Colleagues honor legacy of late Sen. McCain
WASHINGTON — Americans lined up for blocks outside the U.S. Capitol on Thursday to say goodbye to John McCain as officials, relatives and friends paid their tributes inside to the Vietnam hero and longtime senator lying in state under the majestic dome.
Earlier, Vice President Mike Pence, lawmakers and guests paid tribute at an emotional ceremony surrounding McCain’s casket in the vast rotunda.
“It is only right that today, near the end of his long journey, John lies here, in this great hall, under this mighty dome, like other American heroes before him,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. “We thank God for giving this country John McCain.”
House Speaker Paul Ryan called McCain “one of the bravest souls our nation has produced.