(Washington, DC) -- Lindsey Graham is grieving the loss of a man he calls one of his dearest friends and mentors.
The Republican senator's colleague, John McCain, passed away this weekend, and Graham tweeted that America and freedom lost one of their greatest champions.
Senator Tim Scott worked under McCain on the Armed Services Committee, and he said it was truly an honor to work for an American hero.
Governor Henry McMaster considered McCain a friend, and he tweeted he'll never forget the man he says was among the greatest of men.