President Barack Obama speaks at John McCain's funeral

McCain and Obama represent an era where American politicians could disagree and yet have mutual respect

Senator McCain asking him to speak at his funeral shows how much respect him and President Obama had for eachother. An amazing speech.

"We are Americans first, Americans last, Americans always. Let us argue our differences. But remember we are not enemies." Spoken by John McCain at 2004 Republican National Convention. A man of wisdom and integrity. RIP John McCain

When I heard McCain tell that lady, no no, Barack is a good man, THATS WHEN I CAME TO TEARS!

Ladies and gentlemen! This is a real Republican! Who ran against President Obama and lost! Who differed in thought! Yet still respected him and ASKED him to speak of him! He trusted him! This is how a real man behaves. With dignity and self respect. Honorable and respectful even in defeat. Because he understood that an America united, is better than half of America and divided.

John McCain knew his eulogy would be spot on by the smartest person in DC. He knew it would be sincere.

Beautiful speech. I'm a hardcore Republican, but this was an honor second to none. Obama speaks so eloquently and concisely. Much respect to him and RIP John McCain.

I can barely recognize what our beautiful country has become. A time when compromise wasn’t a dirty word.

they were political rivals, but they were true gentlemen and patriots.

This is how a real President acts like dignity and respect… I could listen to him all day…. Damn I miss him

Love or hate him Obama is one of the smartest presidents to ever live. This man's level of intelligence level is beyond measure. His father probably regretted the fact that he was not present in his son's life, but he created a masterpiece human being.

This guy is a thousand times better an orator than anyone in politics today

He made Cindy smile at one of the most difficult events in her life. 👍

I come back to watch this eulogy periodically to remind myself that once upon a time, Democrats and Republicans could agree on one thing if no other: they loved our country and wanted to preserve our Democracy. In his extraordinarily graceful eulogy, Barack Obama demonstrates what it means to respect and admire a political opponent while at the same time disagreeing with him. I'm a lifelong Democrat, but I am very sorry there are no John McCains left among us. He was a tower of decency whose like, I fear, we will not see again.

All Americans need to listen to this speech and think about the words that are spoken.

A time when you could disagree yet still respect each other.

Regardless of politics, Obama nailed this speech with respect, dignity and a depth of human compassion that is rarely found.

That Barack Obama can find the words to make a grieving widow and son laugh just proves how precious and thoughtful he is.

Obama is the finest orator of our time. Quite apart from the decency, respect and affection he showed towards a political opponent, this was a masterclass in public speaking. The substance of the speech, the pace and (most importantly) the pauses are close to perfection.

John was undoubtedly a patriot. The fact that his asked President Obama to speak at his funeral speaks volumes to his character. Also, God bless president Obama for this magnificent speech! One of the greatest Presidents we’ve ever had.