>That wasn't his comment.
The attempts that some anons will go to to deny that Mattis spoke glowinly about McCain is astounding
Listen for your self in the video
Mattis lauds McCain at Pentagon briefing
www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2018/08/28/mattis-lauds-mccain-pentagon-briefing/37631897/
Mattis on McCain: US has lost a great patriot
www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/08/28/james-mattis-remembers-john-mccain-sot-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/mccain-bashing-trump/