Ben Nelson
Earl Benjamin Nelson was born on May 17, 1941, in McCook, Nebraska. He is an American politician, lawyer, and businessman whose career has been shaped by the state in which he began his life.
Nelson completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and went on to earn his legal degree at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Law. That training in Lincoln prepared him for work across several fields: he practiced law, built a career as an executive, and engaged in business. His civic record includes the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, a recognition given to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated notable achievement in adult life.
His political career reached its highest point at the state level when he served as the 37th governor of Nebraska, an office he held from 1991 to 1999. Those eight years in the governorship represent the most prominent chapter of his public service. The Library of Congress Name Authority File records him under the authorized label "Nelson, E. Benjamin (Earl Benjamin), 1941-," a designation that reflects his standing as a documented public figure in American life.
Quotes by Ben Nelson
We can take full comfort in realizing the continuing strength of our nation. America's lands remain radiantly rich with diversity, and freedom still reigns.
The dividing question in the debate is not do we do something, but whatever we do, do we do it alone?
Interestingly enough, it stems from the focus on Bonita Beach Road, ... We just don't have any options.
I'm not hearing it from my colleagues. I want to see the process unfold and then I can make up my mind.
I'm going to ask that question again, ... Do we have enough (troops), and if we do, why were they not deployed sooner?
The fairways were accumulating so much water where it was unfair to the players trying to take casual water relief. They were having to go a long way to find a dry spot, and that kind of changes the game a little bit. That's when we threw in the towel.
