Thibault de Montalembert: General Ferdinand Foch
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[On Marshal Foch's private train, Matthias Erzberger negotiates a ceasefire with the French]
Matthias Erzberger : [Speaking to the French delegation while they were sitting] Monsieur le Maréchal, I am asking you for an armistice.
General Ferdinand Foch : [after handing the document of armistice to Matthias] You have 72 hours to accept our conditions. They are non-negotiable.
Matthias Erzberger : Seventy-two hours?
General Ferdinand Foch : The war will continue until you sign them.
Matthias Erzberger : Monsieur le Maréchal, in God's name, don't let 72 hours pass us by here. Thousands of lives depend on it.
General Ferdinand Foch : [Marshal stands up to hand a pen to Matthias] Sign then!
