The purpose of my visit is to gather additional facts and opinions on the situation and to prepare a report to the Council recommending when and how the news should eventually be announced.
16 seconds sound clip from the 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:44:05 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- Well, I completely sympathize with your negative views.
- I find this cover story personally embarrassing, myself.
- However, I accept the need for absolute secrecy in this. And I hope you will too.
- Anyway, this is the view of the Council.
- Well, I think that's about it. Any questions?
- Have you any idea how much longer this cover story will have to be maintained?
- I suppose it will be maintained for as long as deemed necessary by the Council.
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