"Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the passing of Middle East scholar and essayist Fouad Ajami:
“I am profoundly saddened by the passing of Fouad Ajami. I benefited enormously from his astute insight, extensive experience, and wise counsel through the years, and I was honored to call him a friend. Fouad’s intellect and compassion, and the unique beauty with which he expressed those virtues, will be sorely missed. It is with true sorrow that I reflect on all the world has lost with the passing of such a fine and decent man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”"
“I am profoundly saddened by the passing of Fouad Ajami. I benefited enormously from his astute insight, extensive experience, and wise counsel through the years, and I was honored to call him a friend. Fouad’s intellect and compassion, and the unique beauty with which he expressed those virtues, will be sorely missed. It is with true sorrow that I reflect on all the world has lost with the passing of such a fine and decent man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”"
