S03E07 · SCENE 37/39 · 42:51
Back Burners · Mayor's office
Carcetti and Royce on Witness Protection
Carcetti pushes for funds to protect witnesses but Royce refuses, citing budget shortfalls.
42:51→45:40
in the episode · 2m 49s · S03E07
What happens
42:51–45:40Carcetti argues for a few hundred thousand dollars for witness protection. Royce says the money is already committed and lists budget cuts before ending the meeting.
Key lines
from this scene42:57So, you looking to join the church?
43:12and it's like l'm standing outside myself watching me do things l don't wanna do, you know?
43:22Just seeing me like l'm somebody else but never, ever being able to stop the show.
45:10Well, thanks for your time. Gentlemen.
Scene DNA
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Beats
44:41divert snow removal money
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