“Where are we going, anyway?” – Jack Ryan, The Hunt for Red October ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Hunt for Red October 1990

Jack Ryan

Where are we going, anyway?

Admiral James Greer

Briefing for Jeffrey Pelt, the President's National Security Advisor. Most of the Joint Chiefs will be there, along with a few other people.

Jack Ryan

Who's giving the briefing?

Admiral James Greer

You are.

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Jack Ryan Alec Baldwin More Jack Ryan quotes →

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