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"Dudley Henriques" wrote in message
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"I want you to know that I will not make age an issue of this
campaign.
I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's
youth
and inexperience."
Ronald Reagan-during a 1984 presidential debate with Walter Mondale.


Probably the best presidential debate response ever. Mondale laughed,
but
behind that laugh he had to be thinking, "Damn, that sonofabitch
really
nailed me with that one!"

It broke me up! Not only the response, but the foresight Reagan's
handlers had in realizing that his age was a prime issue in the election
and anticipating an opening during the debate that would present the
opportunity for inserting this carefully constructed retort. It was
brilliant......a beautiful chess move.
I honestly believe that Mondale lost any chance he had for the
Presidency during that moment! (If indeed he ever had a chance :-)
Dudley Henriques
International Fighter Pilots Fellowship
Commercial Pilot/ CFI Retired
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