Bob and Elizabeth Dole's long personal and political history
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Former Senator and presidential nominee Bob Dole and former Senator and Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Dole are one of Washington's most celebrated power couples. Correspondent Rita Braver sits down with the 97-year-old World War II veteran, who is taking his diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer in stride, and his wife, to talk about their continued public service.
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I met Bob Dole at his law firm in DC. I was serving on active duty in the Air Force, and I emailed him asking if I could meet him. And he invited me for a visit. A truly good man.
A good man that make sure to make sure other Americans can’t get healthcare
@@organizedchaos4559 How do you figure that?
@@tedadams1324 search him up
@@organizedchaos4559 Well, you were the one that made the assertion. All I am requesting is what your justifications are for making such a claim. Personally, I see no evidence that Dole made "sure to make sure other Americans can’t get healthcare".
You may be correct in your claim. I'm simply asking for anything that corroborates your position.
@@tedadams1324 read the Wikipedia page on him
Aww I got so teary eyed when he said “I’m gonna try to attend” his 100th birthday. Rest In Peace Mr. Dole❤️
Any man who served his country during WWII has my respect.
Yes, but he shouldn't obfuscate or outright fib when it comes to how he actually f'cked up his arm .
Even serial killers? and do you support the murderous soldiers that killed innocent civilians that Trump pardoned?
Even a man who fought to make sure Americans can’t get good healthcare?
@@membear those guys didn’t serve in WW2
@@anthonychaboude1548 I never said they did.
These two are what a call of good morals and character. I love them.
I met Senator Elizabeth Dole on Capitol Hill one day. I was wearing an Impeach Bush and Cheney T shirt. But she was very nice. Both of us had a nice conversation and pretended the shirt did not exist.
How wonderful
😂 that must have been awkward but it sounds like the Senator was a good sport. We can both diagree and be decent to one another 👌
Yes, well, its a known fact that Bob Dole didn't like the Bushes and he was a political rival of old H.W. Bush even though they were in the same party. So somehow I don't think the shirt bothered Mrs. Dole all that much! LOL!
I met Elizabeth Dole in 1988 when she was campaigning for her husband.She was kind,gracious and quite personable. It was an honor to meet her. I thank Bob and Elizabeth Dole for their contribution and commitment to public service. 🇺🇸
I’ve always enjoyed his sense of humor.
So does Michael Dukakis, who is apparently good friends with Dole.
Mrs. Dole is the most sweetest lady I've had the honor to speak with on the phone! I am proud to be from her hometown!!
He was a different generation of politicians. He was willing to reach across the aisle and compromise with the other side. Truly a good man. Unlike what we have today.
People back then had dignity and integrity and true love for this country. Now we have con man grifter Trump who tried to stay in power after losing and then tried an insurrection when that failed. The reason Nixon resigned was because people had integrity back them, Trump stripped the Repugs of their integrity and dignity by bullying and threatening them.
@@membear Nixon resigned because he would’ve been embarrassed by a finalised process of impeachment. He scuppered before the hounds rightfully ate him alive. The corrupt democrats used the Covid rubbish to force more counties, precincts etc to increase mail in ballots and limit in person voting. Project Veritas has shown conclusively democratic operatives, poll workers etc had fiddled with the ballots. 2020 will go down along with 1960 and the Tammany Hall era as one of the most corrupt political events in American history. I’m not even American and many outside know full well how corrupted that old Delaware crook is, he makes Spiro Agnew look honest.
@@wessexfox5197 you are a slow adult
@@membear great rebuttal, I thought you people kept bemoaning the lack of civility in politics?
They didn't call them the "greatest generation" for nothing you know!
You may not agree with his politics, but the man has honor. Something that is missing in a lot of senators these days.
@@ImaRockStarPR true, however more percentage wise now, than then
Lightyears better than any democrat.
@@ronleon62 and a million times better than any trumper today or ever.
You articulated what i could not . ive got some liberal genetics. But bob dole keeps conservative ideology always in my equation. Im kind of a fan. But thats what the country lacks right now youre right.
