Former President George W. Bush memorialized Arizona Sen. John McCain on Saturday as an honorable friend and leader who was honest, courageous and not afraid to speak out against “bigots and swaggering despots.” “John was above all a man with a code. He was honest, no matter who it offended ― presidents were not spared,” he said, drawing laughs. Mark Wilson via Getty Images Former President George W. Bush speaks during a memorial service for Sen. John McCain at the National Cathedral in Washington on Saturday. Just as he made the country better.” President Donald Trump ― who appeared to be a target of many of the service’s eulogies ― clashed with McCain during his presidency and did not attend the service. Bloomberg via Getty Images Bush memorialized the late Senator as a great friend and leader who was honest, courageous and not afraid to speak out against bigots and despots.

Source: Huffington Post September 01, 2018 20:03 UTC