The Navy Comes Through (1942)

Desi Arnaz: Pat Tarriba

Quotes 

• Chief Michael 'Mike' Mallory : Tell me, how is it a Cuban hotfoot like you comes all the way over here to join the United States Navy?

  Pat Tarriba : Well, the United States helped to make Cuba free; so, I come here to free the United States.

• Pat Tarriba : [seeing Nurse Myra Mallory come aboard]  Oh, Mama, let me get sick.

• Pat Tarriba : If one of them moves, they're'll be a lot of dead Heinies around here.

• Sampier : [Pat speaks in Spanish]  What does that mean?

  Pat Tarriba : Just a few words from the Cuban National Anthem: Don't be afraid of the glorious death, Cause to die for your country - is to live.

  Sampier : Ah, for Pete's sake, come on, let's listen to the ballgame.

• Pat Tarriba : I told you I'd save this country!

• Pat Tarriba : I am very patriotic; but, now, this is a personal fight.