In the Loop - The Dangers of Civilian Perspectives on War
Chad:
You couldn't write a paper that clashes more with the current climate if you were trying. And it seems like you almost were trying.
General Miller: [pause]
This is the problem with civilians wanting to go to war. Once you've been there, once you've seen it, you never want to go again unless you absolutely fucking have to. It's like France.
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The Post - Urgency in Publishing Sensitive Information
Anthony Essaye:
Ben, look, we know your reporters are talented. But, The New York Times spent three months going over these documents. You've got, what? Seven hours now until the paper goes to press? Can you honestly tell me that that is enough time to make sure not a single military plan, not a single U.S. soldier, not a single American life will be put in harms way? That this will do no damage to the United States if you publish?
Ben Bradlee:
Yes.
Roger Clark:
And you're sure about that?
Ben Bradlee:
No! That's why I've called you guys.
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