Senator John McCain's memorial service is about to begin at the National Cathedral in Washington. Follow our live coverage.https://nyti.ms/2wyVz6B
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Former President George W. Bush on John McCain: "He respected the dignity inherent in every life, a dignity that does not stop at borders and cannot be erased by dictators." https://nyti.ms/2Cgprdg pic.twitter.com/x8hLgJboaR
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Former President Barack Obama on John McCain: "He understood that if we get in the habit of bending the truth to suit political expediency or party orthodoxy, our democracy will not work."https://nyti.ms/2PsuEAe
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Meghan McCain delivered a powerful speech at her father’s funeral, and in a reproach of President Trump, said the “America of John McCain has no need to be made great again because it was always great.”https://nyti.ms/2PYfQuq
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Former President George W. Bush's eulogy for John McCain: "He could not abide bigots and swaggering despots. There was something deep inside him that made him stand up for the little guy – to speak for forgotten people in forgotten places."https://nyti.ms/2C7l1Fp
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Former President Barack Obama's eulogy for John McCain: "When John spoke of virtues like service, and duty, it didn't ring hollow. They weren't just words to him. It was a truth that he had lived, and for which he was prepared to die."https://nyti.ms/2PrH3UV
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"He stood by them when he thought they were right and tore at their heels when he was convinced they were wrong. And when it came time to depart this world, John McCain wanted them to tell his story."
@peterbakerNYT on Obama and Bush's tributes to McCain:https://nyti.ms/2C5xHN5Show this thread
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If Trump is upset about the thumbs down Sen.
@SenJohnMcCain gave him on the healthcare vote last year, I am sure he is fuming over the middle finger that he got through the@MeghanMcCain speech today.#McCainFuneral -
I wish I could have seen Ivanka Trump's face when she said it. They should be absolutely embarrassed for the shit show her father has turned the Executive branch into. Unfortunately, they're too shameless to realize how disgusted the rest of the world is at her and her family.
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Speak for yourself. John McCain was a PoS.
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America's greatness is in its image as the shining house on the hill. That image created by countless honorable acts of selflessness in its leadership in the world is unraveling. Let the rebuilding begin now before its too late.
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Barely controlled? Were you watching what I was watching? She only broke a few times. I wouldn’t have made it past the first sentence.
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And the look in her eyes as she said it!
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Yes she did! Your father would be proud. As an American I am proud to hear you honor your father and call out the phonies.
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Wonder how many people turned off the funeral. Lots are my guess.
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I heard a strong message to Veterans today,
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good thing he's dead so we can make way for actual heroes then
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