Jim Gordon quotes from Gotham

Oh, hell no! You are not hypnotizing me again!

[Bullock chases after Tetch and Crane, brandishing a gun and screaming]

Jim Gordon

That's one way to do it...

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Jim Gordon

Jerome told his brother his plan was to turn Gotham mad. How the hell's he gonna do that, Harvey?

I dunno. I thought it already was.

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Hey Jim, what gives?

Jim Gordon

The mayor and the police commissioner have been kidnapped by Jerome. We've got every cop in the city searching all the places Jerome's been seen the last week. Got something for me?

Well, I was gonna say I just won 100 bucks in the scratch-off lottery at the liquor store and we can go the track with it, but we can do your thing first.

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I watch the news. I know why you're here, Mr. Gordon, and you must be out of your mind if you think I'm gonna be led like a lamb to slaughter.

Jim Gordon

I understand your concern, but your brother doesn't bluff. If we ignore his demands, there's no telling what he might do.

Lucius Fox

We can block his remote's signal with this.

Jim Gordon

Thanks. If you and Bruce can get within a few feet of him, it will disable his remote; he'll be a sitting duck. Our snipers can take it from there-

For God's sakes, Gordon, you have to know what he wants! To... murder us both on live television!

Mr. Valeska, I'm Bruce Wayne. [offers his hand] It's a pleasure to meet you.

[shakes his hand]... Likewise. I... wish the circumstances were better.

May I ask what you're working on?

Um, yeah. It's a compact electrical engine; it generates power.

Fascinating. How much power?

Just two could light up every building south of Westward Bridge.

You have a brilliant mind. And we all hope we can soon be rid of your brother, so that you can carry on your work free from fear. I understand if you choose not to help us today, but I trust that Captain Gordon and Mr. Fox will see that no harm comes to me. But, even if it does...maybe, by facing Jerome...I can show the people of Gotham that standing up to terror is the only way to take its power away.

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[Jerome is hanging off a ledge]

Jerome Valeska

Quite the dilemma, Jim. Are you gonna let me fall and die, or pull me up and arrest me? What's it gonna be? Lawman or murderer?

[after hesitating, Gordon tries to pull Jerome up, but Jerome pulls his hand away]

Jerome Valeska

[laughing] Good old Gordon, always playing by the rules. That's why I'll outlive you. That's why I'm loved: because I don't give a damn about the rules.

Jim Gordon

It's a long way down. You sure you'll outlive me?

Jerome Valeska

Oh, I'm sure. Because I'm more than a man - I'm an idea, a philosophy. And I will live on in the shadows within Gotham's discontent. You'll be seeing me soon. Au revoir!

[He lets go and falls to his death, laughing]

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Alfred Pennyworth

You know, I don't know why I brought him here. Shoulda killed him when I had the chance.

Jim Gordon

You did the right thing, Alfred.

Alfred Pennyworth

You say that. You didn't see what he did to Selina. Right, I'd better get to the hospital.

Jim Gordon

I'll stop by when I can. [Alfred leaves as Harvey comes in]

Alfred. [to Jim] Couldn'ta put a cap in that psycho, done the world a favor?

Jim Gordon

Where are we?

Bomb squads hit the last site on the map. After they disarm the bomb, they're gonna put it in the warehouse along with all the others. Also, the mayor called. He wants to lift the evacuation order.

Jim Gordon

No. Tell him we're not doing anything until we have all the bombs locked away. [Harvey nods]

Pardon me, Jim?

Jim Gordon

[to his officers] Don't you all have work to do? [they move away from Jeremiah's cell] What is it?

I'd like to press charges against Bruce Wayne's butler. I mean, just look at my face.

Jim Gordon

[sarcastically] I think you look great.

And, I'd like to speak to Bruce again. We couldn't really talk before, what with his girlfriend bleeding out all over him.

Jim Gordon

...You tried to prove you're better than your brother. But I'm still here. The city's still here. You're a failure, Jeremiah. Enjoy Arkham. Your brother did. [turns to Harvey] Put him in the box, get him ready for transport.

Bring me Bruce Wayne, and I'll tell you where the other bombs are.

Jim Gordon

... We have all your bombs.

The maze bombs, yes. I mean... the other ones. [pause] Jim... as an engineer, you expect systems to fail, so you build in redundancies. [stands] And I am a very good engineer.

Jim Gordon

You're bluffing.

Am I? How many lives are you willing to bet? [steps closer to the bars] You're right, you know; I did fail. I didn't yet understand the vision I was servicing, but... I do now. My eyes are open, as will yours be. [smiles, turns away] When you realize I'm not bluffing, bring me Bruce Wayne. And I'd like a coffee. Black, two sugars.

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Jim Gordon

Back in the GCPD, when I told you there was so much I wish I could change, you asked what I meant.

Leslie Thompkins

Jim...

Jim Gordon

I would change everything that brought us to this point. I would ask you to leave Gotham with me the first moment I saw you, and I would make sure we had a life together. Maybe that'd be a good thing.

Leslie Thompkins

No, it wouldn't. I'm not going back to who I was, but what you said yesterday about part of you always caring for me - I feel the same way. [they kiss] Goodbye. Now, go save Gotham.

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Jim Gordon

Bruce. You're not supposed to be here.

Neither are you, or the dozen cops downstairs. But you stayed to fight for the city.

Jim Gordon

The gangs are carving up territory; we're gonna have to go block by block. I have no idea what we're gonna find. [gestures at the searchlight] A thing like this brings out whatever's lurking in the shadows.

...The light. You're basically daring whatever's out there to come after you.

Jim Gordon

Let them come. There are still good people out there. They need to know we're here, willing to fight.

... I remember the night we met. You told me "The world may seem dark...

Jim Gordon

"...But there is light."

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What did the department of douchebaggery say?

Jim Gordon

Same as always. They're not sending any help, they're not letting anyone leave. I had to try.

I swear to God, I'm never paying taxes again.

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Jim Gordon

Planning revenge?

Well, someone has to do something about that freak!

Jim Gordon

He has an army. It would be suicide.

Look around, Jim. We're all slowly dying. Just, some of us get to choose how.

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Jim Gordon

Give us the kids you're holding captive and we'll leave.

SSykes

I don't know what you're talking about.

Jim Gordon

What are the cattle prods for?

SSykes

Fun.

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Wow. Your last bullet just for me, huh? Must be love. Not all square yet though. You're gonna help me do what we all know needs doing.

Jim Gordon

Oh, yeah? What's that?

Kill Penguin.

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Oswald Cobblepot

I'm not helping you, Jim. You are the reason I'm in this predicament. You have taken everything from me.

Jim Gordon

Keep your voice down!

Oswald Cobblepot

I kept people safe. I protected them from chaos. They should have loved me. Instead, they came here to this pigsty to be covered with fleas and filth. Why? What makes this place so special?

Jim Gordon

Well, for one thing, it's far away from you.

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Do you really think I could have killed all those people?

Jim Gordon

[pause] I don't know.

I guess I deserved that.