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Thu Aug 6, 2015, 12:45 PM Aug 2015

Best debate zingers

My favorite has always been Lloyd Bentsen's response to Dan Quayle...



(after Quayle said he was more qualified than Jack Kennedy).... "Bentsen: I knew Jack Kennedy. I served with Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. And you, Senator, are no Jack Kennedy."
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Best debate zingers (Original Post) Tab Aug 2015 OP
"Please, proceed..." madamesilverspurs Aug 2015 #1
"Horses and bayonets" dixiegrrrrl Aug 2015 #2
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