A scene from American Gangster 2007
US Attorney

Is it any wonder then, because of your actions, the entire federal narcotics program is now in jeopardy of being dismantled as completely and enthusiastically as that **** transport plane? That's what you've accomplished Mr. Roberts. Single-handedly.

Richie

I had good information the target of my investigation was bringing dope in on that plane.

US Attorney

And that target is?

Richie

Frank Lucas.

US Attorney

Who? Who's Frank Lucas? Who's he work for? Which family?

Richie

He's not Italian. He's black.

US Attorney

Is that supposed to be some kind of joke? You're this close to the end of your career in law enforcement, you're making jokes?

Richie

I believe Frank Lucas is above the mafia in the dope business. I believe he buys direct from the source in Southeast Asia, cuts out all the middlemen, and uses US military planes and personnel to bring pure No. 4 heroin into United States.

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Frank Let me ask you something. You think by putting me in jail, you're going to stop even one junkie from dying? Because you won't. If it isn't me, it'll be someone else. With me or without me, nothing's going to change. Richie Then that's the way it is. Frank Now, I got no problem with you showin' up in court tomorrow with your head blown in half. Richie Get in line. That one stretches around the block too. Richie I want to know everyone you've met for the last twenty years. Everyone you sold to. Every cop you ever paid off. Every one who ever stole from you. Every one you remember. Frank Oh, I remember them all. That's not the problem. Richie What is? Frank The jail's aren't big enough.
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