Quote by Captain Ramius

Give me a ping, Vasili. One ping only, please.

Give me a ping, Vasili.
One ping only, please.

Summary

This quote is from the movie "The Hunt for Red October" and is spoken by Jack Ryan, played by actor Alec Baldwin. In this scene, Ryan asks Vasili, a sonar operator, to give him a single ping on his sonar. Ryan calmly requests only one ping, indicating that he wants Vasili to send a single sound wave to locate a submarine. This quote illustrates Ryan's determination to uncover and defuse a potentially dangerous situation, showcasing his expertise in naval technology.

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