Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 18, 1979
Transcript:
Zonker: Mr. Andrews? My name is Zonker Harris. I'm calling about my Uncle Duke... Man: Who? Zonker: Duke. Ambassador Duke, remember? Man: You mean the guy who got shot in Iran? I'm afraid I didn't know the gentleman, son. Zonker: Mr. Andrews, I happen to know you've known Duke for years. I hope you won't repudiate an old friendship simply because it might embarass your company! If it had been you in front of that firing squad, I'm sure... Man: Okay, okay, I'll spring for some flowers.