Robert Foster Bennett
Robert Foster Bennett
Full Name and Common Aliases
Robert F. Bennett was a well-known American politician and businessman. He was also known as Bob Bennett.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on September 18, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Bennett passed away on March 4, 2016, at the age of 82.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Bennett held American nationality and had a multifaceted career as a politician, businessman, and lawyer.
Early Life and Background
Raised in a prominent Mormon family, Bennett's father was a prominent Utah Republican politician. This exposed him to politics from an early age, influencing his future endeavors. He graduated from the University of Utah with honors before attending Harvard Law School. After completing his law degree, he served as a judge advocate general officer in the United States Air Force.
Major Accomplishments
Bennett's career spanned multiple areas:
Politics: Bennett was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992 and served two terms until 2011. He also held various positions within the Utah Republican Party.
Business: He co-founded a consulting firm, Bennett & Co., which specialized in economic development and government affairs.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of his notable works and actions include:
Spearheading the creation of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Drafting the Utah State Constitution's bill of rights
Championing the cause for the passage of the Americans with Disabilities ActImpact and Legacy
Bennett made a lasting impact on American politics, particularly in his home state of Utah. He remains remembered for his efforts to promote economic development, preserve natural resources, and advocate for civil rights.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Bennett is often quoted or referenced due to his:
Unwavering commitment to public service throughout his long career
Significant contributions to the fields of politics, law, and business
Thought-provoking opinions on various topics, including economic development, natural resource conservation, and civil rights
His life serves as an inspiration for individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Quotes by Robert Foster Bennett
Negotiating techniques do not work all that well with kids, because in the middle of a negotiation, they will say something completely unrelated such as, ‘You know what? I have a belly button!’ and completely throw you off guard.
To me, living in the present means being aware of your conscious choice to focus on the past, present or future – it is not necessarily having to focus on the present.
The world has fundamentally changed. It fundamentally changed when the Berlin Wall came down and the ‘evil empire’ ceased to exist. We are engaged around the world whether we like it or not.
I like to think of sales as the ability to gracefully persuade, not manipulate, a person or persons into a win – win situation.
The secret to having everything you want out of life is the realization that you really don’t want most of the things you think you want.
The discipline you learn and character you build from setting and achieving a goal can be more valuable than the achievement of the goal itself.
A rejection is nothing more than a necessary step in the pursuit of success.
Having a positive mental attitude is asking how something can be done rather than saying it can’t be done.
