Who in a public debate said, "Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy."?

In 1988 Republican Dan Quayle had his words used against him during a vice presidential debate after he likened his political experience to that of John F. Kennedy. Democratic opponent Lloyd Bentsen's response: "I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy." Quayle's miffed comeback: "That was really uncalled for, Senator" had to wait until the laughter in the hall died down.

Dan Quayle was George H.W. Bush running mate in 1988. When the young looking Quayle sought to compare his experience in Congress with that of Jack Kennedy, Bentsen uttered one of the most famous of all debate quotes ever. "Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy."

Now, these words or some variation on Bentsen's use, have become a part of America's political lexicon. The words are used as a way to deflate politicians or other individuals who are perceived as thinking too highly of themselves. In U.S. presidential debates, no judges are used to award points. There is no way to determine who has won or lost. Public opinion is normally used to pick a winner.

Critics and experts in the media for the 88 Vice Presidential Debate made immediate assessments about who they believed was the winner or loser. Between Quayle and Bentsen, almost everyone in this instance undoubtedly said Lloyd Bentsen was the clear winner.