If this turns out to be an encounter with some outlaw traffic, we could jeopardize the whole cause of peace by displaying fighters when we are so close to our rendezvous.
10 seconds sound clip from the Battlestar Galactica (1978) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:14:02 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Mr. President, our patrol is under attack. We don't know by whom.
- As a precautionary measure, I would like to launch intercept fighters.
- I should think that's highly inadvisable in view of the delicacy of our situation.
- Commander, as a precautionary measure, I insist upon restraint.
- Mr. President, two of my starfighters are under armed attack.
- You are not to launch until the situation is more clear.
- Sir, may I at least urge you to bring the fleet to a state of alert?
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