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# Dale Bumpers

(1925–2016)   Politician   United States

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Dale Bumpers was a politician from the United States, best known for *The best lawyer in a one-lawyer town*.

## Quick Facts About Dale Bumpers

Born August 12, 1925

Died January 1, 2016

Nationality United States

Profession Politician

Notable works The best lawyer in a one-lawyer town

Spouse Betty Bumpers

## About Dale Bumpers

Dale Leon Bumpers was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 38th governor of Arkansas (1971–1975) and in the United States Senate (1975–1999). He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was counsel at the Washington office of law firm Arent Fox LLP, where his clients included Riceland Foods and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

## Awards &amp; Honors

Maxwell Finland Award Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Senators Migel Medal

##  Quotes by Dale Bumpers

> [Does it sound outrageous to you that military spending for fiscal year 2000 will be almost $290 billion and all other domestic…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dale-bumpers/does-it-sound-outrageous-to-you-that-military-spending-for-fiscal/)

Dale Bumpers

[Amtrak](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/amtrak/)

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> [When you hear somebody say, 'This is not about sex' - it's about sex.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dale-bumpers/when-you-hear-somebody-say-this-is-not-about-sex-it-s-about-sex/)

Dale Bumpers

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