He’s gone now
Respect even if I disagree with him. It’s a shame how toxic the politicians system has gotten. Almost no one has any values anymore, it’s all about score points and attacking the other side.
Dole had his half truths that resulted in a Trump.
Respect for the Doles. May not support their politics but appreciate their spirit and multiple contributions. Real patriots.
Agreed.
@john, they have great politics. It’s people like these that helped built our great nation. Now look at what we have in the White House. A fcknnn mess. Hey, “Have a nice long weekend” as the cackling Harris said, totally ignoring our fallen soldiers that gave me the fcknnnn right to call what we have now is a mess.
@@Mikesorrento3344 whoa calm down. We mean policy wise, and no the White House is not a mess. It was for four years under Trump, now an at least decent man is in the White House. And I agree with lost policies of President Biden.
@doubkr A, hope your lovin the $1+ more per gallon gas and the largest core CPI jump in 40 years under the incompetent Biden. Least he could do is turn the teleprompter around and let us read for ourselves and save everyone the aggravation.
Face it. Biden is a total disaster.
Wonder why he stopped the Corona virus outbreak origin investigation? Hmmm? You probably have no fcknnn clue what I’m speaking of. Go back to Netflix and buckle up. Things are going to get tough in America....they already under Biden. Middle East on fire. Oh wait, we have Kamela Harris as the back up. God help us.
We need more of that Bob Dole spirit to spread out in this nation. A truly wonderful human being.❤
a crook
I am a lifelong Republican. Dole was Dem light & thus was always liked by
MSM. Its the only Republicans they give any respect to. Read the books about the real Bob Dole.
Is he the last surviving public figure of the WW II generation ? Recently passed G. H. Bush and Chuck Yeager
He endorsed Trump.
Beautiful human being (though just one of many from the greatest generation). My respects and gratitude...
I’m not a Republican, but Bob Dole makes me proud as a Kansan.
Thats the way i feel exactly. I grew up on the east side of wichita. . my dad was a boeing engineer. Im genetically liberal in my politics. Ive been away from kansas so long and i miss it. But i think bob dole was extremely charismatic. Like ike. And i miss my parents too much.
Well, I'm not a Kansan but I'm a proud Republican so I guess we even things out! LOL! 😂😂
My Dad's family helped Bob Dole in Russell Kansas win his first Congress run. Here's his comment on how respected Bob Dole was in his community. " It was very interesting this morning the segment on Bob Dole. Bob was from Russell Kansas like my dad and my family supported him after the war and helped him to get elected to congress. Pay close attention to the portion about the cigar box and the list of names of people who contributed to him for his injuries etc. While watching the show today I saw my grandpa's name on the list in the cigar box. He signed it Henry Mai Jr as his father my great grandfather was also named Henry. There is another Mai signature on the list as well. I think it probably was my Grandmother as it looks like a ladies signature. Here is the link for the show. Love dad"
Great interview! Grateful to all who served 🇺🇸
No it wasn't. Far from it.
R.I.P. sir. Thank you for your service, and sense of humor till the end 🧡🤍💙
At almost 98 years Bob Dole made me laugh really freaking hard with his one liners in this interview segment. I don't agree with him ideologically, but he has my respect.
Rest in Peace Bob, one of the last old greats gone.
He's 97 years old and he is still alive. Wow.
DR. KISSINGER AND PRESIDENT CARTER ALSO STILL ALIVE. AND ALSO ALAN GREENSPAN. GEORGE SCHULTZ DIED ABOVE 100 YEARS OLD.
I Believe Bob Might Make it to 100
@@shahrulamar5358 Yes. President Carter is 97. Dr. Kissinger is 98. But Alan Greenspan is only a young 95! LOL I have an uncle (the last of my mothers siblings) who will turn 95 next month! And he is still VERY active.
@@retroguy9494 Our former prime minister, Dr Mahathir already 94 years old when he resigned in February last year. 🇲🇾 🇲🇾
@@shahrulamar5358 Well, you guys in Malaysia have nothing on England. Queen Elizabeth is 95 and still on the job! Imagine still working at that age!
