Washington (CNN) Former Rep. Patrick Kennedy, the son of the late Sen. Ted Kennedy, on Monday fondly remembered his father's friendship with the late Sen. John McCain, saying the two maintained ties despite their political differences. For my father's part, everyone knew how passionate (Ted Kennedy) was and that was known for John McCain. McCain died Saturday at the age of 81 on the anniversary of Sen. Kennedy's death from the same type of cancer. Patrick Kennedy on Monday said McCain respected his father, despite his political affiliation. And my father genuinely loved and respected John McCain," he said.

Source: CNN August 27, 2018 11:48 UTC