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Senator McCain once memorably said that he fell in love with his country while being held prisoner in another. First as a Navy Airman and then as a lawmaker, the Senator cherished the privilege to serve a cause greater than himself. He promoted programs and lived the ideals that made public service more accessible to Americans of all backgrounds, abilities and persuasions. When establishing the McCain Institute, Senator McCain hoped to help foster the next generation of leaders, both at home and around the globe. This is a legacy that we are proud to continue serving. Learn more about Senator McCain’s dedication to the virtues of public service.

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The way you have bipartisan negotiations, you sit down across the table, as we did with Ted Kennedy, as I've done with many other members, and you say, 'OK, here's what I want, here's what you want. We'll adhere to your principles, but we'll make concessions.
Senator John McCain on Bipartisanship, February 28 2010

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I hold in my heart nothing but love for this country and for all its citizens…I wish Godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president. And I call on all A...
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Senator John McCain on Conceding, November 5 2008

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Every day, people serve their neighbors and our nation in many different ways, from helping a child learn and easing the loneliness of those without a family to defending our freed...
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Senator John McCain on Service, September 11 2008

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It is your character, and your character alone, that will make your life happy or unhappy. That is all that really passes for destiny. And you choose it. No one else can give it to...
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Senator John McCain on Character

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Do not despair of our present difficulties but believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here. Americans never quit. We never surrender. We never hide from history. We make history.
Senator John McCain on Character, August 27 2018

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