―Whitmore remarking on Russell Casse's sacrifice. ―Whitmore volunteering to lead the counterstrike.
Today we celebrate our Independence day!'" We're fighting for our right to live, to exist, and should we win the day, the 4th of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day when the world declared in one voice, 'We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on, we're going to survive. Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution, but from annihilation. Perhaps it's fate that today is the 4th of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom. We will be united in our common interest. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. Mankind, that word should have new meaning for all of us today. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world, and you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind. However, that is a mistake, I am happy to say, that I don't have to live with. "The only mistake I ever made was to appoint a sniveling little weasel like you Secretary of Defense. ―Whitmore authorizing a nuclear strike on the City Destroyers. "Exciting? People are dying out there! I don't think "exciting" is the word I'd choose to describe it!" ―Whitmore blaming himself for not preparing for the aliens' hostility. In the Gulf War, we knew what we had to do. That's the advantage of being a fighter pilot. "We could have evacuated the cities hours ago. ―Whitmore's emergency presidential address. According to the adjusted trafficking patterns, civil defense procedures are underway to assure the safety for all those who remain. If you feel compelled to leave these cities, please do so in an orderly fashion. My staff and I will remain in the White House as we attempt to establish communication. These opportunities are vast, very exciting until today totally inconceivable. Yet we have to consider the opportunities for ourselves, our children, future generations. Rest assure we are proceeding with extreme caution. This is not how we as Americans should react to what is one of the most significant events in the history of the world. Panic seen occurring all over the world has caused undue injury and loss of life. Although it's understandable that many of us feel hesitation or fear, we must attempt to reserve judgment. The question of whether or not we're alone in the universe has been answered. "My fellow Americans, a historic and unprecedented event has occurred. ―Whitmore and Constance, looking at the City Destroyer over Washington. There's gonna be a lot of frightened people out there." ―Whitmore commenting on public opinion about himself. You can tolerate a little compromise if you're actually managing to get something accomplished." There's a fine line between standing behind principle and hiding behind one. "Isn't it amazing how quickly everyone can turn against you.
―Whitmore, after his daughter betrays his confidence to the First Lady.
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