This week, Slate begins a series of short features explaining who the 2004 presidential candidates are, what they've said and done, and where they propose to take the country. The first installment summarizes each candidate's personal and professional background. Today's subject is Bob Graham.

Daniel Robert Graham

Web site: www.grahamforpresident.com.

Age: 66 (born Nov. 9, 1936).

Highest grade completed: Law school (1962).

Political experience: U.S. senator, Florida (1987-present); governor, Florida (1979-1987); state senator, Florida (1971-1979); state representative, Florida (1967-1971).

Asserted achievements: Primary author of 2001 Patriot Act (expanding capabilities and powers of intelligence agencies ); chaired committee investigating what led to failure to prevent 9/11; launched Everglades Swamp restoration movement.

Previous jobs: Helped found Graham Companies with his brothers (1960-1966).

Spouse: Adele Graham.

Children: Four adult daughters.