The Andromeda Strain (1971): Goverment Consulting

The clip goverment consulting from The Andromeda Strain (1971)

Has the president made his decision on Directive 7-12 yet?
He doesn't jump into things, Dr. Robertson.
First I've got to put together a briefing for him.
The president's main concern is the international consequences.
What do you think, Mr. Secretary?
It's against the Moscow Treaty of 1963...
to fire thermonuclear weapons above ground.
The Russians will have to be privately informed we're going to cauterize the area.
Then they'll ask a flock of questions. Some we don't want answered.
That'll take hours.
God knows how far the infection can spread in that time.
Yes, Chief?
Yes, sir.
Yes, Mr. President.
The president's decided to postpone Directive 7-12 for 24 to 48 hours.
Instead he'll call out the National Guard to cordon off the area around Piedmont.
That's your department, Ed. Safe and sound.
It should've been left up to the scientists.
It's a colossal mistake.
Tell the president I said so.
No, but... I'll get you an appointment.
By whose decision, General, was the site for Wildfire chosen?
Dr. Stone's. It seemed ideal because of its remoteness.
There was no inhabited area near Wildfire for a radius of 112 miles.
Las Vegas is to the north, Phoenix to the south, Los Angeles west.
Weren't you worried the infection might spread to them?
Yes, sir, I was, but Dr. Stone and Dr. Robertson assured the president...
Wildfire was foolproof because of its device for atomic self-destruct.
The military had to take a backseat.

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