DNC on the Passing of Sen. John McCain

DNC Chair Tom Perez released the following statement on the passing of Senator John McCain:

 

“John McCain devoted his life to serving his country. He was and always will be an American hero, and the U.S. Senate will not be the same without him.

 

“It was his profound sense of moral duty, not partisan party politics, that guided his decisions as a legislator and a leader. From strengthening our military to fighting for immigration reform, Senator McCain was always willing and eager to reach across the aisle  to get things done for his constituents and the American people.

 

“Senator McCain once said, ‘Americans never quit. We never surrender. We never hide from history. We make history.’ Whether it was fighting alongside his fellow soldiers in Vietnam or standing up for his values on the Senate floor, John McCain never quit. He never surrendered or hid from history. He made history, and our nation will be forever grateful for his service.

 

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends and colleagues in the Senate, and the people of Arizona as we mourn his passing and celebrate his life.”