David PietruszaJack had an actor's control." Chuck Spalding
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When John F. Kennedy was assassinated, he invited eight people to his funeral. His brother, Ted, was not one of them. One of the most famous quotes about this situation comes from Robert McNamara who said: "Jack had an actor's control. He could use the word 'no,' and the man would move on."
Source: 1960Lbj Vs. Jfk Vs. Nixon: The Epic Campaign That Forged Three Presidencies
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