U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today released the following statement after the passing of John McCain:
“John McCain was an American hero, a statesman, and – above all else – a personal friend.
“We traveled the country back and forth, and again in 2008. His boundless energy still exposed his torturous, haunting past but his ability to forgive even his captors showed his resilient faith and strength.
“He was a bipartisan legislative leader that never stopped to smell the roses as there was always a new legislative challenge to tackle next. Campaign finance, our veterans and servicemen and women, health research, and 21st Century Cures were just some of the issues in his wheelhouse.
“He worked and played hard all his days and I felt privileged to share some of those times. He left no regrets other than the knowledge his absence would require those that admired him to step up and carry on. He served his country in so many ways and inspired folks in every walk of life.
“His dignity, integrity, and sense of duty is what all public servants should seek to emulate.
“Amey and I are sending our prayers to the entire McCain family.”
