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You fucking people, you have no idea how to defend a nation. You just weakened a country today Kaffee, that's all you did. You put people's lives in danger. Sweet dreams son.
— Jessep • A Few Good Men
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An editorial interpretation.
The speaker angrily accuses the listener and others like them of not understanding what protecting a nation takes. In the speaker's view, the listener's actions weakened the country and endangered lives. The closing "sweet dreams" is a cold, mocking parting shot.
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