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And keep them spouting against Smith.
Senator Paine said you'd help me. Now, what books do we have to have?
I haven't been able to show him a single monument!
I don't want to complain, but there's an institution called dinner.
Although, with all my might... I can promise you one thing:
- Susan's an awfully pretty name. - Susan Paine? Oh, that's beautiful.
We're bringing everybody up from state headquarters.
Stop this nonsense. Go back to Smith's office -
He controls everything else in my state!
I've got to see those citizens. They want a say in who goes to the Senate.
You don't know any name offhand you like better?
You ought to be shown up.
Sorry, I was in committee.
That's good enough for me.
This way, Senator. Where is he? I told that cookie to...
- Come on, father. - Chick.
- Mr President, a point of order. - Mr President...
- May direct the serjeant-at-arms to request, and if necessary, compel -
That's great. The government's putting dough in too many places.
Your friend Mr Lincoln had his Taylors and Paines.
The House doesn't like what the Senate did... stymied
Gee whiz, so many things happening all at once.
Go ahead, be a senator. Mess up Mr Taylor's little graft.
The shameless way in which the deficiency bill has been delayed -
- When Mr Kenneth Allen burst into my office -
You may proceed, Senator.
- Do you think we're getting anywhere? - Oh, yes, Miss Saunders.
Same old dreamer too. One look at you and I can see him.
If you think I'll go back and tell those boys in my state:
Is filled with the wonders of nature.
Right now he's the greatest hero. It's all over the headlines.
I appeal to the Senator. Is he fully aware -
- For debate and a vote. But it has to wait its turn on the calendar.
You get to your feet in the Senate, take a long breath and start spouting.
I yielded once before and was practically never heard of again.
- He has been trying to plant damaging impression of my conduct.
If he starts convincing those senators, you might as well blow your brains out!
I merely took him home. It's not my job to tuck him in.
I'm taking him out to see monuments. Might hit him on the head with one.
The gentlemen are in a hurry to get me out of here.
They therefore recommend that the same do pass.
All right, now. Let's see.
He's powerful enough to control congressmen.
- Does not leave the chamber or stop talking.
I'm sort of hungry myself.
- I don't think even that would do it. - No point in combing my hair then.
There are a hundred good campsites. I suggested he choose another.
I consulted with the head of the Department of Records, Mr Arthur Kim.
- See you in the White House, Joe. - No kidding.
- And reflects on the sincerity and sanity of the highest body of lawmakers.
- Here it comes, Diz. - Yes, sir. You bet I am.
I present the credentials of honourable Jefferson Smith -
Mr Lincoln, there he is.
Sam Foley's dead. Of all times... Foley had to go and die on us.
- To educate them in American ideals and to promote mutual understanding -
Dear Senator Smith. I would like to come to your camp.
Should I just stand around and let that drooling infant -
A quarter of a mile on either side of Willet Creek...
Getting them together to find out what makes different people tick.
They went to school together and were very good friends.
Anything that benefits the state is mighty important to me.
I see.
So that I could sit in that Senate and serve the people in an honest way.
Even if this room gets filled with lies like these -
And lots of paper too.
Was the only possible answer.
- I've seen filibustering... - This can't go on, it's ridiculous.
It is the most spectacular thing in the Senate annals.
No doubt my children could make this appointment.
Read all about it! Jeff Smith lies in Senate!
- That's five dollars. - Yes.
He'll start asking questions.
That settles it. I will not be belittled by my own children.
The House doesn't like what the Senate did... stymied.
- Mind telling me what's going on? - There's the principal actor.
You're a nature lover. Can you handle some sign language?
Seemed like a nice fellow.
- You go and tell Jim Taylor. - I will tell him.
Since he found out we're behind it, he's been running us ragged.
- You couldn't. You've never been there. - You've discussed this with Paine?
And to Don Quixote.
- I'd better hold this for you. - No, I'd better go. Good night.
- Not old Honest Abe. - And with Honest Abe's ideals.
All right. You win. It's Clarissa.
But not too loud.
With this Willet Creek dam coming up. -
Is nothing short of criminal.
- Well, goodbye. - Wish me luck.
That wouldn't be Daniel Boone?
- You love this monkey, don't you? - What do you think? Now go to work.
- Mr Smith? - Here!
- Where are you running off to? - I'm anxious to get back to the office.