I had the distinct privilege to participate in a ceremony recently in Topeka, KS, to honor our dear friend and longest serving Republican leader here in this Chamber, Senator Bob Dole. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback conceived of the Kansas Walk of Honor, located right outside the Kansas Capitol, to commemorate and honor important Kansans. It is only fitting that the plaque that bears Bob Dole's name is the first to christen the Walk of Honor. Senator Dole's contributions and history is interwoven in the hallowed halls of the Senate. With that rich history, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record his comments, along with mine, from the Walk of Honor event. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Remarks of Senator Pat Roberts Kansas Walk of Honor (Sept. 30, 2011) I am honored and privileged to be here with you today to celebrate the Kansas Walk of Honor and to commemorate my good friend, Kansas Native Son, and WWII hero, Bob Dole. Bob Dole is a living legacy. As a member of the Greatest Generation, his incredible history is well known to fellow Americans nationwide. It is only fitting that he is the first honoree of the Kansas Walk of Honor. As a statesman, Bob Dole's reach is far and wide. His legislative achievements are legion and in many cases, unknown and unheralded.…
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