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Former senator Bob Dole, 95, rises from his wheelchair for one final emotional salute to George HW Bush

Dole, who was once Bush senior's political rival, described the war hero as a 'cherished servant leader' who 'answered the call to serve whenever the nation needed him'

Former Senator Bob Dole (R-Kansas) was lifted out of his wheelchair on Tuesday so that he could give a final salute to his longtime friend, fellow World War II veteran and former president George HW Bush. Dole, who was once Bush senior's political rival, paid tribute to the 41st president on Monday and described the war hero as a "cherished servant leader" who "answered the call to serve whenever the nation needed him."