Barney Miller (TV Series)

Protection (1975)

Gerald Ford: Self

Quotes 

• Det. Sgt. Nick Yemana : Hey, the President's in the middle of his speech.

  Capt. Barney Miller : Did he say anything about us yet?

  Det. Sgt. Nick Yemana : He didn't mention my name.

  Gerald Ford (voiceover) : [radio voiceover]  ... that I am prepared to veto any bill, that has as its purpose, a federal bailout of New York City to prevent a default.

  Det. Phil Fish : I'm glad I didn't vote for him.

  Det. Sgt. Chano Amenguale : Man!

  Det. Ron Harris : [answers the desk phone]  The former 12th precinct, Harris. Uh-huh, yeah yeah, but the burglar isn't still there. Okay, yeah, we'll send somebody over. Right.

  Det. Ron Harris : [hangs up the phone]  Anybody want to check out a burglary?

  Det. Sgt. Nick Yemana : What are we gonna do if we catch him, rent him a room?

  Gerald Ford (voiceover) : [radio voiceover]  In the event of default, the federal government will work with the court to assure that police and fire and other essential services for the protection of life and property in New York are maintained.

  Det. Sgt. Chano Amenguale : Hey hey! How about that, huh? Ha-ha!

  Anthony Barelli : Eh, eh, what's the matter? You find Jimmy Hoffa?

  Det. Sgt. Chano Amenguale : Now that's what I call a president!

  Det. Ron Harris : Hey, man, it's a clean-cut dude, baby! I mean, nobody tells him what to do! He knows what he's doing every minute!