:08:04
No, Mr. Blair, I cannot lead it.
I will not lead it. No.
:08:14
I'm sorry to hear you say that, sir.
:08:17
I fear you're making
a most dreadful mistake.
:08:30
Sir, please convey my deep sense of
honor and gratitude to the president...
:08:35
...but I must decline his offer.
:08:38
Please tell him.
:08:40
Please be clear. I have
never taken my duties lightly...
:08:45
...but I have no greater duty
than to my home, to Virginia.
:09:00
Thank you, sir.
:09:22
Gentlemen, if you are going
to succeed at this institution...
:09:27
...you have one common goal:
To learn your lessons.
:09:31
If you are placing
your energies elsewhere...
:09:36
...you will not succeed either with me
or in your careers as military officers.
:09:41
I had hoped you'd see that with a
proper grasp of the artillery principles...
:09:45
...l've laid before you today,
you would learn to apply...
:09:48
...these principles with great
effectiveness in your field experiences.
:09:52
But since you seem unable
to grasp these principles...
:09:57
...l'm forced to conclude I must repeat
this lesson tomorrow, word for word.