I can tell you that we are preparing to declare a state of national emergency, but before we start discussing plans, I want a report from Colonel Ryder.
9 seconds sound clip from the The Day the Earth Stood Still (1954) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:36:37 in the radio play.
Quote context
[...]
- Mrs. Housewife's washer stopped in the middle of its cycle.
- And electric lights went out all over the world.
- At a conference table in Washington, a hasty council of the armed services was held.
- I wish I could be more specific, but all communications are out.
- In all likelihood to signal for this demonstration of his planet's power.
[...]