We must draw up our plans then arrange a conference with Saito, and set him straight.

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

You can hear this line at 01:09:30.008 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Fact is, if there weren't any work for them to do, we'd invent some, eh?

- That we would, sir.

- So we're lucky.

- But it's going to be a proper bridge.

- Now, here again I know the men. It's essential that they should take a pride in their job. Right, gentlemen?

- Yes, sir.

- You're the key man in this situation, as engineer. Tell me what you want and Hughes and I will organise it.

- What do you think, can we make a go of it?

- We'll do our best, sir.

- Fine.

- We must draw up our plans then arrange a conference with Saito, and set him straight.

- Well, I think that takes care of all the procedural matters.

- Now... Oh, yes. The next point is somewhat unpleasant for all concerned, I'm afraid.

- I'm sorry to tell you that we feel the position of the bridge was fixed rather hastily and, I have to add, incorrectly. Incorrectly?

- Unfortunately, yes.

- Incorrectly?

- Unfortunately, yes.

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