so emblematic of that generation and his entire life story from russell, kansas, going to northern italy where he was grievously wounded in world war ii which was such a huge part of the story of senator bob dole. he was to say he was a dedicated public servant is to scratch the surface. he began politics in 1960. went from russell, kansas to become a member of the house of representatives and a senator in 1968. twice the majority leader of the united states senate. the first round is when i was an intern in his office, really one of the highlights of my young life. you know, he was an incredible leader in bringing people together. it is no accident what you are seeing when you look at the people in the audience at the cathedral today is that you are seeing people synth side-by-side, republicans and democrats. there is no mistake to the seating chart here. it is exactly what bob dole would have wanted.