The Undefeated (1969)

Royal Dano: Maj. Sanders

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• Col. John Henry Thomas : [Thomas has just learned that the war ended several days before]  Major, I've just received word that Lee surrendered to Grant three days ago.

  Maj. Sanders, CSA : Yes, sir.

  Col. John Henry Thomas : You knew it?

  Maj. Sanders, CSA : We received the news yesterday.

  Col. John Henry Thomas : I don't think you understand, Major, the war is over.

  Maj. Sanders, CSA : NO, sir.

  Col. John Henry Thomas : Are you telling me that you intend to keep fighting?

  Maj. Sanders, CSA : Haven't we just proven it, sir?

  Col. John Henry Thomas : But why?

  Maj. Sanders, CSA : Because this is our land, and you're on it.

  Col. John Henry Thomas : We're all Americans.

  Maj. Sanders, CSA : Yes, sir... that's always been the saddest part of it.

  Col. John Henry Thomas : Good day, sir.

  Maj. Sanders, CSA : Colonel, thank you for your courtesy.