“We are betraying the principles upon which the Federation was...” – Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: Insurrection ... Movie Quotes Database

Jean-Luc Picard

We are betraying the principles upon which the Federation was founded. It's an attack upon its very soul. And it will destroy the Ba'ku... just as cultures have been destroyed in every other forced relocations throughout history.

Admiral Matthew Dougherty

Jean-Luc, we're only moving 600 people.

Jean-Luc Picard

How many people does it take, Admiral, before it becomes wrong? A thousand? Fifty thousand? A million? How many people does it take, Admiral?

Admiral Matthew Dougherty

I'm ordering you to the Goran system. I'm also ordering the release of the Son'a officers. File whatever protest you wish to, Captain. By the time you do, this will all be done.

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