Space: 1999 (TV Series)
Earthbound (1975)
Roy Dotrice: Commissioner Gerald Simmonds
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Quotes
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Cmdr. John Koenig : Simmonds, if that suspended animation process works, the computer will make a choice. An unbiased choice of one passenger from Alpha. You'll be eligible like all the others.
Commissioner Simmonds : Including yourself, of course.
Cmdr. John Koenig : No.
Commissioner Simmonds : What?
Cmdr. John Koenig : No, and don't try to understand why.
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Cmdr. John Koenig : Paul, order a crash unit to Launch Pad Three immediately, and call Carter in. I want him to fly it.
Paul Morrow : Yes, sir.
Cmdr. John Koenig : And tell Professor Bergman to meet us there. Kano, any readings of life signs from the crash site?
David Kano : Negative, Commander.
Cmdr. John Koenig : Paul, get security to join us.
Paul Morrow : Right.
Cmdr. John Koenig : Dr. Russell, I'd like you to come with us.
Commissioner Simmonds : Koenig, I think I'd better come, too.
Cmdr. John Koenig : Commissioner, right now I need a doctor and a scientist out there, not a politician.
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[first lines]
Commissioner Simmonds : Alright, just a minute. Well, once again, I've sat in at a command conference and listened to a cozy round of self congratulations. Aren't we doing well? Hmm? Adapting, adjusting, coming to terms. And, once again, I am shocked that we've not discussed a serious attempt to locate Earth and return there.