History Quotes / NewEraSpeech

->''"Growing up in Zaofu with [[TheMentor Suyin Bei Fong]], I learnt that the idea of a royal family passing a title from one generation to the next was archaic, and that technology and innovation should be what drive a nation forward. It was the pathetic rules of [[PuppetKing kings]] and [[GodSaveUsFromTheQueen queens]] that caused the Earth Kingdom to descend in such incredible disarray. [[MilitaryCoup It's taken me three years to get it back on track, and there is no way I will allow it to slip back into the Dark Ages]]. I would like to make an announcement to the world: the Earth Kingdom is no more, and from here and out, [[RoyalBrat this man]] has no authority. I have created a new [[TheEmpire Earth Empire]], and [[VisionaryVillain I will continue to lead it into the future myself, bringing about a new era of prosperity]] for ''my'' people. And let me assure my fellow leaders of one thing: anyone who crosses our borders, or stands in our way, will be ''crushed''."''

->"The late president, my father... single-handedly turned a small arms manufacturer into the greatest company the world has ever seen. And transformed all of our lives with the miracle of mako. So I invite you to join me in a moment of silence for a great man gone too soon. ({{Beat}}) We live in challenging times. Some may feel that I am too young-- too inexperienced-- to lead us. But to them, and to you all, I say this... The Shinra Electric Power Company will endure. The challenges we face can be overcome, if we summon our courage, and cut ties with the past. Yesterday is behind us. We must look instead to the promise of tomorrow. For today is a new day. And the first of a long, arduous journey which we must take together. Follow me, and we'' will ''reach our promised land. This I do solemnly swear before you all, as president of the Shinra Electric Power Company. My friends-- place your trust in me, and together will we achieve our dream of a better world.''

->''"Did you know that [[Creator/ElectronicArts EA]] has repeatedly been voted 'Worst company in America' by ''Consumerist''? That's impressive for such a competitive field. It's like being voted 'Worst human being attending the UsefulNotes/{{Grammy Award}}s'. So hats off to EA; all that grating kittens onto their corn flakes must be its own reward to a large extent, but it's nice to get the recognition now and then. But one of the polyps on the upper portion of EA's amorphous mass has recently made some gas expulsions vaguely reminiscent of human speech, stating that they ''don't want'' to win this award anymore and that the new goal is to be a 'Player First!'-company!'"''

->''Citizens of Detroit. I'm sorry to inform you that help is not coming. You've been abandoned by the police, by your politicians, and by OCP. They all promised you a better life and tried to give you hope. And ''where'' did that lead you? Into the cesspool. I feel your frustration. I empathize with it. But let's not stop there. Let's do the only thing we can. '''Let's burn this filthy city to the ground'''. And from the ashes let's rebuild something new, something better.''

-->-- '''Wendell Antonowksy'', ''VideoGame/RobocopRogueCity''

->"Citizens of Detroit. I'm sorry to inform you that help is not coming. You've been abandoned by the police, by your politicians, and by OCP. They all promised you a better life and tried to give you hope. And ''where'' did that lead you? Into the cesspool. I feel your frustration. I empathize with it. But let's not stop there. Let's do the only thing we can. ''Let's burn this filthy city to the ground''. And from the ashes let's rebuild something new, something better."

-->-- '''Wendell Antonowksy'', ''VideoGame/RoboCopRogueCity''

->"Citizens of Detroit. I'm sorry to inform you that help is not coming. You've been abandoned by the police, by your politicians, and by OCP. They all promised you a better life and tried to give you hope. And ''where'' did that lead you? Into the cesspool. I feel your frustration. I empathize with it. But let's not stop there. Let's do the only thing we can. ''Let's burn this filthy city to the ground''. And from the ashes let's rebuild something new, something better."
-->-- '''Wendell Antonowksy, ''VideoGame/RoboCopRogueCity''

->''Once again there were the dreamy, grandiose pronouncements about peace and change. Once again there seemed to be scant regard for Israel’s legitimate security concerns. Once again Israel was being asked to make major concessions for what appeared to be little in return, and to an enemy Israelis did not trust. Once again Israel was being condemned for its supposed intransigence and obstructionism. Once again there were the assurances that the international community had Israel’s best interests at heart. Once again there were the admonitions that it was necessary to take risks for the sake of peace. And once again, there was the specter of an unfriendly American administration forcing Israel’s hand, just as George H.W. Bush forced Yitzhak Shamir into the Madrid conference in 1991, the first step toward the Oslo process.

