Lloyd Bentsen quotes

Lloyd Bentsen was an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Senator from Texas and Secretary of the Treasury. Known for his sharp wit and centrist approach, he played key roles in national economic policy and Democratic politics. He is also remembered for his famous retort during the 1988 vice-presidential debate. Here are 4 of his quotes:

[A] fellow from Texas can tell the difference between grass-roots and AstroTurf.

Lloyd Bentsen

As one of our colleagues recently put it, this Republican pledge of no new taxes is pure Bushlips. It's Bushlips when the president says 'No new taxes' and sends a budget requiring the Finance Committee to raise $20 billion in new revenues: $15 billion in taxes and $5 billion in user fees.

Lloyd Bentsen

I have never forgotten my days as an Eagle Scout. I didn't know it at the time, but what really came out of my Scouting was learning how to lead and serve the community. It has come in handy in my career in government.

Lloyd Bentsen