5 years ago
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN
SENATOR THE HON MARISE PAYNE
It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Senator John McCain.
There have been few greater friends of Australia than Senator McCain. He was a passionate supporter of the Australia-United States Alliance, and a champion of our bilateral defence relationship as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
His unstinting commitment to the cause of liberty, at home and abroad, is a true testament of his character and his country.
I extend my sincere condolences to his family and friends and the many others who will mourn his passing.
There have been few greater friends of Australia than Senator McCain. He was a passionate supporter of the Australia-United States Alliance, and a champion of our bilateral defence relationship as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
His unstinting commitment to the cause of liberty, at home and abroad, is a true testament of his character and his country.
I extend my sincere condolences to his family and friends and the many others who will mourn his passing.