But in a nuclear war, we can't afford to have our missiles lying in those silos because those men refuse to turn the keys when the computers tell them to!
10 seconds sound clip from the WarGames (1983) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:11:22 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Why am I out the line? What are you talking about, out of line?
- I'm sorry, I don't understand. What do you mean, take them out of the loop?
- Gentlemen, we've had men in these silos since before any of you were watching Howdy Doody.
- For myself, I sleep pretty well at night, knowing those boys are down there.
- General, we all know they're fine men.
- You mean, when the president orders them to.
- The president will probably follow the computer war plan. Now, that's a fact!
- Well, I imagine the joint chiefs will have some input.
- Well, the Soviets launch a surprise attack, there's no time.
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