Jonas quotes from The Unit

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advice to cancel a Government meeting is ignored)

Why would-

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The Secretary of State ignore our advice? Well okay, because A: to skip this meeting would threaten a fledgling democracy in Africa, and would weaken our position in the region.

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Because the man fancies himself a cowboy.

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Cargo intact? The FBI gonna wanna talk to him.

Mack

He's intact, he's awful quiet.

Jonas

Just lost his girl and his hobby in the space of an hour, he's had a rough day.

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Repeat the lesson back to me.

Best way to get yourself out of a jam: confess to something illegal, immoral, or embarrassing.

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You're a quick study.

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Wait. Blue 6, what were today's instructions?

Formation 0600 hours. Uniform, (huffs) boots, fatigues, 40-pound ruck sack. :meals: one MRE.

Jonas

Stop. Repeat that last instruction.

(After brief pause)

one MRE.

Jonas

You think that meant one MRE for the entire day, that we're trying to starve you?

Yes, Sergeant Major.

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(looks at Red 2) Red 2. Have you understood the instructions?

Yes, Sergeant Major.

Jonas

Would you explain them to the other candidate?

One MRE for each meal – breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's three. (grins)

Jonas

Well, you're wrong, Red 2 and you're out. Blue 6, you may proceed. (blows whistle)

Bob

So, I just passed Selection?

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You have now. (brief pause) Welcome to the Unit.

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Is that the real guy?

Mack

What?

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The real Zjhokar?

Mack

Real as rain.

Jonas

The man was Bin Laden fifteen years ago. What are you doing handing him back?

Mack

It's what the other side wanted for Christmas.

Jonas

The State Department know about this?

No, but the Air Force does.

Mack

Left them a present.

Jonas

He didn't believe in Christmas anyway.

Why did Georgian forces and your American government work together? Perhaps you tell me.

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Friend, I'm no policy-maker. I'm a soldier sent here to look for terrorists. (looks up at Shelov) Seen any? [Shelov tasers Jonas]

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I said you had two apologies to make. What are they?

I have to apologize to my wife.

Jonas

And?... And, son?

I have to apologize to God.

Jonas

Just make sure the senator stays in her hotel.

Bob

I will use all my powers of persuasion. If that doesn't work, I'll hit her in the head.

(Referring to General Raja) And the man, how did you find him?

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Smart, charismatic, a leader.

But?!

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I wouldn't go hunting with him, sir.

I have to thank you for exceeding my expectations.

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How's that, sir?

The Senator's kidnapping. You gave me a pretext. To either support the coup or if I sit out, it's already made the government there a whole lot more obedient.

Jonas

Just trying to keep the fine Senator out of harm's way.

Well, well done.

Tell me, Mr. Green. What will you report to your President?

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That you are an impeccable host.

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On your list of requests, I don't see election officials or ballot boxes.

The most suitable aid would be M4 machine guns and C-130 transport planes.

Which you can secure through your Anti-Terrorist Activities Fund.

Security first, then elections.