24 (TV Series)

Day 2: 11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. (2003)

Christopher Maher: Deputy Prime Minister Barghouti

Quotes 

• Deputy Prime Minister Barghouti : [Over the phone]  thank for taking my call Mr. President, the Prime Minister wants to express his outrage and horror for what has occurred

  President David Palmer : Thank you

  Deputy Prime Minister Barghouti : That you found the bomb in time is truly a miracle

  President David Palmer : I'm not sure I believe in "miracles" Sir. My people are very good at what they do

  Deputy Prime Minister Barghouti : Yes indeed they are

  President David Palmer : I'm sure you're aware that we've arrested one of your citizens with connection to the bomb: Syed Ali

  Deputy Prime Minister Barghouti : An outlaw, his eluded us for years. Expect our full cooperation for his prosecution and punishment

  President David Palmer : I'd expect nothing less

  Deputy Prime Minister Barghouti : I realize that we've had our differences and today have been an especially trying day but we are both fighting the same battle. My government remains dedicated to the destruction of Second Wave as well as any other terrorist organization that "may" have been responsible for this atrocity

  President David Palmer : That's good to know

  Deputy Prime Minister Barghouti : Mr. President, I understand you will be under a great deal of political pressure to respond to what has happened. I am confident that you'll have the strength to resist that pressure

  President David Palmer : If you're concerned about a "rush to judgment", you needn't be. We're merely gathering evidence

  Deputy Prime Minister Barghouti : I appreciate your candor Mr. President

  President David Palmer : And I appreciate your solidarity Deputy Prime Minister

  Deputy Prime Minister Barghouti : Of course

  President David Palmer : You'll hear from me soon