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Wine, Debt, and Sunbathing Perspectives
Rene Mathis
This man had me kidnapped and tortured, and you serve him fine wine?
[In Italian]
Gemma
You only buy cheap wine. Anyway, after you were found innocent, they bought you this villa, so you really owe him, don't you think?
[in Italian; Bond laughs]
Rene Mathis
Gemma, go work on your tan.
[In Italian, irritably]
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Tracking a Person of Extreme Interest
M
He's a person of extreme interest.
[cut off from Gregory Beam while investigating Greene]
M
Tanner, I asked about the man and got transferred to the Section Chief of South America. How would she know to do that if they weren't tracking him?
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Confrontation Over Bond's Actions in Brigenz
M
You killed a man in Brigenz.
James Bond
I did my best not to.
M
You shot him at point blank and threw him off a roof. I would hardly call that showing restraint!
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The Indifference of the Dead to Vengeance
James Bond
I don't think the dead care about vengeance.
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A Moment of Trust Between Allies
Rene Mathis
Please, stay with me. Stay here, please. Please.
James Bond
Come here. It's okay.
Rene Mathis
That's better. That doesn't hurt.
James Bond
Is Mathis your cover name?
Rene Mathis
Yes.
James Bond
Not a very good one, is it?
Rene Mathis
Do we forgive each other?
James Bond
I shouldn't have left you alone.
Rene Mathis
Do you forgive Vesper? She gave everything for you. Forgive her. Forgive yourself.
[Bond looks away; dies]
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Bond's Insight on Slate's Relevance
Tanner
I've got Bond.
M
Ask him about Slate.
Tanner
She wants to know about Slate.
Bond
Tell her Slate was a dead end.
Tanner
Slate was a dead end.
M
Damn it, he killed him!
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M's Loyalty to Bond Over CIA Evidence
M
I couldn't give a shit about the CIA and their trumped-up evidence. Bond is my agent, and I trust him.
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The Futility of Revenge
Taglines
Revenge will bring him no amount of comfort.
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Desert Confrontation Between Bond and Greene
Dominic Greene
You promised that you'd —
James Bond
Let you go?
Dominic Greene
I answered your questions. I told you what you wanted to know about Quantum.
James Bond
Yes you did. And your friends would know that, so my guess is they're probably looking for you. But the good news is, you're in the middle of a desert. Here. I bet you make it 20 miles before you consider drinking that. Goodbye, Mr. Greene.
[throws down a can of motor oil]
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Shared Interests in Pursuing Greene
James Bond
It seems we're both using Greene to get to somebody.
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Investigation Reveals Truth About Vesper's Boyfriend
M
Vesper's boyfriend, Yusef Kabira, the one who was abducted in Morocco, the one she was trying to save. "His body" was washed up on a beach in Ibiza. We're meant to believe the fish did that to his face. His wallet and ID were in his pocket.
[displays an image of Yusef with scars]
James Bond
Well, that's convenient.
M
Quite. Which is why I did a DNA check on a lock of his hair found in Vesper's apartment. It's not him.
James Bond
A lock of his hair? I wouldn't have thought Vesper the sentimental type.
M
Well, we never really know anyone, do we? But I do need to know, Bond. I need to know I can trust you.
James Bond
And you don't?
M
Well, it'd be a pretty cold bastard who didn't want revenge for the death of someone he loved.
James Bond
You don't need to worry about me. I'm not going to go chasing after him. He's not important. And neither was she.
[he drinks]
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The Nature of Bond's Tragic Character
Dominic Greene
How much do you know about Bond, Camille? Because he's rather a tragic case... His MI6 file says he's difficult to control; a nice way of saying that everything he touches seems to wither and die. You make a good couple. You're both, what is the expression... damaged goods.
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Intelligence and Loyalty in Dangerous Circumstances
James Bond
Sit down. Sit down!
[quietly; holds them at gunpoint]
Yusef
It's ok, baby.
[To Corinne]
James Bond
You're Canadian? You work in Canadian intelligence?
[looking at the woman]
James Bond
That's all right...I know you do. And knowing this man, you likely have access to some very sensitive material that you're going to be forced to give up. His life will be threatened and because you love him, you won't hesitate. That's a beautiful necklace. Did he give it to you?
James Bond
I have one just like it. He gave it to a friend of mine...someone very close to me. Your name is...?
Corinne
Corinne.
James Bond
Corinne. Corinne, I suggest you leave now. You contact your people, and you tell them to check their seals. They have a leak. Do it now, please. This man and I have some unfinished business.
Corinne
Thank you.
[softly, as she leaves]
Yusef
Please...make it quick.
M
Is he still alive?
James Bond
He is.
M
I'm surprised. Did you find what you were looking for?
James Bond
Yes.
M
Good.
M
I assume you have no regrets?
James Bond
I don't. What about you?
M
Course not. It would be unprofessional. They found Greene dead in the middle of the Bolivian desert of all places. Two bullets in the back of his skull. They found motor oil in his stomach. Does that mean anything to you?
James Bond
Wish I could help.
M
You'll be glad to know I straightened things out with the Americans. Your friend Leiter has been promoted. He replaced Beam.
James Bond
Well then, the right people kept their jobs.
