“We want to make one thing very clear to you, Ron. The possibility of...” – Doctor, Born on the Fourth of July ... Movie Quotes Database

Doctor

We want to make one thing very clear to you, Ron. The possibility of your ever walking again is minimal... almost impossible. You're a T6 - paralyzed from the mid-chest down. Probably... you'll be in a wheelchair for the rest of your life. [pause] Do you understand what I'm saying?

Ron Kovic

Well, doctor...

Doctor

Hmm?

Ron Kovic

Doctor, will I ever be able to - to have children?

Doctor

No. [pause] No, but we have a good psychologist. He's helped a lot of people.

Ron Kovic

I'll walk again.

Doctor

No you won't...

Ron Kovic

No, I know I'll walk again!

Doctor

No, let me tell you something, Ron. You will never walk again.

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