Political leaders from both sides of the aisle paid their respects Wednesday to the late evangelist Billy Graham under the dome of the U.S. Capitol where he was lying in honor ahead of Friday's funeral. "Today, in the center of this great Chamber lies the legendary Billy Graham – an Ambassador for Christ who reminded the world of the power of prayer and the gift of God’s grace," Trump said. As the leaders stood by the casket, Trump reached out to touch the bare wood. "If there is any American whose life and life's work deserves to be honored by laying in honor in the U.S. Capitol, it's Billy Graham," Ryan said. Trump met Graham at the pastor's 95th birthday party in 2013 and is expected to attend the funeral service in Charlotte on Friday.

Source: Fox News February 28, 2018 14:18 UTC