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| https://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=6F079258-3536-43AB-8448-BA7CEE49722D | STATEMENT BY SENATOR JOHN McCAIN ON THE PASSING OF JOHN GLENN | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | AZ | John McCain | M000303 | www.mccain.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today on the passing of John Glenn: “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Senator John Glenn, who defined what it means to be an American hero. John spent his life in service of the country he loved. “He distinguished himself as one of America’s finest pilots and officers in World War II and the Korean War. He inspired us to reach new heights when he became the first American to orbit the Earth and put America on a path to victory in the space race. His passion for exploration never wavered in his long, distinguished career in the United States Senate, where he fought to ensure America remained a leader in science, space, and discovery. “More than anything else, John served his country with profound humility. He extended kindness and courtesy to all those who had the pleasure of being in his company. John held many titles throughout his life: war hero, astronaut, and senator. But none so aptly described John as the title of ‘good man.’ “Cindy and I send our deepest condolences to John’s wife Annie, their children, and the entire Glenn family. We join the entire nation in declaring one last time, ‘Godspeed, John Glenn.’” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |