We have confirmed reports of combat-ready divisions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. That's impressive, considering it's all being done with, uh... Morse code. Are our forces here? We have sufficient aircraft for the battle plan, but... But what, General? Pilots are coming up short. Well, then find 'em. TV: Ham radio operators from New York toJapan trade rumors of military forces in hiding, unwilling to reveal themselves for fear of annihilation...
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Let's move outta here!
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There must be thousands of them, millions of them. What the hell are they doing? Looks like they're preparing an invasion.
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Lock it down! I said lock it down! Can I confirm that the target was destroyed? Get the tank commander on the line. I want confirmation that the target was destroyed. Yes, sir. Red Arrow Alpha 9er 7-2-3, can you read? [Static] Repeat, Commander, you're breaking up. We have lost visual. Roger that. We're looking for confirmation.
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I've been waiting for this my whole life.
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That's the problem. They elected a warrior, and they got a wimp.
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Oh, what are you shooting at?
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Negative.
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I have a confession to make. I'm sleeping next to a beautiful young brunette. You didn't let her stay up all night watching TV... did you? Of course not. You're gonna come home right after the luncheon, right? Yes, yes, yes, yes. Mommy? Here's your mother.
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Hello. Hi. It's me. Hi. What time is it there? It's 2:45 in the morning. I know I didn't wake you. As a matter of fact, you did. Liar.
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Then wake him! [Ring]
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[Beep] Get me the secretary of defense.
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Who else knows about this? S.E.T.I. in New Mexico identified a signal, but, uh, they're even more confused than we are, sir. [Beep] Excuse me.
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- God damn it! - Sir? - Sir? - Damn! Woman: Come on, baby. Come on, baby. Come on, baby. Come on. This better not be another damn Russian spy job. Boys from Air Traffic RES say skies are clear. It's the real thing. A radio signal from another world. Let--Let's not jump the gun here. Get on-line with Space Command. They're gonna want to know about-- Jeez, what's with the golf balls? You're gonna kill me here. Wait. wait. This can't be right. The calculated distance from source is only 37 5,000 kilometers.