Story highlights Trump used Pence's strong showing as an opportunity to slam Clinton's record

Trump also said President Barack Obama should "apologize" for Obamacare

Henderson, Nevada (CNN) Donald Trump on Wednesday applauded his running mate Mike Pence for his performance the vice presidential debate -- and also looked to take some credit for himself.

"Mike Pence did an incredible job and I'm getting a lot of credit because this was my so-called first choice, that was my first hire as we would say," Trump said during a rally here.

Trump praised Pence as "cool" and "smart."

"I'd argue that Mike had the single most decisive victory in the history of presidential debates," Trump added of his running mate.

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump said during a campaign stop at a Christian private school that he was "very proud" of Pence's performance.

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