Statement: Death of Lloyd Bentsen

We mourn the passing of our friend Lloyd Bentsen, and are grateful for his rich, full life of service to his beloved Texas and to the nation.

Lloyd excelled in every endeavor he undertook, in military service, business, both houses of Congress, as a candidate for Vice President, and especially as Secretary of Treasury, the first cabinet announcement of the Clinton Administration in 1992. His leadership was critical to the development and passage of our economic plan and he deserves much credit for the prosperity, fiscal responsibility, and poverty reduction it produced.

Lloyd also excelled as a husband, father, and citizen, with his unique combination of intelligence, judgment, strength, and dignity. He and his wonderful wife BA were an amazing team and an inspiration to us. Our prayers are with her and the rest of his family.

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