Cord Byrd: “the Bible tells us that ``unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.'' When Bob Graham came to the…”

“the Bible tells us that ``unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.'' When Bob Graham came to the United States Senate, ``much'' was expected from him because much had been given. He came to the Senate from a wealthy and successful family. His father, Ernest ``Cap'' Graham, was a wealthy and successful Florida dairy man and politician. His half-brother, Phil Graham, was a well-known publisher of a major newspaper here in the Nation's capital. He came to the Senate with a wealth of experience. After graduating from the University of Florida and Harvard Law School, he served two terms in the Florida House of Representatives, 1967-1971; two terms in the Florida State Senate, 1971-1979. In 1978, he was elected Governor of Florida, where he served two terms, 1978-1986. In 1986, having never lost an election, and with a record of accomplishments as both legislator and a chief executive, he was elected to the U.S. Senate. Therefore, no one could have been faulted for expecting much from him, and I am pleased and proud to say he has delivered.”