Waco (TV Mini Series)

Stalling for Time (2018)

Taylor Kitsch: David Koresh

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• David Koresh : How dare you call us unfit parents! When was the last time you saw your kids, Gary? I see mine every day.

  Gary Noesner : The judge doesn't know you or your people, David. Which is why you need to come out and tell your side of things.

  David Koresh : Oh, I'd love to tell my side of things, Gary, but you won't let us speak to the press. Every time I turn that TV on, all I see is "David Koresh, the fanatic. David Koresh, the antagonist."

  Gary Noesner : Well, from what I can see, there's an awful lot of sympathy for you and a lot of anger towards the ATF in all parts of the country. It's in your interest to come out now, and not have that sentiment turn.

• David Koresh : You know, you sure like putting all the pressure on us to come out, when what you should be doing is just back off. Let time take its toll. Do you understand? It's not our desire to die in here, Gary.

  Gary Noesner : I understand, and I've been trying to buy time with my bosses, but it's very difficult...

  David Koresh : Buy time for what? Before you come in here full force?

  Gary Noesner : No. Buy the time you need, you know, to pray and talk to your God.

  David Koresh : Tell me, Gary, who's your God? You do believe in God, don't ya?

  Gary Noesner : I don't know what I believe.

  David Koresh : Well, how do you think all this started, Gary? Do you think i-it's all just random? It's all one big coincidence? That a proton collided with a neutron and that's how it all got started? Well, who created that proton, Gary? Who created that neutron? How did the universe get this possibility?

• Gary Noesner : The kids, David; let's talk about sending more of 'em out.

  David Koresh : Gary, I know. I know you don't like talking about religion. But religion is all I am.

  Gary Noesner : Right, but the kids are what...

  David Koresh : Listen to me! Listen. Listen carefully. These kids in here are my children, and they ain't coming out! Especially to someone who doesn't even believe in God.

• David Koresh : Kathy, put your heart to wisdom. Think this through. These are the people that murdered your husband.

  Kathy Schroeder : I know. It... it's not an easy decision, but Danny needs me.

  David Koresh : Well, if your desire is stronger than your loyalty to God, then we have our answer, don't we?

  Kathy Schroeder : David, I know God is here. I know that. It's... it's all coming true...

  David Koresh : If you're gonna go, go. If you're looking for my blessing, you ain't getting it.

• David Koresh : [Kathy has decided to leave]  Take Brad with you.

  Brad Branch : Me?

  David Koresh : I heard you were drinking. Is that the truth?

  [Brad glances at Rachel] 

  David Koresh : We are all one body here. And for that body to work properly, we all need to be in harmony. If one finger isn't working, or if someone decides to go out on their own...

  Rachel Koresh : David.

  David Koresh : ...then we're all out of harmony. This is God's test, and you failed miserably.

  Rachel Koresh : Calm down.

  David Koresh : Don't tell me to calm down. I'm protecting us.

  [to Brad] 

  David Koresh : You're done here. Steve, let 'em out.

• David Koresh : [briefly reminiscing about the ATF raid]  I was right there. I tried to stop it.

  Judy Schneider : I know you did.

  David Koresh : God's not speaking to me anymore. I have no idea what I'm gonna do.

  Judy Schneider : You know, you always say "To trust God in the light's easy, but to trust Him in the dark, that's faith."

• David Koresh : Everything you tell me is a lie, Gary.

  Gary Noesner : No, everything I tell you is not a lie. I'm not the one who drove that vehicle onto your property, David.

  David Koresh : I don't wanna hear it. We aren't afraid of the government. Big Brother wants to come in here and fight, we will fight back. I think we've proven that before. And as long as our flag is still flying, I'm gonna defend it. As an American citizen, anyone that steps on my property, anyone that destroys my property, is gonna get their ass whooped.

