WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statement in response to news of the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS). "I am saddened to hear about the passing of Senator Bob Dole, a true patriot who devoted his life to the nation he loved. During his nearly 40 years representing the people of Kansas, Bob was a principled leader and advocated tirelessly for disability rights, food security, veterans health care, and so many othe more PR