- What is the alternative?
- There is no alternative, Professor. In such a case, the planet Earth would have to be eliminated.
10 seconds sound clip from the The Day the Earth Stood Still (1954) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:26:06 in the radio play.
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- Perhaps leveling the island of Manhattan... or toppling the Rock of Gibraltar into the sea? Well?
- That is what I came to see you about.
- One thing, Klaatu. Suppose this group should reject your proposals.
- There is no alternative, Professor. In such a case, the planet Earth would have to be eliminated.
- I assure you, such power exists.
- The scientists who are attending these meetings have come here from all over the world.
- This power you speak of... They must be made to realize that it exists.
- Now, you mentioned a demonstration of force, something that would affect the entire planet?
- Perhaps a little demonstration.
- Something dramatic, but not destructive. It's quite an interesting problem.
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