Of course Jim Bowie's drunk. He took this town from General Cos. He fought a battle. And now he's drunk. Seems kinda natural to me.

— Sam Houston (Richard Boone)

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10 seconds sound clip from the The Alamo (1960) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:07:00.880 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Yes, sir. But I'd like to point out, sir, that Jim Bowie is leading 100 volunteers, whereas young Travis here commands less than 30 regulars.

- 27.

- General Houston, I think we oughta discuss this...

- Clear the room!

- Gentlemen, I would have a word with Mister Travis if you'll excuse us. Con permiso.

- Mister Travis, were you going to complain to me about Jim Bowie?

- Not complain, sir.

- Of course Jim Bowie's drunk. He took this town from General Cos. He fought a battle. And now he's drunk. Seems kinda natural to me.

- Or perhaps you question something other than Bowie's drinking.

- Are you gonna tell me that he's got a lot of acreage around here? That he's married into the Mexican aristocracy?

- Yes, sir.

- I would trust Jim Bowie with my life. More than that, I would trust him with the lives of my family. And more than that, I would trust him with the life of Texas.

- Sir.

- That's all, Travis.

- Yes, sir.

- Travis!

[...]

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