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Leaders from across the political spectrum offered tributes to Bob Dole, the former Senate majority leader and Republican presidential nominee who died on Sunday, hailing him as a war hero and statesman who dedicated his life to public service.

Bob Dole was a man to be admired by Americans, President Biden said on Twitter. He had an unerring sense of integrity and honor.

The president cited Mr. Doles legacy of decency, dignity, good humor, and patriotism.

Vice President Kamala Harris called Mr. Dole a war hero and patriot.

Senator Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican and minority leader, said in a statement that Mr. Doles lifetime of service was rooted in a simple mission: looking out for his neighbors.

That path started with serving customers at a soda fountain in Russell, Kan., and continued through his service in the Armys 10th Mountain Division during World War II, and it was capped off by nearly 30 years in the Senate and more than a decade as the Republican leader, he said.

His Dust Bowl roots fueled a special commitment to vulnerable Americans, and sure enough, Bobs work on food security, veterans issues, and the rights of disabled Americans have continued to have an especially lasting impact, Mr. McConnell said.

Mike Pence, the former Republican vice president in the Trump administration, said Mr. Dole lived an extraordinary life of service to America.

Former President Barack Obama said on Twitter that Mr. Doles political leadership and demeanor harked back to a day when members of the Greatest Generation abided by a certain code, putting country over party.

Former President George W. Bush said of Mr. Dole in a statement: This good man represented the finest of American values.

I will always remember Bobs salute to my late dad at the Capitol, Mr. Bush added, referring to his father, former President George H.W. Bush, who died in 2018, and now we Bushes salute Bob and give thanks for his life of principled service.

Former President Bill Clinton, Mr. Doles opponent in the 1996 presidential contest, said on Twitter that Mr. Dole dedicated his life to serving the American people, from his heroism in World War II to the 35 years he spent in Congress.

After all he gave in the war, Mr. Clinton added, he didnt have to give more. But he did. His example should inspire people today and for generations to come.

Al Franken, the Democratic former U.S. senator and comedy writer, said of Mr. Dole: He was a war hero, one of the great senators, a lovely man, and well, Im finally the funniest former US senator. Ill miss this REALLY funny man.

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Biden, Obama and Other Leaders React to Bob Dole's Death - The New York Times