Frank Serpico Quotes

#1. Cops today are nothing but an armed tax collector

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#2. The problem is that the atmosphere does not yet exist in which honest police officers can act without fear of ridicule or reprisal from fellow officers.

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#3. The fight for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and never will be. It exacts a toll on our self, our families, our friends, and especially our children. In the end, I believe, as in my case, the price we pay is well worth holding on to our dignity.

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#4. Today it is becoming harder to speak out, with the inception of the Patriot Act, the president has legislated free speech to be a crime.

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#5. I had gone through a near-death experience, and that gives you an insight into how fleeting life is, and what's important.

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#6. I'm retarded - I mean I'm retired.

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#7. The whole f**king system is corrupt.

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#8. My acting career began on the streets of New York. When I was a cop, I played many impressive roles, from derelict to a doctor, and my life often depended on my performance.

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#9. The reality is that we do not wash our own laundry - it just gets dirtier.

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#10. An honest cop still can't find a place to go and complain without fear of recrimination. The blue wall will always be there because the system supports it.

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#11. I used to think, 'How can I write my life story? I'm still living it.'

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