Bob Dole Salutes Former President Bush

WASHINGTON (AP) —
Former Sen. Bob Dole salutes the flag-draped casket containing the remains of former President George H.W. Bush as he lies in state at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole has saluted President George H.W. Bush at the casket of the late president.

Like Bush, Dole is a World War II veteran. He arrived in the Capitol rotunda in a wheelchair pushed by an aide. At the casket’s side, the aide lifted Dole, 95, into a standing position. Once steadied, Dole saluted.

Bush had achieved the office of presidency in 1988 that Dole sought in 1996 as the Republican presidential nominee.

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