Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

I have just received the following wire from my generous Daddy. It says, Dear Jack: Don't buy a single vote more than is necessary. I'll be damned if I am going to pay for a landslide.

I have just received the following wire from my generous Dad

Summary

This quote is a humorous and satirical remark made by the fictional character Jack. It implies that his wealthy father advises him not to spend excessive amounts of money on buying votes in an election. The father suggests that wining by a large margin, or a "landslide," would be a waste of funds since it would not financially benefit him. The quote highlights the corrupt practice of vote buying and the cynical attitude towards politics and money.

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