Sen. John McCain: ‘I’ll be back soon’
Bush says he was the one encouraged by his call to the senator
The day after doctors announced he had aggressive brain cancer, Sen. John McCain said he planned to be back to work soon.
“I greatly appreciate the outpouring of support — unfortunately for my sparring partners in Congress, I’ll be back soon, so stand-by!” the Arizona Republican wrote on Twitter.
One of the many people calling McCain with their support: Former President George W. Bush. Bush said he called the senator this morning to wish him well and to encourage him to fight.
“Instead, he encouraged me,” Bush said in a statement. “I was impressed by his spirit and determination. He has devoted his life to this country. Thankfully, he is committed to continuing that service.”
McCain has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor that is difficult to treat, experts say.