Do Men TRULY like/want a confident woman?

I hear men often say that they like a confident female, but is this really so? Most men have the natural instinct to be the "rescuer" and seem to gravitate towards women needing some type of emotional support. A woman who comes across as confident may be seen as less desirable and to independent (not needing to be rescued) Does this inclination to rescue lead them away from the type of female they claim to appreciate?

*Open to anyone to answer. This is not a moral or political statement and directed at no one. It is food for thought and treat it as such:)*