Once Republican presidential candidate and longtime U.S. senator,Bob Dole, died Sunday morningat the age of 98.
Dole announced in February 2021 that he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Some Alabama lawmakers released statements reflecting on Dole's legacy and professional impact.
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.):
“I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Dole, who left an indelible impact on our nation. He was a close friend and mentor to me in the Senate. A decorated World War II veteran, former Senate Majority Leader, Republican vice presidential nominee, and Republican presidential nominee – Bob served our country with honor. He was a bastion of conservative principles for more than a generation. I am confident his legacy will live on well past his time. My wife, Annette, and I send our deepest condolences to his wife, Elizabeth, and their family.”
Congressman Robert Aderholt
“On the eve of the 80th anniversary of America’s entry into WWII, we’ve lost an American hero, the epitome of the Greatest Generation. It was one of the honors of my life to meet and know Senator Bob Dole.”