The remains of former lawmaker Bob Dole will lie in state in the United States Capitol grounds on Thursday as Congress members would line up to honour the renowned American politician and World War II veteran, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Monday.

The United States Capitol has been considered the most suitable place for the nation to pay final tribute to its most eminent citizens by having their remains lie in state.

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Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, who released a joint statement with Pelosi, said, “Senator Dole was an extraordinary patriot, who devoted his entire life to serving our nation with dignity and integrity”, according to reports from CNN.

The statement also included inputs from Mitch McConnell, who is considered to be Dole’s successor in the Senate as a party leader. The Kentucky Senator said, “We look forward to honoring his life and legacy at the Capitol.”

He added, “A bright light of patriotic good cheer burned all the way from Bob’s teenage combat heroics through his whole career in Washington and through the years since”, CNN reported.

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In order to honour Dole’s memory, United States President Joe Biden ordered the star-spangled banner to fly half mast on all major federal buildings of the country, including American overseas embassies.

Dole died Sunday at the age of 98. He was a leader known for his caustic wit, which he often turned on himself but did not hesitate to turn on others, too.

His main work in the United States Congress revolved around issues like enshrining protections against discrimination, the Disabilities Act, foreign and tax policy of the country.

Dole won the Republican nomination in 1996, but was defeated when President Bill Clinton won a second term. He was also 1976 GOP vice presidential candidate on the losing ticket with President Gerald Ford.