They won't hurt her as long as they need her to bargain with.
5 seconds sound clip from the The Green Hornet, Ep: 9, 13, 19, 21 TV Series.
You can hear this line at 00:08:24 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Don't give into that demand, Your Highness.
- What are you talking about? I have to. Janet's life is at stake.
- But I don't think returning to Kahara and abdicating your throne is going to save her.
- They won't hurt her as long as they need her to bargain with.
- Time is on your side, not theirs. Make them wait.
- Give the police a chance. They'll find out who's holding Janet and where.
- No, I'm sorry. Maybe you're right, but if you're wrong? I can't risk that.
- My throne means nothing to me compared to Janet's life.
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