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[Adams has barged into Jefferson's room, accompanied by Franklin, to read the results of Jefferson's work on the Declaration of Independence] John Adams:
Well, is it written yet? Well, you've had a whole week, man. Is it done? Can I SEE IT? [with his violin bow, Jefferson picks up and hands Adams a discarded draft] John Adams:
"There comes a time in the lives of men when it becomes necessary to advance from that subordination in which they have hitherto rem-"... This is terrible. Where's the rest of it? [Jefferson indicates dozens of rejected drafts strewn crumpled about his floor] John Adams:
Do you mean to say that it is not yet finished? Thomas Jefferson:
No, sir. I mean to say that it's not yet begun. John Adams:
Good god! A whole week! The entire earth was created in a week! [Jefferson turns to face him] Thomas Jefferson:
Someday, you must tell me how you did it. John Adams:
Disgusting
Well, is it written yet? Well, you've had a whole week, man. Is it done? Can I SEE IT? [with his violin bow, Jefferson picks up and hands Adams a discarded draft] John Adams:
"There comes a time in the lives of men when it becomes necessary to advance from that subordination in which they have hitherto rem-"... This is terrible. Where's the rest of it? [Jefferson indicates dozens of rejected drafts strewn crumpled about his floor] John Adams:
Do you mean to say that it is not yet finished? Thomas Jefferson:
No, sir. I mean to say that it's not yet begun. John Adams:
Good god! A whole week! The entire earth was created in a week! [Jefferson turns to face him] Thomas Jefferson:
Someday, you must tell me how you did it. John Adams:
Disgusting
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Well is it written yet
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Well you've had a whole week man
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Is it done
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Can I see it
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There comes a time in the lives of men when it becomes necessary
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to advance from that subordination in which they have hitherto
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This is terrible
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Where's the rest of it
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Do you mean to say that it is not yet finished
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No sir
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I mean to say that it's not yet begun
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Good god
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A whole week
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The entire earth was created in a week
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Someday you must tell me how you did it
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Disgusting
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Movie Summary
A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence.
Actors
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
