"For years I protected Metropolis. I was the savior of the city and I was thrilled. Then you came along and the citizen's began to rely on you, do you see the issue here. Your a symbol of hope so powerful that people see you flying overhead and they believe they are safe, they think no matter what superman will come to save me. I know better, you cant be everywhere at once this is a cruel and unforgiving world! What happens when you disappear or die again? You have made the human race to weak to defend itself against a real threat! I will continue to do what I always have and protect the human race regardless of it leaves me being the hero in their eyes. Someone must show them that a human man can defeat a god! then they wont rely on you and the human race will truly be safe."

“In my experience I’ve found you can never have too much information.”

“President? Foolish, faceless man; my campaign is a farce. A small part of a much grander scheme. President… do you know how much power I’d have to give up to be President? That’s right, conspiracy buff. I spent 75 million dollars on a fake Presidential campaign, all just to tick Superman off.”