With all due respect, sir, we need an enemy and soon.

Hookstraten

In the meantime, track the son of a bitch down. Whatever cave, cavern or hole he's hiding in, I want you to find me Najib Nassar.

Kirkman

Mr. President, you asked for more proof. Here it is. We have our enemy.

Cochrane

Did President Kirkman get a Best Buy gift card for Christmas, or is the White House having some sort of security issue?

Hookstraten

I have some very big shoes to fill.

Kirkman

I don't need a nuclear solution. I need a political one.

Kirkman

This was an act of madness. This was an act of terror.

Kirkman

How can anybody be ready for this?

Kirkman

Tragedy either makes people appreciate their fellow man or fear them.

Seth

Kirkman: Mike, just out of curiosity, what was it before?
Mike: Sir?
Kirkman: My code name when I was Secretary of HUD. What was it.
Mike: Glasses. Sir.

I look like the White House sofa.

Alex

Cochrane: How much more?
Kirkman: 25, dammit!

Designated Survivor Quotes

Pancakes for everyone!

Tom

Alex: Tom, you can't do that. You can't make promises you won't be able to keep.
Tom: We're in Washington. They're the only promises you're allowed to make.