President John F. Kennedy humor at fund-raiser for the National Democratic party.

Miami, Florida, March 10, 1962
Address at Miami Beach at a fundraising Dinner in Honor of Senator George Smathers.
''I actually came down here tonight to pay a debt of obligation to an old friend and faithful adviser. He and I came to the 80th Congress together, and have been associated for many years, and I regard him as one of my most valuable counselors in moments of great personal and public difficulty.

In 1952, when I was thinking about running for the United States Senate, I went to the then Senator Smathers, and said, "George, what do you think?" He said, "Don't do it. Can't win. Bad year."

In 1956 I was at the Democratic Convention, and I said--I didn't know whether I would run for Vice President or not, so I said, "George, what do you think? This is it. They need a young man." "It's your chance." So I ran--and lost.

And in 1960 I was wondering whether I ought to run in the West Virginia primary. "Don't do it. That State you can't possibly carry."

And actually, the only time I really got nervous about the whole matter at Los Angeles,was just before the balloting, and George came up and he said, "I think it looks pretty good for you."

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[nurula007]

he's so charismatic

[Gracie88]

Thank you for uploading this. He was such a gorgeous man.

[rhcp800]

JFK was the most inspirational president (in my opinion). It's hard to believe that my "friend" hates him.

[Jeremy1281988]

@neveryoumindeh Damn, they took it off. =(

[neveryoumindeh]

im looking for that can you please reply with the link?

[1995kennedy]

Thanks so much :D

[Jeremy1281988]

I know this is an old comment, but there is a video entitled "The JFK Show"... it is incredible and full of JFK's humor.

One of the best video's on YouTube, in my opinion.

[grumpytosnowwhite]

LOL!

[1995kennedy]

hope to see more on jfks comedy, enjoyed this one