“And why do you feel that you have to volunteer to me?” – Betsy, Taxi Driver ... Movie Quotes Database

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Betsy

And why do you feel that you have to volunteer to me?

Travis

[smiling slightly]

Because I think that you are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

Betsy

[pause]

Thanks. But what do you think of Palantine? ...Charles Palantine, the man you're volunteering to help elect President.

Travis

Well, I'm sure he'd make a good President. I don't know exactly what his policies are, but I'm sure he'd make a good one.

Betsy

Do you want to canvass?

Travis

Yeah, I'll canvass.

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Travis Bickle Robert De Niro More Travis quotes →

Betsy Cybill Shepherd More Betsy quotes →

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