War Machine Quote
Gen. Glen McMahon: We hope to launch Operation Moshtarak *tonight*. I need your official consent before doing so.
President Karzai: [surprised]Really?
Gen. Glen McMahon: Yes, sir.
President Karzai: Why?
Gen. Glen McMahon: Because it's your mission.
President Karzai: It is?
Gen. Glen McMahon: Yes, sir!
President Karzai: Ah. No one has ever asked me to approve a mission before.
Gen. Glen McMahon: Well that needs to change! This mission *needs* your consent. If we're to win the trust of Helmand Province, it demands that this mission be seen to be of your design. I- [the President sneezes loudly and one of his nose tampons fly off]
Gen. Glen McMahon: I don't mean to be rude, Mr. President, uhm, but it is *imperative* that you begin to take a leadership role here. We cannot win this thing alone. [the President shakes his head adamantly, captured by Glen's pep talk]
Gen. Glen McMahon: Without your active involvement, our presence here will never be anything more than a foreign occupation! This is *your war*. [the President nods]
Gen. Glen McMahon: For your country! [the President nods again]
Gen. Glen McMahon: Your people! [the President nods once more]
Gen. Glen McMahon: Again, I'm sorry sir, but you need to- behave like a leader.
President Karzai: But I am behaving like a leader! I'm unavailable. I am as unavailable to you as is your own president. Hm? [Glen clears his throat uncomfortably]
President Karzai: You have my approval, General. We both know it was never really mine to give, but... I thank you for inviting me to participate in the *theater* of it all. And good luck. I wish you much success. [the President turns the TV back on]
President Karzai: [surprised]Really?
Gen. Glen McMahon: Yes, sir.
President Karzai: Why?
Gen. Glen McMahon: Because it's your mission.
President Karzai: It is?
Gen. Glen McMahon: Yes, sir!
President Karzai: Ah. No one has ever asked me to approve a mission before.
Gen. Glen McMahon: Well that needs to change! This mission *needs* your consent. If we're to win the trust of Helmand Province, it demands that this mission be seen to be of your design. I- [the President sneezes loudly and one of his nose tampons fly off]
Gen. Glen McMahon: I don't mean to be rude, Mr. President, uhm, but it is *imperative* that you begin to take a leadership role here. We cannot win this thing alone. [the President shakes his head adamantly, captured by Glen's pep talk]
Gen. Glen McMahon: Without your active involvement, our presence here will never be anything more than a foreign occupation! This is *your war*. [the President nods]
Gen. Glen McMahon: For your country! [the President nods again]
Gen. Glen McMahon: Your people! [the President nods once more]
Gen. Glen McMahon: Again, I'm sorry sir, but you need to- behave like a leader.
President Karzai: But I am behaving like a leader! I'm unavailable. I am as unavailable to you as is your own president. Hm? [Glen clears his throat uncomfortably]
President Karzai: You have my approval, General. We both know it was never really mine to give, but... I thank you for inviting me to participate in the *theater* of it all. And good luck. I wish you much success. [the President turns the TV back on]
Movie: War Machine
