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Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of John McCain

Date: Sun 26th Aug, 2018 | 13:01

Members of the Irish communities in the United States of America will have heard with sadness of the death of Senator John McCain of Arizona, after a brave battle with cancer. They will recall his efforts with the late Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy and others to achieve a resolution of the position of out-of-status immigrants, including the Irish, in the United States.

His commitment to bi-partisanship on a number of issues should also be acknowledged and particularly his efforts, for example, to attend crucial votes in the United States Senate at some of the most difficult periods of his illness. 

On behalf of the people of Ireland, I extend my sympathy to his wife and family.