Commander William T. Riker Quotes in Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

Commander Deanna Troi: That was a lovely toast.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: It's from the heart.

Commander Deanna Troi: And you needn't worry. I'm going to brief your new counselor on everthing she needs to know.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Oh, like hell you are. You already know too much about me. But I take it that there will be no speeches during the ceremony on Betazed?

Commander William T. Riker: No, no speeches and... no clothes.

Data: [toasting Riker and Troi] Ladies and gentlemen, and invited transgendered species. In my study of Terran and Betazoid conjugal rites, I have discovered it is traditional to present the happy couple with a gift. Given Commander Riker's affection for archaic musical forms, I have elected to present the following in honor of their conjugation.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: To absent friends... To family.

[Deanna starts crying over Data's heroic death]

Commander William T. Riker: First time I saw Data, he was leaning against a tree in the holodeck, trying to whistle. Funniest thing I ever saw. No matter what he did, he couldn't get the tune right. What was that song? I can't remember the song...

Commander William T. Riker: Captain, I don't have to remind you...

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: I appreciate you concern, Number One. But I've been itching to try the Argo.

Commander William T. Riker: [smiles] I'll bet.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Captain's prerogative. There's no foreseeable danger and your wife would never forgive me if anything were to happen to you. You have the bridge... Mr. Troi!

[the bridge crew snickers]

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Don't worry, Number One, we'll still have you to Betazed with plenty of time to spare.

Commander William T. Riker: Thank you, sir.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Where we will *all* honor the Betazoid tradition. Now, if you'll excuse me - I'll be in the gym.

Commander William T. Riker: [referring to the two decloaking Romulan warbirds] Just when I thought this couldn't get any worse.

Worf: We are being hailed.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: On screen.

Commander Donatra: Captain Picard. Commander Donatra of the Warbird Valdore. Might we be of assistance?

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Assistance?

Commander Donatra: The Empire considers this a matter of internal security. We regret you've become involved.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: [relieved] Commander, when this is over, I owe you a drink.

[the Valdore is attacked]

Commander Donatra: Romulan ale, Captain. Let's get to work.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard: You heard the lady. Let's go to work!

Worf: The Romulans fought with honor.

Commander William T. Riker: Yes, they did, Mr. Worf.