Joseph P. Kennedy quotes

Joseph P. Kennedy was an American businessman, investor, and diplomat, who served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. A key figure in the influential Kennedy family, he played a significant role in American politics and public life. He was known for his controversial tenure as ambassador and for being the patriarch of a prominent political dynasty. Here are 6 of his quotes:

He may be president, but he still comes home and swipes my socks.

Joseph P. Kennedy

I've had a tough time learning how to act like a congressman. Today I accidentally spent some of my own money.

Joseph P. Kennedy

Don't buy a single vote more than necessary. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for a landslide.

Joseph P. Kennedy

We must get into the picture business. This is a new industry and a gold mine. it looks like another telephone industry.

Joseph P. Kennedy

Whenever you're sitting across from some important person, always picture him sitting there in a suit of long red underwear. That's the way I always operated in business.

Joseph P. Kennedy