- Maj. John D. 'Mac' McGillis: You know, I had a turtle when I was a kid.
- Polly Cooper McGillis: You did?
- Maj. John D. 'Mac' McGillis: Yeah. He didn't do much except die.
- Gen. Marcus C. Craig: Well, don't just stand there, man! Show this woman your turtle! And show it to her now!