The Conspirator (2010)

Danny Huston: Joseph Holt

Quotes 

• Joseph Holt : Inter arma, silent leges. "In times of war, the law falls silent."

  Frederick Aiken : It shouldn't.

• Joseph Holt : One bullet killed our beloved president. One bullet but not one man!

• Edwin Stanton : No. Damn it! No. No, she must be punished to the full extent. I want these people buried and forgotten.

  Joseph Holt : The majority prefer a more merciful sentence, life in prison on account of her age, gender.

  Edwin Stanton : I give Mr. Aiken credit. He knew just how to use the daughter.

  Joseph Holt : It seems so.

  Edwin Stanton : You made my sentiments known to the Commission?

  Joseph Holt : Their minds are made.

  Edwin Stanton : Then let us change them.