24 (TV Series)

Day 2: 2:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m. (2003)

Carmen Argenziano: General Gratz

Quotes 

• General Gratz : In order to exploit the advantages of a surprise attack: we've lost twelve bomb squad squadrons from three state side bases. But initial air strikes will be launched from our bases in the region. Sir, that is consistent with your request to begin before your address to the nation

  President David Palmer : I know what I asked for, that came out wrong. You and the Joint Chiefs have done a remarkable job mobilizing our forces on such short notice

  General Gratz : Thank you Sir

  Vice President Jim Prescott : Mr. President, is it fair to assume that you're still behind the attack? Because I'm sensing some "equivocation."

  President David Palmer : I told the Vice President but I haven't shared this with the rest of you. Jack Bauer, the CTU agent most responsible for finding the nuclear bomb has reason to believe that the Cypress audio was fabricated

  Vice President Jim Prescott : Bauer has no hard evidence

  President David Palmer : Not at this point

  General Gratz : Mr. President, this battle plan requires our surprising the enemy with an initial strike of overwhelming force. We will lose that if we wait any longer, the target will mobilize their defenses and our casualties will increase over the long term

  President David Palmer : By how much?

  General Gratz : By twenty thousand troops

  President David Palmer : And we have no choice but to proceed with the plan stated?

• Mike Novick : [Over the phone]  I'm starting to question the President's dedication

  General Gratz : Believe me General, this is not a decision he made lightly

  General Gratz : I haven't been briefed on this

  Mike Novick : The President has every intention on explaining his decision to you personally: until he does, you should brief your staff

  General Gratz : Alright, I'll take care of it

  Mike Novick : [Before hanging up]  thank you for your patience

  Lynne Kresge : More blowback?

  Mike Novick : And then some

  Lynne Kresge : Have you heard about this meeting the Vice President called?

  Mike Novick : Meeting?

  Lynne Kresge : Apparently his asked Cabinet members to be on hand an hour and a half from now

  Mike Novick : What's the agenda?

  Lynne Kresge : I don't know. Because I wasn't invited

  Mike Novick : Who told you about this meeting?

  Lynne Kresge : It was someone on Genler's staff but he didn't know anymore than what I'm telling you

  Mike Novick : Are you thinking it has something to do with the President calling off the military strike?

  Lynne Kresge : What else could it be?

  Mike Novick : Did you tell the President about this?

  Lynne Kresge : No, not yet. Not until I find out more, for all I know it could just be a rumor

  Mike Novick : That's probably all it is. But I'll ask around anyway

  Lynne Kresge : Alright, keep me posted if you hear anything alright?