“He happens to be the president, Charles, not you.” – Emily, Citizen Kane ... Movie Quotes Database

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Emily

He happens to be the president, Charles, not you.

Charles

That's a mistake that will be corrected one of these days.

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Charles Foster Kane Orson Welles More Charles quotes →

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