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President

[Clark and Lois watch the President address the nation on TV.]

This is your President. On behalf of my country, and in the name of the other leaders of the world, with whom I have today consulted, I hereby abdicate all authority and control over this planet...to General Zod.

Clark Kent

Zod!

President

Only by strict compliance with all his directions will the lives of innocent millions be spared. [desperately] Superman! Can you hear me? Superman! Where—?

General Zod

(The camera pans to Zod as he grabs a microphone)

Who is this "Superman"?!

President

You'll find out, General, and when you do —

General Zod

Come to me, Superman! If you dare. I defy you! Come! Come and kneel before Zod! Zod!

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General Zod Terence Stamp More General Zod quotes →

Clark Kent Christopher Reeve More Clark Kent quotes →

President E.G. Marshall More President quotes →

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