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- ABC News
- July 20, 2017
Democrats, Republicans send well wishes to Sen. McCain
Lawmakers took to Twitter following his brain tumor announcement.
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Vice President Mike Pence tweeted, \"Karen & I are praying for @SenJohnMcCain. Cancer picked on the wrong guy. John McCain is a fighter & he'll win this fight too. God bless!\"
Karen & I are praying for @SenJohnMcCain. Cancer picked on the wrong guy. John McCain is a fighter & he'll win this fight too. God bless!
— Vice President Pence (@VP) July 20, 2017
Sen. Jeff Flake, also a Republican from McCain's home state, tweeted, \"Just spoke to @SenJohnMcCain. Tough diagnosis, but even tougher man.\"
Just spoke to @SenJohnMcCain. Tough diagnosis, but even tougher man.
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) July 20, 2017
What a wonderful, moving statement. https://t.co/jMbNvSwsnp
— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) July 20, 2017
Below, others who took to Twitter and Facebook to wish McCain well:
BARACK OBAMA
\"John McCain is an American hero & one of the bravest fighters I've ever known,\" tweeted former President Barack Obama. \"Cancer doesn't know what it's up against. Give it hell, John.\"
John McCain is an American hero & one of the bravest fighters I've ever known. Cancer doesn't know what it's up against. Give it hell, John.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 20, 2017
BILL CLINTON
The former president tweeted, \"As he’s shown his entire life, don’t bet against John McCain. Best wishes to him for a swift recovery.\"
As he’s shown his entire life, don’t bet against John McCain. Best wishes to him for a swift recovery.
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) July 20, 2017
GEORGE H.W. BUSH
Former President Geoorge H.W. Bush said in a statement, \"The Hanoi Hilton couldn’t break John McCain’s spirit many years ago, so Barbara and I know — with confidence — he and his family will meet this latest battle in his singular life of service with courage and determination.\"
Following is a statement by @GeorgeHWBush on @SenJohnMcCain. pic.twitter.com/x8kIStWz7p
— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) July 20, 2017
NANCY PELOSI
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi tweeted, \".@SenJohnMcCain is a hero, a patriot and a fighter. I am privileged to call him a friend. Paul & I pray for his recovery and his family.
.@SenJohnMcCain is a hero, a patriot and a fighter. I am privileged to call him a friend. Paul & I pray for his recovery and his family.
— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) July 20, 2017
PAUL RYAN
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., said in a statement, \".@SenJohnMcCain has always been a warrior. It's who he is. All of us, not as Republicans or Democrats, but as Americans, are behind him.\"
.@SenJohnMcCain has always been a warrior. It's who he is. All of us, not as Republicans or Democrats, but as Americans, are behind him. pic.twitter.com/B6iDpPultM
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) July 20, 2017
SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told reporters Wednesday night that he spoke with McCain. \"Talked to John, he said 'yeah, I might have to stay here a little bit longer, take some treatments and I'll be back,'\" Graham recalled.
But in typical McCain fashion, Graham added, it wasn't long before the talk turned away from the tragic news and back to shop.
\"We talked about five minutes, you know, it's going to be a tough way forward but he says 'I've been through worse.' And basically then we started talking about health care and the NDAA. Literally it wasn't five minutes until he turned away from what I think most people would have a hard time absorbing and focusing on what he loves the best.\"
MITCH MCCONNELL
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a statement shortly after McCain's office announced he had the tumor. \"John McCain is a hero to our Conference and a hero to our country. He has never shied from a fight and I know that he will face this challenge with the same extraordinary courage that has characterized his life. The entire Senate family’s prayers are with John, Cindy and his family, his staff, and the people of Arizona he represents so well. We all look forward to seeing this American hero again soon.”
.@SenJohnMcCain is a hero to our Conference and a hero to our country. pic.twitter.com/Ld2lQH1mMn
— Leader McConnell (@SenateMajLdr) July 20, 2017
HILLARY CLINTON
Hillary Clinton tweeted, \"John McCain is as tough as they come. Thinking of John, Cindy, their wonderful children, & their whole family tonight.\"
John McCain is as tough as they come. Thinking of John, Cindy, their wonderful children, & their whole family tonight.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 20, 2017
JOE BIDEN
\"John and I have been friends for 40 years,\" tweeted former Vice President Joe Biden. \"He's gotten through so much difficulty with so much grace. He is strong - and he will beat this.\" In a subsequent tweet, he wrote, \"Incredible progress in cancer research and treatment in just the last year offers new promise and new hope. You can win this fight, John.\"
John and I have been friends for 40 years. He's gotten through so much difficulty with so much grace. He is strong - and he will beat this.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 20, 2017
Incredible progress in cancer research and treatment in just the last year offers new promise and new hope. You can win this fight, John.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 20, 2017
REP. ADAM KINZINGER
\".@SenJohnMcCain is a fighter; tough as nails. He's endured more in life than most, & tonight I pray for my friend as he wages this battle,\" Rep. Adam Kinzinger, D-Ill., tweeted.
