In Harm's Way (1965)

Henry Fonda: CINCPAC II

Quotes 

• CINCPAC II : Well, we all know the Navy's never wrong. But in this case, it was a little weak on bein' right.

• CINCPAC II : On the most exalted throne in the world, we are seated on nothing but our own arse.

• CINCPAC II : Now, Grant didn't give a damn about organization, but neither was he afflicted with the virus. Admiral Torrey, you're going to be my Grant!

• CINCPAC II : Indecision is a virus that can run through an army and destroy it's will to win. Or even to survive.

• CINCPAC II : You're a hard man to kill, aren't you, Admiral?

• CINCPAC II : Well, we gave him the molasses. Now let's feed him the sulfur.

• CINCPAC II : Torrey, you just named your own poison.

• CINCPAC II : I can't fire him. I can't scramble his whole command over night. It leaves a bad effect on our allies and gives aid and comfort to the enemy.

• Rear Admiral Rock Torrey : Just how far can I go in dealing with Admiral Broderick, sir?

  CINCPAC II : Well. Ya can't kill 'im.

• CINCPAC II : [after reading Torrey's promotion order]  This more or less came about, Admiral Torrey, bcause that civilian-type fella sitting next to you wormed his way into my intelligence staff and had the audacity to suggest that the Navy was wrong in its judgment of you last December. Well, now, we all know the Navy is never wrong, but in this case, it was a little weak on being right.

  [All attendees laugh] 

  CINCPAC II : So, congratulations, Admiral Torrey.

  Captain Rockwell Torrey : Thank you, sir.

  CINCPAC II : Powell, you can get on with the honors.

  Commander Egan Powell : Thank you, sir. Gentlemen, to Admiral Rockwell Torrey. May success follow your flag.

  All : Hear, hear.

  Captain Rockwell Torrey : I do thank you, and I'm grateful. Admiral, with your permission, sir. To our country, our Navy, and all the best things they stand for.

  All : Hear, hear.