Captain Michael Quinn: Our nation is suffering from a form of hysteria, right now, one we can't afford - not with Russia breathing down our necks and a nuclear arms race on the brink of disaster. When people panic, communication channels jam, police can't do their jobs, and the border patrol literally chases the moon. How would you like to help the U.S. Air Force instill rational scientific thinking back into our public consciousness again?
Dr. J. Allen Hynek: Um, how?
Captain Michael Quinn: For starters, come with me to Fargo. Pilot there by the name of Henry Fuller claims to have gotten into a dogfight with an alien spacecraft.
Dr. J. Allen Hynek: You want me to investigate flying saucers?
Captain Michael Quinn: I want you to help me prove to the public the truth - they don't exist.
Dr. J. Allen Hynek: Captain, I already have a full-time job, and a grant I'm applying for with people who are depending on me. Thank you for the offer, but this is really not my field.
Captain Michael Quinn: Thought you were smarter than that. "Genius" is what I was told. In my experience, that doesn't always mean intelligent.
Dr. J. Allen Hynek: What are you trying to say, Captain?
Captain Michael Quinn: I'm trying to say I think you're missing out on a great opportunity.
Dr. J. Allen Hynek: I just told you this wasn't my field.
Captain Michael Quinn: You think I started out here? I was a pilot in the Air Force, 10 years. Flew countless missions during the War - that was my field. Never imagined I'd be doing this. But you know why I did it? Because this is a chance to show the world the truth. Kind of like Newton knew that did when he proved the world was round.
Dr. J. Allen Hynek: Pythagoras.
Captain Michael Quinn: Come again?
Dr. J. Allen Hynek: Pythagoras was the first to suggest the world was round. Newton is better known for discovering the law of gravity. But you knew that already, didn't you? You are good at this - persuasion.
Captain Michael Quinn: I studied a little psychology. It's how I got the job. I know people.
