John McCain returns to the Senate for health-care vote (full speech)
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2017
- Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) gave a sweeping speech about his time in the Senate, the lack of bipartisanship today and his thoughts on the GOP health-care bill upon his return to Congress on July 25, after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Subscribe to The Washington Post on RUclips: bit.ly/2qiJ4dy
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"We're getting nothing done."
That was the line that strucked me the most because it's a fact that most legislators now doesn't really care about the well-beings of their own constituents. It's all about winning now. Most of them won't even speak unless their political parties said so or it's a relevant issue to the public. Shame.
It is hard to watch a speech by a guy I really respect who is probably going to be taken from us when we need him most.
If Arizona's vote certification had a notes section, it should read "Senator McCain sends his regards"
My respect to this legend always.
this seriously needs to be a speech shown in classrooms all around the country
McCain will go down in history as one of the greatest Senators of his time
WOW!!!!!!! a republican that doesn't sound like a FUCKING CRIMINAL. i don't know what to think.
Did 95% of you even watch the entire video before commenting?
I am sure they did not. Typical comportment of uneducated people.
Of course not - there are those who live to hide behind their own rhetoric, regardless of whether it makes sense.
Very emotional moment with Senator John McCain...Get Well Soon!
Truly, a statesmen. He is missed now more than ever
We miss him so much not only in the US Senate but here in Arizona. His legacy will live forever! 😢
Wise words to hear. I fear, though well said, it may be too late.
You have exemplified AMERICA in its core essence! What courage it took to deliver this message. ❤❤❤
One of a kind....new found respect for this PATRIOT ...your legacy will continue to reverberate through the generations. DOING WHAT IS RIGHT
NOW THAT'S A TRUE AMERICAN!!
he's a true traitor like you
@@tommynolan3547 the only traitor in the last 5 years is Trump
I'm always concerned about people who love power so much that they're willing to do anything to keep it...
It's an amazing speech and it targets everyone in the room. Little did the GOP know Senator McCain was planning on snuffing out their party's attempt to abolish Obamacare. Aside from the Senate, you can hear the discreet swipe toward trump when he mentioned that Senators are not subordinate to the executive office. McConnell might've been the majority leader but it was John who held the power that day. It's such a shame that McCain made one last effort to remind everyone the importance and necessity of bi-partisanship because even in 2023, Congress is entrenched in both chambers still.
May GOD bless you! How we miss you! ❤
A legend of politics.....
Mccain was the very model of a modern Conservative, true to the vision of Barry Goldwater.
Save yourself and don't read the comments
I find what McCain said inspirational and have often found the man to be the face of dignity among the Republicans during Trump's presidency, but I find it strange that he can give a 15 minute speech on the merits of bipartisanship and how the government should be run, then vote yes for a bill that was largely thrown together behind closed doors with almost zero oversight, accountability, or debate from the other side. Yes, he talked a good game and made a lot of prescient points, including the fact that this bill will require far more debate before anyone signs off on it, but I'm hard-pressed to think of a more blatant example of saying one thing and doing another.
Alex Cannella voting yes brings it to the floor to be debated out in the open. Before, deals were only being made behind closed doors.
Please note that I said his words were not just inspirational, but also incongruent with his actions. I don't agree with his vote any more than you do.
Ah, is it now, Fernando? I stand corrected then. I saw the vote had happened and assumed they were shuttling it off for the House to debate.
Bipartisanship legendary
"We are a blessing to humanity" maybe the most hilarious overstatement I've ever heard a politician make.
I hope his speech is not a waste of breath.
may god bless you , give u good health to speak true for U.S people and what they want and build for future U.S.A.
5:53
Good man.
❤
McCain would have made an outstanding president. I think the country was deprived of his leadership.
His vote one of my happiest political memories
sorry to those who disagree
Historic Right vote!
With much respect, there shouldn't be a McCain in the order of this running our futures. Cain is good where it's naturally grown. But, there. It's a good place to build a secure adult playground resort and take in guests as a fun vacation destination. Very lucrative and the trees are grown where the resorts oughtta keep the leaf there and safely there. In fact, if you outlaw their moving out of the area, it'll be an envied vacation resort destination for adults the world around.
