He can't defend himself, but I damn well can.
5 seconds sound clip from the Kojak - Season 1, Ep. 5 - Girl in the River movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:07:24 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Now, look, I'm not ignoring 27 departmental commendations, Lieutenant...
- But unfortunately, intelligence, industry and courage don't rule out the possibility of dishonesty.
- Now, you look, Chief, we've known Tom Donnelly from the beginning.
- He's given his entire adult life to the force.
- He can't defend himself, but I damn well can.
- Who's talking about his reputation?
- This is no kangaroo court. We simply want the facts.
- How do you explain the 10000 dollars, Kojak?
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