WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2021: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the passing of former Senator Bob Dole of Kansas: "Bob Dole epitomized the greatest generation's commitment to service and contribution. As a decorated soldier, a statesman, a patriot, and a citizen, he set an example to millions of Americans and spent his life trying to make our country s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement after hearing about the passing of former Senator Bob Dole, who served the United States in many capacities for nearly eight decades. "Bob Dole was not only 'Mr. Republican,' he was 'Mr. America,' too. Senator Dole carried the scars of service to our country in combat for his entire adult life. The Senator served in peace as well as war as a county pro  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) released the following statement after the death of Sen. Bob Dole. "Susan and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sen. Bob Dole. Bob is an American icon, a heartland hero, and the epitome of Kansas grit and values. "His life has been an inspiration to me and countless individuals around the world, and a number of leaders can point to advice and encouragement they receiv  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passing of former Kansas Senator Bob Dole. "Senator Bob Dole was a true American hero. From his bravery in the Army during World War II to his decades in Congress, Senator Dole defined what it means to faithfully serve our nation. "The strength and courage he displayed after being grievously wounded on the battlefie  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2021: * * * Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement: "I was saddened to hear of the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole today. "A great American hero and statesman, Bob Dole gallantly served his country in the Second World War, where he was severely wounded trying to help a comrade in danger, and went on to represent his home state of Kansas for over four decades, ini  more

BANGOR, Maine, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Susan Collins issued this statement on the passing of Bob Dole, the former Senate Majority Leader. "On Dec. 4, 2018, President George H. W. Bush lay in state in the United States Capitol. Among the mourners was Senator Bob Dole. In a moment that will live forever in our national memory, the 95-year-old rose from his wheelchair and with his left arm - the only arm his her  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the passing of former Kansas Senator Bob Dole. "One of the most influential leaders of my life was Senator Bob Dole. "His legacy is seen throughout the world and especially in America's Midwest. "He was a hero to millions, including me. "Today we mourn his death and celebrate his contributions through a life very w  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following statement: * * * Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued the following statement on the death of his close friend, former colleague and war hero, Senator Robert J. Dole. "Senator Bob Dole was a faithful representative to the people of Kansas and a great civic leader for all Americans. He was also a loyal friend and trusted mentor. "He set a standard of leadership through selflessness and mutual respect that all public s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Bob Dole. "Today, Kansas and our entire nation are heartbroken having lost a giant with the passing of Senator Bob Dole. As one of the heroes from our greatest generation, you would be hard pressed to find someone with a bigger heart and more resilient than Senator Dole. He was an American hero, a   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Fox News on Sunday to discuss the passing of former Senator Bob Dole. "Senator Dole is a role model for all of us, Republicans and Democrats, that serve in the United States Senate," said Sen. Moran. "My desk is the Bob Dole desk and my maiden remarks on the Senate floor were a tribute to him and the role model he is. While I admire Senator Dole's legislative efforts,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today issued the following statement after the passing of former Kansas Senator Bob Dole. "Senator Bob Dole will be remembered as a true American hero and an exemplary statesman - a man who chose what was right over what was convenient. Whether it was on the battlefield, in the halls of Congress, or in his everyday life, Senator Dole's passion and dedicatio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement in response to news of the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS). "I am saddened to hear about the passing of Senator Bob Dole, a true patriot who devoted his life to the nation he loved. During his nearly 40 years representing the people of Kansas, Bob was a principled leader and advocated tirelessly for disability rights, foo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2021: * * * Senator Rick Scott issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Bob Dole. "Ann and I are heartbroken to learn of the loss of Senator Bob Dole. Bob was a tremendous leader, a pillar of the Senate, decorated WWII veteran and a true champion for conservative values. "His legacy will live on through the positive change brought to the State of Kansas and our great nation  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following statement on Dec. 5, 2021: * * * U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Bob Dole, R-Kansas. "Bob Dole embodied what it meant to be a soldier, a legislator, and a statesman. "He exemplified the greatest generation's sense of duty and self-sacrifice, always displaying his trademark humor and optimism. "I join millions of my fellow Americans in ho  more