John mccain biography veterans day speech
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Speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars
I am deeply honored to be here, and I greatly appreciate the privilege of addressing you and the invitation to do so.
I couldn't help, as I was preparing to come here today, thinking about my late father, a World War II veteran, served as a Chief Petty Officer in the navy training young men during World War II at the Great Lakes Naval Station. I imagine he is looking down and saying "I never thought I would see my daughter addressing the VFW" and I'm sure many of you didn't either but I am so excited to have this chance and I want to start by expressing my deepest gratitude to all of you and to the veterans you represent across our country for the service you and they have rendered to our nation.
I also want to thank the Commander in Chief—thank you Gary for that very kind introduction. I want to acknowledge and congratulate your Senior Vice Commander in Chief who assume the Commander in Chief position, George Lisicki. And I want to acknowledge both the National Ladies Auxiliary President Linda Meader and Senior Vice President Virginia Carman.
Because it is always true that when we send one of our very best to serve our country, particularly when they go to war, their families serve as well. And I am grateful for the service of the
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FLOOR SPEECH: Remembering Senator John McCain
Mr. President there have been several words that have been spoken about our friend Senator John McCain and I want to join with the many words, the tributes that have been shared in these recent days since his passing.
We all know the background. We all know the bio. John McCain served our nation for sixty years. Starting as an officer in the United States Navy. As a prisoner of war, in unspeakable conditions. And of course during his terms in the House of Representatives, and here in the Senate for some 30 years.
That is the biography of the man, but it really just is the start of who he was and the mark that he made. That he made not only in the lives of here in the Senate but really in the lives of Americans all over the country.
John McCain was a beloved colleague. He was a patriot. He was truly an American hero.
He had remarkable intellect. He had an iron will most certainly. His unquestionable integrity. Courage that was absolutely unwavering.
When I think about John and how John approached issues. John was one who always did what he thought was right. And when he thought he was right, there wasn’t much arguing with him.&nb
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McCain Remembrances
John McCain, Sept. 4, 2008
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