiral Helena Cain : You are making *such* a mistake!
Commander William Adama : I'm getting my men!
[hangs up]
Admiral Helena Cain : Action stations.
[Alarm sounds]
Colonel Jack Fisk : Admiral, this will spiral out of control fast.
Admiral Helena Cain : Launch the alert vipers. Adama has taken us over the line. He's left me with no choice. Launch the alert vipers.
