My mother always told me, never to take this country for granted. She said that home is a privilege. That's how I thought of it. That's how I still think of it.
S14 E7Home of the Brave
Hey, Marine. Semper Fi.
Semper Fi.
S14 E17What Lies Above
(to a suspect nursing a gunshot wound) I know it was dark, but I'm pretty sure we met last night.
(while McGee talks with Delilah on the phone, and Torres coaches him with hand signals; all whispering)
What are you doing?
Delilah shouldn't know.
What?
They've been sleeping on a grave!
Yeah, and not just sleeping, that part we got. But what happened to, "you can't be lying, bro"?
Well, this he can lie about.
Hypocrisy much?
No, it's not hypocrisy. This is different.
It's so not different.
Yes, it is different. He knew about a triple homicide before he moved in. This, he didn't know about.
And now that he knows, why shouldn't Delilah know?
(finally letting out how freaked he is) Hell, nobody should know! I wish I didn't know!
S14 E22Beastmaster
LALiberian Ambassador Gabriel Moore
We are a nation of survivors. Slavery, civil wars. We strive for progress, but many are still poor, and cattle production is difficult and costly. Bushmeat has been a way of life for generations.
Which is why it can wipe out animal populations.
GMGabriel Moore
It is unsustainable, and a health risk. My government desperately tries to teach this to the public, but food is also a cultural touchstone. It is used for celebrations, weddings, christenings...
One more reason it's smuggled into our country. Old habits die hard.
[Moore looks at him quizzically.]
Sorry, that's another turn of phrase. It's difficult to change minds.
GMGabriel Moore
Even more so to change hearts.
GMGabriel Moore
Congratulations, Director.
The two smugglers gave up their airport contacts pretty fast.
GMGabriel Moore
Be assured my government is following up in Liberia. This will not end here.
The ball's in your court now.
GMGabriel Moore
That idiom I know.
S14 E23Something Blue
(emerges from the fitting room in his tuxedo) Yeah, baby! That's what I'm talking about! Please, no pictures... nah, go for it. (twirls)
Woof. (realizes) Was that out loud?
Mmm-hmm.
Mmm.
Director Vance. You know, pre-wedding tension.
As someone who was also married to a strong, intelligent woman, may I give you some advice, Agent McGee?
Don't blow it?
(solemnly) No: never take it for granted. Not for one second. (smiles) And don't blow it.
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