City on Fire - The Risks of Political Decision-Making
Mayor William Dudley:
How you doing?
John O'Brien:
(weakly): Alright.
Mayor William Dudley:
I'm in a hell of mess on this one, Johnny. I pushed for that refinery.
John O'Brien:
(weakly): That's the risk of politics; yesterday you're a hero and today you're a fool. Pretty simple to say the least.
Mayor William Dudley:
Come on, come on. I don't know what the hell to do. Can't get through on the phone to Risley or Abrams or anybody.
John O'Brien:
(weakly): Well that's bad. But you can turn it around and make it good.
Mayor William Dudley:
Goddammit Johnny don't humor me! I don't know how to deal with this one. On top of it all you pick today to go and get a heart attack. Hey, Johnny...
John O'Brien:
(weakly): Never...never admit...that you were wrong about the refinery.
Mayor William Dudley:
Now don't you go dying on me for Christ's sake, come on.
John O'Brien:
(weakly): You'll be governor...you'll do it...bet you seven bucks you do it kid.
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