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last. (Yoshi) Sir, these people are ill equipped to fight our superior

military fire power.

At that moment, Mike Kelly walks into the room and starts to talk.

(Mike) You are all a flock of fools. (The General) How did he get in

here? Get him out of here. (Yoshi) No, let him speak and then throw him
the hell out. (Mike) Why thank you my old, old friend. I’m not going to sit

back and watch you prey on these people like dogs. They will fight you.
You’re foolish to think your people are the only race in the world to have

myth, customs and beliefs. (Yoshi) Enough! Throw him the fuck out. The
next time I see you Mike I will kill you. (Mike) The next time. It won’t be
a next time, you fuck. You’re doomed.

Switch to the Great Council Hall where all of the Indian tribes are

represented. Re-open the scene with Mike walking in the room with
Lue and Ed.

(Mohave Chief) What is this spy doing here? (Pointing to Mike)
(Blackfoot) No, let Mr. Kelly speak. (Lue) Please listen to what he has to

say.

Mike goes up to the podium.

(Mike) We don’t have much time, but I think if you trust me we can
overcome the odds. (Councilman) Trust you? Why should we trust
someone who has given us no reason to be trusted? Trust is earned, Mr.

Kelly. (Mike) You’re right, but you have no choice. Listen to this
recording.

Mike plays back the recording: “Mr. Ucura, I want the Indians of

this land moved off of here in one week. I don’t care how it’s done.

(Mike) They plan to kill you all. Don’t you understand? They have superior
fire power. They will wipe you out in a matter of days. No, hours.
(Longstand) What would you suggest, Mr. Kelly? That we go without a

fight? The Japanese must have paid you well. (Mike) No, what I’m

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