TUC Line-by-Line

KIRK: Sir!

 

C-in-C: Captain Kirk?

 

KIRK: The Klingons have never been trustworthy. I'm forced to agree with Admiral Cartwright. This is a terrifying prospect.

 

Spock: It is imperative that we act now to support the Gorkon initiative, lest more conservative elements persuade his empire that it would be better to attempt a military solution and die fighting.

 

C-IN-C: You, Captain Kirk, are to be our first olive branch.

 

Kirk: Me?

 

C-IN-C: Well, there are Klingons who feel the same way about the peace treaty as yourself and Admiral Cartwright. But they'll think twice about attacking the Enterprise under your command.

 

SPOCK: We have volunteered to rendezvous with the Klingon ship that is bringing Chancellor Gorkon here and to escort him safely through Federation space. I have personally vouched for you in this matter, Captain.

 

Kirk: You. Have vouched for me?

 

C-IN-C: You will extend Chancellor Gorkon full diplomatic courtesy, Captain.

 

Kirk: But a full ambassador would be better equipped...

 

C-IN-C: (interrupting) If there's no further business, I wish you and your crew Godspeed. I remind you this briefing is classified.

 

Cartwright: I don't know whether to congratulate you or not, Jim.

 

McCOY: I wouldn't.

 

Kirk: We volunteered?!

 

SPOCK: There is an old Vulcan proverb: "Only Nixon could go to China."

 

Kirk: How could you vouch for me?! That's arrogant presumption.

 

SPOCK: My father re...

 

Kirk: I know your father's the Vulcan ambassador, for heaven's sake! But you know how I feel about this... they're animals!

 

SPOCK: Jim, there is an historic opportunity here.