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I want no presidency; I want to do my duty. No denunciations here, or out of this House, can deflect me a single inch from going directly at what I aim, and that is, the good of the country. I have always acted upon it, and I will always act upon it.

I really don't have tremendous political ambition. I have policy ambition.

I don't even want to be president!

I have no political aspirations. That's it.

I have no desire to be president of the United States. Zero desire. I don't think that I would be electable. And there are far too many people that are far smarter than me to be president. I'd like to find one with some honor and integrity. I haven't seen them yet, but they'll show up.

I don't even think in terms of ambition.

I'm not a politician. I think that uniquely qualifies me to become president of the U.S.

The thought of being President frightens me and I do not think I want the job.

I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office.

I have no political ambitions for myself or my children.