A collection of quotes from William Rawlins also known as Agent Orange.
The Punisher[]
Episode 1.02: Kandahar[]
Spoken by William Rawlins[]
- "Success here is a matter of perspective. It can't be measured in battles won or land claimed. Gentlemen, I'm here to offer you freedom. To wage the war that must be waged to finally win this thing. What we will do is dirty and tough, but it will speed an end of this war and safeguard our nation."
- ―William Rawlins to Cerberus Squad[src]
- "I'm the only authority you will need. I point, you shoot."
- ―William Rawlins to Cerberus Squad[src]
Spoken about William Rawlins[]
- "Hey, you notice that our fearless leader didn't even give us a name?"
"Yeah. Heard some of the guys call him Agent Orange." - ―Billy Russo and Frank Castle[src]
- "Why you protecting that piece of shit?"
"I'm protecting you. Guys like that, it's never on them! Open your eyes, man. This whole thing is bullshit! You don't like the way that it smells? Get out!" - ―Frank Castle and Billy Russo[src]
Episode 1.05: Gunner[]
Spoken by William Rawlins[]
- "We are a fortunate people in this country. Most Americans wake up in warm beds, suck down coffee with their breakfast and go about their lives. And good for them. They deserve that life. They deserve it not because they earned it as individuals but because we've earned it as a nation. As a people. But not all of us get to take that life for granted. Our job at the CIA is to identify and contain any dangers to it. It's a job that's not always clean, or pretty, or fun. I've watched friends die and I've left good men behind in shitty countries because that was the home they were born to. I don't know a single operative with any years under their belt who hasn't had to do something that gave them nightmares. But we endure those nightmares embrace them, even so that the rest of America can sleep peacefully. That's why you're here. My name is William Rawlins. Welcome to the CIA."
- ―William Rawlins[src]
Episode 1.08: Cold Steel[]
Spoken by William Rawlins[]
- "Look at this. Industry. Coal, iron, steel. Real things. Whole country used to be built on it. We were self-sufficient. Now? Markets rule everything. This country never needed anything from anyone else. Now, we're beholden."
- ―William Rawlins to Billy Russo[src]
Spoken about William Rawlins[]
- "He was born at the top of the ladder. The Rawlinses are practically royalty. They are the power behind the throne. They're old, old Virginia money. Plantations, shipping and industry, arms. Who knows what else they have their hands in."
"Sounds like you got a crush on the guy."
"He's the director of covert ops, Frank. I mean, for all I know he's been waiting for somebody to look for him." - ―Micro and Frank Castle[src]
Episode 1.12: Home[]
Spoken by William Rawlins[]
- "You serve me. You're a tool, you understand? Just like he was."
"You've lost your mind. I was out of Afghanistan clean. None of this would be happening if you hadn't gone after him. You pulled me back into the mud."
"I pulled you out of the mud, gutter rat! Billy, don't get confused. Men like me make the plans. Men like you shed the blood. You think you're clean? Who killed Homeland agents, huh? Not me. No, I I have everything. I have your doctored discharge papers, the money transfers. You're only as clean as I let you be, because when it's all said and done, you're just a stupid grunt, too." - ―William Rawlins and Billy Russo[src]
- "This country needs me, Frank. I was the bulwark against our enemies. What I did was greater than you could ever measure! Do you know what you've done?"
"Did they take your pension away?"
"You are nothing but a grunt! You do not get to take me down. You are gonna beg to me. Blood loss is gonna make you weak. You're gonna slip in and out of shock. You will know pain and fear. Fear, Frank. Your ribs must be cracked. I'm gonna take all the breath out of your lungs, out of your lungs, until you can barely whisper and the last word out of your mouth is gonna be please, please, please." - ―William Rawlins and Frank Castle[src]
Episode 1.13: Memento Mori[]
Spoken about William Rawlins[]
- "Looks like he got hit by a train."
"I can't find it in my heart to have much sympathy." - ―Marion James and Rafael Hernandez[src]