Elected Vice President of the United States at the age of 41, Dan Quayle was the first member of his generation to win national office. His service with President George Bush continued a remarkable record of achievement that began with his election to the U.S. Congress at age 29, and the U.S. Senate at age 33. During his years in public life, Vice President Quayle was a vigorous advocate for economic growth, a strong national defense, American leadership in the world, and the revitalization of non-governmental institutions -- families, neighborhoods, churches, small businesses - that are the foundation of American civilization.
 
Mr. Quayle is widely considered to have been one of the most active vice presidents in history. He made official visits to 47 countries, was chairman of the President's Council on Competitiveness and the National Space Council, and served as President Bush's point man on Capitol Hill. As a leader in causes from legal system reform to deregulation to the renewal of basic American values, Vice President Quayle developed a large national following and became one of the most admired Americans of his time.
 

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