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Bentsen was a decorated [[World War II]] combat veteran, serving in the United States Army Air Corps. | Bentsen was a decorated [[World War II]] combat veteran, serving in the United States Army Air Corps. | ||
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| + | * "Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy." ''Response to [[Dan Quayle]] during the 1988 Vice-presidential debate. '' | ||
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[[Category:Former United States Senators]] | [[Category:Former United States Senators]] | ||
Revision as of 00:18, October 10, 2008
Lloyd Bentsen was the Democratic candidate for Vice-President in the 1988 presidential election. Previously he served as a United States Senator for Texas. He later served under President Bill Clinton as Secretary of the Treasury.
Bentsen was a decorated World War II combat veteran, serving in the United States Army Air Corps.
Quotes:
- "Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy." Response to Dan Quayle during the 1988 Vice-presidential debate.