Bentsen, Lloyd Millard, Jr. (1921-2006), was United States secretary of the treasury from 1993 to 1994 under President Bill Clinton. Before he was appointed to the post, Bentsen had represented Texas in the U.S. Senate since 1971. In addition, Bentsen was the Democratic nominee for vice president of the United States in 1988. He and his presidential running mate, Governor Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts, were defeated by their Republican opponents, Vice President George H. W. Bush and Senator Dan Quayle of Indiana.