/ Source: National Journal
- Senate Web site
- Born: Feb. 22, 1932, Boston
- Family: married (Vicki)
- Education: Harvard University, B.A., 1956; The Hague International Law School, 1958; University of Virginia, LL.B., 1959
- Professional Career: Western states coordinator, John F. Kennedy presidential campaign, 1960; assistant district attorney, Suffolk County, 1961-62
- Military Career: Army, 1951-53
- Previous Elective Office: None