2nd most-quoted character in Clear and Present Danger (1994): in 7 of its 19 quotes
Most scenes with: Jack Ryan (5)
Scenes with Ritter
7 scenes
I didn't sign up for this. This is someone's bullshit political agenda. Who authorized this? Cutter?
Ritter Cutter couldn't tie his own shoes without permission.
If I go down you're coming with me.
Ritter Wrong again. I have an *autographed get-out-of-jail-free card*! "The President of the United States authorizes Deputy Director of the CIA Robert Ritter to conduct 'Operation Reciprocity' including all necessary funding and support. This action is deemed important to the national security of the United States etcetera, etcetera, etcetera." You don't have one of these, do you Jack?
Ritter [as Ryan walks away]
Gray! The world is gray, Jack!
Ritter [Before commencing a covert action]
Let me make this very clear: this is your deal, not mine, so unless I have written authorization, this whole thing is over before it starts because I'm not going to be the only one left without a chair when the music stops.
Ritter [on Cutter's computer]
They're in. Congratulation, James, you've got your own little war.
Ritter Jack, computer theft is a serious crime.
[hangs up the phone] [to himself]
So are crimes against the Constitution.
You're going to jail, pal!
Ritter [seeing Ryan holding a piece of paper]
What is that? What is it you *think* you have there?
Ritter You are such a Boy Scout! You see everything in black and white!
No, no, no! Not black and white Ritter, right and wrong!
[confronting Ritter on "Reciprocity"]
Why was I kept out if it?
Ritter You weren't kept out of it, you're NECK DEEP in it! You went before Congress and you got the money for it!
Ritter I'm sure they'll ask you that.
Ritter I have no recollection, Senator
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