Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has received widespread support from friends, family and colleagues after revealing his brain cancer diagnosis, reports The Washington Post.
Below are various responses from supporters via statements and tweets.
"John McCain is an American hero & one of the bravest fighters I've ever known. Cancer doesn't know what it's up against. Give it hell, John."
— Former President Barack Obama
"Senator John McCain has always been a fighter. Melania and I send our thoughts and prayers to Senator McCain, Cindy, and their entire family. Get well soon."
— President Donald Trump
"The Hanoi Hilton couldn't break John McCain's spirit many years ago, so Barbara and I know — with confidence — he and his family will meet this latest battle in his singular life of service with courage and determination."
— Former President George H.W. Bush
"As he's shown his entire life, don't bet against John McCain. Best wishes to him for a swift recovery."
— Former President Bill Clinton
"John McCain is as tough as they come. Thinking of John, Cindy, their wonderful children, & their whole family tonight."
— Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
"John and I have been friends for 40 years. He's gotten through so much difficulty with so much grace. He is strong — and he will beat this."
— Former Vice President Joe Biden
"It won't surprise you to learn that in all this, the one of us who is the most confident and calm is my father. He is the toughest person I know. The cruelest enemy could not break him. The aggressions of political life could not bend him. So he is meeting this challenge as he has every other. Cancer may afflict him in many ways: But it will not make him surrender. Nothing ever has."
— Meghan McCain, daughter of Mr. McCain
"Just spoke to @SenJohnMcCain. Tough diagnosis, but even tougher man."
— Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz.
"@SenJohnMcCain is a hero, a patriot and a fighter. I am privileged to call him a friend. Paul & I pray for his recovery and his family."
— House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
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