“By the Book?” – Saavik, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan ... Movie Quotes Database

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Saavik

By the Book?

James T. Kirk

By the Book. Regulation 46A: "If communications are being monitored during battle..."

Saavik

"... no uncoded messages on an open frequency". (To Spock) You lied.

Spock

I exaggerated.

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James T. Kirk William Shatner More James T. Kirk quotes →

Spock Leonard Nimoy More Spock quotes →

Saavik Kirstie Alley More Saavik quotes →

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