The Enemy Within (1994 TV Movie)
Lawrence Pressman: Atty. General Arthur Daniels
Quotes
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Defence Secretary Charles Potter : The general tells me that you have misgivings, Arthur.
Atty. General Arthur Daniels : I have always had misgivings, Charlie. The constitution is... is in my care. Others before us have tried to manipulate the constitution, but, Jesus, this thing makes them look like a Sunday picnic! I, uh... I can't be a part of subverting the constitution, Charlie-- not as a means to an end, even if that end is saving the country itself.
Defence Secretary Charles Potter : Oh, my. You should reread the constitution, Arthur. I have.
Atty. General Arthur Daniels : You unleash this thing... How do you know what will ultimately happen?
Defence Secretary Charles Potter : Because i control what happens.
Atty. General Arthur Daniels : What if something goes wrong?
Defence Secretary Charles Potter : Arthur, nothing is going to go wrong.
Atty. General Arthur Daniels : You have a backup plan. I don't want to hear about that, including that exercise this Saturday, you hear?
Defence Secretary Charles Potter : Very well. I understand you have misgivings, Arthur. What I need to know is what do you intend to do about them?
Atty. General Arthur Daniels : Nothing.
Defence Secretary Charles Potter : Do I have your word on that?
Atty. General Arthur Daniels : Yes. Damn you!
Defence Secretary Charles Potter : I respect that, Arthur.