he remained a troublesome pleeb to the end. those in political power were not exempt. at various points throughout his long career he confronted policies and practices he believed were unworthy of his country. to the face of those in authority john mccain would insist we are better than this. america is better than this. john is the first to tell you was not a perfect man but he dedicated his life to national ideals that are as perfect as men and women have yet conceived. he was motivated by a vision of america carried ever ever upward on the strength of its principals. he saw our country not only physical place for power but as the carrier of intkaouring human assprations. as an advocate for the oppressed, as a defender of the peace, as promise unwavering,