  Gary Noesner : Look, I would feel exactly the same way if I was in your position. But the thing is, these guys are frustrated, too. And they don't wanna be here any more than you want them here. But try as I might, I cannot get them to understand somebody waiting for a sign from God. It's just not part of their worldview.

  David Koresh : I get that, Gary.

  Gary Noesner : But we can get through this if we work together, okay? Now, I want you to sit tight. I'm gonna go talk to my bosses and try and get those tanks off your property.

• Tony Prince : Get Koresh on the phone.

  Gary Noesner : Whoa, Tony. What are you doing?

  [Prince dials the landline] 

  Gary Noesner : Hey.

  David Koresh : [in the compound, he answers the ringing phone]  Hello?

  Tony Prince : David?

  Gary Noesner : Yes?

  Tony Prince : This is Tony Prince, Special Agent in Charge for the FBI. If you don't come out of there by morning, certain actions will be taken against you and your people. That's not a threat, it's a promise.

• David Koresh : What's going on?

  Rachel Koresh : We're just talking.

  David Koresh : About?

  Steve Schneider : About our options.

  David Koresh : Options?

  Steve Schneider : Mm-hmm.

  David Koresh : Steven, you of all people know there's only one option. Wayne, you wanna go out there, be with your family? Or do you wanna feel the hand of God?

  Wayne Martin : You are my family, David.

  David Koresh : Judy, do you wanna stay or do you wanna leave?

  Judy Schneider : I don't wanna leave without you.

  David Koresh : Thibodeau? Go on. Take the easy way out.

• Rachel Koresh : You owe it to us to tell us what you're thinking.

  David Koresh : No. I owe you nothing.

  Rachel Koresh : You are not the only one that's suffering here. Don't you forget that.

  David Koresh : Don't forget why we're here. This is our withering.

  [to the others] 

  David Koresh : Y'all wanna miss out on the miracle? Be my guest.

  [to the group as Rachel leaves] 

  David Koresh : Get outta my chapel.

• Gary Noesner : My commander, David, I spoke to him. He's not gonna back down on this ultimatum.

  David Koresh : Yeah, well, we're not backing down, either, Gary.

  Gary Noesner : David, I'm gonna try something here. I wanna talk to ya not like "Gary the FBI agent", but... but like I was your friend. And I want you to listen to what I'm gonna say. As if a friend was saying it to you. Come out. Just come out before it gets any worse. That's my friendly advice.

  David Koresh : I appreciate that, Gary. And I want this to be over just as much as you do. You think I like being in this place like this? I don't. It's awful. You have no idea what I'd give to have a hot shower right now.

  Gary Noesner : It can be over, David. You have the ability to make it be over.

  David Koresh : I'm trying. I'm trying to connect with God. And I'm not just giving you the runaround, either, Gary.

  Gary Noesner : I know. Well, I just want you to know, whatever happens from here on out, I'm trying, too.

  David Koresh : I know you are. I know.

• David Koresh : What's wrong?

  David Thibodeau : Um... I don't wanna die in here, David. I know I might. And-and maybe that's God's will, but... I don't want to.

  David Koresh : I wish I had three more years with you. Three more years to teach you the message.

  David Thibodeau : Who's to say you won't?

  David Koresh : The way things are going, I think it's clear. We're going home. One way or another, Thibs.

• David Thibodeau : Uh... Michele and-and Serenity...

  David Koresh : What about 'em?

  David Thibodeau : If I decide to go... will you let them leave with me?

  David Koresh : Hm. Your mother. She sure struck a nerve with you, didn't she?

  David Thibodeau : Yeah.

  David Koresh : Yeah. They have a way of doing that. And it would pain me, but I would not hold it against you if you wanted to go join her. But Michele? And Serenity? That is my wife... and my daughter. They are mine to protect. Not yours. You understand?

• David Koresh : [Wayne has gotten the generator operational]  You did it! I knew you would! Great job! How much gas do we have in there?

  Wayne Martin : Ten minutes, tops.

  David Koresh : I know what I wanna do with it.