Chicago Mayor and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel insisted that he is "not interested" in seeking higher office, denying any plans to run for president.
"No, not, not interested," said Emanuel in an interview with NBC's "Rock Center with Brian Williams" released Monday.
"No higher office?" asked NBC reporter Harry Smith.
"Done," responded Emanuel.
The NBC reporter continued to press Emanuel on whether he would seek higher office, to no avail.
"Not! What part of it am I not getting across?" Emanuel added.
To make his point even more clear, he said he would sign a piece of paper denying his interest in a run for the White House.
In the interview, which is set to air on NBC Monday night, Emanuel discusses his current role as mayor. He also shows his softer side when he speaks about the challenges he faces trying to raise living standards for children in Chicago.
The full interview is set to air Monday night.