M
Something like that.
James Bond
Congratulations, you were right.
M
About what?
James Bond
About Vesper. Ma'am.
[pause; starts to walk away]
M
Bond...I need you back.
James Bond
I never left.
[turns and smiles sadly]
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Complicated Feelings in a Difficult Situation
Dominic Greene
I knew we shouldn't have slept together. I'm beginning to like you.
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A Conversation Over Drinks
Bartender
May I fix you a drink, sir?
[to Mathis]
Rene Mathis
What are you drinking?
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Team Loyalty and Moral Dilemmas
Felix Leiter
You know who Greene is, and you want to put us in bed with him. You're kidding, right?
Gregg Beam
Yeah, you're right - we should only deal with nice people. I need to know you’re on the team, Felix. I need to know that you value your career.
[pause]
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Blinded by Rage and Misjudgment
M
I think you're so blinded by inconsolable rage that you don't care who you hurt. When you can't tell your friends from your enemies, it's time to go.
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Unknown Threats and Hidden Alliances
James Bond
Are you going to tell us who you work for?
Mr. White
I was always very interested to meet you. I'd heard so much about you from Vesper. In fact, the real shame is that if she hadn't killed herself, we would have had you too. I think you would have done anything for her.
M
You know you're not in Britain, and goodness knows where you will be tomorrow. Which should tell you that eventually, you will tell us about the people you work with. And the longer it takes, the more painful we'll make it.
Mr. White
You really don't know anything about us, do you? It's so amusing, because we are on the other side, thinking "Oh, the MI6, the CIA, they're watching over our shoulders, they're listening to our conversations." And the truth is, you don't even know we exist!
[laughs]
M
We do now, Mr White, and we're quick learners.
Mr. White
Oh, really? Well, then, the first thing you should know about us is that we have people everywhere. Am I right?
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Government Accountability and Communication Challenges
Foreign Secretary
What's today's excuse, that Bond is legally blind?
M
No, minister.
Foreign Secretary
I don't think I need to tell you how upset the PM is.
M
With respect, the PM does have my direct line.
Foreign Secretary
And he'd have used it if he wanted to speak to you. I'm sorry, M, things have changed. We've had long discussions with our cousins. Mr Greene's interests and ours now align.
M
Minister, this man is a major player in one of the most dangerous and powerful organisations-
Foreign Secretary
We've never even heard of. Foreign policy cannot be conducted on the basis of hunches and innuendo.
M
Then give us time to gather enough evidence, so you can make informed decisions.
Foreign Secretary
Fine. Say you're right, say Greene is a villain. If we refused to do business with villains, we'd have almost no-one to trade with. The world's running out of oil, M. The Russians aren't playing ball, and the Americans and Chinese are dividing up what's left. "Right or wrong" doesn't come into it. We're acting out of necessity. Bond is running wild. Who's to say he hasn't been turned? Pull him in, or the Americans will put him down.
[pause]
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Uncovering Motives and Misunderstandings
Camille Montes
So, what's your interest in Greene?
James Bond
Among other things, he tried to kill a friend of mine.
Camille Montes
A woman?
James Bond
Yes. But it's not what you think.
Camille Montes
Your mother?
James Bond
She likes to think so.
[smiles]
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Expectations of Presence in Conversations
M
When someone says we have people everywhere', you expect it to be hyperbole. Lots of people say that. Florists use that expression. It doesn't mean there's somebody working for them inside the bloody room!
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Reflections on South America’s Political Landscape
James Bond
You know, I was just wondering what South America would look like if nobody gave a damn about coke or communism. It always impressed me the way you boys carved this place up.
Felix Leiter
I'll take that as a compliment coming from a Brit.
James Bond
Are you sure you're playing with the right side?
Felix Leiter
Regimes change once a week around here. Medrano will be no dirtier than the next guy.
James Bond
See, that's what I like about US intelligence. You'll lie down with anybody.
Felix Leiter
Including you, brother. Including you.
James Bond
Do you know you're being played? Dominic Greene is going to suck this place dry, and then he's going to move on. You're going to be left picking up the broken crockery.
Felix Leiter
What can I tell you? There's no such thing as a free lunch.
James Bond
You see, Felix, I don't think you're half as cynical as you make out to be.
Felix Leiter
You don't know me.
James Bond
Why? Because you didn't come alone?
[glances around]
James Bond
How long have I got?
Felix Leiter
Thirty seconds.
James Bond
Well, that doesn't give us a lot of time, does it?
Felix Leiter
Medrano can't move until he pays off the army and the police chief. Greene's bringing him his money now. A hotel called the Perla de las Dunas. In the desert.
James Bond
Thank you, Felix.
Felix Leiter
James... move your ass.
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Dominic Greene's Ultimatum on Power Dynamics
Dominic Greene
You should know something about me and the people I work with. We deal with the left or the right, with dictators or liberators. If the current president had been more agreeable, I wouldn't be talking to you. So if you decide not to sign, you will wake up with your balls in your mouth and your willing replacement standing over you. If you doubt that, then shoot me, take that money, and have a good night's sleep.
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Make Your Shot Count
James Bond
Take a deep breath. You only have one shot. Make it count.
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