What kind of PC orders his people to break the law?

I can think of no other profession where you're told to bench your talents and then you're penalized if you don't.

I've got a good shared sacrifice. How about we outsource 911 to Bangalore.

They are the finest police department on the planet but they carry guns and shields not magic wands.

Let's appeal to the sense of pride in the professional criminal.

Frank: You didn't seem eager to protect me from that reporter.
Garrett: Sometimes I think it's the reporters that need protecting.

It's Homeland Security. They're not very big on sharing the particulars.

Kelly: Even the FBI and the CIA are subject to Congressional oversight.
Frank: That's their problem.

The inspector general can investigate anything she wants it doesn't mean I have to start singing.

Being safe can cost you something but it beats the hell out of the alternative.

Frank: Quit reading my files.
Henry: Well, I'm retired. What else do I have to do?

Do good work. Come back in one piece. Thank you for your service.