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John F. Kerry, D-Mass.

Kerry: Pass on '08

The senator wants to work on avoiding "catastrophe." Video

Here's John Kerry announcing Wednesday that he will not seek the presidency this time around. Sen. Kerry gets a little choked up as he discusses wanting to focus on his senatorial duties for the crucial next two years -- specifically, ending the war, strengthening security and fighting that "real war on terror."

John Kerry in the news

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