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Home / Press Releases / Defense Priorities honors Sen. John McCain’s life and legacy of service

August 26, 2018

Defense Priorities honors Sen. John McCain’s life and legacy of service

By Edward King

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 26, 2018
Contact: press@defensepriorities.org

WASHINGTON, DC—Defense Priorities President Edward King issued the following statement following the passing of Sen. John McCain:

“Throughout his life, Sen. John McCain personified patriotism and service to country. He defined himself by his character, unflinching conviction, and willingness to stand strongly for the things in which he believed, including a lifelong opposition to torture. We had our disagreements with the senator, too, but now is not the time to rehearse those. I honor Sen. McCain’s life and legacy of service and pray for his family during this difficult time.”

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