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:23:02
We must pledge ourselves to that mission.
:23:44
Yes, come in.
:23:51
Major Moreland
requesting permission to speak.

:23:54
Go ahead, Major.
:23:55
Sir, those of us staying summer session
were wondering... We wondered if...

:24:00
Stand at ease, Major.
:24:03
Sir, how can they do this?
:24:08
With the stroke of a pen, sir.
:24:12
Their field of honour was a desk top.
:24:16
They didn't consult me.
:24:20
Never hinted at what their plans were.
:24:22
They just papered it and pencilled it
and went ahead and did it

:24:26
because that's what the numbers said.
:24:29
Sir, all they want is money.
Let them raise the tuition. We'll pay it.

:24:36
I'm afraid it's not quite that simple, son.
:24:41
There's a feeling on the outside
that schools like this are anachronistic

:24:49
and leaders of men
like you and me are dinosaurs.

:24:54
Sir?
:24:57
Well, you go to the movies, you read books.
:24:59
A military leader is always portrayed
as slightly insane.


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