The death of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole at 98 brought condolences and tributes from elected officials across the political spectrum, who praised the late senator for a life committed to public service.
Washington — early Sunday morning, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation said. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced, though there will be ceremonies in Kansas and Washington, according to his website.
"Bob was an American statesman like few in our history. A war hero and among the greatest of the Greatest Generation," Mr. Biden said. "And to me, he was also a friend whom I could look to for trusted guidance, or a humorous line at just the right moment to settle frayed nerves. I will miss my friend."
"Bob was a steady leader and a legislative master. He unlocked both conservative victories and big bipartisan achievements," McConnell said in a statement. "His Dust Bowl roots fueled a special commitment to vulnerable Americans, and sure enough, Bob's work on food security, veterans' issues, and the rights of disabled Americans have continued to have an especially lasting impact.
"This good man represented the finest of American values," Bush said. "He defended them in uniform during World War II. He advanced them in the United States Senate. And he lived them out as a father, husband, and friend.", said he "was an American war hero and true patriot for our nation. He served the great state of Kansas with honor and the Republican Party was made stronger by his service.
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