They're delighted that he came, but they can't recall his name.

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10 seconds sound clip from the White Christmas (1954) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:44:21 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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- But for generals things were not so grand and it's not so hard to understand.

- What can you do with a general when he stops being a general? Oh, what can you do with a general who retires?

- Who's got a job for a general when he stops being a general? They all get a job, but a general no one hires.

- They fill his chest with medals while he's across the foam and they spread the crimson carpet when he comes marching home.

- The next day someone hollers when he comes into view 'Here comes the general'. And they all say, 'General who?'

- They're delighted that he came, but they can't recall his name.

- Nobody thinks of assigning him when they stop wining and dining him.

- It seems this country never has enjoyed so many one and two and three and four-star generals unemployed.

- Like Eddy told you, that song is for the 151st Division.

- The officers and the men under the command of Major General Tom Waverly.

- I hope a lot of you guys were listening, because I have something I want you to do for me.

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White Christmas (1954) Sound Clip

Famous quotes and funny lines from White Christmas (1954), featuring short audio clips in wav or mp3 format which can be used as ringtones.

Actors: Bing Crosby (Bob Wallace), Danny Kaye (Phil Davis), Rosemary Clooney (Betty Haynes)

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