The Irish people were willing to take me at face value, to give me the benefit of the doubt because I was a Kennedy. I think being a Kennedy was extremely helpful. — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
“(Dad) could not abide us feeling sorry for ourselves. Life was far too good for us to whine about small things. It was selfish, and on top of that, it was boring.” — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
But I believe Ireland is getting more European, and the young are looking toward Europe for jobs - just as there are a lot… — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
The Irish people were willing to take me at face value, to give me the benefit of the doubt because I was a Kennedy.… — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
We can't be dominated by ruthless terrorism and the American principle is that we never will be. — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
While I cannot comment in detail about the inter workings of the State Department, it is a matter of public record that I recommended… — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
I can say without reservation that I do not remember a day in our childhood without laughter. — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
To tell the truth, I don't feel the pressure of fame. I don't have the problem of being a celebrity in terms of recognizability. — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
Next to President of the United States, Ambassador to Ireland is surely one of the best jobs an Irish American can hold. — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
After Joe passed away in the war, it seemed only natural that Jack and Bobby and then Teddy might pursue office as well. Public… — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
Our Family is deeply honoured to see the Irish Government taking this enormous interest in the development of the Kennedy Homestead Visitor attraction. — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
I tried to explain in 'The Nine of Us' how we grew up with politics. At meals we talked about what was in the… — Jean Kennedy Smith Copy Share Image
