Kentucky, Indiana officials react to death of Sen. John McCain

President Donald TrumpVice President Mike PenceFormer President Barack ObamaFormer President Bill ClintonFormer Vice President Joe BidenFormer Vice President Al GoreFormer Vice Presidential nominee Sarah PalinSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.)Kentucky Gov. Matt BevinSen. Rand Paul (Ky.)Rep. John Yarmuth (Ky.)Rep. Andy Barr (Ky.)Louisville GOPLouisville Mayor Greg FischerIndiana Gov. Eric HolcombSen. Todd Young (Ind.)Sen. Joe Donnelly (Ind.)Wife Cindy McCainDaughter Meghan McCain

President Donald Trump

My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence

Karen and I send our deepest condolences to Cindy and the entire McCain family on the passing of Senator John McCain. We honor his lifetime of service to this nation in our military and in public life. His family and friends will be in our prayers. God bless John McCain.
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) August 26, 2018

Former President Barack Obama

Our statement on the passing of Senator John McCain: pic.twitter.com/3GBjNYxoj5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 26, 2018

"Some lives are so vivid, it is difficult to imagine them ended. Some voices are so vibrant, it is hard to think of them stilled. John McCain was a man of deep conviction and a patriot of the highest order.” [...] Full statement by President George W. Bush https://t.co/FQVYWIUyGL pic.twitter.com/W8LCxJXRLi
— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) August 26, 2018

Former President Bill Clinton

John McCain believed that every citizen has a responsibility to make something of the freedoms given by our Constitution, and from his heroic service in the Navy to his 35 years in Congress, he lived by his creed every day. https://t.co/946T7PnG53
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) August 26, 2018

Former Vice President Joe Biden

John McCain was many things – a proud graduate of the Naval Academy, a Senate colleague, a political opponent.

But, to me, more than anything, John was a friend. He will be missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/AS8YsMLw3d
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 26, 2018

Former Vice President Al Gore

My statement on the passing of Senator John McCain. pic.twitter.com/ZuM18FUo31
— Al Gore (@algore) August 26, 2018

Former Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin

John McCain was my friend. I will remember the good times. My family and I send prayers for Cindy and the McCain family.
- Sarah Palin and family pic.twitter.com/KRvcIQ99cA
— Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) August 26, 2018

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.)

Today, the nation mourns the loss of a great American patriot. My full statement on the passing of @SenJohnMcCain pic.twitter.com/yKDgnPw6vm
— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) August 26, 2018

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin

There are very few who have touched the conscience of America like @SenJohnMcCain

From one veteran to another: Thank you for your exemplary service to our nation...

Many hearts mourn with your family tonight...

Rest in peace, sir...🇺🇸
— Governor Matt Bevin (2015-2019) (@GovMattBevin) August 26, 2018

Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.)

Kelley and I send our prayers and condolences to the family of Senator John McCain, a man of great courage and conviction. May He Rest In Peace.
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) August 26, 2018

Rep. John Yarmuth (Ky.)

Rest in peace John McCain. You served your country and your fellow citizens extraordinarily well. You will not be forgotten. Thank you.
— John Yarmuth 🥃 (@JohnYarmuth) August 26, 2018

Rep. Andy Barr (Ky.)

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Sen. John McCain, a true American Patriot who I had the privilege of meeting several times. I thanked him for his service and sacrifice and for always fighting for a strong national defense.
— Rep. Andy Barr (@RepAndyBarr) August 26, 2018

Louisville GOP

We are saddened to learn of the passing of @SenJohnMcCain an American hero who has served the people of Arizona and our country with honor and valor. He will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/WN7jgRHqFG
— LouisvilleGOP (@LouisvilleGOP) August 26, 2018

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer

Prayers for the friends and family of Sen. McCain. He was a brilliant patriot and a man of great integrity.
— Greg Fischer (@GregFischerLou) August 26, 2018

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb

.@FLJanetHolcomb and I are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Sen. John McCain. He lived a model life of service and heroism. A real-life hero, who always worked for causes greater than himself. Fair winds and following seas, O Captain! My Captain!
— Governor Eric Holcomb (@GovHolcomb) August 26, 2018

Sen. Todd Young (Ind.)

My statement on the passing of my friend and colleague. pic.twitter.com/FdIzopwhbV
— Senator Todd Young (@SenToddYoung) August 26, 2018

Sen. Joe Donnelly (Ind.)

READ: Joe's statement on the loss of @SenJohnMcCain: pic.twitter.com/4vyh1sy3le
— Archive: Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) August 26, 2018

Wife Cindy McCain

My heart is broken. I am so lucky to have lived the adventure of loving this incredible man for 38 years. He passed the way he lived, on his own terms, surrounded by the people he loved, in the the place he loved best.
— Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) August 26, 2018

Daughter Meghan McCain

I love you forever - my beloved father @SenJohnMcCain pic.twitter.com/Y50tVQvlVe
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) August 26, 2018

Kentucky, Indiana officials react to death of Sen. John McCain

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