We need a man who understands the soldiers' problems and at the same time who's well-grounded in the fundamental principles of sound banking. In other words, you.

11 seconds sound clip from the The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:18:19.387 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

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- All things will read just themselves in time.

- We want you back here with us, Al.

- Well, that's very nice of you, Mr. Milton, but, uh I noticed, uh, Steese sitting at my old desk. I wouldn't wanna push him out.

- Steese will stay right there. You're moving up.

- What would you say to being vice president in charge of small loans at a salary of $12000 a year? What would you say to that, huh?

- I'd say it can't be true.

- Job's there, Al. You're the man for it.

- What makes you think I am, Mr. Milton?

- Well, your war experience would prove invaluable to us here. See, we have many new problems. This GI Bill of Rights, for instance. It involves us in consideration of all kinds of loans to ex-servicemen.

- We need a man who understands the soldiers' problems and at the same time who's well-grounded in the fundamental principles of sound banking. In other words, you.

- Well? What do you say, Al?

- Well... I'm overwhelmed.

- Of course. Of course.

- Will you bring them in now please, Mrs. Garrett?

- Yes, sir.

- I'd thought of taking it easy for a while.

- Naturally, my boy. After what you've been through, you need a vacation. Thank you. Thank you.

- You're entitled to enjoy life for a change before you come back to work.

- Very kind of you to say that, Mr. Milton.

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