Sen. John McCain was so much more than a celebrity. He was truly a great American. I rarely agreed with his politics but always respected him and appreciated his service and sacrifices to our country. And his intelligence, integrity and sense of humor. When men of honor are so desperately needed, we may never see his like again
"... We weaken our greatness when we confuse our patriotism with tribal rivalries that have sown resentment and hatred and violence in all the corners of the globe. We weaken it when we hide behind walls, rather than tear them down, when we doubt the power of our ideals, rather than trust them to be the great force for change they have always been, ..."