Bob Dole is one of my political heroes--the autographed picture he sent me years ago is a treasure of mine. What a wonderful man. And of course Elizabeth is terrific as well.
Goes to show you dont know history if you think the Dole family is good
Special couple. He sparked conversations, inspiration and thoughtfulness. Independent Thinkers. Cant have enough of them.
Rest in Heavenly Peace, Bob Dole.
Senator Dole is epic, long respectable career. And just a decent man.
As a democrat i fully agree!
@@paulfloroff5769 yeah I’m a democrat too! I may disagree with his politics but he’s at least respectable on a basic human level.
@@doublea1671 Did you show the same respect to him back in 1996? I doubt it. It's like Mitt Romney the Democrats love and respect him now but when he is relevant back in 2012 they hated his guts.
@@dvferyance I didn’t exist in 1996.
@@doublea1671 Ok but I am sure you did in 2012. Did you respect Mitt Romney then in the same way you do now?
He met my Grandpa and other WWII veterans on their honor flight trip to the monument in DC. Meeting Sen. Dole was such a highlight for him, these small acts really made those veterans feel seen.
I have an honest question for you if you don't mind. Why was meeting Dole such a highlight for your grandfather. I mean, unless your grandfather was from Kansas and Dole was his senator, Dole was simply just another senator and injured war veteran. I mean, why was Dole different than any OTHER wounded WWII veteran that may have been there to greet your grandfather and others? I'm just trying to understand it is all because the men in MY family who were in WWII could have cared less about meeting Dole to be honest with you.
@@retroguy9494 I think it had to do with how much he advocated for the WWII Memorial Memorial and worked with Honor Flight (which is why he was in DC). I think in some way he thought of him as a celebrity who hadn’t forgotten about them since he made time to meet the vets.
@@JackThomss Thank you for your reply. I can understand his appreciation of Dole's work with the Honor Flight. That organization does so much good work, especially with and for the World War II veterans, the ill and the injured.
Senator Dole passed this morning (12/5/21) at the age of 98. In this interview, he looks considerably younger than his age.
He DOES? My father turns 92 in about 7 weeks and he looks MUCH younger Dole.
I was telling my 18 year old son about Senator Bob Dole a couple of weeks ago, he is politically minded but hadn't heard of him. The last I saw of Senator Dole was a news piece of him saluting former President George H. W. Bush as he was lying in State. I was assuming Senator Dole was in bad health, which was. A couple of years later this news piece comes out about another health obstacle. Senator Robert Dole, a Spry 98 year old Greatest Generation Founder, an American Patriot, may you be Honored. My you be Cherished and Respected on your Principles and Values that are not present in America today, may you Rest In Peace.
The epitome of a true republican and statesman. God BLESS Mr and Mrs Dole!!!!
Meh....give me Reagan over Dole any day!
That was back in a time when communities helped each other out. Now, society is self centered. I had a paralyzed limb in 2017 and not many people made time to visit the hospital or anything.
If I could visited you in the hospital,I would have visited you,Ms.Jennings.Sincerely,Nancy,Missouri🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Unfortunately nowadays people are so overworked that no one has time for anything. Back in those days you didn't have to work 80 hours just to pay all your bills. They also didn't have all these fees and school wasn't thousands and thousands of dollars a year and health insurance wasn't some outrageous fortune. I will say though whenever a disaster strikes or whenever a story of someone needing help goes viral communities will support each other so it gives me some glimmer of hope. This pandemic for example is brought out some amazing folks.
Tell me about it. I live in my family home built by my parents in the 1950's. When I was a boy, everyone in the neighborhood knew everyone else and helped and did things for each other when the need arose. It was a good feeling of safety and caring. Now, I happen to be the 7th longest living resident here (not in age but time living in the neighborhood) and all these new people don't even want to know me! I tried being friendly to some of them, but they looked at me like I had 2 heads or something and took on a very "defensive" stance. They won't even wave hello!
Ms. Jennings, at least SOME people came to see you in the hospital. I'm a bachelor and most of my immediate family is all dead now. When I had surgery earlier this year, the hospital wouldn't allow me to have it unless there was someone at home with me for a day or two after my release. I had to hire private duty nurses at a cost of a couple thousand dollars which was NOT covered by insurance! So much for caring...........
