Dole Recalls McGovern As Humble
by Associated Press
October 21, 2012 2:02 PM
Former U.S. senator and Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole says millions of children are able to eat thanks to the work of former U.S. Sen. George McGovern.
The Republican from Kansas released a statement about McGovern following the former senator's death in Sioux Falls early Sunday morning.
Dole and McGovern joined together to create an international food for education and child nutrition program, for which they shared the 2008 World Food Prize.
In his statement, Dole says 31 million children participate in the school lunch program. He called McGovern a "humble, compassionate and caring man" who looked out for the people who needed a helping hand.
Dole says McGovern's efforts at fighting hunger extended far and wide, and the world "is a better place because of his generous spirit."