.@SenJohnMcCain is a fighter; tough as nails. He's endured more in life than most, & tonight I pray for my friend as he wages this battle.
— Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) July 20, 2017
SEN. MARCO RUBIO
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., tweeted, \".@SenJohnMcCain is an American hero. I pray for him and his family. I look forward to seeing him soon.\"
.@SenJohnMcCain is an American hero. I pray for him and his family. I look forward to seeing him soon.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 20, 2017
REP. STEVE SCALISE
\"Praying for my friend @SenJohnMcCain, one of the toughest people I know,\" tweeted Scalise, R-La.
Praying for my friend @SenJohnMcCain, one of the toughest people I know.
— Rep. Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) July 20, 2017
OHIO GOV. JOHN KASICH
Ohio Governor John Kasich echoed a popular sentiment, tweeting, \"If there is anyone who knows how to fight against the challenges life throws at us, it's @SenJohnMcCain. Prayers for a speedy recovery.\"
If there is anyone who knows how to fight against the challenges life throws at us, it's @SenJohnMcCain. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) July 20, 2017
NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO
The Democrat tweeted, \"My thoughts and prayers are with Senator John McCain and his family tonight. Here's to a speedy recovery for a true American hero.\"
My thoughts and prayers are with Senator John McCain and his family tonight. Here's to a speedy recovery for a true American hero.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 20, 2017
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR JOHN BEL EDWARDS
\"An American hero and a true fighter. Donna and I are sending prayers to @SenJohnMcCain and his family,\" Republican Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards tweeted.
An American hero and a true fighter. Donna and I are sending prayers to @SenJohnMcCain and his family.
— Gov John Bel Edwards (@LouisianaGov) July 20, 2017
REP. CHRIS MURPHY
Connecticut Democrat Rep. Chris Murphy tweeted, \"Heartbreaking news. I've traveled the world w @SenJohnMcCain. I learned a lot from him - first and foremost, there is no one tougher.\"
Heartbreaking news. I've traveled the world w @SenJohnMcCain. I learned a lot from him - first and foremost, there is no one tougher. pic.twitter.com/gPtHDW1RlE
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) July 20, 2017
SEN. BOB CASEY
Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. Bob Casey tweeted, \"I'm praying for @SenJohnMcCain & his family tonight. Our nation is with him as he takes on this fight.\"
I'm praying for @SenJohnMcCain & his family tonight. Our nation is with him as he takes on this fight.
— Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) July 20, 2017
SEN. TIM KAINE
Hillary Clinton's running mate during the 2016 presidential election tweeted, \"Thinking about a hero, my Chairman, my friend John McCain. Stay strong!\"
Thinking about a hero, my Chairman, my friend John McCain. Stay strong!
— Senator Tim Kaine (@timkaine) July 20, 2017
SEN. CHUCK GRASSLEY
Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley tweeted, \"Barb and I will pray for John McCain recovery fr brain cancer. Pls join us.\"
Barb and I will pray for John McCain recovery fr brain cancer. Pls join us
— ChuckGrassley (@ChuckGrassley) July 20, 2017
GABRIELLE GIFFORDS
The former Democrat Arizona congresswoman tweeted, \"Hang in there @SenJohnMcCain. You're tough! You can beat this. Fight, fight, fight! I am proud to call you my friend.\"
Hang in there @SenJohnMcCain. You're tough! You can beat this. Fight, fight, fight! I am proud to call you my friend.
— Gabrielle Giffords (@GabbyGiffords) July 20, 2017
SARAH PALIN
Sarah Palin, who was McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election, posted a photo of the pair, writing, \"John McCain is one tough fighter - we know he'll face this diagnosis with courage and strength. Our family continues to lift John and his family up in prayer.\"
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
\".@SenJohnMcCain & his family are in our thoughts and prayers,\" tweeted the House Democrats.
.@SenJohnMcCain & his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
— House Democrats (@HouseDemocrats) July 20, 2017
SEN. JOHNNY ISAKSON
Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson, who is chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, tweeted, \"John McCain is an American hero and one of the greatest Americans of my generation. He, Cindy and their family are in my prayers.\"
John McCain is an American hero and one of the greatest Americans of my generation. He, Cindy and their family are in my prayers.
