John McCain is remembered as an avid supporter of Israel
WASHINGTON —“Throughout his congressional career Senator McCain stood with Israel because throughout his life he stood up for America’s allies and our shared democratic values,” the American Israel Public Affairs Committee said in a statement on the passing away of the 81-year-old Republican Senate Member of Arizona, a former prisoner of war of war in Vietnam who ran unsuccessfully for president in 2008.
“Throughout his congressional career, Senator McCain stood with Israel because throughout his life he stood up for America’s allies and our shared democratic values,” AIPAC said.
“In times of crisis, his eloquent voice could always be counted on to speak out in solidarity with the Jewish state.”
“The pro-Israel community has lost a stalwart friend, and our country has lost one of her bravest heroes. May his patriotic life inspire us all.”
American Jewish Committee CEO David Harris remembered McCain as a “statesman and a national treasure — and an avid supporter of Israel, an ally he first visited nearly 40 years ago.”
“A passionate advocate for American global leadership, Senator McCain rightly bemoaned those who favored a US pullback from world affairs,” Harris added.
The World Jewish Congress mourns the death of Senator John McCain, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 81.
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder stressed that ‘’throughout his career, John McCain worked tirelessly on behalf of the American people, sticking by his principles for a better country and a better world. He was also a reliable friend of the State of Israel and a great supporter of the Jewish people.’’