They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service. But both also saw their legacies tarnished by their actions in the long, bloody war in Iraq.
In the cavernous halls of Washington, every occasion is an opportunity for politicians to celebrate themselves. The funeral of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole a man whose life was defined by truly selfless sacrifice was certainly no exception.
In the cavernous halls of Washington, every occasion is an opportunity for politicians to celebrate themselves. The funeral of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole a man whose life was defined by truly selfless sacrifice was certainly no exception.
Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator's ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of civility.
Bob Dole was honored Friday at Washington National Cathedral as top leaders from both parties gathered to display the kind of bipartisanship now rare in modern government, a tribute to the longtime Kansas senator's ability to practice bare-knuckle politics without losing an overriding sense of civility.