Top 19 Quotes & Sayings by Jack Bauer

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Last updated on April 15, 2025.
Jack Bauer

Jack Bauer is a fictional character and the lead protagonist of the Fox television series 24. His character has worked in various capacities on the show, often as a member of the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU) based in Los Angeles, and working with the FBI in Washington, D.C. during season 7. Within the 24 storyline, Bauer is a key member of the CTU, its director in Season 1, and is often portrayed as their most capable agent. Bauer's job usually involves helping prevent major terrorist attacks on the United States, saving both civilian lives and government administrations. On many occasions, Jack does so at great personal expense, as those he thwarts subsequently target him and his loved ones. He is not a crooked agent; however, Bauer's frequent use of torture to gather information has generated much controversy and discussion.

Born: February 18, 1966
Make a sound and I will blow your brains out all over the windshield.
Some part of getting a second chance is taking responsibility for the mess you made in the first place.
Officer, this guy is not waiting around for me... so you better shoot me or help me but decide now! — © Jack Bauer
Officer, this guy is not waiting around for me... so you better shoot me or help me but decide now!
I am more than willing to be judged by the people you claim to represent. I will let them decide what price I should pay. But please do not sit up there with that smug look on your face and expect me to regret the decisions I have made. Because, sir, the truth is I don't.
The only reason you're still conscious is because I don't want to carry your body.
Earlier today I shot my old partner, a friend of mine, because he tried to stop me from doing what I have to do. Don't think for a second that I won't do that to you.
You probably think I’m at a disadvantage. I promise you, I’m not.
Look, if you think your need to complain is more important than the lives of the people that are counting on us, go whine somewhere else!
I have killed two people since midnight. I haven't slept in over 24 hours. So maybe you should be a little more afraid of me than you are now.
Our government has no integrity!
I can assure you full immunity is not on the table. But your hand is.
You are going to tell me what I want to know, it's just a matter of how much you want it to hurt.
Do you understand the difference between dying for something and dying for nothing? The only reason I fought so hard to stay alive in China was because I didn't want to die for nothing. Today, I can die for something. My way, my choice.
By the time I'm finished with you, you're gonna wish you felt this good again.
I've made so many mistakes and I always thought I'd have time to correct them!
The only reason that you're conscious right now is because I don't want to carry you.
You have no idea how far I'm willing to go to acquire your cooperation.
You betrayed me too. I'm just better at it than you. — © Jack Bauer
You betrayed me too. I'm just better at it than you.
If you try to shoot me, I will have to shoot you back and I promise I will not miss.
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