Iron Man: It's A Wonderful Life
Chapter Nine
December 21
"Ms. Potts is a longtime associate of Mr. Stark, even before their dubiously appropriate personal relationship. While she seems to have had a taming influence on him, at least in some respects, one has to question whether he has had a beneficial influence on her. If it is determined that Mr. Stark is culpable of any wrong-doing against this great nation for his unwillingness to provide support during this time of war, then it only stands to reason that his closest companion, both in business and in romantic endeavors, should be looked at as a person of interest, too."
~ Senator Stern, in response to queries regarding the possible involvement of Virginia "Pepper Potts" in the Tony Stark investigation.
"If the Senator, or anyone else, has any doubts about my loyalty – or for that matter, that of my employer – I would offer them two options. The first would be to review the many contributions Stark Industries has made in support of our country, the military, the government, and in support of many charitable and civic functions. We do not have to be a manufacturer of arms to protect and serve, and any general will agree that our work has improved the lives and efforts of their brave men and women, not to mention the country. Should this not satisfy, I can thereafter recommend a suitable location where you might find an appropriate place to store any further accusations aimed at either myself, or Mr. Stark."
~ Virginia "Pepper" Potts, in response to Senator Stern's allegations that she may be party to Tony Stark's alleged treasonous acts.