La Forge: Captain, we've been out in space nearly a year now. We're ready. The Enterprise-E is the most advanced starship in the fleet. We should be on the front line.
Picard: I have gone over all this with Starfleet Command. Their orders stand.

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La Forge argues with Picard about the fact that they are ready, having been in space a year, with the most advanced starship they should be on the frontline of any battle. Picard retorts that he has gone over this with Starfleet Command and their orders to stay put stand.

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