Tempus: [TV Broadcast] Though the Doe administration doesn't take power for a few months, I wanted to let the people know we're going to make the transition as painless as possible. I'm already working with President Garner on that.
Lois Lane: Oh, God... it's started already.
Tempus: My greatest hope is that the former supporters of President Garner will join with me in making this country great again.
Clark Kent: Again?
Lois Lane: Like back in the days of slavery.
Tempus: ...in particular-- Superman. If you're listening, I want you to know that I hope we can find a place for you in the Doe administration. Once all citizens are working through the proper channels, especially well-meaning but lawless vigilantes such as yourself, well the world will be a safer and more ordered place. I hope you can understand that, and if you 'kent'-- I mean can't, we'll just have to figure out something else. That's all for today. Thank you.
Lois Lane: [Turns off the TV] Clark, he said your name.
Clark Kent: I know.
Lois Lane: I know this isn't our usual approach, but I say you go over there and kick his skinny butt.
Clark Kent: I would love to, but you know Superman can't just go beat up the President Elect.
Lois Lane: Why not?
Clark Kent: Lois...
Lois Lane: He's dangerous.
Clark Kent: I know. He's also the most popular man in the country right now, elected by a landslide. We have to be very, very smart about this.
Lois Lane: Tempus... President of the United States--what a nightmare.
Clark Kent: Lois, I've been having--
[interrupted by a distress call]
Clark Kent: There's a robbery goin' down right now. Do me a favor-- stay here, lock the doors, don't go anywhere.
Lois Lane: Clark...
Clark Kent: Honey, just--do it. I got a funny feeling...