You know, I've been in the army 30 years. When I get an order, I say, Yes, sir and I do my damnedest to carry it out.
11 seconds sound clip from the Patton (1970) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:03:41 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Well, he'll land in Syracuse and drive north to Catania, possibly even Messina.
- And you'll be alongside protecting his left.
- I see. In other words, we get the burden again while good old Monty gets the glory, huh?
- Ike had to consider all points of view. He made his decision not as an American, but as an Ally.
- Had it been the other way around, I assure you, Monty would protest.
- But this is what happens when your commander stops being an American and starts being an Ally.
- Here's the gangster Patton, landing at Gela with his Seventh Army.
- This film was captured after the landing.
- I didn't realize he was so tall.
- He's constantly giving personal commands.
[...]