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BREAKING: John McCain, American statesman and POW survivor, has died at age 81.

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BREAKING: John McCain, American statesman and POW survivor, has died at age 81. nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Sen. Lindsey Graham on John McCain's death:

"America and Freedom have lost one of her greatest champions.

….And I’ve lost one of my dearest friends and mentor." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Meghan McCain on the death of her father, John McCain:

"All that I am is thanks to him. Now that he is gone, the task of my lifetime is to live up to his example, his expectations, and his love." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

President Trump on death of John McCain:

"My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!" nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Fmr. President Obama on death of John McCain:

"Few of us have been tested the way John once was, or required to show the kind of courage that he did. But all of us can aspire to the courage to put the greater good above our own. At John’s best, he showed us what that means."

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Sen. Flake on the death of fellow Arizona senator, John McCain:

"The world has lost a hero and a statesman. Cindy and the McCain family have lost a loving husband and father. I have lost a wonderful friend." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Sen. Schumer says he will introduce a resolution to rename the Russell Senate Office building after John McCain. nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Sarah Palin, John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election, reacts to his death:

"John McCain was my friend. I will remember the good times. My family and I send prayers for Cindy and the McCain family." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Speaker Ryan: "John McCain was a giant of our time—not just for the things he achieved, but for who he was and what he fought for all his life. He will always be listed among freedom’s most gallant and faithful servants." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Fmr. President George W. Bush on the death of John McCain:

"John McCain was a man of deep conviction and a patriot of the highest order. He was a public servant in the finest traditions of our country. And to me, he was a friend whom I'll deeply miss." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Sen. Majority Leader McConnell: "It's an understatement to say the Senate will not be the same without our friend John. I will treasure the many memories we've shared together through the years." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

House Minority Leader Pelosi on death of John McCain:

"The nation is in tears. Today, with the passing of John McCain, Congress and America have lost a leader and public servant of deep patriotism, outstanding bravery and undaunted spirit." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

JUST IN: Fmr. President Jimmy Carter on the death of John McCain:

"John McCain was a man of honor, a true patriot in the best sense of the word." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

VA Sec. Wilkie: "On behalf our nation’s Veterans, we are all saddened by the passing of one of America’s great warriors. Senator John McCain’s life of courage and sacrifice continued a legacy of selfless service begun by his family over one hundred years ago."

JUST IN: Fmr. Pres. Bill Clinton and fmr. Sec. Hillary Clinton on John McCain's death:

"He frequently put partisanship aside to do what he thought was best for the country, and was never afraid to break the mold if it was the right thing to do." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

JUST IN: VP Pence on death of John McCain:

"Karen and I send our deepest condolences to Cindy and the entire McCain family on the passing of Senator John McCain. We honor his lifetime of service to this nation in our military and in public life." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

JUST IN: Hillary Clinton on John McCain:

"@SenJohnMcCain lived a life of service to his country, from his heroism in the Navy to 35 years in Congress. He was a tough politician, a trusted colleague, and there will simply never be another like him." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Fmr. VP Joe Biden on John McCain's death:

"John McCain was many things – a proud graduate of the Naval Academy, a Senate colleague, a political opponent. But, to me, more than anything, John was a friend." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

JUST IN: Fmr. President George H. W. Bush on the death of John McCain:

"Another American maverick and warrior, General George Patton, once observed: 'We should thank God that men such as these have lived.'" nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

AG Sessions on the death of John McCain nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

"His ferocious tenacity for his country was unmatched. America has lost one of its greatest patriots."

First Lady Melania Trump reacts to John McCain's death:

"Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to the McCain Family. Thank you Senator McCain for your service to the nation." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Ivanka Trump reacts to John McCain's death:

"Honoring the memory and legacy of Senator John McCain, an American patriot, who served our great nation with distinction." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Fmr. Sec. Albright on the death of John McCain:

"His legacy will live on wherever democracy is defended, human rights are protected, human rights are protected, and American leadership is exerted in defense of universal values" nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Fmr. Sec. of State Kerry on the death of John McCain:

"John McCain was an American original — guts, grit, and untimely grace personified. All of us were blessed by the example he shared with us of a life in service to country." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

Fmr. Sen. Joe Lieberman on the passing of John McCain:

"America has lost one of the greatest patriots and public servants in our history. And I have lost a dear friend." nbcnews.to/2BOObZO

DNI Coats: "I am privileged to have served with John McCain in the House and in the Senate. John and I traveled together extensively both overseas and domestically, and I witnessed the leadership he demonstrated on behalf of the people of Arizona and the United States."