President Trump on Wednesday is to present former Senate Republican Leader Bob Dole with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress gives.
The 3 p.m. ceremony is set for the Capitol Rotunda, through which the World War II disabled veteran, long-time Kansas senator and 1996 Republican presidential nominee passed many times.
Tomorrow at 3 PM EST Brother Bob Dole (@KUKappaSigma'42) will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol! pic.twitter.com/UKlT5VQHpn— Kappa Sigma (@KappaSigmaHQ) January 16, 2018
Dole has been solid cheerleader for Trump. For example, after the president toured Poland and other European nations, Dole said Trump is restoring "strong American leadership.”
The legislation to OK the medal was co-sponsored by every senator.
The event is expected to bring out throngs of current and former members.
Other friends are already sending in their praise. Former President Richard Nixon’s daughters, Tricia Nixon Cox and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, for example said they were joining with Americans “everywhere to salute our friend, this noble hero.”
Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner's "Washington Secrets" columnist, can be contacted at pbedard@washingtonexaminer.com
