McCain Statement On National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Statement

U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today honoring National POW/MIA Recognition day:

"Today, America observes National POW/MIA Recognition Day, pausing to honor those who served our nation in enemy captivity and the 83,114 service members still unaccounted for from past conflicts. Our country remains in their debt, and our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones today.

"The great honor of my life was to serve in the company of heroes in North Vietnam, Americans whose comradery, bravery, and resilience in the face of tremendous hardship inspired us to resist our captors and find strength and hope even in the darkest of hours. These men, those like them who served in previous conflicts, and the thousands who made the ultimate sacrifice but never returned home, deserve our nation's highest respect and gratitude. While we owe these heroes a debt we can never truly repay, we must continue in our commitment to achieving a full accounting of our missing comrades and deliver to their families the peace of mind they have long deserved."

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