How many times must I tell you that in the army you must go through channels.
5 seconds sound clip from the At War with the Army (1950) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:22:04 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
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- I just wanted to know if I could get a three-day pass.
- I want to know if I can get a three-day pass?
- Did you get permission from your platoon Sergeant to come in here?
- How many times must I tell you that in the army you must go through channels.
- I can't be giving you a three-day pass every week. You just came off one.
- That's not true. I haven't been on one in a long time.
- And if my wife forgets what I look like, you'll be responsible.
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