Yes, perhaps there is a silent switch... also please recheck the covers/years/releases/missing line, thanks. I'm hoping there is a NTSC DVD English 5.1 version with directional sound/panning that also includes the "I read you" line.
1998 MGM
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1999 (1st) Warner
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2001 (2nd) Warner
From http://www.thedigitalbits.com/site_archive/reviews/2001.html
Also, if you read the link, please keep in mind the reviewer thinks the MGM and 1999 (1st) Warner releases are identical and which release the review is referring to is confusing at times.