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  • “- Adm. Thomas 'Tug' Benson: We'll pick it up on the way back. We gotta mark the spot, though. Put Robinowitz in a life raft. Have him row in circles until we return.
    - Communications Officer: It could be days.
    - Adm. Thomas 'Tug' Benson: Then put some food in the life raft, for God's sake, man. Do I have to think of everything? We'll tape his favorite shows, he won't miss anything.”

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    Jeff Bright - Communications Officer
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