24 (TV Series)

Day 4: 1:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. (2005)

Dennis Haysbert: David Palmer

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• Mike Novick : [Over the phone]  I'm sorry to disturb you so late

  David Palmer : No, I've been up all night following the news: this is a tragic day for our country

  Mike Novick : Yes, may I ask when you received your last intelligence briefing?

  David Palmer : Three hours ago why?

  Mike Novick : Since then, the terrorists behind today's events, Habib Marwan has taken possession of a nuclear warhead

  David Palmer : [Stands up]  my God, how?

  Mike Novick : Well, he recovered the football in the wreckage of Air Force One and he used it to track and steal a warhead. President Logan feels he needs "help"

  David Palmer : What kind of help?

  Mike Novick : Substantial

  David Palmer : I'm not sure what you're asking me to do

  Mike Novick : President Logan is requesting you run the effort to recover the stolen weapon: you'll be in place to make whatever decisions you need to be made. A crisis is looming, hard choices need to be made, by the President's own admission, he feels he may not be up to the task. This country is very possibly facing the worst terrorist act in its history. We need your leadership

  David Palmer : Before I do anything, I want to speak to President Logan face to face

  Mike Novick : Fair enough I'll notify your Secret Service detail to bring you to the White House