[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 19963]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           DEATH OF BOB HOPE

  Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, the death of Bob Hope is a great loss for 
all Americans. At 100 years old, Hope was truly a legend in his own 
time. His famous wit and generous spirit endeared him to generations of 
Americans.
  For more than 50 years, Bob Hope headlined USO tours, performing for 
America's Armed Forces around the world in times of war and peace. 
While serving on board of directors of the World USO and as president 
of the USO, I was privileged to have worked with Bob Hope. His selfless 
commitment to entertaining the men and women of our Armed Forces was 
unmatched. In 1997, Congress voted to recognize Bob Hope as an honorary 
veteran. Hope is the only person to ever receive this honor.
  For decades, Bob Hope brought American troops laughter and warmth 
around the globe. We are all grateful for his tireless service and 
spirited humor. Bob Hope will remembered not only as a gifted comedian 
and patriot, but as a humanitarian who used his tremendous talents to 
lift the spirits of millions of men and women. There will not be 
another like him.

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