President Joe Biden spoke of Sen. Bob Dole as a 'giant' of American history and a man of 'wit and grace, principle and persistence, of courage and conviction' as the late senator, who died Sunday, lay in state at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. Full story:
, calling it a "final message he left for the country" that he hoped "we all listen to it in the days, weeks and months to come.""I cannot pretend that I have not been a loyal champion for my party, but I always served my country best when I did so first and foremost as an American," Biden said, quoting Dole, who was awarded two Purple Hearts for his service with the U.S. Army in WWII.Bidens Visit WWII Memorial and Honor Sen.
"[When we] prioritize principles over party and humanity over personal legacy … we accomplish far more as a nation. By leading with a shared faith in each other, we become America at its best," Biden continued, adding that Dole went on to say, "a beacon of hope, a source of comfort in crisis, a shield against those who threaten freedom. Our nation has certainly faced periods of division. But at the end of the day, we have always found ways to come together.
"May we follow his wisdom and this timeless truth and reach consensus in the basic fundamental principles we all agree on," the president said. "May God bless Bob Dole, and God bless America and may God protect our troops."
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