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This is not a war for the independence of one or two coloniesbut for the independence of one nationAnd what nation is thatAn American nationThere is no such nation and to speak of one is treasonWe are
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The Patriot

If you mean by "patriot," am I angry about taxation without representation, well, yes, I...

Col. Harry Burwell:
This is not a war for the independence of one or two colonies, but for the independence of one nation.Capt. Wilkins:Tell me, Colonel, what nation is that?Mr. Howard:An American nation!Capt. Wilkins:There is no such nation, and to speak of one is treason.Mr. Howard:We *are* citizens of An American nation! And our rights are being threatened by a tyrant three thousand miles away!Benjamin Martin:Would you tell me please, Mr. Howard, why should I trade one tyrant three thousand miles away for three thousand tyrants one mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can.Col. Harry Burwell:Captain Martin, I understood you to be a patriot.Benjamin Martin:If you mean by "patriot," am I angry about taxation without representation, well, yes, I am. Should the American colonies govern themselves independently? I believe that they can, and they should. But if you are asking me, am I willing to go to war with England? Well, then the answer is most definitely *No!*

Full Transcript

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This is not a war for the independence of one or two colonies
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but for the independence of one nation
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And what nation is that
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An American nation
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There is no such nation and to speak of one is treason
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We are citizens of an American nation
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And our rights are being threatened
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by a tyrant 3000 miles away
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Would you tell me please Mr Howard
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why should I trade one tyrant 3000 miles away
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for 3000 tyrants one mile away
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An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can
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Captain Martin
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I understood you to be a patriot
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If you mean by patriot am I angry about taxation without representation
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Well yes I am
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Should the American colonies govern themselves independently
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I believe they can And they should
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But if you're asking me am I willing to go to war with England
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then the answer is most definitely no
Available in 6 languages
Duration
71 seconds
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2,247
Timestamp in Movie
00:14:11
Uploaded
Mar 01, 2026
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Production
Columbia Pictures,Mutual Film Company,Centropolis Entertainment,Global Medien KG

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Movie Summary

After proving himself on the field of battle in the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin wants nothing more to do with such things, preferring the simple life of a farmer. But when his son Gabriel enlists in the army to defend their new nation, America, against the British, Benjamin reluctantly returns to his old life to protect his son.

Actors

Chris Cooper
Col. Harry Burwell
Adam Baldwin
Capt. Wilkins
Mel Gibson
Benjamin Martin