“Are we going to declare war on Spain, or are we not?” – Charles, Citizen Kane ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Citizen Kane 1941

Charles

Are we going to declare war on Spain, or are we not?

Leland

The Inquirer already has.

Charles

You long-faced, overdressed anarchist.

Leland

I am not overdressed.

Charles

You are too. Mr. Bernstein, look at his necktie.

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Charles Foster Kane Orson Welles More Charles quotes →

Jedediah Leland Joseph Cotten More Leland quotes →

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