Come, humanity! Unleash the dogs of war!''

->''Obama’s opening gambit seemed, to many Israelis, like precisely that: Oslo resurrected as farce. Once again there were the dreamy, grandiose pronouncements about peace and change. Once again there seemed to be scant regard for Israel’s legitimate security concerns. One again Israel was being asked to make major concessions for what appeared to be little in return, and to an enemy Israelis did not trust. Once again Israel was being condemned for its supposed intransigence and obstructionism. Once again there were the assurances that the international community had Israel’s best interests at heart. Once again there were the admonitions that it was necessary to take risks for the sake of peace. And once again, there was the specter of an unfriendly American administration forcing Israel’s hand, just as George H.W. Bush forced Yitzhak Shamir into the Madrid conference in 1991, the first step toward the Oslo process. Whatever Obama’s personal and political charms may be, they could not possibly overcome Israel’s unwillingness to go back down that particular rabbit hole.\\
During the February 8, 2008 conversation mentioned above, Obama said, “If we cannot have an honest dialogue about how do we achieve these goals, then we’re not going to make progress.” In a way, Obama got his honest dialogue with the Israelis, but he didn’t want to hear what they had to say.''

-->-- '''Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious''', ''Franchise/StarWars: Episode III — Film/RevengeOfTheSith''

-->-- '''Elijah Price / Mr. Glass''', ''Film/{{Glass}}''

->''"I see a place where people get on and off the freeway. On and off, off and on, all day and all night! Soon, where Toontown once stood will be a string of gas stations, inexpensive motels, restaurants that serve rapidly prepared food, tire salons, automobile dealerships, and wonderful, wonderful billboards reaching as far as the eye can see! My God, it'll be beautiful."''

->''"I believe in honesty... Especially now, in what will be your final moments in this world. All the rumors... the human sacrifices... the Hell portal... the demons... it's all true. My sisters and brothers, be thankful. You will be the first. You will have a seat alongside them as I will in what will become [[HellOnEarth the new world]] they create for us. Starting now."''

->''"Good evening, citizens of the world. Minutes ago, operatives working for Advance detonated nuclear explosives simultaneously in four major cities across the continent. We have similar devices in 58 other urban centres...and will not hesitate to detonate them if our conditions are not met in full and without delay. The people of our territory will no longer tolerate your illegal and genocidal blockade. You are to remove it immediately. We will accept nothing less than your unconditional surrender. Your territories will be taken under our control. We will install replacement governments to ensure that your citizens become part of the New Future. Your borders are now '''our''' borders. Your people are now '''our''' people. They will finally be fed, and clothed, and educated, and healed. But, for your privileged few...the moment that they feared is now upon them. Allow me to be crystal clear: If you fire a single shot at our territory, or harm a single one of our citizens, we will not hesitate to detonate further devices. You will not find them, though no doubt you are already searching for them. Our technology is decades ahead of yours."''

->''"From the ruins of this fallen kingdom, from where the Snakes failed to bring ancient Eternia to its knees,'' I ''will usher an era of brimstone and blight that will bless the modern age, and all ages yet to come, with the purity. Of.'' HAVOC! ''The time of Grayskull is passed. Welcome... to the age. Of. '''Skeletor!'''"''

->''"This morning was the most glorious morning in the history of the Earth. Peace is upon us. A gift to every man, woman, and child from the [[BrotherhoodOfEvil Brotherhood of Nod]]. Victory, not just for our people, but for our species! The time for questioning is over. Rising from our trenches, our bunkers, our factories, we must all now partake in the technology of peace. One purpose, one vision! [[GreenRocks Tiberium]] is the way and the life. Today, the sun rises on a new world and a new people. The end is the beginning."''