Monday, August 27, 2018

Gov. Cuomo: 'Senator McCain is Twice the Public Elected Official This President Will Ever Be'


Remark Issued After White House Announced Flag Will Be Raised
After Flying at Half-Staff for Only Two Days in the Senator's Honor

Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

UPDATE - 4:02 PM (EST) Statement from President Trump 

Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain’s service to our country and, in his honor, have signed a proclamation to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff until the day of his interment.

I have asked Vice President Mike Pence to offer an address at the ceremony honoring Senator McCain at the United States Capitol this Friday.

At the request of the McCain family, I have also authorized military transportation of Senator McCain’s remains from Arizona to Washington, D.C., military pallbearers and band support, and a horse and caisson transport during the service at the United States Naval Academy.

Finally, I have asked General John Kelly, Secretary James Mattis, and Ambassador John Bolton to represent my Administration at his services.

Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary

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