24 (TV Series)

3:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m. (2001)

Kiefer Sutherland: Jack Bauer

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Quotes 

• [chasing a suspect] 

  Jack Bauer : I wish you hadn't called for backup.

  Jessie Hampton : Why?

  Jack Bauer : Because cops have to play by the rules. I may have to break a few with this guy.

• Police Officer : Freeze!

  Jack Bauer : Federal agent!

  Police Officer : Your badge! Nice and slowly.

  Jack Bauer : I'm putting my gun down.

  [puts his gun down, takes out his I.D. and throws it towards the police officer] 

  Police Officer : [looking at the I.D]  CTU? What the hell is that?

  Jack Bauer : Counter Terrorist Unit. I am federal agent Jack Bauer, I am following a suspect. Shoot me or help me but decide now!

  Police Officer : OK, I will help you.

• Cop : Maybe you didn't notice, but that guy just shot a cop.

  Jack Bauer : I'm aware of that, but there's something else at stake here.

  Cop : Not to me. Not to these guys.