Rough Riders (TV Mini Series)
Episode #1.1 (1997)
R. Lee Ermey: Secretary of State John Hay
Quotes
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President William McKinley : Where are the Spaniards? It says they've landed at... Daiquiri.
Secretary of State John Hay : Daiquiri? Isn't that a new summer cocktail?
President William McKinley : Now you're getting the idea, Mr. Hay...
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Secretary of State John Hay : [examining the New York Journal's account of the Maine sinking] I think you're a scoundrel, Randolph - completely without conscience.
William Randolph Hearst : What, did Freddie go too far?
Frederick Remington : You don't really think that those people blew up that boat, now do you?
Secretary of State John Hay : A naval blockade is in the offing, gentlemen.
Frederick Remington : A naval blockade is hardly a war.
William Randolph Hearst : Furnish the pictures, Freddie, and I'll furnish the war!
Frederick Remington : Very good, Willy.
Secretary of State John Hay : Well said, Randolph!
William Randolph Hearst : Thank you, Mr. Secretary.
Secretary of State John Hay : Cheers.
William Randolph Hearst : Remember the Maine, and to HELL with Spain!
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Secretary of State John Hay : General, you were one of the finest cavalry officers in the Confederacy.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler : [shakes his head] Let me tell you something... Bedford Forrest had 32 horses shot out from under him, but he killed 33 Yankees.
[chuckles]
Gen. Joseph Wheeler : Forrest was better!