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Good to see bipartisan tribute to Dole

Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, center, flanked by President Donald Trump, left, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., was honored at the Capitol with a Congressional Gold Medal on Jan. 17.
Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, center, flanked by President Donald Trump, left, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., was honored at the Capitol with a Congressional Gold Medal on Jan. 17. J. Scott Applewhite Associated Press

I watched the Congressional Medal of Honor being awarded to former Sen. Bob Dole. What a delight to hear politicians from both parties talking without anyone criticizing or complaining.

Allen Rodes

Lexington

This story was originally published January 26, 2018 at 7:19 PM with the headline "Good to see bipartisan tribute to Dole."

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