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However, he did not rule out running for another office in the future.

But others said they could not rule out anything yet.

But he did not rule out a meeting early next year.

But he did not rule out a greater role in the future.

He would not rule out running for national office in 2000.

I don't want to rule any of those things out.

Although he did not rule out a return in the future.

White House officials said they would not rule out such a move.

Only those who rule themselves out should be left outside.

That's something I think about and don't rule out in my future.