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McCain's Wife Comments on Pride
By AP STAFF
Associated Press
February 20, 2008

BROOKFIELD, Wis. (AP) -- Cindy McCain, the wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, said Tuesday she's proud of her country -- a comment seen as a veiled reference to Michelle Obama's recent remark on patriotism.

''I'm proud of my country, I don't know about you, if you heard those words earlier. I'm very proud of my country. I'm proud to be a person who voted in elections and I hope that all of you will do so today,'' Cindy McCain said at a Wisconsin rally.

She appeared to be referring to a remark that the wife of Democratic candidate Barack Obama made Monday in Milwaukee.

''Let me tell you, for the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country. Not just because Barack is doing well, but I think people are hungry for change,'' Michelle Obama said.

Asked by reporters if Mrs. McCain was referring to the remark by the Illinois Democrat's wife, McCain said: ''I don't think we have any comment on that.'' Then he turned to his wife and asked her if she'd like to respond.

''I just wanted to make the statement that I have, and always will be, proud of my country,'' Mrs. McCain said -- a statement she reiterated later in Columbus, Ohio.

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