"The Measure of a Man" Line-by-Line

[CoveTom]

MADDOX: Yes.

 

[Leandar]

Data: Have you determined how the electron resistance across the neural filaments is to be resolved?

 

[Brian]

MADDOX: Not precisely.

 

[CoveTom]

DATA: That would seem to be a necessary first step.

 

[Leandar]

Maddox: I am confident that I will find the answer once I examine the filament links in your anterior cortex.

 

[LeadHead]

Data: But if the answer is not forthcoming, your model will not function.

 

[Leandar]

Maddox: I do not anticipate any problems.

 

[LeadHead]

Riker: You seem a little vague on the specifics.

 

[Leandar]

Picard: What are the risks to Commander Data?

 

[LeadHead]

Maddox: Negligible.

 

[Leandar]

Data: Captain, I believe his basic research lacks the specifics necessary to support an experiment of this magnitude.

 

[LeadHead]

Picard: Commander Data is a valued member of my bridge crew. Based on what I have heard, I cannot allow Commander Data to submit himself to this experiment.

 

[Kolrad]

Maddox: I was afraid this might be your attitude, Captain. Here are Starfleet's transfer orders, separating Commander Data from the Enterprise and reassigning it to Starbase 173 under my command.

Data, I will see you tomorrow in my office at 0900 hours.

 

[CoveTom]

(Captain's Ready Room)

PICARD: Come.

 

[Leandar]

Data: You sent for me, sir?

 

[CoveTom]

PICARD: Data, please sit down. (a beat) Well, we have a problem.

 

[LeadHead]

Data: I find myself in complete agreement with that assessment of the situation.

 

[Leandar]

Picard: Your service to this ship has been exemplary. I don't want to lose you.

 

[CoveTom]

DATA: I will not submit to the procedure, sir.

 

[LeadHead]

Picard: Data, I understand your objections, but I have to consider Starfleet's interests. What if Commander Maddox is correct, there is a possibility that many more beings like yourself could be constructed.