Huge.
We don't. Have tested as young ppl in a normal youth way until it hated us and we retire the urge. That's my personal trick- hate myself with it so I can run and latch onto coffee or temporarily- beer - to wean fast and get tossed away from it (if tempted or pushed) for as many decades as possible. One -3 times and stay gone forever.
Yes! Normal life! Thanks!
Best business luck is near the roots.
You're welcome!
Maybe the single greatest American hero and Trump called him a loser.
Then why did he vote to make appointing a supreme court justice dependent on a simple majority, changing the senate rules after 200 years?
I miss this republican party
Wow - the 'real' McCain steps up and out again ! About time - the honorable Statesman returns, . . .
He’s such a lib, look he’s not even wearing a red tie.
7:33 "I will not vote for this bill as it is today"
Six hours later he voted for that bill.
Wrong. This aged like milk
He voted yes, because then it had to be brought to the floor for an open debate, McCain knew that Schumer would call for an open vote of yay or nay. That's when McCain flipped
Wait this just isn’t true lol
Why doesn't he just tell us all the secrets since he is going to die anyway?
Go to hell.
I think this is one of the best speeches ever. What a GREAT American
Great speech from a guy whose own healthcare isn't on the line. Really impressive.
That speech wasn't about Healthcare. It was about impeaching President Trump.
so what was the deal here Sen McCain? Did you make a deal for your yes vote and in return you get to make a speech ( aka lecture ) on bi-partisanship?
Your gambling with the lives of many. I hope your speech was worth it.
did you not listen to it? He said he would NOT vote for it
Jessica Kalinowski I know people don't read, but apparently they can't hear either.
fernando, jessica...........yes, i agree, most people don't hear.........Senator McCain said he would not vote for the bill as it stands now, he went on to say that it is a shell of a bill..............................yet he still voted to allow this shell of a bill to advance........I hear very well and my response to you two is this ACTIONS SPEAK MUCH LOUDER THEN MERE WORDS. He voted to allow this bill to move forward, DO YOU NOW UNDERSTAND?
steve ducell he voted for it to move forward not to pass it into law. The reason to move it forward is it allows an opportunity to amend it, or make it not a "shell of a bill". Voting against it will just kill it, and then back to dealing behind closed doors.
fernando! what is wrong with you! Senator McCain talked exhaustively about creating a bill, from scratch, using the tried and true committee system, created by both parties.... AFTER VOTING TO MOVE THIS BILL INTO DEBATE. A Bill that was created by 13, old white guys, all of one party, behind closed doors. A bill that no amendment can create bi partisan support.
f you do not see the IRONY, the speaking out of two sides of your mouth......of what he just did then you need to clean your ears out, study up on critical thinking, and take a few turns around the block......And if I were you, I would avoid those pesky door to door salesman.
Must be nice to have an Admiral in the family.
How many Sailors who actual deserved Annapolis appointment and flight option got screwed cuz of this guys privilege???
Thats how the military works
An officer will be more important than enlisted
You act like he was taking advantage of his family ties and yet, when he was a POW in Vietnam, he was offered his freedom because of his family and yet he refused, stating that he wouldn't leave until all of his fellow prisoners were freed as well. Yeah, he really was using his family for his own benefit. Way to try and disparage a true American hero.
poster child for term limits
Neocon RINO.
just fucking repeal it!!!!
Hector Morales Why?
YES ^
Receives taxpayer funded healthcare, then returns to senate to vote to allow my healthcare to be repealed. How regal. How brave. What an American hero. What a maverick.
Metal Gear Z did you not hear what he said?
Well this certainly didn't age well fortunately enough
You certainly weren’t very smart 6 years ago. Hopefully things have gotten better for your brain functioning.
@@JaYDeeAnchor I STILL FEEL THE EAXCT SAME WAY.
@@ZDubsMGS yeah the issue isn’t your opinion the issue is you’re wrong about how he voted
Mccaine just go away.