"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

Bob Kerrey (1943)
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About Bob Kerrey

Bob Kerrey is an American politician and Navy SEAL veteran who served as the Governor of Nebraska and a U.S. Senator. Born in 1943 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Kerrey enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, where he lost part of his limb in combat. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery, and after his military service, he pursued a career in politics. As Governor, Kerrey focused on education reforms and economic growth, and in the Senate, he championed healthcare and veterans' issues.

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