Gunboat Diplomacy/Quotes: Difference between revisions

{{quote|''The problem was that Panama technically belonged to Colombia, which refused to sign a treaty leasing it to the United States. So Roosevelt sent a gunboat filled with marines down to Panama, just on the off chance that a revolution might suddenly break out, and darned if one didn't, two days later. Not only that, but the leaders of the new nation of Panama--talk about lucky breaks!--were absolutely thrilled to have the United States build a canal there. "Really, it's our pleasure," they told the marines, adding, "Don't shoot."''|''[[Dave Barry]] Slept Here''}}

 

James T Kirk, [[Star Trek]] ''A Piece of The Action'' }}

 

Al Capone }}

 

[[Babylon 5|Delenn]] }}