I though it appropriate ... that I drop by and let him know that it was my view that changing the Magnuson amendment was unacceptable in my state, and that view crossed all party lines.

I think Senator McCain, by virtue of our longtime association, understands that I ... will be an independent voice for reform in Washington, D.C. He could use more like-minded people to help him.

My eldest son, Jack, grew up with me as a 'part-time' dad.

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Senator McCain is the very role model of an independent voice who is willing to speak out against the partisan nonsense that happens in the nation's capital.

Don't go changing, to try and please meYou never let me down before.