Starfleet Chief of Staff Quotes in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Starfleet Chief of Staff: Now, I know the Enterprise isn't exactly up to specs...

Kirk: With all due respect, the Enterprise is a disaster! There must be other ships in the quadrant.

Starfleet Chief of Staff: Other ships, yes. But no experienced commanders. Captain... I need Jim Kirk.

Kirk: [under his breath] Oh, please.

Starfleet Chief of Staff: Your orders are to proceed to Nimbus III, assess the situation, and avoid a confrontation if possible. But above all, however, get those hostages back safely.

Kirk: Have the Klingons responded?

Starfleet Chief of Staff: No, but you can bet they will.