“The Good of the Service” quotes from JAG

So, you wanna tell me about Col. Farrow?

He was CO of Headquarters in Okinawa. I was his admin officer. How'd you know?

Your mouth does a funny little upturn thing when you're hiding something. So what's he like?

Excellent leader, honorable man. Overall, an outstanding officer.

What else?

What, what else?

Your mouth's doing that funny thing again.

Col. Farrow is the reason I’m a lawyer. The corps put me through law school based on his recommendation.

That's it?

What are you looking for?

Nothing. I just wanna make sure we're entering this inquiry with an open mind.

My mind's open. (walks into her office, closes the door, but opens it again sticking her head out) But if the politicians want a scapegoat, I'll be damned if I give them Col. Farrow.

Just as long as you have an open mind.

You could've told me.

There was no time.

You've been running this case without me from the get-go.

I know you're emotionally involved.

When have emotions ever stopped me from doing my job?

Well, they certainly didn't stop you today. Nice save on that sidebar.

Thank you.

Maybe I didn't give you benefit of the doubt.

No, you didn't.

Well, I know one thing. I'd rather have you on my team than oppose me.

Is that an apology?

Consider it more an acknowledgment.

Acknowledgment accepted.

First year law student mistake. Never ask a witness a question you don't know the answer to.

He knew, Sir. He knew.