Political Quotes

“today I wish to join my colleagues in saying goodbye to our friend and mentor, John McCain. As our country and the world grieves for his loss, we remember him as he was: a father, husband, grandfather, a war hero, and a dedicated public servant who loved this country. We remember his extraordinary story and how the tragic and painful experiences he endured gave him the uncommon strength we all knew so well. Most of all, I remember John for his passion. He was a fearless advocate for American values and a champion of democratic ideals. When I was elected to serve the people of Nebraska in this Chamber, I became a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Serving on this committee has been an honor, but one of the greatest privileges it offered was the opportunity to work with John McCain. As a senior member and chairman, Senator McCain set the tone for the committee. We all benefited from his good instincts, his unfailing energy, his unwavering values, and, of course, his sense of humor. His leadership fostered an environment that led to bold reforms. He embraced and encouraged the heated debates. But John knew how to unite the committee, how to compromise, and how to refocus members on our fundamental responsibility: providing for the defense of the Nation he loved so dearly. As much as John was an inspiration to us, he was truly a global figure who took his message of liberty to some of the darkest regions of the globe.…”