Bob Dole, war hero, central figure of American politics and friend of Kosovo

Despite the severe wounds from the war, Shane. It became one of the most popular figures of American politics, the leader of the Senate, the republican candidate for president, and then the symbol of World War II veterans' generation.

His wife, Elizabeth Dole, posted the announcement Sunday on Twitter.

“He served America for 79 years”, she wrote.

President Joe Biden lovingly reminded him of his visit to Mr. Dole in February of this year to the Watergate complex in Washington, where he lived.

We continued our conversation where we had left off, as if only a day had passed since we laughed together in the Senate's dining room or argued about the main issues of the day, often with opposing attitudes in the Senate Hall. Mr. Biden said in a statement.

Although we often disagreed, he never hesitated to work with me or with other Democrats when it came to important issues,” said Mr. Biden in a statement, in contrast to today's bitter political divisions that have made it difficult for the major parties to co-operate in legislation”, he continued.

When I think of my older generation, I think of Senator Bob Dole a man who devoted his life to serving our country. Rest in peace, my friend,” wrote Senator Mitt Romney, a former Republican candidate for president, on Twitter.

Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell praised Mr. Dole as “a genuine American hero”.

“Anyone who had seen Bob Dole in action no doubt admired his character and deep patriotism,” said Mr. McConnell in a statement.

The Democrat Speaker of the Democratic House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, ordered that the flags in the Capitol sit in half a spear in honour of Mr. Dole, her deputy head of cabinet, Drew Hammil, said on Twitter.

Senator Dole announced in February 2021 that he was diagnosed with lung cancer.