- Major Bart McClelland: And so, unless we lay 30 miles of track by the 20th it's all over. It would be bad enough if we had a first-rate crew out there at top efficiency, but this way...
- General Dodge: You don't think they can do it.
- Major Bart McClelland: Do you, sir?
- General Dodge: I don't think anyone ever realizes just what men can accomplish when they have faith in their cause and their leaders. It's something I learned during the war... and I thought you did, too.
- Major Bart McClelland: What do you want me to do, General?
- General Dodge: I want you to go out there and lead them. I want you to get it done.
- Major Bart McClelland: I'll try.
- General Dodge: Major McClellan! That isn't enough. I didn't ask you to try; I told you to get it done!
- Major Bart McClelland: *Yes, sir!*