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I thought I'd stand up here
and let you people see. . .
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. . .if I am as big a son of a bitch
as some of you think I am.
:12:16
I assure you I had no intention. . .
:12:19
. . .of being either harsh or cruel
in my treatment of the. . .
:12:23
. . .soldier in question.
:12:30
My sole purpose was to try
to restore in him. . .
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. . .some appreciation of his
obligations as a man. . .
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. . .and as a soldier.
:12:40
lf one can shame a coward. . .
:12:44
. . .I felt one might help him
to regain his self-respect.
:12:51
This was on my mind.
:12:55
Now, I freely admit. . .
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. . .that my method was wrong. . .
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. . .but I hope you understand
my motive. . .
:13:04
. . .and will accept this. . .
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. . .explanation. . .
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. . .and this. . .
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. . .apology.
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-Dismissed.
-Ten-hut!
:13:25
Good evening, general. I want to
report on a private poll I'm taking.
:13:29
What poll?
:13:30
The fan mail.
:13:32
Eleven percent con,
89 percent pro.
:13:35
And that 11 % of protest, in most
cases, is both obscene and anonymous.
:13:39
But the pro letters are mostly from
relatives and servicemen.
:13:43
"I want you to know we're proud
our son is serving in your army.
:13:47
From the newspaper, we're not clear
exactly what you did and why. . .
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. . .but we want you to know
we're for you.
:13:53
Keep going, and God bless you. "
:13:56
Keep going, huh?
:13:57
Where?