City of Ember (2008)

Bill Murray: Mayor Cole

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• [Mayor Cole addresses perhaps a couple of dozen citizens and gives what is meant to be a rousing speech, like a true politician: promising much but with little action to accomplish anything] 

  Mayor Cole : These are trying and troubled times. Our problems are grave. We need answers, but beyond answers, more important than answers, we need solutions. And in order to find those solutions, I propose we launch a thorough investigation.

  [Many members of the small crowd nod and say "Yes."] 

  Mayor Cole : I hereby declare the creation of a Task Force to Investigate the Blackouts.

  [the crowd claps. Lina looks cynical] 

  Mayor Cole : Do I have volunteers?

  [Several hands rise into the air. Cole looks gratified] 

  Mayor Cole : [grandiosely]  Today, we, the people, stand united against the darkness!