Flake calls McCain the "conscience of the Senate"
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, shares his memories of his friend and colleague John McCain and reflects on the legacy he will leave behind.
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This is "Face the Nation," August 26
This week we are dedicating the broadcast to the life and legacy of Sen. John McCain, who set a record on our broadcast with 112 appearances. We'll hear from his friends, Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake and Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin. Plus, Bob Schieffer and John Dickerson reflect on the political giant.
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Flake remembers McCain as "the conscience of the Senate"
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Transcript: Sen. Jeff Flake on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of the interview with Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, that aired Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, on "Face the Nation"
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