U.S. dignitaries and army veterans are mourning former Senate Majority Chief Bob Dole, a World Struggle II veteran and former Republican presidential candidate who served in Congress for 36 years. Dole, who had stage 4 lung most cancers, died Sunday at age 98, in line with his spouse, Elizabeth Dole.
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“Bob was an American statesman like few in our historical past. A struggle hero and among the many biggest of the Best Technology. And to me, he was additionally a buddy whom I might look to for trusted steering, or a humorous line at simply the best second to settle frayed nerves. I’ll miss my buddy. However I’m grateful for the occasions we shared, and for the friendship Jill and I and our household have constructed with Liddy and your complete Dole household. … He had an unerring sense of integrity and honor. Might God bless him, and should our nation draw upon his legacy of decency, dignity, good humor, and patriotism all the time.” — President Joe Biden, who served with Dole within the Senate.
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“Laura and I are saddened by the passing of an awesome patriot, Senator Bob Dole. This good man represented the best of American values. He defended them in uniform throughout World Struggle II. He superior them in the USA Senate. And he lived them out as a father, husband, and buddy. Our whole household benefitted from that friendship, together with my father. I’ll at all times bear in mind Bob’s salute to my late dad on the Capitol, and now we Bushes salute Bob and provides thanks for his lifetime of principled service.” — Former President George W. Bush, talking of Dole’s tribute to former President George H.W. Bush.
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“Bob Dole was an American struggle hero and true patriot for our Nation. He served the Nice State of Kansas with honor and the Republican Social gathering was made stronger by his service. Our Nation mourns his passing, and our prayers are with Elizabeth and his fantastic household.” — Former President Donald Trump.
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“Senator Bob Dole was a struggle hero, a political chief, and a statesman — with a profession and demeanor harkening again to a day when members of the Best Technology abided by a sure code, placing nation over occasion. Our ideas are with Elizabeth and the Dole household.” — Former President Barack Obama.
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“Bob Dole devoted his whole life to serving the American individuals, from his heroism in World Struggle II to the 35 years he spent in Congress. In spite of everything he gave within the struggle, he did not have to present extra. However he did. His instance ought to encourage individuals at present and for generations to return.” — Former President Invoice Clinton.
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“No matter their politics, anybody who noticed Bob Dole in motion needed to admire his character and his profound patriotism. These of us who have been fortunate to know Bob nicely ourselves admired him much more. A vivid gentle of patriotic good cheer burned all the way in which from Bob’s teenage fight heroics by means of his entire profession in Washington by means of the years since. It nonetheless shone brightly, undimmed, to his final days. Bob Dole lived the type of full, wealthy, and deeply honorable American life that might be unimaginable for any tribute at present to completely seize.” — Senate Minority Chief Mitch McConnell, Republican-Kentucky.
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“America has misplaced an iconic statesman and tireless veterans advocate. Bob Dole distinguished himself in fight lengthy earlier than turning into one of the crucial revered voices in Congress. His management and dedication led to the development and dedication of the Nationwide World Struggle II Memorial. America is a greater nation because of this nice patriot’s service. The American Legion was proud to current Sen. Dole with our group’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Medal in 1997. Our condolences to his spouse, Elizabeth, his household and plenty of mates.” — American Legion Nationwide Commander Paul E. Dillard.
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“Bob Dole was an enormous of the Senate. I bear in mind the big variety of Republican and Democratic Senators gathering on the Flooring to reward him when he stepped down from the Senate. Touring with him, working with him and writing laws with him are amongst my fondest reminiscences of the Senate.” — Sen. Patrick Leahy, Democrat-Vermont, the longest-serving sitting senator.
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“Senator Bob Dole might be remembered as a real American hero and an exemplary statesman — a person who selected what was proper over what was handy. Whether or not it was on the battlefield, within the halls of Congress, or in his on a regular basis life, Senator Dole’s ardour and dedication to his fellow Kansan and to his nation was a gradual reminder {that a} single individual could make a distinction and alter the world. … On the ground of the USA Senate, I exploit Senator Dole’s desk, and I’m usually reminded of his tireless dedication to Kansas values whereas being, initially, a statesman who handled others with respect and kindness.” — Sen. Jerry Moran, Republican-Kansas.
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“Over the past a number of years, I used to be lucky to get to spend a number of Saturdays a yr with Senator Dole. He made it his mission to greet fellow World Struggle II veterans in Washington, D.C., once they came over the World Struggle II Memorial, a memorial that Senator Dole helped make a actuality. When Rhode Island veterans would come to Washington on Honor Flights, considered one of their true highlights was seeing Senator Dole. He was there to confer respect and honor upon others, and it was really a privilege to be there at his facet and see veterans and caregivers alike gentle up and join with him. Senator Dole was each an awesome listener and storyteller and he at all times made positive our veterans knew: That is their memorial. It belongs to them.” — Sen. Jack Reed, Democrat, Rhode Island., chairman of the Senate Armed Providers Committee.
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“Once I was at recovering at Walter Reed, Bob Dole was a affected person too. He was 81 years outdated then, and he had his personal non-public room, however he at all times did his rehab with the remainder of us — cracking jokes and sharing tales about his Military days. I am going to at all times bear in mind how that proud Veteran from an earlier era took the time — throughout a few of the most tough moments of my life — to work together with us youthful Troopers, serving to us get well from each our bodily and psychological wounds. … He was a real statesman and mannequin of the Best Technology who by no means did not reply the decision to serve.” — Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Democrat-Illinois., who misplaced each her legs whereas serving in Iraq.
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“Senator Dole was many issues — a struggle hero, a father, a husband, a public servant; and to Kansans, a person who embodied all the pieces good and first rate about Kansas and about America. … He was a larger-than-life presence in our nation’s politics and demonstrated a decency, a humility, and a civility that ought to function a mannequin for these of us in public life.” — Gov. Laura Kelly, Democrat-Kansas.
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“As a public servant, non-public citizen, and true patriot, Senator Bob Dole confirmed complete dedication to the American experiment and its deepest beliefs, answering liberty’s name at each flip. A fight hero, champion for these with disabilities, congressional chief from Kansas, and presidential candidate, Dole served this nation for 79 years. He lived a lifetime of heroism and humor, braveness and consequence, management and legacy that each American ought to try for.” — Home Minority Chief Kevin McCarthy, Republican-California.
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“His file because the second-longest serving Republican Chief within the historical past of the Senate demonstrates the respect he earned from his facet of the aisle. But it surely was his willingness – certainly, his dedication – to achieve throughout the aisle that produced such landmark achievements as saving Social Safety, strengthening America’s starvation and diet packages, and reforming the tax code to higher reward onerous work and funding. Senator Dole’s bipartisan spirit is an important a part of his enduring legacy of management.” — Sen. Susan Collins, Republican, Maine.
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“Bob Dole was a soldier, a legislator, & a statesman. He at all times stood for what was simply & proper. I used to be honored to award him the Congressional Gold Medal & I am going to at all times be glad about his service to our nation.” — Former Home Speaker Paul Ryan, Republican-Wisconsin.
