The firestorm in Tokyo killed 100,000 people. Mostly civilians. I worry about an America where we do these things and no one protests. Pearl Harbor and three years of brutal conflict in the Pacific bought us a lot of latitude with the American public. STIMSON: Enough to unleash the atomic bomb? FERMI: Uh, the A-bomb might not cause as much damage as the Tokyo bombings. What are we estimating? In a medium-size city, uh, 20 or 30,000 dead. ROBERT: Yes, but, uh, don't underestimate the psychological impact of a... of an atomic explosion. A pillar of fire 10,000 feet tall. Deadly neutron effects for a mile, in all directions, from one single device. Dropped from a barely noticed B-29, the atomic bomb will be a terrible revelation of divine power. If that's true, it would be definitive. World War II would be over. Our boys would come home. Military targets?
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I told you, he turned the scientists against me one by one, starting with Einstein. I told you about, uh, Einstein. I saw him by the pond. You did, but you know, sir, since nobody really knows what they said to each other that day, is it possible they didn't talk about you at all? Is it possible they spoke about something, uh, more important? REPORTERS: Mr. Strauss! (clamoring)
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(explosion) (rumbling)
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(continues breathing heavily)
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Dr. Hill, would you care to make a statement?
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Did you think that if you let them tar and feather you, that the world would forgive you?
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What was it you said about Borden? "Why get caught holding the knife yourself?" (sighs) I'm beginning to think Borden was holding the knife for you.
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Just remember... it won't be for you. It'll be for them.
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You all thought that I had lost the ability to understand what I'd started. So the award really wasn't for me, it was for all of you, hmm?
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And one day, when they've punished you enough... they'll serve you salmon and potato salad. Make speeches... give you a medal. (applause) Hello, Frank. You're happy, I'm happy. (gentle music continues)
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Oh. (chuckling) (gentle music playing) Thank you. - (laughing) - Albert. - Ah. - (clears throat) The man of the moment.
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You once held a-a reception for me. In Berkeley. You gave me an award. - Hmm? - Yes.
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Now it's your turn to deal with the consequences of your achievement.
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You served your country well. If this is the reward she offers you, then... perhaps you should turn your back on her. Damn it, I happen to love this country. Then tell them to go to hell. Interestingly enough, this is no longer a confirmation hearing, it's now a trial... about a trial!