- Hotel Clerk: Mr. McCord, of course. And Seward. Would that be the same man who talked Washington into buying that worthless iceberg?
- Jason McCord: If you mean Alaska, yes.
- Hotel Clerk: Well, I heard we paid seven million for...
- Jason McCord: You've got good hearing. I hope you heard my message.
- Rufus I. Pitkin: Jason, I'd trade all the furs and nuggets in Alaska for a smile from that little lady.
- [the lady in question is Millie who is dressed in green and sings My Darling Clementine on her swing hung high from the ceiling]
- Jason McCord: I surveyed Alaska. It's rich in gold. And other minerals according to the samples I brought back. Unlimited natural resources. And Mr Seward, you could build a fishing industry that would completely outrank the East.
- William Henry Seward: That'' put a burr under their saddles.
- Jason McCord: The land itself is thick with wildlife, the soil richer than any I've ever seen.
- Sobel - Swindler: When a man drinks alone, he gets to brooding.
- Grimes - Henchman: Especially a man who's been in the wilds of Alaska.
- Rufus I. Pitkin: How do you know I been in Alaska?
- Sobel - Swindler: You've got that look, Mr Pitkin.
- William Henry Seward: You know, we're kindred spirits, you and I. Yes, they branded you a coward and me a fool. Ah, but we'll both live it down. Why, I weathered accidents, thieves, assassins' knives, a ranting president and a screaming public. Fate must have a better end in store for me. But before I leave this vale of tears, I want just one moment of triumph. I think you can understand it, Jason.
- Leslie Gregg: I can't thank you enough for what you've done.
- Jason McCord: You can try. By having supper with me tonight.
- Leslie Gregg: Then I'll be even more in your debt.
- Jason McCord: No, no, I'll be spending your money.
- Jason McCord: There'll be lots of boats going north.
- Leslie Gregg: They'll need people who are strong.
- Jason McCord: And people who are beautiful.
- Leslie Gregg: I'll write to you, Jason.
- Jason McCord: Maybe he did this country some good too. We'll find out when they get around to writing the history books of Alaska.