Despite my many requests, it has become clear that we are to be used only for manual labour.
7 seconds sound clip from the Glory (1989) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:09:37 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- First squad, second platoon. Fall out to set torches. Prepare to fire the town.
- First squad, second platoon! Fall out!
- Change the colours, sergeant major. Change the colours.
- Dear Father, I need your help.
- Despite my many requests, it has become clear that we are to be used only for manual labour.
- Morale is low. The men's good humour darkened by idleness and despair.
- Why keep drilling if they are never given the opportunity to prove themselves?
- I have written to Governor Andrew as well as to the general staff in Washington.
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