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Bobby kennedy Quote by Charles Brandt

“When a reporter asked Bobby Kennedy what he would do if Hoffa were acquitted, Bobby Kennedy, who said he had “never considered that possibility” with such an “air-tight case,” remarked, “I’ll jump off the Capitol.” In” quote by Charles Brandt
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““When a reporter asked Bobby Kennedy what he would do if Hoffa were acquitted, Bobby Kennedy, who said he had “never considered that possibility” with such an “air-tight case,” remarked, “I’ll jump off the Capitol.” In””

Charles Brandt

About This Quote

Source Book: The Assassin's Gate by Charles Brandt, 1999

Bobby Kennedy jokes about drastic retaliation if a powerful figure is freed, highlighting his frustration.

In simple terms: He threatens extreme action over a legal outcome.

Key Takeaway

Consider the weight of words in tense situations.

Themes

politics humor frustration

Mood

satirical serious

Type

historical political

When to use this quote

  • court rulings
  • political negotiations
  • media interviews

Key Concepts

law power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this reveal about coping with power?
  • How can humor influence public perception?
A Different Perspective

Humor may downplay serious consequences.

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