American and great friend of Albanians diagnosed with lung cancer

In a Twitter post, Dole said he would start treatment Monday.

While I have some difficulties ahead, I also know that I join millions of Americans who face significant health challenges”, Dole said.

Dole has led a United States delegation to Kosovo in 1990.

In August last year, his bust is located in Pristina.

Through a video message, Senator Dole has expressed gratitude for the inauguration of the bust.

I'm sorry I can't be with you on the bus inauguration, it reminds me of 30 years ago. Thirty years we've worked to create a strong country and I hope you'll continue to work on getting stronger”, Dole said.