Independence Day quotes
112 total quotesJulius Levinson
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President Thomas Whitmore
Russell Casse
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May our children forgive us.
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President Whitmore: I have a confession to make. I'm sleeping next to a beautiful young brunette.
Marilyn Whitmore: You didn't let her stay up all night watching TV, did you?
President Whitmore: Of course not.
[…]
Patricia Whitmore: Daddy let me watch Letterman.
President Whitmore: Traitor.
Marilyn Whitmore: You didn't let her stay up all night watching TV, did you?
President Whitmore: Of course not.
[…]
Patricia Whitmore: Daddy let me watch Letterman.
President Whitmore: Traitor.
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I'm a combat pilot, Will. I belong in the air.
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Connie Spano: If it makes any difference, I never stopped loving you
David Levinson: But that wasn't enough, was it?
David Levinson: But that wasn't enough, was it?
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Now that's what I call a close encounter.
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David Levinson: I was counting on this. They are bringing us in.
Captain Steven Hiller: When the hell was you gonna tell me?
David Levinson: Oops.
Captain Steven Hiller: We're going to work on our communication.
Captain Steven Hiller: When the hell was you gonna tell me?
David Levinson: Oops.
Captain Steven Hiller: We're going to work on our communication.
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[The alien ship passes overhead, shaking them awake]
Captain Steven Hiller: Is it a earthquake?
Jasmine Dubrow: Not even a four pointer. Go back to sleep.
Captain Steven Hiller: Is it a earthquake?
Jasmine Dubrow: Not even a four pointer. Go back to sleep.
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Hold on Command! I want another shot at it! Eagle 1 FOX 3!
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That's the advantage of being a fighter pilot. In the Gulf War, we knew what we had to do. It's just… not simple anymore. A lot of people died today. [Sigh] How many didn't have to?
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That's right say hello to the earthling!
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It's the White House, for crying out loud. You can't just drive up and ring the bell.
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No, sir, I'm just a little anxious to get up there and whup E.T.'s ass, that's all.
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Captain Steven Hiller: Captain Steven Hiller, United States Marine Corps.
Area 51 Guard: I'm sorry, Captain. This is a restricted area. I can't let you pass without clearance.
Captain Steven Hiller: Okay. Come here. You wanna see my clearance? [Shows the officer the alien wrapped up in his parachute; the guard recoils in horror] Maybe I'll just leave this here with you.
Area 51 Guard: Let them pass! Let them pass!
Captain Steven Hiller: Get the hell out of the way!
Area 51 Guard: [To another guard] Did you see that?!
Area 51 Guard: I'm sorry, Captain. This is a restricted area. I can't let you pass without clearance.
Captain Steven Hiller: Okay. Come here. You wanna see my clearance? [Shows the officer the alien wrapped up in his parachute; the guard recoils in horror] Maybe I'll just leave this here with you.
Area 51 Guard: Let them pass! Let them pass!
Captain Steven Hiller: Get the hell out of the way!
Area 51 Guard: [To another guard] Did you see that?!
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[Accidentally almost launches a missile while his fighter is still grounded] Oh CRAP! Which button I pressed? I picked a helluva day to quit drinkin'.
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Isn't it amazing how quickly everyone can turn against you.