- Therefore, I am compelled to use all available personnel.
- But no officers, except in an administrative capacity.

8 seconds sound clip from the The Bridge on the River Kwai movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:54:02.277 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Cheers.

- Sorry.

- Later, perhaps?

- Perhaps.

- I was not a good artist. My father disapproved. He felt I belonged in the army. So I changed from art to engineering.

- I must tell you, Colonel, I intend to make a full report of your activities in this camp.

- I do not think you quite realise my position. I must carry out my orders.

- Oh, quite, quite.

- My orders are to complete the bridge by the 12th day of May. Time is short. I have only 12 weeks more.

- No doubt.

- Therefore, I am compelled to use all available personnel.

- But no officers, except in an administrative capacity.

- But officers are working along the entire railway. You know it. I know it.

- I'm not responsible for the actions of other commanding officers. Personally, I'm appalled.

- Let's not get excited.

- Will you have a cigar?

- No. Thank you.

[...]

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