Opinion | Ashley Pratte: Republicans must reject Trump's disgraceful attacks on John McCain. - NBCNewsTHINK
that we are a nation of ideals, and that we are the custodians of those ideals at home and their champion abroad."We will not thrive in a world where our leadership and ideals are absent," he said."We wouldn't deserve to."John McCain used his funeral and memorial services to send a final, bipartisan farewell message to America
John McCain put his life on the line for our country through his military service and spent six years as a prisoner of war as a result, after which he served his country honorably for over 30 years in public office. He was always been a tireless advocate for American leadership, recognizing that America is stronger and safer when the world is stronger and safer.
President Trump’s words, actions and lack of leadership, by comparison, pose a threat to America’s role in the world. For example, Trump hasto pull out of crucial agreements and has said he would leave global organizations such as NATO that rely heavily on the leadership of the United States. Lawmakers like McCain courageously stepped forward to confront Trump’s dangerous policies; others now need to assume that mantle. We must always fight for what is right and hold those in elected office accountable — even when it's unpopular to do so, and even if the president of the United States might make you the next target of one of his shameful attacks.
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