Lloyd Bentsen Quotes

• I knew Jack Kennedy; Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy.

  Lloyd Bentsen

  Memorable, Jack Kennedy, Senators

  Remark in vice-presidential debate, 5 Oct. 1988

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• I have never forgotten my days as an Eagle Scout. I didn't know it at the time, but what really came out of my Scouting was learning how to lead and serve the community. It has come in handy in my career in government.

  Lloyd Bentsen

  Government, Eagles, Careers

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• Fellow from Texas can tell the difference between grass-roots and AstroTurf.

  Lloyd Bentsen

  Texas, Roots, Differences

  "Astroturf Lobbying Organizations: Do Fake Grassroots Need Real Regulation" by Henry Young, "Illinois Business Law Journal", November 2, 2009.

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