In the early 1940’s, my Grandfather was Bob Dole’s speech teacher at Russell High School. My Grandfather ended up in the Army with a rank of Colonel. Senator Dole reached out to my Grandfather on several occasions to thank him for making a difference in his life.
My Great Aunt was a teacher and taught Bob as well.
Thank you for your service. He made laugh at some stuff he was saying. Made my day.
Decent People. Simply Decent People.
Bob Dole is an honest man of integrity. Our politicians should be more like Bob. I hope he makes it to 100.
I respect him for his service and his very obvious patriotism. Glad he didn't win in 1996 though.
@@uncockblockable1235 With a GOP congress, he would've increased the national debt. Robert Taft was a man of integrity.
And now he’s dead. R.I.P Bob Dole.
@@Frenite Yep. Didn't make it to 100 but came damn close! If one is going to get stage 4 lung cancer and die of it, lets hope for all, it doesn't happen until this ripe old age! Well, for those that WANT to live that long anyways!
He actually died 1.5 years before turning 100.
As a Black Woman I’ve always liked Bob Dole. Great 👍🏾 guy .
Me too and compared to Trump former republican candidates look like GREAT MEN
@@comedianpottymouth Trump destroyed the Republican Party if People like George Hw Bush Bob Dole and Dwight Eisenhower was running I would be a Republican
My goodness whether it was Dole W Bush, McCain or Romney the mainstream media and the Democratic party was just as hostile to them as they were to Trump.
I'm sorry, but what has being black and/or a woman have to do with it? A good person is a good person regardless or gender or race! I'm an old white republican and I voted for Obama the second time around. Why you may ask? Not that I thought Romney was that bad. It was because Paul Ryan scared the crap out of me. Running around Florida telling the senior citizens on Social Security that they were safe but he wanted to take it away from MY generation when our time came even though we would still continue to pay for those already on it. His parents were on it and that also made him a greedy hypocrite in my eyes! If elected, he was only one step away from the presidency.
God bless you, Bob Dole.
Never been a Dole fan. Ever. But I respect him for his service.
Same here
I am privileged to personally know Bob and Elizabeth Dole and even though our political
views are divided, they are fine, caring
Americans.
Rest in Peace Bob Dole, thank you for your lifetime of service to our country. You will truly be missed.
Rip what a fine man leaving this earth.
What would the world have looked like if Senator Dole had won the Presidential election of 1996?
How did they get it so wrong in 96?
Sadly, we live in a time where looks are everything, FDR would’ve never been president today.
They didn't go wrong in '96. The American people don't have as short a memory as some think. Back in 1982 when the Reagan revolution was really going strong with his economic and tax packages which were voted in by BOTH parties in Congress (and supported by a majority of the people) to combat the bad economic situation we had been in since the recession of '75, Dole, as head of the Senate Finance Committee spearheaded a plan for a big tax increase on the middle class. Why? One of the main reasons was to make up for tax cheats. Basically, he wanted the middle class (who was just coming out of struggling) to pay more to make up for criminal tax cheats instead of going after the cheats. People didn't forget that. And Bush the first promising "read my lips no new taxes" then signing into law a tax increase was also on peoples minds.
Clinton did raise taxes, but ONLY on the top 2 brackets. Basically, joint incomes of over 250K (400K in todays dollars) and he balanced the budget. The middle class LOVED that. Also, people (mistakenly) credited Clinton with the economic boom we saw in the 1990's after the crash of '87 and the ensuing recession during H W Bushes presidency. Under Clinton, growth was actually a percentage point higher than it was during the '80's with Reaganomics. So basically Dole was not trusted. Which is why I voted for Perot in both 92 AND 96.
As far as FDR not being electable today, sadly (and disgustingly) there is truth in that. However, in Dole's case, the American people have always made exceptions for men who became disabled during and as a result of the wars. Especially World War II and the Korean War. Dole's arm really had nothing to do with his loss.
WOW! The Bob Dole voice is STILL there! Keep the strength, Senator!
