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Washington (CNN)Sen. John McCain poked fun at former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid as he wished his former colleague well in recovering from surgery on Monday.

“From one cantankerous senator to another, sending my prayers & best wishes to @SenatorReid as he recovers from a successful surgery,” the Arizona Republican wrote on Twitter.

Reid’s family released a statement on Monday with news that the Democrat from Nevada had undergone surgery for pancreatic cancer.

“Today, Former Democratic Leader Harry Reid underwent surgery at…