before|an aggressive species on our territory.
{13513}{13606}The opportunity here is|to bring them to their knees.
{13612}{13705}Then we'll be in a better position|to dictate terms.
{13724}{13800}- Sir...|- Captain Kirk?
{13806}{13903}The Klingons|have never been trustworthy.
{13909}{14008}I agree with Admiral Cartwright.|This is a terrifying idea.
{14014}{14119}It is imperative that we act now|to support the Gorkon initiative, -
{14125}{14198}- lest more conservative elements|persuade his empire -
{14204}{14289}- that it's better to attempt|a military solution and die fighting.
{14295}{14370}You, Captain Kirk,|are to be our first olive branch.
{14411}{14525}We are to rendezvous with the vessel|which is bringing Gorkon to Earth -
{14531}{14598}- and to escort him safely through|Federation space.
{14613}{14652}Me?
{14658}{14797}There are Klingons who feel the same|about the peace treaty as yourself, -
{14803}{14885}- but they'll think twice about attacking|the Enterprise under your command.
{14891}{14969}I have personally vouched for you|in this matter.
{14985}{15061}You have personally vouched...?
{15084}{15199}You will extend Chancellor Gorkon|full diplomatic courtesy, Captain.
{15205}{15301}- A full Ambassador is better equipped...|- If there's no further business...
{15320}{15413}...I wish you and your crew Godspeed.|Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
{15419}{15492}I remind you this meeting is classified.
{15640}{15744}I don't know whether to|congratulate you or not, Jim.
{15750}{15799}I wouldn't.
{15878}{15924}We volunteered?
{15930}{16048}There's an old Vulcan proverb.|"Only Nixon could go to China."
{16080}{16147}How could you vouch for me?
{16153}{16265}- That's arrogant presumption.|- My father requested that I open...
{16271}{16401}I know your father is the Vulcan|Ambassador, but you know how I feel.
{16443}{16500}- They're animals.|- Jim...
{16506}{16630}- There is an historic opportunity here.|- Don't believe them! Don't trust them.
{16648}{16712}- They're dying.|- Let them die.
{16785}{16911}Has it occurred to you that this crew is|due to stand down in three months?
{16917}{16979}We've done our bit for king and country.
{17004}{17049}You should have trusted me.
{17197}{17290}Control, this is S-D 103,|approach to Space dock. Over.
{17296}{17476}You are clear to deliver Captain Kirk|and party to N.C.C. 1701 Alpha.
{17599}{17682}- Captain on the bridge!|- As you were. Lieutenant?
{17688}{17799}Val'eris, sir. We were told you needed|a helmsman, so I volunteered.
{17824}{17875}It is agreeable to see you again.
{17881}{17982}She was the first Vulcan to graduate|at the top of her class at the Academy.
{17988}{18066}- You must be very proud.|- I don't believe so, sir.
{18072}{18107}She's a Vulcan, alright.
{18122}{18207}Let's get this over with.|Departure stations.
{18213}{18311}- Scotty? Did you find the engine room?|- Right where I left it.
{18317}{18384}Stand by.|Uhura, get me the dock master.
{18390}{18428}Control tower reading, sir.
{18441}{18547}Control, this is Enterprise|requesting permission to depart.
{18553}{18670}This is Control. Permission to depart|granted. 30 seconds for port gates.
{18676}{18781}- Clear all moorings.|- Awaiting port gates from this mark.
{18787}{18853}- All lines clear.|- Aft thrusters.
{18859}{18938}Thank you, Lieutenant.|1 quarter impulse power.
{18944}{19062}Captain, regulations specify|thrusters only while in space dock.
{19176}{19210}Jim...
{19267}{19319}You heard the order, Lieutenant.
{19343}{19398}Aye, sir.
{20175}{20263}Captain's log. Stardate 9522.6.
{20269}{20398}I've never trusted Klingons,|and I never will.
{20479}{20571}I can never forgive them for|the death of my boy.
{20604}{20778}To escort the Chancellor of the Klingon|High Council to a peace summit -
{20784}{20851}- is problematic, at best.
{20925}{21041}Spock says this could be an historic|occasion. I'd like to believe him.
{21047}{21167}But how on Earth can history