Why?
3 seconds sound clip from the Dr. Strangelove movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:27:22 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- You see, the planes were holding at their fail-safe points when the go code was issued.
- Now, once they fly beyond fail-safe, they do not require a second order to proceed.
- They will continue until they reach their targets.
- Then why haven't you radioed the planes countermanding the go code?
- Well, I'm afraid we're unable to communicate with any of the aircraft.
- Why?
- Then do you mean to tell me, General, that you will be unable to recall the aircraft?
- That's about the size of it, sir.
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