“And my existence, while grotesque to you, saves lives! But deep down, in places you don’t talk about at parties, - you want me on that wall - you need me on that wall.
We use words like honour, code, loyalty.
They’re the backbone of our lives.
You use them as a punchline!
I haven’t the time or inclination to explain myself to a man who needs my protection - but questions the way in which I provide it.
Better just to thank me.
Or pick up a gun and stand a post.
You fucking people have no idea how to defend a nation.”
Never thought much of the film, but I always liked the speech.