Political question

Perchik: There's a question... A certain question I want to discuss with you.

Hodel: Yes?

Perchik: It's a political question.

Hodel: What is it?

Perchik: The question of... marriage.

Hodel: Is this a political question?

Perchik: Well, yes. Yes, everything's political. Like everything else, the relationship between a man and a woman has a socioeconomic base. Marriage must be founded on mutual beliefs. A common attitude and philosophy towards society...

Hodel: - And affection?

Perchik: Well, yes, of course. That is also necessary. Such a relationship can have positive social values. When two people face the world with unity and solidarity...

Hodel: And affection?

Perchik: Yes, that is an important element! At any rate, I... I personally am in favour of such a socioeconomic relationship.

Hodel: I think... you are asking me to marry you.

Perchik: Well... in a theoretical sense... yes. I am.

Hodel: I was hoping you were...

Fiddler on the roof (1971), Norman Jewison