“- Frederick Aiken: Why did I fight for the Union if my rights aren't assured? You tell me.
- Edwin Stanton: Fine words for rallying the troops, not for running a nation. They assassinated our president, and someone must be held accountable. The people want that.”
James McAvoy - Frederick Aiken
Kevin Kline - Edwin Stanton

“- President Ulysses S. Grant: Hey! Where the hell you goin' and leaving me here?
- The Lone Ranger: You're safer here, Mr. President.
- President Ulysses S. Grant: Yeah, but I can help ya. I've been in a few battles myself, son.
- The Lone Ranger: Now you're president, so keep your head down.”

Jason Robards - President Ulysses S. Grant
Klinton Spilsbury - The Lone Ranger

“Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!”
Peter Sellers - President Merkin Muffley

“- Even Bigger Black Guy: I mean you beatin' 10 cops? You putting a man in the hospital? How come I don't see no bruises on you?
- Big Black Guy: Yeah!
- Billy Ray Valentine: 'Cause I'm a karate man! And a karate man bruises are on the inside! They don't show their weakness.”
James D. Turner - Even Bigger Black Guy
Ron Taylor - Big Black Guy
Eddie Murphy - Billy Ray Valentine

“- Archie Gates: No unnecessary shots, Conrad, 'cause we know what they do.
- Conrad Vig: Make infected pockets full of bile, sir.
- Archie Gates: That's right, Conrad, that's what they do.”

George Clooney - Archie Gates
Spike Jonze - Conrad Vig