The American people like you Tom. You're an outsider and don't owe anything to anyone.

President Moss

This bill isn't about taking guns away from people, it's about making sure they don't fall into the wrong hands in the first place.

Kirkman

Kirkman: Long day.
Alex: I know. I saw Bowman on TV
Kirkman: Perfect example of why I never wanted to get into politics.
Alex: And yet here we are...
Kirkman: Yeah.
Alex: ...Fighting the good fight.
Kirkman: Yeah. We'll see.

I'm very sorry that you lost your job, sir. But as to what I can do to bring it back, the answer is nothing. It's gone. For good. And if some politician told you otherwise, they were lying to you.

Kirkman

I need a partner, not a loose cannon.

Hannah

If waste the good will of the American people right now, the President doesn't stand a chance in hell of getting anything done.

Seth

Leo: Does it ever weird you out that you and dad are like the President and the First Lady?
Alex: Yes. Every day.

Running this country is the hardest job there is. Problem is with everything that's flying at you, you're not actually running it. You're reacting. Not leading.

President Ross

It's the loneliest job in the world.

President Ross

Imagine the courage he must have had to stand up for the basic rights of equality.

Kirkman

I asked for honesty.

Kirkman

It's not personal, it's just protocol.

Hannah

Designated Survivor Season 1 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.