John McCain actually said...

I want to be president of the United States. And, obviously, I do not want Senator Obama to be. But, I have to tell you, he is a decent person, and a person that you do not have to be scared as president of the United States.

Context

John McCain expresses his desire to win the presidency while affirming that Obama is not a threat.

10/09/2008

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