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Breaking news. president trump speaking publicly on senator john mccains death just moments ago saying, quote, we very much appreciate everything senator mccain has done for our country. he earlier ignored questions five different times today about mccains death. this as mccain takes one last subtle shot at president trump. the criticism coming in mccains farewell statement read earlier today by his long-time aide, rick davis. >> we weaken our greatness when we confuse our patriotism with tribal...

Senators step up to achieve things, to reach across party lines, to stand on principle. that is not something that is the limited province of john mccain. its hard in these days because we are so -- john mccains farewell statement talked about dangers of falling into tribalism. we have definitely fallen into some tribalism here in washington. but that doesnt mean that there couldnt be someone who emerges and will be people who emerge with moral authority in the future. >> and george will, ive he...

Have to die with him. lets bring in tonights panel. nick confessore is an msnbc political analyst and reporter with "the new york times." susan del percio is a republican analyst and jonathan alter is a "daily beast" columnist. there was also a farewell statement, guys, from mccain that was read by a long-time aide. it says we weaken our greatness when we confuse our patriotism with tribal rivalries that have sown resentment and hatred and violence in all the corners of the globe. we weaken it w...

I want to tell you now about some of the other stories making news around the world . polands ruling law and justice party may will place their prime minister in a government reshuffle next week thats after she tweeted what many interpreted as a farewell statement saying quote whatever happens poland is the most important thing on the move is thought to be aimed at securing the partys future ahead of a string of elections starting next year. a man has appeared in court in london on suspicion of ...

Pitcher jordan zimmerman who racked up 70 wins and two all-star appearances over seven seasons. the soon-to-be free agent issued a farewell statement through his agent thanking fans for their support. and the mlb playoffs begin tonight with the yankees hosting the astros in the american league wild card game. the one-game playoff will decide who advances to face the royals in the a.l. division series. the yanks will have to do without starting pitcher cc sabathia this postseason. the 35-year-o...

In their e-mail conversation, lee allegedly uses his own name, says he is a divorced lobbyist, and quote, a fit, fun, classy guy, which he obviously is. although looking classy is a challenge for any of us while shirtless. in one note, he also says, quote, i promise not to disappoint. the e-mails say he is 39 years old when in fact hes 36. why would you lie about being 36 when youre not in show business is beyond me. a spokesperson for boehner saysç it was lees decision to resign. in his farewe...

And quote, a fit, fun, classy guy, which he obviously is. although looking classy is a challenge for any of us while shirtless. in one note, he also says, quote, i promise not to disappoint. the emails say he is 39 years old when in fact hes 36. why would you lie about being 36 when youre not in show business is beyond me. a spokesperson for boehner says it was lees decision to resign. in his farewell statement, he worked with congressmen that are completely guilty of everything they have been a...

Although looking classy is a challenge for any of us while shirtless. in one note, he also says, quote, i promise not to disappoint. the emails say he is 39 years old when in fact hes 46. why would you lie about being 36 when youre not in show business is beyond me. a spokesperson for boehner says it was lees decision to resign. in his farewell statement, he ç worked with congressmen that are completely guilty of everything they have been accused of. i regret the harm my actions have caused my...

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It is. but in this quiet hour, we are left to ponder how his life speaks to us. john mccain deserves to be remembered as he wished to be remembered. a patriot who served his country, a man, yes, of the senate but also a man of the house. a navy man, a family man. a man who made an enormous difference in the lives of countless people, a man of conviction, a man of state. theres a line from his farewell statement that really just grabbed me.