HENRY A. KISSINGER

March 19, 1982

Dear Mr. Muncaster:

I appreciated your card which I
received while I was hospitalized.
Your thoughtfulness and good wishes
meant a great deal to me.

HENRY A. KISSINGER

July 20, 1982

Dear Mr. Murray:

Please forgive my very belated thank-
you for the note you sent to me when
I was hospitalized earlier this year.
Your thoughtfulness and good wishes
meant a great deal to me.

voter, "the people of this state are just
going to keep electing you over and over
again until you learn your job!"

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Once, while he was Secretary of State,
Henry Kissinger appeared on the Dean
Martin roast of Bob Hope. He said:

"There was some doubt as to whether I
could make an appearance on this show
because of my tight schedule. But when I
hesitated, Bob said that if I didn't appear
he would stop paying his taxes. And you
know what that would mean to govern-
ment solvency.

"You don't do anything in Washington
these days without asking the permission
of Congress. So I asked Congress whether
I could appear. And, Bob, I have a message
to you from the entire Congress.

"They have proclaimed you 'The Funniest Man in the World.' The vote was 268 to 267."

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Bob gave a big boff on this at a Beverly
Hills, California, charity dinner:

"I'm happy to see our Governor Jerry
Brown get away from his desk for this
important evening. Jerry thinks capital
punishment is being stuck in Sacramento."

Political humor has always played a big part in Republican Bob Hope's comedy routines. Here are some classics:

*While visiting Pennsylvania:* "I didn't know what the issues were in an election in Wilkes-Barre. I didn't even know there was an election. I was driving through the city and put my hand out to signal a left turn. Immediately, eight candidates shook it."

*Johnny:* Pa, what is a politician?

*Father:* Son, a politician is a human machine with a wagging tongue.

*Johnny:* What is a statesman?

*Father:* It is an ex-politician who has mastered the art of holding his tongue.

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The Senator of a Southern state bragged at a victory party that this day marked the twelfth time the voters had returned him to power.

"I've been elected twelve times!" he said, puffing his chest way out.

"I guess, Senator," said a Republican

HENRY A. KISSINGER

March 19, 1982

Dear Ms. Murry:

[LC]

7006 Ridgeland Ave.
Hammond, Indiana 46324

February 10, 1982

Mr. Henry Kissinger
Former Mr. Secretary of State
c/o Massachusetts General Hospital
32 Fruit Street
Boston, Mass. 02114

Dear Mr. Kissinger,

Boy was I relieved to hear that you were# doing fine after
your operation today. A triple bypass-that's quite a big one.
I read in the paper where you said that it was no big deal
but I'll tell you sir that that shows me just what I always
knew anyway-that you are one heck of a guy and able to look on
the bright side of things. You are a great man sir.

You know, those kind of operations can be tricky sometimes
so I was glad to see that the head of the hospital did the sur-
gery. That makes things easier all around.

When you were Secretary of State for this great land of
ours I think that our diplomatic relations went smoother than
any time I had ever seen. You seemed to be a master at getting
along with people and have them get along with others also. Do
you have some sort of secret or something? Did you take allot
of public speking courses or others that may have helped? I are
would be interested in finding out because I would like to be
able to do what you did.

Well sir, I'm sure you would like to relax for awhile and
believe me you are entitled. Sit back watch a little TV (maybe
Love Boat or Fantasy Island-they are pretty relaxing shows) and
put your feet up. The main thing is rest and get better! That's
the important thing. I know that hospital food isn't very good
but you'll be out soon so hang in there. Could you please send
me an autographed picture when you're feeling better? It would
really mean allot to me and I would cherish it forever. Thanks
my friend and get well soon!