Star Trek: The Next Generation1987

Admiral Eric Pressman:
You *have* changed.

Commander William T. Riker:
Changed?

Admiral Eric Pressman:
Just something the Captain and I were talking about. To be honest, I'm glad to see this kind of change in you, Will. State your opinion and stand by it. It's a far cry from the young man who used to sit at my helm and worry about pressing the wrong button.

Commander William T. Riker:
A lot of things can change in twelve years, Admiral.

Admiral Eric Pressman:
Yes, they can. But it's important that a man changes the right things in his life. Not his sense of duty, not his sense of loyalty.

Commander William T. Riker:
I'd like to think that I haven't changed those things, sir.

Admiral Eric Pressman:
I would like to think that too. Because those things say more about a man than the rank on his collar or the uniform he wears. They define him. - Twelve years ago, a lot of older and more seasoned officers turned away from their duty. But you stood up for what was right. I'm sorry, Will. I know the kind of man you are. I know that I can count on you again.