Bob Clement

Bob Clement
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th district
In office January 19, 1988 – January 3, 2003
Preceded by	Bill Boner
Succeeded by	Jim Cooper
President of Cumberland University
In office 1983–1988
Preceded by	Ernest Looney Stockton Jr.
Succeeded by	M. Walker Buckalew
Personal details
Born	(1943-09-23) September 23, 1943 (age 80) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary Carson
Children	2
Parent	Frank G. Clement (father)
Education	University of Tennessee (BS) University of Memphis (MBA)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	National Guard
Years of service	1969-1971 (active) 1971-2001 (reserves)
Rank	Colonel

Robert Nelson Clement (born September 23, 1943) is an American politician and academic administrator. He is a member of the Democratic Party and served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee, from 1988 until 2003, when he retired to run unsuccessfully for the United States Senate.