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David Palmer

Played by: Dennis Haysbert

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Memorable Quotes

David Palmer: Today is going to be the second most important day of my life.
Sherry Palmer: And what would the first one be?
David Palmer: I think you know.
Sherry Palmer: Well, I still like to hear you say it.
David Palmer: All right. The most important day of my life.... was when I hit the game-winning three against DePaul at the Final Four.
Sherry Palmer: You just lost my vote, Senator!


David Palmer: Keep going like this... and you'll be dead in five years. (to a couple of teenagers smashing in car windows with baseball bats)
Sherry Palmer: There's been an assassination attempt.
David Palmer: That's what all the fuss is about? And I thought it was something serious.
Aaron Pierce: I don't think you appreciate the seriousness of this threat.
David Palmer: I get serious threats every morning with my orange juice.
David Palmer: There's something I want to tell you.
Patty Brooks: Yes?
David Palmer: You're fired.
David Palmer: (to Sherry) Damn you if that child dies!...
David Palmer: (to Sherry) After tonight I don't wanna see you again. I've heard it all before. And I don't care what this may do to my candidacy. And it's not because I don't wanna be president. I do. I just don't think you're fit to be the First Lady.

Trivia

Dennis Haysbert was travelling back and forth from the east coast to Los Angeles during the production of Season 1, as he was starring in the film Far from Heaven which was being shot at the same time.

Videos

24: Far from a Fairytale
24: Far from a Fairytale
A look back at some of 24's most heart-wrenching moments.
WARNING: This video contains clips from seasons 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6.

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