Old Hickory (1939)
John Hamilton: Governor Clairborne of Louisiana
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Andrew Jackson : [pointing at a map of the local area in Louisiana and explaining his warfare strategy] Governor, I've decided to stand here: between a river and a swamp.
Governor Clairborne of Louisiana : But, General, the enemy has a force of 10,000 regulars, veterans, men who beat Napoleon.
Andrew Jackson : Yes, Governor, I reckon there's fine a lot of fightin' men on earth.
Governor Clairborne of Louisiana : And you expect to beat them with half as many militia, backwoodsmen most of them?
Andrew Jackson : Backwoodsmen stopped them in '76. I reckon they can do it again.
Governor Clairborne of Louisiana : Very well, General, I wish you every success.
Andrew Jackson : Thank you, Governor.