Bob Dole/Quotes

Robert Joseph Dole (22 July 1923 – 5 December 2021) was an American politician and attorney who represented Kansas in the United States Senate from 1969 to 1996.Bob Dole passes away at age 98 - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
== Dated Quotes ==
=== 2020s ===
* "He lost the election, and I regret that he did, but they did. He had Rudy Giuliani running all over the country, claiming fraud. He never had one bit of fraud in all those lawsuits he filed and statements he made."
** Inteview with USA Today, 22 July 2021At 98 and facing cancer, Bob Dole reckons with legacy of Trump and ponders future of GOP - Susan Page - 22 July 2021 - USA Today - Retrieved 5 December 2021
* "I'm a Trumper... I'm sort of Trumped out, though."
** Inteview with USA Today, 22 July 2021
== Quotes about Dole ==
=== 1990s ===
==== 1996 ====
* "He’s my hero... He’s been my hero for a long time. ... And you know what he did? He gave me his Purple Heart. He has two Purple Hearts, you know. And so, when we were doing it, he put a Purple Heart on my lapel because he had one on his lapel. It was very moving."
** Norm Macdonald, to Conan O'Brien, 1996Revisiting Norm Macdonald’s Bob Dole impression after their deaths - Christi Carras - 5 December 2021 - The Los Angeles Times - Retrieved 5 December 2021 - Archived 5 December 2021
=== 2020s ===
==== Upon his passing ====
===== Politicians =====
* "Bob Dole served his country with courage on the battlefield, and with dignity in the Senate. Jane and I send our condolences to his family."
** Senator Bernie Sanders, 5 December 2021, TwitterBob Dole served his country with courage on the battlefield, and with dignity in the Senate. Jane and I send our condolences to his family. - Bernie Sanders @SenSanders - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
* "Bob Dole passed today. His memory will be a blessing to his family and the country he served. He was a war hero, one of the great senators, a lovely man, and…well, I’m finally the funniest former US senator. I’ll miss this REALLY funny man."
** Ex-senator Al Franken, 5 December 2021, TwitterBob Dole passed today. His memory will be a blessing to his family and the country he served. He was a war hero, one of the great senators, a lovely man, and…well, I’m finally the funniest former US senator. I’ll miss this REALLY funny man. - Al Franken @alfranken - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
* "Bob Dole was a giant of the Senate. I remember the large number of Republican and Democratic Senators gathering on the Floor to praise him when he stepped down from the Senate. Traveling with him, working with him, and writing legislation with him are among my fondest memories of the Senate. Marcelle and I were honored to be with him when he received the Congressional Gold Medal and I was humbled to be asked to speak along with Senator Pat Roberts about Senator Dole. Marcelle and I send sincere condolences to his wife Elizabeth."
** President pro tempore of the United States Senate Patrick Leahy, 5 December 2021, TwitterComments Of Senator Patrick Leahy About The Passing Of Senator Bob Dole - Sen. Patrick Leahy @SenatorLeahy - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
* "Bob Dole lived the kind of full, rich, and deeply honorable American life that will be impossible for any tribute today to fully capture. As we mourn this most distinguished American son, we send our sincerest condolences to the entire Dole family."
** U.S. Senate Republic Leader Mitch McConnellBob Dole lived the kind of full, rich, and deeply honorable American life that will be impossible for any tribute today to fully capture. As we mourn this most distinguished American son, we send our sincerest condolences to the entire Dole family. My full statement: - Leader McConnell @LeaderMcConnell - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
* "Today, our nation mourns the loss of a towering leader who embodied courage and excellence in public service. Senator Bob Dole was an extraordinary patriot, who devoted his entire life in service to the county he loved and to our cherished national values for which he fought. With great valor & heroism, Senator Dole put his life on the line on the battlefield to defend our democracy. From the Well of the House to the Floor of the Senate, from presidential candidate to elder statesman, he served our county with great integrity & was a man of his word. Senator Dole championed our men and women in uniform and the hidden heroes who care for them each day. He also never failed to raise his powerful voice on behalf of Americans living with disabilities and was an inspiration himself to millions. As we honor his life, let us resolve to live up to his challenge and carry on his mission.  May it be a comfort to his loving wife, Elizabeth, and his dear daughter, Robin, that a grateful nation joins them in mourning on this sad day."
** Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, 5 December 2021, TwitterToday, our nation mourns the loss of a towering leader who embodied courage and excellence in public service. Senator Bob Dole was an extraordinary patriot, who devoted his entire life in service to the county he loved and to our cherished national values - Nancy Pelosi @SpeakerPelosi - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021With great valor & heroism, Senator Dole put his life on the line on the battlefield to defend our democracy. From the Well of the House to the Floor of the Senate, from presidential candidate to elder statesman, he served our county with great integrity & was a man of his word. - Nancy Pelosi @SpeakerPelosi - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021Senator Dole championed our men and women in uniform and the hidden heroes who care for them each day. He also never failed to raise his powerful voice on behalf of Americans living with disabilities and was an inspiration himself to millions. - Nancy Pelosi @SpeakerPelosi - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021As we honor his life, let us resolve to live up to his challenge and carry on his mission. May it be a comfort to his loving wife, Elizabeth, and his dear daughter, Robin, that a grateful nation joins them in mourning on this sad day. My full statement: - Nancy Pelosi @SpeakerPelosi - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
* "Bob Dole was a man to be admired by Americans. He had an unerring sense of integrity and honor. May God bless him, and may our nation draw upon his legacy of decency, dignity, good humor, and patriotism for all time."
** President Joe Biden, 5 December 2021, TwitterBob Dole was a man to be admired by Americans. He had an unerring sense of integrity and honor. May God bless him, and may our nation draw upon his legacy of decency, dignity, good humor, and patriotism for all time. - President Biden @POTUS - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
* "Bob Dole 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. Our Nation mourns his passing, and our prayers are with Elizabeth and his wonderful family."
** Ex-President Donald Trump, 5 December 2021 press releaseBREAKING: Donald Trump releases a statement on Bob Dole: “Bob Dole was an American war hero and true patriot for our Nation.” - Benny @bennyjohnson - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
* "Senator Bob Dole was a war hero, a political leader, and a statesman—with a career and demeanor harkening back to a day when members of the Greatest Generation abided by a certain code, putting country over party. Our thoughts are with Elizabeth and the Dole family."
** Ex-President Barack Obama, 5 December 2021, TwitterSenator Bob Dole was a war hero, a political leader, and a statesman—with a career and demeanor harkening back to a day when members of the Greatest Generation abided by a certain code, putting country over party. Our thoughts are with Elizabeth and the Dole family. - Barack Obama @BarackObama - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
* "Bob Dole dedicated his entire life to serving the American people, from his heroism in World War II to the 35 years he spent in Congress. After all he gave in the war, he didn’t have to give more. But he did. His example should inspire people today and for generations to come."
** Ex-President Bill Clinton, 5 December 2021, TwitterBob Dole dedicated his entire life to serving the American people, from his heroism in World War II to the 35 years he spent in Congress. After all he gave in the war, he didn’t have to give more. But he did. His example should inspire people today and for generations to come. - Bill Clinton @BillClinton - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
==== Other ====
* "Many thanks to a good man who served his country with grace and dignity."
** Jason Alexander, 5 December 2021, TwitterMany thanks to a good man who served his country with grace and dignity. #RIPBobDole - jason alexander @IJasonAlexander - 5 December 2021 - Twitter - Retrieved 5 December 2021
== Links ==
* Bob Dole on Wikiquote
== References ==
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