Mankind. That word should have new meaning for all of us today.

Thomas J. Whitmore, President Thomas J. Whitmore (Bill Pullman)

7 seconds sound clip from the Independence Day (1996) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:55:51 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- I need all flight crews to report to their designated areas immediately.

- Major, can I borrow that?

- Good morning. Good morning.

- In less than an hour air craft from here will join others from around the world.

- And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind.

- Mankind. That word should have new meaning for all of us today.

- We can't be consumed by our petty differences any more. We will be united in our common interest.

- Perhaps it's fate that today is the 4th of July.

- And you will once again be fighting for our freedom. Not from tyranny, oppression or persecution. But from annihilation.

- We're fighting for our right to live. To exist.

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