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Counselor Deanna Troi: [to Riker, when he would rather hunt for Picard's alleged killers than hold a memorial service for him] Do you think you're the only one in pain? That you have a monopoly on loss?
[getting upset]
Counselor Deanna Troi: Well, I've got news for you. We're all hurting... we're all angry! And like it or not, you've got a responsibility to this crew! And you can't just indulge your personal desire for revenge!
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Admiral Anthony Haftel: Mister Data, I regret that I must order you to transport Lal over to my ship.
[Data rises to comply]
Capt. Picard: Belay that order, Commander.
Admiral Anthony Haftel: I beg your pardon.
Capt. Picard: I will take this matter to Starfleet myself.
Admiral Anthony Haftel: I am Starfleet, Captain. Proceed, Commander.
Capt. Picard: Hold your ground, Mister Data.
Admiral Anthony Haftel: Captain, you are jeopardising your command, and your career.
Capt. Picard: There are times Sir... when men of good conscience cannot blindly follow orders. You acknowledge their sentience but ignore their personal liberty and freedom. Order a man to turn his child over to the state? Not while I'm his Captain.
Mary McCusker
Mary McCusker is an actor whose main works include "The Ultimate Witness" and "Transfiguration Girl".
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