24 (TV Series)

Day 3: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. (2004)

Glenn Morshower: Aaron Pierce

Quotes 

• Aaron Pierce : [Talking privately]  Sir, I'm sorry for "appearing" to overstep my bounds: it's my job to protect you

  President David Palmer : You've been with me from the beginning, you don't have to apologize for doing your job but this crisis will end and the people in this city and this country will be stronger knowing their President stood by them shoulder to shoulder. I'm asking you as a friend and fellow citizen, protect me but here in Los Angeles. Can you do that for me?

  Aaron Pierce : Yes Sir, for you I can

  President David Palmer : Thank you

  Aaron Pierce : [while shaking hands]  yes Sir

• Aaron Pierce : [after entering the conference room with several Secret Service agents]  I'm sorry to interrupt

  President David Palmer : What is this?

  Aaron Pierce : Our Bureau Chief just informed me that NHS believes Los Angeles is no longer safe: we would like to move you out of the state

  President David Palmer : I appreciate your concern, tell Chief Kurtsman I'd rather manage things from here

  Aaron Pierce : Sir, I'm afraid this isn't a "request"

  President David Palmer : Excuse me?

  Aaron Pierce : Secret Service is invoking Section 32 for your own protection we are requiring you to accompany us to Air Force One

  President David Palmer : [Stands up]  you're ordering me?

  Aaron Pierce : Yes Sir, it's for your safety

  President David Palmer : Wayne?

  Wayne Palmer : [Standing next to David]  I don't know the specifics of the code but it seems Secret Service is invoking it and here in LA, the threat is serious

  President David Palmer : Its serious everywhere at least here we know what we're facing

  President David Palmer : Who has to sign off on this Aaron?

  Aaron Pierce : Chief Kurtsman and myself

  President David Palmer : I'd like a word in private with you Aaron