When you run an organization like the Teamsters one man has to be the boss and run things. - Jimmy Hoffa

But because we are financially solid, because we do have an organization that is equipped to handle any situation that comes in front of us, we are successful in getting from the employers what our members want and need without strikes.

Sure, we loaned money to build hotels and casinos in Las Vegas. So what? Las Vegas borrowers were good customers.

Power leads to more power, no matter what your racket, and not only were they rich and influential but they were smart as hell, too.