In Final Words, Senator John McCain Implores Americans to Put Aside "Tribal Rivalries"
Tuesday, August 28th, 2018 -- 8:04 AM
(AP) -Sen. John McCain expressed his deep gratitude and love of country in his final letter and implored Americans to put aside "tribal rivalries" and focus on what unites.Rick Davis, former presidential campaign manager for McCain who is serving as a family spokesman, read the farewell message Monday at a press briefing in Phoenix. In the statement, McCain reflected on the privilege of serving his country and said he tried to do so honorably. He also touched on today's politics.
"Do not despair of our present difficulties but believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here," McCain wrote. "Americans never quit. We never surrender. We never hide from history. We make history." McCain died Saturday from an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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