Police Chief Juan Rodriguez Quotes in Torrid Zone (1940)

Police Chief Juan Rodriguez: [arguing with Case on the phone] After a good night's sleep a man doesn't mind being shot, but during siesta?

[a pause while he listens]

Police Chief Juan Rodriguez: All right, all right! Si, senor. We... we give him a permanent siesta - we shoot him right away.

Police Chief Juan Rodriguez: Rosario, you no longer have to worry about eating. We are going to shoot you.

Rosario 'Rosie' La Mata: Sooner or later everybody dies. It's too bad I am sooner.

Mr. Steve Case: [after hearing Rosario has escaped] Don't tell me that Donley dame had her mob down here there and rescued her too?

Police Chief Juan Rodriguez: Oh, she's safe under key and lock.

Mr. Steve Case: She better be, and she's out of town on that boat, or you'll be on the next one, medals and all!

Police Chief Juan Rodriguez: Mr. Case, I must remind you I was elected by the people.

Mr. Steve Case: Yes, and they're finally wise to you. Bet those brass buttons the next time they go to the polls, they'll throw you right out of office.

Police Chief Juan Rodriguez: Mr. Case, I don't believe in a Third Term.