James Gordon (Gotham)/Quotes

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If we don't save this city, who will?

--James Gordon (Gotham)

From the first day I put on the badge, I was told things could never change. Gotham was corrupt. GCPD was corrupt. Criminals and lowlives ran things. You just showed me differently. Penguin will be coming. It's time we showed Gotham who we are. Suit up!

--James Gordon (Gotham)

What are you? Her lap dog? I know you're a lunatic but at least you used to stand for something.

--James Gordon (Gotham)

I'm not taking the virus. I won't become a monster.

--James Gordon (Gotham)

As long as someone's willing to put that red hood on, this gang can go on forever.

--James Gordon (Gotham)

I just decided I'm going to start with you.

--James Gordon (Gotham)

Bad guys in this town are changing. They're not playing by the rules or any rules.

--James Gordon (Gotham)

I know you all want justice. So do I. You're angry. You're scared. For months now you've been hearing me say help is coming. Truth is we may be on our own. If that's true, what we do now is more important than ever. This. This is not justice. This is not justice. It's not who we are.

--James Gordon (Gotham)

After the bridges blew and the government declared Gotham off-limits, the city was up for grabs. Given over to criminals and murderers. Now, territory is controlled by whoever has enough power to hold it. I mean, we have Penguin in City Hall, for God's sakes.

--James Gordon (Gotham)

I'm not taking the virus. I won't become a monster.

--James Gordon (Gotham)

Selina. Start keeping better company.

--James Gordon (Gotham)