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Local Leaders React to Death of John McCain
Local leaders respond to the death of American hero, John McCain.
People from across the political aisle and across the country have offered their own thoughts on the death of the "Maverick" of the United States Senate, John McCain. It seems as if everybody has sought to memorialize the death of McCain.
Here are some statements from some political leaders from the area and Illinois.
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"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." RIP Sen. John McCain, a fighter who loved his country. We’ll miss him, but we’ll never forget his examples of courage and grace under fire. pic.twitter.com/3ma43tPDQe
— Governor Rauner (@GovRauner) August 26, 2018
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My friend and America’s hero, John McCain, landed safely tonight at Heaven’s gates.
— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) August 26, 2018
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Lead Photo: ARLINGTON, VA - NOVEMBER 14: U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley (R) and Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (L) watch a special Twilight Tattoo performance November 14, 2017 at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia. Sen. McCain was honored with the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal for over 63 years of dedicated service to the nation and the U.S. Navy. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)