Tom Zarek quotes from Battlestar Galactica (2003)

Tom Zarek

 : We're not entirely defenseless. Some of our ships are armed. We should take steps to arm the others just in case.

Just in case we want to commit suicide. If Galactica wants to take us down there's nothing we can do about it. Nothing. And nobody in this room should be under any illusions on that count.

Lee

Well, sometimes a benevolent tyrant is exactly what you need.

Zarek

No. A tyrant craves power for its own sake. And all Laura wants is to save us all.

Tom Zarek

The Admiral is charged with treason, desertion, giving aid and comfort to the enemy, and gross dereliction of duty. The punishment for these crimes is death by firing squad. [looks at Lampkin]

Well, I'm not a very good shot.

Tom Zarek

[over wireless] This is Tom Zarek, President of the Twelve Colonies. It's over Laura. Saul Tigh was killed attempting to escape. Bill Adama was tried and found guilty of his crimes. A firing squad executed him this morning. It's done, Laura. You want to think about the people of this fleet now, and surrender.

Roslin

[with building fury] No. Not now. Not ever! Do you hear me!? I will use every cannon, every bomb, every bullet, every weapon I have down to my own eye teeth to end you! I swear it. I'm coming for all of you!