<p>Well, the first two phrases are part of a famous retort by Lloyd Bensten to Dan Quayle in the 1988 Vice Presidential debate. I took some liberties with the last part.</p>
<p>Here’s the real exchange:</p>
<p>"Quayle: Three times that I’ve had this question — and I will try to answer it again for you, as clearly as I can, because the question you are asking is what kind of qualifications does Dan Quayle have to be president, what kind of qualifications do I have and what would I do in this kind of a situation. And what would I do in this situation? […] 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. </p>
<p>Judy Woodruff: Senator Bentsen. </p>
<p>Bentsen: Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy: I knew Jack Kennedy; Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy. (Prolonged shouts and applause) What has to be done in a situation like that is to call in the — "</p>
<p>It was devastating.</p>