“Ronnie, Ronnie, you're doing the right thing! Communism has to be...” – Mrs. Kovic, Born on the Fourth of July ... Movie Quotes Database

Mrs. Kovic

[entering Ron's room, beaming]

Ronnie, Ronnie, you're doing the right thing! Communism has to be stopped! It's God's will that you go, and I'm proud of you. [gently pats his shoulder] Just be careful, that's all.

Ron Kovic

Don't you know what it means to me to be a Marine, Dad? Ever since I was a kid I've wanted this - I've wanted to serve my country - and I want to go. I want to go to Vietnam - and I'll die there if I have to.

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