Russia beat us to putting a man on the moon, and now the only thing they're first in is cheating.

Henry

Jay: I'm sorry, you're one of the best chess players in the world. It's ridiculous for you to even mess around with someone like me.
Chess Champion: I like messing around with you.

Neo-Victorian? Labels of the patriarchy? I 'm Neo-offended.

Elizabeth

The United States does not yield to threats, but we do yield to corn beef.

Elizabeth

Russian Ambassador: Is this the time you threaten us with additional sanctions?
Elizabeth: I'm hoping it won't come to that.
Russian Ambassador: You already sanction everything but the air we breathe. That chamber is empty, Elizabeth.

Aiden: You'll be with us for a spell.
Blake: My Aunt Ida came to stay with us for a spell. 9 years, 243 days. Clarify spell, please?

Elizabeth: Is this what I think it is?
Henry: Yeah. Booty caller strikes again. You think we should talk to her?
Elizabeth: That's your funeral.

Elizabeth: I hate asking for money.
Henry: Remind me why you're running for President?
Elizabeth: I heard it comes with a chef.

America has always held the edge in intellectual capital, but not anymore.

Chen

When there was a typhoon in the Phillippines, they [China] sent a helicopter full of panchos.

Daisy

Turkey already has eight families per tent. What are they supposed to do, stack them?

Kat

Blake: Get your attention?
Daisy: Not enough. We're 5 million short. Donor fatigue is real.
Jay: Six years of war.
Daisy: If we fail here, we send the message that Syria doesn't matter.
Elizabeth: We can't fail. Search under the White House cushions for change.

Madam Secretary Season 5 Episode 6 Quotes

Turkey already has eight families per tent. What are they supposed to do, stack them?

Kat

Blake: Get your attention?
Daisy: Not enough. We're 5 million short. Donor fatigue is real.
Jay: Six years of war.
Daisy: If we fail here, we send the message that Syria doesn't matter.
Elizabeth: We can't fail. Search under the White House cushions for change.