Haley Stevens: “yesterday, we honored our colleague, Senator Robert Byrd, for achieving an important milestone in our Senate's history.…”

“yesterday, we honored our colleague, Senator Robert Byrd, for achieving an important milestone in our Senate's history. Today, we come to the floor to pay tribute to another man who stands out as a giant among those who have served in this Chamber. Senator Bob Dole, last Sunday, marked the 10-year anniversary of his retirement from the Senate. Bob Dole and I came to the Senate at the same time. We have worked together a great deal. When I was Republican whip and he was our party's Vice Presidential nominee, I was asked to help him prepare for his debate when he debated Walter Mondale--the first Vice Presidential debate in history. Bob helped us pass the Alaskan Native Land Claims Settlement Act, which paved the way for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. And he supported the Alaska Lands Act and the Alaska Railroad Transfer. In short, Bob Dole is a great personal friend, a friend to me and to Alaska. Bob was--and still is--a leader in the truest sense of the word. Whenever I think of Bob Dole, I think of the great many men I have known who were tested in World War II. Like my good friend Senator Inouye, Bob Dole is a true war hero. He was tested in war and injured and struggled back through a long recovery. Like all great leaders, Bob takes great challenges of life and uses them to improve the world around him. Having been injured in World War II, he dedicated much of his time in public service to improving the opportunities for disabled Americans.…”