Dole repeatedly noted that each table had cards to fill out to donate money to Bennett, adding that he would give his card to his wife.
“Senators don't make money, they cost money,'' Clinton said.
“I know a few that made money,'' Dole responded.
In front of a packed room of more than 700 people, the two also discussed higher education and bipartisanship.
The fund-raiser comes after the college received a $1 million challenge grant in July from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust, which will support student scholarships. As a challenge grant, the college must match the trust's gift dollar for dollar.
Cole also said in July that for the third year consecutive year, the college's alumnae have donated more than $1 million to the school.
In April, Cole announced plans to resign, but changed her mind two days later after both the college's board of trustees and students offered an outpouring of support.
— Associated Press
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