"Look, I know you think I'm a weasal, someone who moves pieces around a chessboard for a living. And you know what? You're right. I am. But that is how you get 17 countries to agree to build a space station. Now, you build things, right? Well, there is something wrong with the thing that you built, and people are dying. And if you think you're the best, which I know you do, then how can you stand there and say no?"

"It's worse than we thought."

"Having me and my brother lead the investigation was a setup from the start. I mean, think about it. He hired us to fail."

"Assistant Secretary Lawson, I'm not permitted to engage in casual conversation while I'm at a post. We are being watched. We're always being watched. [Max Lawson: Well, if we're always being watched, then what's the point of hiding anything?] You're interfering with my duties. I'd rather not shoot you. [Max Lawson: Well, it would be an honor to be the first person that you kill.]"