Person of Interest2011

John Greer:
I won't bore you with academic theories about competing civilizations. It's human nature to want to control the means to wealth, hmm? Whether it be salt or gold or oil.

Root:
Or information.

John Greer:
It *is* the new currency.

Root:
And if someone's gonna control it, it might as well be you?

John Greer:
Imagine what it would be like to merge, permanently. I could use someone with such capabilities.

Root:
And why would I do that?

John Greer:
Because I know what you know to be true, Ms. Groves, hmm? Everyone thinks you're crazy. But I don't. Because we understand what's coming. What's about to happen. Don't we?

John Greer:
And what makes you think you're in any position to negotiate? [Two of Greer's goons appear with guns]

Root:
Touche.

John Greer:
I never feel civilized negotiating from the end of a barrel. Either end. Shall we call this one a draw? Perhaps next time we meet you'll reconsider my offer.