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- And that you're experimenting
with rockets. - Yes, that is true.
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While you were limited to fighting among
yourselves with primitive tanks and aircraft,
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we were unconcerned.
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But soon one of your nations
will apply atomic energy to spaceships.
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That will create a threat
to the peace and security of other planets.
:41:21
That, of course, we cannot tolerate.
:41:23
What exactly is the nature
of your mission, Mr. Klaatu?
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I came here to warn you
that by threatening danger,
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your planet faces danger, very grave danger.
:41:34
- I'm prepared, however, to offer a solution.
- Would you care to be more specific?
:41:38
What I have to say
must be said to all concerned.
:41:42
It is too important
to be entrusted to any individual.
:41:51
I gather that your efforts on
the official level were not successful.
:41:55
I come to you as a last resort,
and I confess my patience is wearing thin.
:42:00
- Must I take drastic action to get a hearing?
- What... what sort of action do you mean?
:42:04
Violent action, since that seems to be
the only thing your people understand.
:42:09
Leveling New York City perhaps,
or sinking the Rock of Gibraltar.
:42:21
Would you meet with the group
of scientists I'm calling together?
:42:24
You could explain your mission to them and
they, in turn, could present it to their peoples.
:42:29
That's why I came to see you.
:42:32
It is not enough to have men of science.
:42:34
We scientists are too often
ignored or misunderstood.
:42:38
We must get leaders from every field -
the finest minds in the world.
:42:42
I leave that in your hands.
:42:46
One thing, Mr. Klaatu.
:42:48
Suppose this group should reject
your proposals. What is the alternative?
:42:53
I'm afraid there is no alternative.
:42:56
In such a case,
the planet Earth would have to be...
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eliminated.