Godspeed John McCain

If you are American, you are mourning the loss of a great patriot this evening. John McCain served our country in war and in peace, in the military and as a civilian. His passing marks the end of an era when, even for a maverick, as he liked to characterize himself, the fight for the values we hold dear superseded party politics.
President and Secretary Clinton shared their feelings on his passing tonight.

.@SenJohnMcCain lived a life of service to his country, from his heroism in the Navy to 35 years in Congress. He was a tough politician, a trusted colleague, and there will simply never be another like him. My thoughts and prayers are with Cindy and his entire family.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 26, 2018

Saturday

Aug 25

2018

Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of John McCain

New York, New York

Statement

Senator John McCain believed that every citizen has a responsibility to make something of the freedoms given by our Constitution, and from his heroic service in the Navy to his 35 years in Congress, he lived by his creed every day.  He was a skilled, tough politician, as well as a trusted colleague alongside whom Hillary was honored to serve in the Senate.  He frequently put partisanship aside to do what he thought was best for the country, and was never afraid to break the mold if it was the right thing to do.  I will always be especially grateful for his leadership in our successful efforts to normalize relations with Vietnam.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Cindy, his mother, Roberta, his children, and his entire family.

WASHINGTON - JUNE 17: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) talks with Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) before the start of a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill June 17, 2010 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on what they billed as the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) and implications for national security programs. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)