— Johnny Isakson (@SenatorIsakson) July 20, 2017
REP. PETE KING
\"My thoughts and prayers are with my friend @SenJohnMcCain as he fights cancer -- the latest battle for a true warrior,\" tweeted Republican New York Rep. Pete King.
My thoughts and prayers are with my friend @SenJohnMcCain as he fights cancer -- the latest battle for a true warrior.
— Rep. Pete King (@RepPeteKing) July 20, 2017
SEN. JOE MANCHIN
\"I've never known @SenJohnMcCain to back down from a fight. Praying for him & his family,\" tweeted Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V.
I've never known @SenJohnMcCain to back down from a fight. Praying for him & his family.
— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) July 20, 2017
REP. KEVIN MCCARTHY
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., tweeted, \"Fighter. Hero. The nation stands behind you @SenJohnMcCain. Judy and I are praying for you and your family.\"
Fighter. Hero. The nation stands behind you @SenJohnMcCain. Judy and I are praying for you and your family.
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) July 20, 2017
GOV. RICK SCOTT
Florida's Republican governor, Rick Scott, tweeted, \".@SenJohnMcCain is a fighter and a hero. Tonight, my family's thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones.\"
.@SenJohnMcCain is a fighter and a hero. Tonight, my family's thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones.
— Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) July 20, 2017
SEN. RAND PAUL
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., tweeted, \"To @SenJohnMcCain and his family: Kelley and I will pray for you and your family, and we hope for a full recovery for you.\"
To @SenJohnMcCain and his family: Kelley and I will pray for you and your family, and we hope for a full recovery for you.
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) July 20, 2017
SEN. ORIN HATCH
\"Few have served our nation more admirably than John McCain,\" wrote Sen. Orin Hatch, R-Utah. \"He's an American hero in every sense of the word,, and Elaine and I will be praying for John, Cindy, and the McCain family as they process this devastating news.\"
Hatch statement on @SenJohnMcCain. pic.twitter.com/yG7vi0IGfi
— Senator Hatch Office (@senorrinhatch) July 20, 2017
JOHN KERRY
Former Secretary of State John Kerry tweeted a photo of McCain after the Vietnam War, writing, \"I love @SenJohnMcCain. Unbeatable, unbreakable. He's Teddy Roosevelt's \"man in the arena\" even when we're on opposite sides. God bless.\"
I love @SenJohnMcCain. Unbeatable, unbreakable. He's Teddy Roosevelt's \"man in the arena\" even when we're on opposite sides. God bless. pic.twitter.com/0sBY4QynWp
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) July 20, 2017
RICK PERRY
\".@SenJohnMcCain is no stranger to tough battles. Anita and I offer our prayers to he and Cindy,\" tweeted Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.
.@SenJohnMcCain is no stranger to tough battles. Anita and I offer our prayers to he and Cindy. #McCainStrong
— Rick Perry (@SecretaryPerry) July 20, 2017
SEN. TED CRUZ
\"Heidi and I are lifting up @SenJohnMcCain in prayer. He's an American hero who fought, bled, and suffered for our Nation. A true patriot,\" tweeted Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex.
Heidi and I are lifting up @SenJohnMcCain in prayer. He's an American hero who fought, bled, and suffered for our Nation. A true patriot.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 20, 2017
JON HUNTSMAN
\"@SenJohnMcCain has been a mentor and a true American hero,\" tweeted Jon Huntsman, President Trump's pick for ambassador to Russia. \"His fighting spirit, which has always put country first, will empower him.\"
@SenJohnMcCain has been a mentor and a true American hero. His fighting spirit, which has always put country first, will empower him.
— Jon Huntsman (@JonHuntsman) July 20, 2017
SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN
\"Just 2 weeks ago, @SenJohnMcCain & I were trekking thru Pakistan & Afghanistan. Trust me, John's in fighting shape & we're rooting for him,\" tweeted Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., along with a photo on board a military aircraft with McCain.
Just 2 weeks ago, @SenJohnMcCain & I were trekking thru Pakistan & Afghanistan. Trust me, John's in fighting shape & we're rooting for him. pic.twitter.com/82dSJFi58M
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) July 20, 2017
Our hearts are with you, @SenJohnMcCain. Stay strong & keep fighting.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) July 20, 2017
REP. ERIC SWALWELL
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., tweeted, \"I'm wishing, hoping, praying, for the best for @SenJohnMcCain -- a modern statesman and one of the toughest persons America has ever known.\"
I'm wishing, hoping, praying, for the best for @SenJohnMcCain -- a modern statesman and one of the toughest persons America has ever known.
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) July 20, 2017