The poor get pushed out but murder gets to stay.

Baez

Senator McCreary: Jess Weinstein, my Deputy Chief of Staff. She masterminded my last campaign. She's sharp as a tac.
Frank: Until she becomes as dumb as a box of rocks with one of my officers.

It's time when there's an issue that needs airing, it's never time for me to flap my gums and act all commissionery.

Frank

The kid couldn't kill an ant.

Danny

Trying to get to the truth of situations like that is like trying to deconstruct a milk shake.

Erin

There comes a time to rule by fear and not by the book.

Danny

With all due respect I can't work a homicide in tap shoes.

Danny

But you told us that you busted that guy then Aunt Erin let him go.

Sean

If you start breaking the law to enforce it you cross the street to their side.

Frank

Frank: What are you trying to do, join the family business?
Linda: Well, as another Reagan once said, Honey I forgot to duck.

Doing the right thing is rarely easy.

Frank

If Mom were still alive she'd tell you that was beyond your skill set.

Erin