Olivia Benson quotes from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

[about Langan] He's tall.

Benson

Yeah, like that's a skill set.

You two have history?

Benson

I don't date lawyers.

Since when?

Benson

Let me guess, you got a call from Hudson.

I did. They want to know why an SVU sergeant is demanding they re-evaluate school policy.

Benson

Because they expelled Evie Barnes, which constitutes victim blaming. It's egregious behavior.

That may be your opinion, but it's their decision. It has nothing to do with you, SVU or NYPD. Stay out of the president's office.

Benson

Does your concern have anything to do with the fact that Hudson University is New York City's largest landlord?

Grow up, sergeant. You're good at your job - stick to that. If you wanna change policy, get into politics. But last time I checked, you're a cop.

Benson

[reluctantly] Yes, sir.

I was simply following orders.

Benson

Whose orders?

Glasgowman. He comes to me at night. We communicate. He gave me my mission. If I failed, he would take my breath away at midnight. I had to prove my loyalty.

Perry, where are you getting this?

Barbara, let her talk. Perry, how did you prove your loyalty?

By taking innocent blood.

Benson

Paula, I've been doing this a long time. I've seen a lot of guys like A.J.

There's only one A.J. Best believe.

Benson

And I'm sure there are times that he makes you feel incredibly special, but that doesn't make up for the times that he lays hands on you.

Benson

Rollins, word of advice: when you're coming up with an excuse, don't oversell.

Copy that.

[about Simmons] Don't forget, before he became a vulture, he was a lawyer.

Benson

Yeah, a distinction without a difference.

Guess who didn't show? I just spent two hours with 23 grand jurors playing Sudoku.

Benson

It's Friday. How about we pick him up at the end of the day?

So he can't get processed 'til Monday and has to spend the weekend in the Tombs. Motherhood has really changed you, Liv. It's brought out your sweet side. ...do it.

Benson

[sing-song] Thank you!

Lt. Murphy

I hand the reins over to you, you gotta bollocks everything up?

Benson

I missed you too, Declan.

You don't know what it's like. You cops, you lock these animals up, and you never have to deal with them again.

Donna...

I'm supposed to rehabilitate them. I gave up my life, my marriage for this job. And then Tommy Sullivan comes in all buzzing about his pregnant girlfriend and his wonderful new life.

Benson

That doesn't give you the right to do what you did to him.

I tried to help him! I tried to help all of them! And then, you know what they do? They take your hand and they drag you down to their level! They don't want to change. They will never change.

Benson

Tucker. To what do I owe the pleasure?

What, I can't just pop in?

Benson

No.

Benson

The court gave you custody, but the question is, Dana, can you take care of him?

Look, I love Owen, but I am afraid to do this by myself. And Sam is a really good father, and I think that Owen needs him. Can you tell the DA?

Benson

That's not your decision. The DA will plead this down to unlawful imprisonment. It's a misdemeanor, but Sam could get 6 months.

6 months? How will I support myself?

Benson

You'll have to figure it out. Get a job. There are a lot of working mothers.

It's been so long. I wouldn't even know where to start.

Benson

So learn. You have a child, Dana. It's not about you anymore. You need to be the parent, not Owen.

Sonny

Hey, anybody heard from Sarge? She's late.

Fin

She's dealin' with a lot right now.

Benson

[enters] Oh, good. You're all here. So, I just met with Barba. The judge threw out Johnny D's motion, so it looks like we'll be goin' to trial in a few days.

Well, you're not gonna testify, are you?

Benson

I have to. I was the first one on scene.

Sonny

Yeah. If Barba doesn't call you, the defense definitely will. They're gonna try and cast shade on you.

Fin

Still say we should've shot him.

[exasperatedly] Okay, Fin.

Johnny D treated me, treated all of us, like we were nothing. Like we were worthless. Just a body to own, to beat, to rape, to kill, so he could make money. I lived in fear. I cried every day, until I couldn't cry anymore. Then I just became numb. Like all of you. But we're free now, and Johnny D doesn't own us. He doesn't control us. We don't have to be afraid anymore.

Benson

And testifying is the only way to prove that. So promise yourselves, promise each other, that you will get on that stand tomorrow, and that you'll tell the truth.

I know I wasn't what your last partner was for you...

Benson

No, you weren't. I grew more in 4 years with you than I did in the 12 years I was with him. That relationship, whatever it was, didn't allow for anything else. With you, with your support, I have a family.

Yes, you do.

Benson

You helped me grow.

I appreciate you saying that.

Benson

So whatever happens, Nick Amaro: friends for life.

Friends for life.

Fin

To family.

To family.

Yates wants to touch his fiancee Susie Frain? Hasn't he "touched" enough women already?

Benson

Look, they've been together 20 years. He's never hurt Susie.

And she's okay with conjugal visits?

Benson

She called about it twice.

Every pot has a lid.

Benson

Lovely.