Paul Shannon Quotes in Chain Reaction (1996)

Paul Shannon: I wish you wouldn't threaten to kill my scientists right to their faces!

Paul Shannon: Do you understand the concept, Lyman... Poor Impulse Control?

[after shooting and killing Lyman Collier]

Paul Shannon: I didn't tell you, Lyman, but your retirement had already been arranged.

[Last line]

Paul Shannon: Anita, take a memo, to the director of Central Intelligences. "C-Systems... no longer a viable entity. Will be in contact." That's it.

Paul Shannon: The incident in Chicago was tragic to be sure, but sometimes that is the price we must pay to insure our competitive edge in the future. We didn't intend to pay for our space exploration program with the lives of 10 American astronauts, but we did, nevertheless we must not waiver in our commitment to technological and scientific research and development!