It was my hope to discuss this officially with all the nations of the world. I was not allowed the opportunity.
— Klaatu (Michael Rennie)
8 seconds sound clip from the The Day the Earth Stood Still (1954) classic radio play.
You can hear this line at 00:25:03 in the radio play.
Quote context
[...]
- So much for that, Klaatu. Now, please sit down.
- Faith and, uh... Uh, curiosity.
- Do sit down. I have several thousand questions to ask you.
- I would like to explain my mission here.
- We also know that you're experimenting with rockets.
- What exactly is the nature of your mission?
- To warn you that your planet faces danger.
- What I have to say must be said to all concerned. I come to you as a last resort.
[...]