McCain, a leader for all civilizations, says former rival

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ST PAUL, Minnesota (AFP) — Republican John McCain has the kind of character that civilizations throughout history have "sought in their leaders," former presidential hopeful and actor Fred Thompson said Tuesday.

As the Republican party convention finally got underway for real, Thompson outlined to delegates why he believed McCain, his former rival in the 2008 White House race, should be elected the next US president.

"This is the kind of character that civilizations from the beginning of history have sought in their leaders. Strength. Courage. Humility. Wisdom. Duty. Honor," Thompson said according to excerpts of his speech.

"It's pretty clear there are two questions we will never have to ask ourselves, 'Who is this man?' and 'Can we trust this man with the...