Bobby Benson: Department of Commerce. She's a secretary. They have a man they call the Secretary, but he isn't at all. My mother's a *real* secretary.
Klaatu: [after reading the Gettysburg Address at the Lincoln Memorial] Those are great words. Klaatu: [turns to look at the statue of Lincoln] He must have been a great man. Bobby Benson: Well sure. Klaatu: [walking out of the memorial, then turning ...
Klaatu: Perhaps before deciding on a course of action, you'd want to know more about the people here - to orient yourself in a strange environment. Mrs. Barley: There's nothing strange about Washington, Mr. Carpenter. Klaatu: A person from another pl...
Helen: Now, you didn't really see a spaceship, but you thought you did. Bobby Benson: I'd never call YOU a liar.
Army physician: Their life expectancy is a hundred and thirty. [Army physician offers Medical Corps Major a cigarette] Medical Corps Major: [Major takes cigarette] How does he explain that?
Klaatu: I won't resort to threats, Mr. Harley. I merely tell you the future of your planet is at stake.
Bit Man: They're here! They're here! They've landed! Over on the mall! They've landed!
[first lines] American Radar Operator: Holy Mackerel! Call headquarters. Get the lieutenant.
Army physician: I don't know whether to get drunk or quit the practice of medicine.
