“When you came to Chicago, were you hoping for a confrontation with...” – Richard Schultz, The Trial of the Chicago 7 ... Movie Quotes Database

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Richard Schultz

When you came to Chicago, were you hoping for a confrontation with the police? [pause] I'm concerned you have to think about it.

Abbie Hoffman

Give me a moment, would you, friend? I've never been on trial for my thoughts before.

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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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