Biden Honors McCain at Hanoi Memorial, Recalls Friendship Despite Policy Differences

Biden visits John McCain memorial in Hanoi, Vietnam during Asia trip
Calls McCain "a good friend," says "I miss him" at memorial near site of McCain's capture in 1967
Biden joined by Kerry, Blinken; lays wreath, shakes officers' hands, leaves coin at memorial
Biden and McCain met in 1970s when both were senators; Biden often picked McCain as travel companion
Despite policy disagreements, they "didn't personalize it" and "really liked each other" per Biden confidant

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Biden Visits Vietnam, Announces Major Deals and Pays Respects to McCain on Tour Highlighting Strengthened Ties

President Joe Biden concluded his visit to Vietnam by focusing on new business deals and partnerships, paying tribute to Sen. John McCain, and addressing shared concerns about China's assertiveness in the Pacific.