Rest In Peace, Senator, you will be missed…
I wish he could have made it to 100. R.I.P Bob Dole.
May the good Lord watch over Bob Dole. What a remarkable, kind, compassionate human being, yet very strong and determined individual. He sacrificed himself for his love for his country went to war in WWII. He impacted a lot of life for the common good of the people, yet he still thinks that he hasn't done enough to help others. What a selfless person he was. He is my hero ❤ in my heart. And we all should be like him, doing good and helping others. Our leaders nowadays should copy him as an example of what public service should be, serving the people and yet being kind and compassionate. It is rare nowadays to find someone like him.
Thank you for this. I've always so admired and respected both Bob and Elizabeth Dole.
RIP Bob Dole🥀
That was a wonderful piece it was so heart moving to see Senator and Mrs Doyle, great Americans, great politicians, and what the Republican Party, should really stand for. I am a Democrat and I really love them both they're great Americans. And Jane Pauley, what a beautiful outfit she's wearing😘
Jane Pauley looks better than ever!
Thank you for this coverage. I may skew a bit younger (not that much) from the CBS Sunday Morning crowd. But I have learned so much from your stories.
You are a great American Rest in Peace you did your share
Wether you agree with his politics or not, he is a great American. They absolutely do not make them like that anymore 👍
Yes they do. Very few, but they are out there. Its just that current society won't let them go very far because they are seen as uncooperative and troublemakers.
Great story - we need this now!
Always admired him for his character and love of the people.
Tragic to see this now he's dead. RIP sir.
What is so tragic about it? The man WAS 98! And he lived a rather incredible life most of us do NOT get to live!
I never liked Dole's politics he is after all a Republican and I'm a Democrat. But I never thought he was crazy like I do about the people in his party now
What people? Jew haters and people who hate blacks? In other words, Democrats.
13 year olds like yourself
@@okd521 You hate black people dont you?
@@okd521 Actually you probably fit right in with the thugs in that party.
He opened the door though. I remember his distortions.
Semper Fi !!! Thanks for Your Service Bob. I was born in 1956 and Raised In Kansas City MO.
Love Bob and Elizabeth!!😊💖🙏🌻👍
As a visually impaired 90's baby, I look up to Senater Dole. He knew how to compromise with both democrats and republicans, and at the end of the day, he still exhibited so much love and respect towards the women in his life. It's a shame his political career was cut short just two years before I was born, because we need leadership like his in today's divisive political system. Rest in piece to Senater Robert Joseph Dole.
God Bless Bob & Liddy Dole! Two wonderful public servants with a great sense of humour!🇺🇸🇺🇸
I've been to his home town of Russell, Kansas back in 1996.
Fantastic story. The end of the Gentleman politician era. Pity actually.....
There are still a few left out there.
They look wonderful !
Bob Dole is one of a kind! A great Republican, a magnificent man and a remarkable down to earth American!🇺🇲
I'm a Democrat and I have always held great respect for Mr. Dole as a man of conviction on true Patriotism, he did an amazing job on this earth and now he will know pain again. Payers to Elizabeth and Robin.
Current Republicans should be more like this man! God bless you!
@Bonnie Robinson
Democrats as well.
They are. B/c of Trump, folks are praising warmongers like Bush.
Ron DeSantis is and the Democrats hate him just as much as they hate Trump.
@@dvferyance DeSantis is NOTHING like Dole. Dole cooperated and worked with people. He reached across the aisle. DeSantis wants his state to be like its own nation but still take federal money. DeSantis thumbs his nose at science when it comes to the pandemic. That guy is so dumb and so bad he actually signed a law forbidding the wearing of masks in businesses in Florida. As someone who lost his uncle to the virus before there was a vaccine and had a grandmother who lived through the 1918 influenza pandemic when there was no vaccines and told me horror stories about it, I can tell you that guy is a major league loser.
RIP Robert J. "Bob" Dole. We will miss you.
I am a democrat and I love bob dole. sue me
Love him, but listen to clips of his campaigning: distortion 1.0
I may not have always agreed with his politics but I always liked him and his wife as people
This is a decent man. Republicans of today this is who you should strive to be!
