Biography - A Short Wiki
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Robert Joseph Dole, commonly known as Bob Dole, is a retired attorney, statesman, and politician from the United States of America. Bob Dole was born on 22 July 1923 and has represented Kansas in the United States of America House of Representatives during the years of 1961 to 1969 and also has served as a Republican Leader of the United States of America Senate from 1969 to 1996.
Career Highlights
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Bob made his political career debut after running for office back in the year 1950 and was lucky to be elected the Kansas House of Representatives that saw him serve only two terms. During the semester, Bob Dole served on Assessment and Taxation, Military Affairs, Gas and Oil, and Soldiers Compensation committees.
Family and Personal Life
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Bob Dole is a family man and got married to his first wife, Phyllis Holden, in 1948. Phyllis Holden is an occupational therapist who was working at a veteran’s hospital situated in Battle Creek, Michigan. After their marriage, Bob and Phyllis had their firstborn daughter named Robin. The couple then later divorced on 11 January 1972, and Phyllis died back in the year 2008.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Phyllis Holden (m 1948-div 1972), Elizabeth Hanford (1975) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes daughter (Robin) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Robert Joseph Dole |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 99 years |
| Date of Birth | July 22, 1923 |
| Place of Birth | Russell, Kansas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.96 m, 6 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 97 kg, 214 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $50 million |
| Occupation | Attorney, Politician, Statesman |
Height, Weight, and Age
Bob Dole's height is quite tall measuring 1.96 m. Bob Dole weighs 97 kg. Being born on July 22, 1923, translates to an age of 99 years as of todays date (July 14, 2023).
Quotes
If something happened along the route and you had to leave your children with Bob Dole or Bill Clinton, I think you would probably leave them with Bob Dole.
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As long as there are only 3 to 4 people on the floor, the country is in good hands. It’s only when you have 50 to 60 in the Senate that you want to be concerned.
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It’s going to be hard for someone like me to run for president.
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Things are going to get better. Be optimistic.
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I just consider myself a Republican, none of this hyphenated stuff. I was a mainstream conservative Republican, and most people are in that category.
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