When the present government seized power, they claimed the diamond was the property of the people.
4 seconds sound clip from the Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:59:26.357 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Such a prize he could never resist. He would be bound to try for it.
- I'm afraid he'd be disappointed. The Pink Panther is in my safe at...
- Your Highness, please. Don't say it, not here.
- It belongs to me. It was a gift from my late father. I shall never surrender it.
- When the present government seized power, they claimed the diamond was the property of the people.
- There's even some talk of the international court deciding the issue.
- I feel like dancing. Your Highness?
- Your leg is better, Sir Charles?
- What?
- Oh, yes. Much better. Thank you.
- You know, Mr Tucker... Argh!
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