a few seconds agoSenator McCain's life, towards the end: Republican and Democrats Respond
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)After the announcement that he has decided to discontinue medical treatment, prayers and support have flooded from all sides for Senator John McCain, a brain tumor patient. “All the McCain clan is doing what their family has been doing for generations, facing challenges with dignity”, wrote Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. [...]
“All the McCain clan is doing what their family has been doing for generations, facing challenges with dignity”, wrote Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.
Former Scotsman Kelley says he has a deep respect for the American hero, who served the country in wartime and peace, with courage, dignity and compassion for others. “A true leader of our times”, he adds.
“John McCain, says Paul Ryan, chairman of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Congress, personified the service of this country”.
But supportive messages have also arrived from the other camp.
My thoughts and prayers are with John McCain and his family”, the leader of the democratic minority in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, wrote in Titter.
The Arizona senator's family announced on Friday that, so far, it has exceeded the expectations for survival, but “the progression of the disease and advanced age are unstoppable factors. With the willpower that characterizes him, John has made his choice to stop medical treatment”.
The 81-year-old, in his 6th term as Arizona senator, has not been on display since December.
