Spock: "It is no concern of *Starfleet*."
Picard: "On the contrary, it is very much Starfleet's concern. You're in a
position to compromise the security of the Federation."
Spock: "You may assure your superiors, Captain, that I am here on a personal
mission of peace, and *I* will advise Starfleet when it is appropriate."
Picard: "That is not satisfactory."
Spock: "You cannot remain here, Captain Picard."
Picard: "And I will not return without a full explanation."
-- "Unification II", Stardate Unknown
Picard: "On the contrary, it is very much Starfleet's concern. You're in a
position to compromise the security of the Federation."
Spock: "You may assure your superiors, Captain, that I am here on a personal
mission of peace, and *I* will advise Starfleet when it is appropriate."
Picard: "That is not satisfactory."
Spock: "You cannot remain here, Captain Picard."
Picard: "And I will not return without a full explanation."
-- "Unification II", Stardate Unknown
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I am looking for Ambassador Spock." Spock: "Indeed... - Picard: "Ambassador, your logic escapes me. If I didn't know better,
I would say that your judgement is influenced by your... - Picard: "If you wish to undertake a mission with obvious repercussions for the
Federation,
then you should *discuss* it with the Federation. ... - Spock: "I know of your mind meld with my father, which enabled him to complete
his last mission."
Picard:
"It was an honor. He's a great man." Spock: "He was... - K'Vada: "I cannot reveal classified Klingon entry codes to Starfleet."
Data:
"Your entry codes can be easily reconfigured after... - Spock: "In your own way, you are as stubborn as another captain of the
Enterprise I once knew."
Picard:
"Then I'm in good company, sir." -- "Unification II"... - Picard: "Captain's Log, Stardate 45236.4 As I study the intelligence
reports and Ambassador Spock's disappearance,
I cannot help but feel a *deeper*, more personal concern... - K'Vada: "It may not be what you're used to on a Starfleet ship."
Picard:
"Quite nice, thank you." Data: "Captain K'Vada, is... - Spock: "I was involved with 'cowboy diplomacy', as you described it,
long before you were born." Picard: "Nevertheless...
