The Tuskegee Airmen (1995 TV Movie)
Christopher McDonald: Major Joy
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Quotes
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Major Sherman Joy : The four elements: earth, air, water, and fire. Of these, I call your attention to two: air and fire. Though it is your privilege to live in the air, you will die by fire.
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Eleanor Roosevelt : How would you gauge the progress of your colored flyers?
Col. Rogers : I'd say their progress is commensurate with the standards of the training command, ma'am.
Eleanor Roosevelt : Plain English, Colonel. Does that mean you are or aren't satisfied?
Col. Rogers : I'm very satisfied, ma'am.
Eleanor Roosevelt : Good. Then I want a ride in one of your airplanes.
Col. Rogers : Major, take the First Lady up in that Stearman over there. Take a couple of loops around the field.
Eleanor Roosevelt : No. I want to ride with him... .Pointing at one of the darker skinned pilots... Is that a problem, gentlemen? I thought you said these men were trained. Surely, the addition of an old lady in the rear seat won't unravel that confidence.
Col. Rogers : No, ma'am.
Eleanor Roosevelt : Good. And when I'm finished you can also tell me why these pilots are still here... .and not overseas fighting for their country like the rest of our boys.
Major Sherman Joy : Mrs. Roosevelt, Lieutenant Lee.
Eleanor Roosevelt : Good afternoon, young man.
Hannibal Lee : Good afternoon, ma'am.
Eleanor Roosevelt : It's turned into a beautiful day for an airplane ride.
Hannibal Lee : Yes, ma'am.
Billy Roberts (Train) : That isn't who I think it is, is it?
Lt. Glenn : Lieutenant Lee's about to make all your dreams come true.
Leroy Cappy : What do you mean?
Lt. Glenn : Take a good look around you, gentlemen. I suspect Alabama will soon become a fond memory.
Photographer : [their picture is taken] Hold it, please. Smile.
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Major Sherman Joy : You, people. Don't you know how bad we treat you, people? Serving your country? This ain't your country. You country is full of apes and gorillas, malaria, missionaries...
