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R.I.P. Senator Lloyd Bentsen

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by emjohn, May 23, 2006.

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  1. emjohn

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    #1 emjohn, May 23, 2006
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  2. MadMax

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    I knew JFK. I was a friend of JFK. You, sir, are no JFK.

    or something like that. i'll never forget that.
     
    #2 MadMax, May 23, 2006
  3. Sishir Chang

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    RIP

    I agree a great man. While he became famous for his line in the 1988 VP debate, "I knew Jack Kennedy and you sir, are no Jack Kennedy." he did a lot more than that. This is a loss for Texas and the America.
     
    #3 Sishir Chang, May 23, 2006
  4. RocketMan Tex

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    A great Texan and a great man.

    My Mom worked on his 1968 Senate campaign.

    Rest in peace.
     
    #4 RocketMan Tex, May 23, 2006
  5. Falcons Talon

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    Always new he was a good man.

    Great loss.

    RIP
     
    #5 Falcons Talon, May 23, 2006
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    Good man.

    RIP
     
    #6 swilkins, May 23, 2006
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    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    seemed like everyone was watching that debate to see Quayle do something silly.
     
    #7 pgabriel, May 23, 2006
  8. Lil Pun

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    R.I.P.
     
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  9. Jeff

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    Great man with a big heart. He'll be missed.
     
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    I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy.

    That was something.
     
    #10 Jeff, May 23, 2006
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    A hell of a Texan, and a hell of an American. What a disinquished career the gentleman had. It's a bit odd that he'll be remembered primarily for making Dan Quayle look like a fool, although I really enjoyed watching that moment.

    Rest in peace. You've earned it.
     
    #11 Deckard, May 23, 2006
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    I just name-checked him in a column last week ...
     
    #12 KellyDwyer, May 23, 2006
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    I've been trying to find the video, no luck yet.

    Quayle: ...And then, if that unfortunate situation happens - if that situation, which would be very tragic, happens, I will be prepared to carry out the responsibilities of the presidency of the United States of America. And I will be prepared to do that. I will be prepared not only because of my service in the Congress, but because of my ability to communicate and to lead. It is not just age; it's accomplishments, it's experience. I have far more experience than many others that sought the office of vice president of this country. I have as much experience in the Congress as Jack Kennedy did when he sought the presidency. I will be prepared to deal with the people in the Bush administration, if that unfortunate event would ever occur.

    Judy Woodruff: Senator Bentsen.

    Bentsen: Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy, I knew Jack Kennedy, Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you are no Jack Kennedy. (Prolonged boos and applause) What has to be done in a situation like that is to call in the -

    Woodruff: Please, please, once again you are only taking time away from your own candidate.

    Quayle: That was really uncalled for, Senator. (Shouts and applause)

    Bentsen: You are the one that was making the comparison, Senator - and I'm one who knew him well. And frankly I think you are so far apart in the objectives you choose for your country that I did not think the comparison was well-taken.
     
    #13 Oski2005, May 23, 2006
  14. Rocketman95

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    RIP to a great American and Texan.
     
    #14 Rocketman95, May 23, 2006
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    He seemed the epitiome of the tall, lean, straight shootin' Texan. RIP
     
    #15 FranchiseBlade, May 23, 2006
  16. emjohn

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    Public Memorial Service at First Pres. Houston this coming Tuesday. Pres. Clinton will be speaking.

    Evan
     
    #16 emjohn, May 24, 2006
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    I agree. I was proud he was from texas. I don't get that feeling with politicians too much.
     
    #17 pgabriel, May 24, 2006
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    your very close:

    Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy, I knew Jack Kennedy, Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you are no Jack Kennedy. (Prolonged shouts and applause) What has to be done in a situation like that is to call in the -
     
    #18 garthomps, May 24, 2006
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