McCain Says America Needs "Leaders, Not Managers"
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. -- With the economy a big issue on voters' minds these days, Mitt Romney has been touting his experience in the business world as an asset in dealing with fixing the economy. However, John McCain argued that while being able to run an investment company might be an accomplishment, it's not the right answer for America's economic woes.
"America is looking for leaders, not managers," McCain said this morning. "Governor Romney has touted his qualities and experience and resume as a manager. I am telling the American people, and they know it, that I am a leader."
"We hire managers all the time," McCain said. "Leadership is people who inspire. People like Ronald Reagan, people like Gen. [David] Petraeus. Leadership is people who have had the hands on experience and the patriotism and service to the country and the nation, putting all else behind love and service to the country. Leadership is the ability to inspire and the ability to make Americans serve causes greater than their self interests."
"I know how to lead and inspire," McCain said.