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reporter: in the absence of the president, which was mccain s wish in every generation, there are those who put country first, who prize service ahead of self, who summon idealism from a cynical age. john mccain was such a man. reporter: vice president mike pence speaking on behalf of the white house. the president asked me to be here. on behalf of a grateful nation reporter: and as was mccain s wish as well, to send a final message of bipartisanship. he wanted to break protocol and have the leaders of both parties, republican and democrat in both chambers to lay wreaths together at his casket. john mccain s grieving family, including his 106-year-old mother roberta mccain tearfully continuing their goodbyes. as did republican congressman sam johnson, a p.o.w. for nearly seven years who shared a prison cell with mccain. ....
Never feigned disagreement. the man didn t feign anything. he just relished the fight. reporter: paying tribute to mccain s legacy in washington, oftentime as the maverick, a thorn in the side of his own party. depending on the issue, you knew john would either be your staunchest ally or your most stubborn opponent. reporter: in the absence of the president, which was mccain s wish in every generation there are those who put country first, who prize service ahead of self, who summon idealism from a cynical age. john mccain was such a man. reporter: vice president mike pence speaking on behalf of the white house. the president asked me to be here on behalf of a grateful nation. reporter: and as was mccain s wish as well, to send a final message of bipartisanship. he wanted to break protocol and have the leaders of both ....
In every generation, there are those who put country first, who prize service ahead of self, who summon idealism from a cynical age. john mccain was such a man. today he lies in the place where he served to the last, the congress of the united states. soon he will go to rest on the grounds where he served first, the united states naval academy. the eyes of the american people will be upon him as he goes. so, too, will there prayers. for him and especially for his beloved family gathered here today. we will pray that those who mourn shall be comforted. ....