“Do you have contempt for your government?” – Richard Schultz, The Trial of the Chicago 7 ... Movie Quotes Database

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Richard Schultz

Do you have contempt for your government?

Abbie Hoffman

I think the institutions of our democracy are wonderful things, that right now are populated by some terrible people.

Richard Schultz

Please answer the question.

Abbie Hoffman

Tell me again?

Richard Schultz

Do you have contempt for your government?

Abbie Hoffman

I'll tell you, Mr. Schultz, it's nothing compared to the contempt my government has for me.

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Abbie Hoffman Sacha Baron Cohen More Abbie Hoffman quotes →

Richard Schultz Joseph Gordon-Levitt More Richard Schultz quotes →

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