General Anatoly Gogol Quotes in Octopussy (1983)

[General Orlov tries to board the circus train, but is shot down by the German border guards. General Gogol, who by now learned about Orlov's scheme, approaches the fatally-injured man, looking at him disdainfully]

General Anatoly Gogol: [contemptuously] A common thief. A disgrace to the uniform!

Orlov: Yes, but tomorrow, I shall be a hero of the Soviet Union.

[despite his pain, Orlov smiles faintly, and then dies]

General Anatoly Gogol: I believe I express the opinion of everyone present that adoption of NATO proposals does not compromise our defensive position.

Orlov: [clears throat] Comrade Chairman.

Soviet Chairman: General Orlov.

Orlov: General Gogol is presumptuous. He speaks for himself and others who cling to *timid*, outdated and unrealistic policies! Must I remind you, the committee, of our *overwhelming* superiority over NATO forces before we give it away?

General Anatoly Gogol: My government categorically denies the incident ever occurred.

Orlov: A lightening thrust by ten armored divisions from the north and by five more through Czechoslovakia, leads to total victory in five days against any possible defense scenario.

General Anatoly Gogol: This is absolute madness! We know where it will end. NATO will counterattack with nuclear weapons!

Orlov: Never! The West is decadent - and divided! It has no stomach to risk our atomic reprisals! Throughout Europe daily demonstrations demand unilateral nuclear disarmament.

General Anatoly Gogol: I see no reason to risk war to satisfy your personal paranoia and thirst for conquest!