President Palmer

President Palmer may refer to either of two characters in the television series 24 who have held the office of President of the United States:

  • David Palmer, who was running for election in season 1 and is President in seasons 2-3. He was a recurring character in seasons 4 and 5
  • Wayne Palmer, David Palmer's brother. Acted as President's Chief of Staff during season 3. He reappeared in season 5 as a recurring character and was a major character again as President in Season 6

Famous quotes containing the words president and/or palmer:

    “A President is best judged by the enemies he makes when he has really hit his stride.”
    —Max Lerner (b. 1902)

    “When I tried to talk to my father about the kind of work I might do after college, he said, “You know, Charlotte, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to that, and it seems to me that the world really needs good, competent secretaries. Your English degree will help you.” He said this with perfect seriousness. I was an A student at Bryn Mawr ...”
    —Charlotte Palmer (b. c. 1925)