Wild in the Streets (1968)

Hal Holbrook: Senator Fergus

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• Senator Johnny Fergus : Sorry I'm late. It's not easy getting around Washington these days, is it?

  Jimmy Fergus : No, no, you have to kinda tiptoe between the teenagers.

• Mrs. Daphne Flatow : I'm very flattered that you've chosen to visit us. I don't understand, what... what did you mean by my... my son's reign of terror?

  Senator Johnny Fergus : We're desperate, Mrs. Flatow. He's paralyzed the country. You see, if you...

  Mrs. Daphne Flatow : Senator, I'm sure my son has a very good reason for paralyzing the country.

• Senator Johnny Fergus : [introducing Max to his two sons, Jimmy and Joseph]  These are your great fans. Meeting the President didn't mean anything, but you're...

  The Hook, Abraham : More famous than Jesus.

• Senator Johnny Fergus : You could drive a man to drink!

  Jimmy Fergus : You see? You're part of that alcoholic generation, Dad. You *need* to drink.

  Senator Johnny Fergus : Stop it! I ought to take you over my knee and beat the...

  Jimmy Fergus : That would be your solution, wouldn't it?

  Senator Johnny Fergus : Sit! Sit down.

  Jimmy Fergus : Dad, I have the vote now. Remember? In your own way, I suppose you're a great man. You helped us start it all. But, you know, I really don't dig that family scene. That's your hang-up, Senator. Not mine.

• Mary Fergus : Johnny? You're drunk!

  Senator Johnny Fergus : Damn right, I'm drunk. I'm part of that alcoholic generation. We pour napalm on our own men. We do it because we're drunk! Good old, old, patriotic drunk!