John Nance Garner

John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner (November 22, 1868 – November 7, 1967) was a U.S. representative from Texas, the thirty-second vice president of the United States and the forty-fourth speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

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"Not worth a bucket of warm piss."

- John Nance Garner

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"Worst damnfool mistake I ever made was letting myself be elected Vice President of the United States. Should have stuck with my old chores as Speaker of the House. I gave up the second most important job in the Government for one that didn't amount to a hill of beans. I spent eight long years as Mr. Roosevelt's spare tire. I might still be Speaker if I didn't let them elect me Vice-President."

- John Nance Garner

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"You have to do a little bragging on yourself even to your relatives—man just doesn’t get anywhere without advertising."