John McCain: American Hero
He acted with honor and integrity, no matter the personal costs. The rest of us should follow his example.
Unforgettable.
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John McCain was a war hero; that's undeniable. Still, he never liked the label. No true hero ever does. But the truth is, it didn't begin to do him justice.
To me, John wasn't only a hero in war. He was also a hero in politics. Over the years, we disagreed on many issues, but I always admired his determination to do what he believed was right, even if it carried a political cost — as it so often did. The strong independent streak he demonstrated time and again, and his willingness to pay the price for it, defined his political career.