The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Richard O'Brien: Grimes
Quotes
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Dr. Robertson : You can relax now, we've just left the President. He agreed to drop the bomb...
Dr. Jeremy Stone : NO NO! You've got to stop 7-12 from being carried out!
Grimes : Now wait a minute! We're not playing ping pong! We just got through telling the President that you...
Dr. Ruth Leavitt : For God's sake, go back! It grows when exposed to x-rays. or any source of energy.
Dr. Charles Dutton : Tell him NO nuclear device mush be detonated anywhere near it.
Dr. Jeremy Stone : We just found out Andromeda functions like a little reactor. Converts matter to energy, energy to matter, directly
Dr. Robertson : [Whistles] Then the bomb would just provide a fantastically rich growth medium.
[to Grimes]
Dr. Robertson : Understand?
Grimes : No, but I'll pass along the recommendation.
[smugly]
Grimes : The boss'll be pleased to know that HE made the right decision on 7-12 in the first place.
Dr. Ruth Leavitt : [harsh with sarcasm] Congratulate him on his scientific insight.
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Dr. Robertson : It should've been left up to the scientists. It's a colossal mistake. Tell the president *I* said so!
Grimes : No, but... I'll get you an appointment.
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Dr. Charles Dutton : The disease could spread into a worldwide epidemic.
Grimes : It's because of rash statements like that the president doesn't trust scientists.
Dr. Jeremy Stone : Warn the president it may already be too late.