Waco (TV Mini Series)

Visions and Omens (2018)

Christopher Stanley: Edward Wiggins

Quotes 

• Barry Skinner : You wanted to see me, sir?

  Edward Wiggins : DOJ report came out. They're pinning Ruby Ridge on us.

  Barry Skinner : Aw, that's bullshit.

  Edward Wiggins : Politicians are so short-sighted. Congress are talking about shutting us down, and Clinton's saying he'll support it.

  Barry Skinner : FBI shot Vicky Weaver. How is that our fault?

  Edward Wiggins : It was our crappy case to begin with. March 10th, they're talking about defunding the ATF. Come March 11th, we might all be out of a job.

  Barry Skinner : What can we do to stop it?

• Barry Skinner : I need you to look at this.

  Edward Wiggins : What is it?

  Barry Skinner : A UPS driver found a box of grenade casings headed for a religious group in Waco, Texas.

  Edward Wiggins : What do we know about the group?

  Barry Skinner : They're called the Branch Davidians. Their leader is a guy named David Koresh, born Vernon Howell. One prior for armed assault. A former member of their group estimates they spent close to 200 grand on guns and parts in the last couple of years.

  Edward Wiggins : Whoa! What are they planning on doing with all those guns?

  Barry Skinner : I don't know, but get this. That guy's a polygamist. He's got a bunch of wives and children, and our informant, he believes some of those kids are being abused. Now, Child Services has investigated twice, but can't make a case. And we could stop it.

  Edward Wiggins : If we come out of that compound with a bunch of innocent kids and loaded guns, it might remind Congress why they need us.

  Barry Skinner : I'll get a surveillance team set up top of next week.

  Edward Wiggins : [Skinner starts to leave]  No. Start one tonight.