McCain Says Gaddafi Is Dead

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) released a statement Thursday morning regarding the reported capture and killing of Moammar Gaddafi in Libya. It should be noted that as of this time, neither the White House, the Pentagon nor the State Department have confirmed Gaddafi’s death.

Here’s McCain’s full statement.

“The death of Muammar Qaddafi marks an end to the first phase of the Libyan revolution.  While some final fighting continues, the Libyan people have liberated their country.  Now the Libyan people can focus all of their immense talents on strengthening their national unity, rebuilding their country and economy, proceeding with their democratic transition, and safeguarding the dignity and human rights of all Libyans.  The United States, along with our European allies and Arab partners, must now deepen our support for the Libyan people, as they work to make the next phase of their democratic revolution as successful as the fight to free their country.”