NC salutes the Doles
Bob dole had some ike eisenhower charisma. Influenced me for the conservative ideology like no one else.. Im somewhat liberal by genetics but because of bob dole conservative ideology will always be in my equation. Im definitely a fan.
Eisenhower had no charisma. And he had no political party or ideology until he ran for president. When both parties were courting him to run for president in '52 and he was asked his political views, he said "I am a soldier of all the Army and the Army is truly national." Ike was so bland and blah that pundits used to make fun of him They used to call the White House the "tomb of the well known soldier."
I wish him the best.
Late US Senator Bob Dole
Born : 22 July , 1923 A.D.
Died : 5 December, 2021 A.D.
Ages : 98 years old .
Honestly didn't realize that Bob Dole was still alive. When I was a kid he was running for president and I remember him choking on a pretzel.
W. Bush was the one who choked on a pretzel
@@tylerkochman1007 You're right. He fell off a stage that's what I remembered. But in my defense I was still a kid. ua-cam.com/video/UIatQSImzU0/v-deo.html
He's NOT! 😜
@@tylerkochman1007 Yep. Dude was such an idiot he couldn't even eat a pretzel right.
Rip sir, you served your country well. Thank you
Thank you!!
R.I.P.
He'd be called a RINO these days
a true patriot till the end
Prayers for Mrs Dole, Robin & Family. Rest In Peace Senator Bob Dole.😇
I remember wondering what's up with the pen that Mr Dole always had in his right hand so glad now to learn it's his medal of Honor from WWII.
Hello how are you doing today!??
7:21 felt so sad as he died on December 5th
6:50-you made a difference in my life, thank you Sen. Dole.
As a Democrat I respect and honor this American patriot who can teach us ALL a few things on governing, respect and love of country. He will be greatly missed this great honorable man a giant amongst us.
RIP Bob Dole
A lot of respect for this man. He could had spent his life in bed but decided to do something with his life.
Bob Dole may have done many commendable things in his life but one awful act of his was enabling the stealing of an inheritance from my grandmother and her five orphaned siblings in Russell, Kansas, as a young lawyer. My grandmother forgave him and voted for him but I will never forget that he sold out a family of orphans for a few bucks. He makes me sick and he is no hero in my eyes.
Damn...that's a tough pill to swallow
Lets face reality bruh. NO ONE gets as high up in power as a man like Dole without being at least a LITTLE crooked or dishonest or corrupt. Sadly, its the way our system works. You don't exactly have Popes and choir boys in that Senate or running for president!
If its any consolation to you, the same thing happened to ME many years ago only it was an aunt, not my grandmother. He was a politically connected attorney as well. Only I have never been able to forgive him. Which saddens me because as a Christian, I know I should. And one of my burdens is hoping I will be able to do so before my own day of judgement comes.
What an American hero he is. His wife is a great patriot, too. Thank you for airing their story. Two great Americans.
"And though the forest was shrinking, the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that since her handle was made of wood, she was one of them."
What incredible words of wisdom!
Bob Dole was and is a national treasure.
Bob Dole's Final Interview
POV: you came here after he died. RIP
I've always loved Bob and Elizabeth Dole.
Such a lovely couple and such humanitarians.
How are you doing today??
We love you Bob!
Late 38th US President Gerald Ford
Born : 14 July , 1913 A.D.
Died : 26 December, 2006 A.D.
Ages : 93 years old .
Respect.
Bob Dole (1923-2021) 2 years shy of reaching 100 years old.
What a great human being and a great American. God bless you and your wonderful wife.
Late US First Lady Betty Ford
Born : 8 April , 1918 A.D.
Died : 8 July , 2011 A.D.
Ages : 93 years old .
Get well Sen. Dole!!!!
Respect,
Lucy Robert Jones
Although in 1976 and 1996 I would’ve voted for Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton respectively, I can admit that bob dole is an honorable politician
I was too young to vote in '76 but in '96 I voted for Perot. I didn't like Dole OR Clinton! But yet, to MY generation, Perot was like Obama was to the millennials!