We’ll have to wait the old-fashioned way.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that we will have to wait patiently and in the traditional way to get the information or results we want, rather than using modern technology or methods. The "old-fashioned way" refers to waiting calmly and not trying to rush or find a faster solution. The speaker, Wolf Blitzer, is suggesting that sometimes we need to be patient and accept that we can't always get what we want right away.
About Wolf Blitzer
Wolf Blitzer is an American journalist and television news anchor who has been a reporter at CNN since 1990. He currently hosts the network’s popular show, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, and previously served as CNN’s lead political anchor until 2021.