A scene from The Manhattan Project 1986
Dr. Matthewson

[about the device]

It's very pretty.

Paul

Thanks.

Dr. Matthewson

Now what do you say we take it apart before everyone goes crazy?

Paul

No, I'm sorry. I can't do that right now.

Dr. Matthewson

This isn't accomplishing anything.

Paul

Sure it is.

Paul

Deterrence.

Dr. Matthewson

Deterrence?

Paul

Yeah. You know, when each side thinks that they're going to blow everybody up. It's called mutually assured destruction.

Dr. Matthewson

Yeah, I know what it's called.

Paul

Well, it's working, isn't it?

Dr. Matthewson

How do you mean?

Paul

I'm still alive, aren't I?

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