2:00:02
'"...kept us apart. '"
2:00:06
Yes, I agree. Except he's so boring.
What about Max?
2:00:10
-He could never take an election.
-Correct.
2:00:13
The people of this country
need to be awakened.
2:00:16
What about Lawson?
He's charismatic, exciting.
2:00:20
He's a bit too exciting, I'm afraid.
If they start bringing up things about--
2:00:24
Gentlemen, time is running out.
We must come to a decision.
2:00:32
'"Ihave heard the word 'sir'...
2:00:35
'"...more often...
2:00:38
'"...than lhave heard the word 'friend'.
2:00:41
'"But I suppose...
2:00:44
'"...there are other rewards for wealth.
2:00:48
'"Ihave met with kings.
2:00:51
'"During these conferences...
2:00:53
'"...lhave suppressedbizarre thoughts.:
Couldlbeat him in a foot race?
2:00:58
'"Couldl throw a ball further than he?
2:01:02
'"No matter what our façade,
we are all children. '"
2:01:06
What about Chauncey Gardiner?
2:01:08
What do we know of the man?
Absolutely nothing.
2:01:11
We don't have an inkling of his past.
2:01:13
Correct. That could be an asset.
A man's past cripples him.
2:01:19
His background turns into a swamp
and invites scrutiny.
2:01:23
Up until this time, he hasn't said anything
that could be held against him.
2:01:26
And the mail and telephone response
from his appearance on that Burns Show...
2:01:30
...was the highest they've ever had.
2:01:33
And?
2:01:35
And it was 95 percent pro.
2:01:38
I'm certainly open to the idea.
2:01:40
It would be absolute lunacy
to support the President for another term.
2:01:45
That is exactly why I agree
with Ben's final wishes.
2:01:50
'"I was born into a position
ofextreme wealth.
2:01:59
'"Ihave spent many sleepless nights...