What Mass. politicians are saying after John McCain’s decision to stop medical treatment
"Senator John McCain is a warrior in every sense of the word."
Sen. John McCain, who shared he was battling brain cancer last summer, has elected to discontinue medical treatment “with his usual strength of will,” his family said Friday.
My family is deeply appreciative of all the love and generosity you have shown us during this past year. Thank you for all your continued support and prayers. We could not have made it this far without you – you’ve given us strength to carry on. pic.twitter.com/KuAQSASoa7
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 24, 2018
McCain, a former Navy pilot and the Republican presidential nominee in 2008, first began serving in the Senate in 1986. He has been away from the Capitol since December due to his illness.
His family said in the statement that McCain has surpassed expectations for his survival but “the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render the verdict.”
After learning of the Arizona senator’s decision, politicians across Massachusetts have been sharing their reactions to the news and statements on the senator.
Read some of them below:
Rep. Joe Kennedy III:
Senator John McCain is a warrior in every sense of the word. To an inspiring man and a loving family, our thoughts are with you.
— Joe Kennedy III (@joekennedy) August 24, 2018
Sen. Ed Markey:
The entire country is thinking of Senator McCain and his family right now. Our hearts, our strength, our love are with you. https://t.co/VBahL2qW17
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) August 24, 2018
Rep. Jim McGovern:
John McCain is a true patriot & an inspiration. Keeping the entire McCain family in our prayers during this difficult time. https://t.co/xE2ROgvFqY
— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) August 24, 2018
Rep. Michael Capuano:
https://twitter.com/RepMikeCapuano/status/1033043828058533888
Former Sen. John Kerry:
God bless John McCain, his family, and all who love him — a brave man showing us once again what the words grace and grit really mean. https://t.co/9aiLxCF24E
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 24, 2018
Former Gov. Mitt Romney:
No man this century better exemplifies honor, patriotism, service,
sacrifice, and country first than Senator John McCain. His heroism
inspires, his life shapes our character. I am blessed and humbled by
our friendship.— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) August 24, 2018
