Kendra: The president's therapy was a closely guarded secret.
Emily: Yes, and most of the people who knew about it are right here in this room.

The best way to avenge the dead is to stay living.

Simms

There's a big difference between bravery and recklessness, so what is it you're working out? Huh? 'Cause I'm not gonna let you do it at my expense.

Simms [to Hannah]

Kirkman: You ever think you're working for the wrong guy?
Emily: No, sir, because only the right guy would ask me that question.

Seth: Um, Mr. President, um, I know it's not my place, sir, but the bombing, is it not overkill?
Emily: The President had to respond decisively to an act of war, and he did. No one thinks war comes without a cost.
Tom: We only have one option here, that's to win this war. The faster we do that, the more lives are saved.

Aaron: Mr. President, sir, one of our missiles hit a hospital.
Kirkman: Civilian casualties?
Aaron: Fatalities. A lot of them.
Kirkman: I'll be right there, just give me a moment.

Chuck: Working with people who try to kill our agents isn't part of the job description.
Aaron: Damian has done enough to earn his bonafides. You have your orders.

Aaron: One thing I haven't figured out, what the hell is it exactly that you do here?
Lyor: I make everyone look good. I should charge you double.

When the Capitol was bombed, I swore an oath to protect this country against further aggression. The dirty bomb was a declaration of war by a foreign nation, and it is a war this country will win. God bless you, and God bless these United States of America.

Tom

Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 17 Quotes

Aaron: One thing I haven't figured out, what the hell is it exactly that you do here?
Lyor: I make everyone look good. I should charge you double.

When the Capitol was bombed, I swore an oath to protect this country against further aggression. The dirty bomb was a declaration of war by a foreign nation, and it is a war this country will win. God bless you, and God bless these United States of America.

Tom