Protocol (1984)

Kenneth McMillan: Senator Norris

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• Senator Norris : Sunny, the purpose of this hearing is to find out who was responsible. If you give us a name...

  Sunny Davis : No, sir, I'm sorry, I can't do that.

  Senator Norris : You can't... Why not?

  Sunny Davis : Because *I'm* responsible.

  [crowd starts to murmur loudly] 

  Sunny Davis : [continues]  Do you know what my dad says? He says that if you let a guy sell you a diamond ring for only ten cents, the chances are you own a diamond ring not worth a dime. Well, I bought the whole mine. I thought I was getting a free ride - or at least a real cheap one. And I really have to thank them for that. I mean the people who sold it to me, I mean.

• Senator Norris : And what, to the best of your understanding, were your duties with regard to the Emir?

  Sunny Davis : I was supposed to show him a good time.

  Senator Norris : A good time?

  Sunny Davis : Yes, sir. That's what Mr. Hilley told me.

  Senator Norris : Mr. Hilley told you to show the emir a good time.

  Sunny Davis : Well, actually the exact words he used were, "A very good time."

  Senator Norris : And, how did you interpret this curious directive?

  Sunny Davis : I didn't interpret it. I just did it.