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...
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...was the highest they've ever had.
2:01:33
And?
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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.
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'"Ihave spent many sleepless nights...
2:02:04
'"...thinking about extremepower.
2:02:13
'"I've liveda lot...
2:02:16
'"...trembleda lot...
2:02:18
'"...was surroundedby little men
who forgot that we enter naked...
2:02:22
'"...and exit naked...
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'"...and that no accountant
can audit life in our favor. '"
2:02:27
I do believe, gentlemen,
if we want to hold on to the Presidency...
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...our one and only chance
is Chauncey Gardiner.
2:02:41
'"When I was a boy, I was told...
2:02:47
'"...that the Lord fashioned us
from his own image.
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'"That's when I decided
to manufacture mirrors.