- Dan Quayle: I have as much experience as Jack Kennedy did when he sought the Presidency.
- Lloyd Bentsen: Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy.
- Dan Quayle: That was really uncalled for, Senator.
- Lloyd Bentsen: You're the one who was making the comparison, Senator, and I'm one who knew him well. And frankly I think you're so far apart in the objectives you choose for your country that I did not think the comparison was well taken.