A scene from Contact 1997
Michael Kitz

Your having sent this announcement all over the world may well constitute a breach of national security.

Ellie Arroway

This isn't a person-to-person call. You can't possibly think that a civilization sending this kind of message would intend it just for Americans.

Michael Kitz

I'm saying you might have consulted us; obviously, the contents of this message could be extremely sensitive.

Ellie Arroway

You want to classify prime numbers?

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