The Conspirator (2010)
Robin Wright: Mary Surratt
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Quotes
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Mary Surratt : So, have you handled cases like this before?
Frederick Aiken : There's never been a case like this before.
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Mary Surratt : My husband died a drunk, Mr. Aiken, and left me loads of debt. I had to support my family, so I rented rooms to boarders. Those men were customers, nothing more.
Frederick Aiken : And you never considered their allegiances?
Mary Surratt : I didn't ask about their allegiances.
Frederick Aiken : What about yours, ma'am?
Mary Surratt : I'm a Southerner. I'm a Catholic and a devoted mother above all else. But I am no assassin.
Frederick Aiken : Your freedom is gonna require greater assurances than that.
Mary Surratt : Then you tell me what I should say to those generals.
Frederick Aiken : Oh, you can't say a thing. You're prohibited from testifying in your own defense. Perhaps your son could speak for you. Any idea where he's hiding?
Mary Surratt : No, I don't.
Frederick Aiken : All right. Is there anyone who will give your version of events?
Mary Surratt : You mean the truth?
Frederick Aiken : Well, obviously the government believes your version is not the truth.
Mary Surratt : Based on what?
Frederick Aiken : Their not releasing their list of witnesses or the evidence they'll use against you.
Mary Surratt : And can they do that?
Frederick Aiken : This kind of proceeding, they can do to you whatever they want.
Mary Surratt : Well, then what difference does that make? Those generals have made up their minds. I can tell by the way they look at me.
Frederick Aiken : The way they look at you?
Mary Surratt : Just the same way you're looking at me.
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Mary Surratt : So, what is it you wish to know?
Frederick Aiken : Why Booth and his associates were constants in your home.
Mary Surratt : I ran a boarding house, Mr Aiken. Forgive me if I chose to fill it with boarders.
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Mary Surratt : Have you ever believed in something far greater than yourself?