“Acheson's scenario is unacceptable, and he's got more experience than...” – President Kennedy, Thirteen Days ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Thirteen Days 2000

President Kennedy

Acheson's scenario is unacceptable, and he's got more experience than anybody.

Kenny O'Donnell

There is no expert on the subject, there is no wise old man. There's... shit, there's just us.

President Kennedy

The thing is that Acheson's right. Talk alone's not gonna accomplish anything.

Kenny O'Donnell

Well, let's bomb the shit out of 'em! Everybody wants to. Even you, I mean, even me, right? It sure would feel good.

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