Beverly: [to Data] "The exocomp didn't fail the test, it saw right through it."
	Farallon: "Captain, I object to being called here. I'm wasting time that could be better spent elsewhere." Picard: "Doctor, I appreciate the time constraints you're under. But recognizing new life -- whatever its form -- is the principal mission of this vessel. Mister Data, what makes you think the exocomps could be alive?" Data: "Sir, when the exocomp left the access tunnel prior to the explosion, I believe it may have been attempting to save itself from destruction."
	Picard: "Something more, Mister Data?" Data: "Yes, sir. I thought you might be curious why I would be willing to risk your life for several small machines." Picard: "I think I understand the predicament you were in. It cannot have been an easy choice." Data: "No, sir. It was not. Several years ago, when my status as a living being was in question, you fought to protect my rights -- and for that, I will always be grateful. The exocomps had no such advocate, sir. If I had not acted in their behalf, they would have been destroyed. I could not allow that to happen."

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