Because Skynet knows that the Russian counterattack will eliminate its enemies over here.
6 seconds sound clip from the Terminator 2: Judgment Day movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:20:22 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- It becomes self-aware at 02:14 am Eastern time, August 29.
- In a panic, they try to pull the plug.
- Yes. It launches its missiles against the targets in Russia.
- Why attack Russia? Aren't they our friends now?
- Because Skynet knows that the Russian counterattack will eliminate its enemies over here.
- Jesus!
- How much do you know about Dyson?
- I want to know everything. What he looks like. Where he lives. Everything.
[...]
Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator T-800), Edward Furlong (John Connor), Linda Hamilton (Sarah Connor), Robert Patrick (Terminator T-1000), Joe Morton (Miles Dyson)
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