«While I certainly have some hurdles ahead, I also know that I join millions of Americans who face significant health challenges of their own,» Dole said.Dole, a native of Russell, Kansas, represented the state in Congress for almost 36 years before resigning from the Senate in 1996 to challenge Democratic President Bill Clinton.
Dole had unsuccessfully sought the GOP nomination in 1980 and 1988, and he was President Gerald Ford's vice presidential running mate in 1976, when Ford lost to Democrat Jimmy Carter.After his last run for office in 1996, Dole continued to be involved in Republican politics, offering endorsements and commenting on public issues.
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