Lieutenant Kendrick, may I call you John?
Kendrick No. You may not.
Have I done something to offend you?
Kendrick No, I like all you Navy boys. Every time we gotta go someplace to fight, you fellas give us a ride.
8th most-quoted character in A Few Good Men (1992): in 5 of its 96 quotes
Most scenes with: Lt. Daniel Kaffee (4), Lt. Col. Matthew Markinson (4), Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway (2)
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5 scenes Kendrick Kendrick 
Lieutenant Kendrick, do you think Private Santiago was murdered?
Kendrick Commander, I believe in God and His Son Jesus Christ, and because I do, I can say this. Private Santiago is dead, and that is a tragedy. But he is dead because he had no code. He is dead because he had no honor. And God was watching.
How do you feel about that theory?
Sounds good. Let's move on.
Lieutenant Kendrick, in your opinion was Private Santiago a good Marine?
Kendrick I'd say he was about average.
Lieutenant Kendrick, you signed three proficiency and conduct reports on Santiago, and on all three you indicated a rating of "Below Average".
Kendrick Yes, Private Santiago was below average. I did not see the need to trample on a man's grave.
Lieutenant, do you recall an incident involving a PFC Curtis Bell, who'd been found stealing liquor from the officers' club?
Kendrick Yes, I do.
Did you report Private Bell to the proper authorities?
Kendrick I have two books at my bedside, Lieutenant: the Marine Corps Code of Conduct and the King James Bible. The only proper authorities I'm aware of are my commanding officer, Colonel Nathan R. Jessep, and the Lord our God.
At your request, Lieutenant Kendrick, I can have the record reflect your lack of acknowledgment of this court as a proper authority.
Danny
Lieutenant Kendrick. May I call you John?
Kendrick No, you may not.
Danny
Have I done something to offend you?
Kendrick No, I like all you Navy boys. Every time we gotta go someplace to fight, you fellas always give us a ride.
Lieutenant Kendrick, do you think Santiago was murdered?
Kendrick Commander, I believe in God and His son Jesus Christ. And because I do, I can say this. Private Santiago is dead, and that is a tragedy. But he is dead because he had no code. He is dead because he had no honor, and God was watching.
Danny
[uneasily]
Sounds good! Let's move on.
