(CNN) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told CNN's Wolf Blitzer she does not want to serve a second term as secretary of state or run for president of the United States.
Blitzer sat down with the former 2008 presidential candidate in Cairo.
Full transcript:
No
Q- Would you like to serve as secretary of defense?
No
Q- Would you like to be vice president of the United States?
No
Q- Would you like to be president of the United States?
No
Q- Why not?
Because I have the best job I could ever have. This is a moment in history where it is almost hard to catch your breath. There are both the tragedies and disasters that we have seen from Haiti to Japan and there are the extraordinary opportunities and challenges that we see right here in Egypt and in the rest of the region. So I want to be part of helping to represent the United States at this critical moment in time, to do everything I can in support of the president and our government and the people of our country to stand for our values and our ideals, to stand up for our security, which has to remain first and foremost in my mind and to advance America's interests. And there isn't anything that I can imagine doing after this that would be as demanding, as challenging or rewarding.
Q- President of the United States?
You know, I had a wonderful experience running and I am very proud of the support I had and very grateful for the opportunity, but I'm going to be, you know, moving on.
Q- I asked my viewers and followers on Twitter to send questions and a lot of them said, "Ask her if she'll run in 2016 for the presidency." A lot of folks would like to you to do that.
Well that's very kind, but I am doing what I want to do right now and I have no intention or any idea even of running again. I'm going to do the best I can at this job for the next two years.
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How MANY TIMES are we going to mount this horse that won't ride CNN???
HOW MANY TIMES????
Stop exciting Conservatives, it is not like they need more excitement and hate since the Presiden is not a old white guy...
...oh yes, Hilary Clinton is NOT running for President, she'll run in 2016 and mop the floor with Mitt, or Huckabee, or whichever other freak decides to run again and agian and again (with the same results....BTW that is AKA insanity)
She lost her credibility when she said she was being shot at. Why do people just outright lie about things when they know others can/will find out the truth? No big deal, some say, and I wouldn't trust them either. Goes for Dem.,Repub., and Independents. We need people of integrity to run the country – if any can be found!
We really need a leader right now in this country and as flawed as she is, she is not nearly as clueless, incompetent and inept as this Kenyan village idiot we have in there now. Hope he got his NCAA brckets done before he and the family jet off to Brazil for spring break. I am sure the golf courses and parties will still be there when he runs up more deficit for us in Brazil. There he goes corrupt union thugs that stole the election for him.
She may have answered no to all of the questions, but I can see her becoming V.P. and Joe Biden becoming SecStat.
I was not a big fan of Hillary, but she has been a tremendous Sec of State. She has served Obama and the country well. A pure class act, showing integrity and expertise.
Yeah right. She can't announce now....I think there is a likelihood that the Dems may ask Obama no to run for a second term. He hs demonstrated he is not a leader much less a world leader. If Obama does not run..there will be a draft Hilary movement within the Democratic party.
I hope to God this FINALLY shuts up the PUMAs. I am so very, very sick of them insisting that Clinton was either jobbed out of the 2008 nomination or is secretly plotting to primary Obama in 2012/run in 2016.
Hmmm I don't think there will be a 2nd term....just sayin!
She'll run for 2016.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is what the republicans would like to have on their side, educated, kind and knowledgeable. But instead they have Palin who is un-educated, mean spirited and vindictive and a media troll.
Q: Would you like to be President of the United States?
A: No.
Q: Why not?
A: Because I'm over matched at even this level. I would have never gotten anywhere in politics had I not been able to ride my husband's coattails.
There's one tired human being there....
Wow, that's disappointing. She's been a fantastic SoS.
That would be a shame. Hillary deserved far better than the vitriol doled out against her by the left and the media in 2008. I still think that she would have been a great president. Her choice not to run again is more our loss than hers.
Godspeed, Hillary. Thank you for all the years of service to the nation.
I imagine Secretary Clinton is working very hard and has our best wishes for success in her efforts and future plans. She has much to offer and it appears women will have more opportunities to lead, that is a good thing.
All Americans should thank Hillary for serving this country so well with distinction and honor.
Hillary Clinton has done as excellent job and put a great deal of effort and her life into making her performance successful. We can only hope that she changes her mind and performs some kind of public service...perhaps a Senator again if not Sec of State or President.
Don't leave us hanging Hillary!
Rats. Sinking ships.
She's such an intelligent and class lady. She represents the U.S. well. The position of Secretary of State is such a grueling, demanding and difficult job in these times that very few people could last a whole term let alone 2!!! You certainly know Palin wouldn't have lasted 1/2 as long!!!!! Hillary would have made a great president but she know that the the w/ the BS in congress she wouldn't be as affectual as she would like to be. Too bad.
Pity. Hillary would make a great President.
Say it isn't so........ the one true, honest, respected, and brillant person I have seen in the last 4 years has been Hillary. Please rethink your roll as a statesman and what you would bring to this country............... We need respected, non-abusive talking, straight forward person guiding this country............ You are smart and could probably out think any person thrown at you.............. I am sorry you are thinking of not running..... YOUR TIME IS HERE AND NOW................ RUN HILLARY RUN !!!
I thought I saw Blitzer up her rump. No problem their Nanny State has gov. healthcare. They devastated our industrial base, steel, cars, electronics, Etc. Boo Hoo Nancy. Pass the hat for Detroit and Flint, not them mo'fo's. Our military did not show up in Gulf or New Orleans for weeks. Hang da commie, perverse traitors now. Oh yeah, I ain't jokin.
Attn: 9-11 Deniers (traitors).
THIS IS DEDICATED TO GOP LOOSERS WHO LICK IT IN MENS ROOM, LOVE THEIR BURKA WEARING FRIENDS & WHO ALSO LOVE COMMUNISM. F DEMS TOO. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
WHO TOLD AIR FORCE TO STAND DOWN ON 9-11? WHO RELEASED THE 5 ISRAELIE AGENTS THAT THE NEW JERSEY POLICE ARRESTED FOR BLOWING UP TWIN TOWERS? WHO ORDERED THE BOMB SNIFFING DOGS OUT OF TWIN TOWERS 1 WEEK BEFORE 9-11?
WHO ORDERED TERROR DRILL BY FEMA 2 DAYS BEFORE 9-11 IN MANHATTAN? WHO CLOSED NSA ON 9-10?
WHO KILLED PAT TILLMAN & DESTROYED THE EVIDENCE? WHY DOES THIS GOVERNMENT ARREST INNOCENT AMERICANS, TASER THEM & KILL THEM FOR DISSENT OR LOOKING INTO THE EVIDENCE OF 9-11? MY NAME IS ON THIS IF YOU DO NOT LIKE IT, DON’T CRITICIZE ME JUST ANSWER QUESTIONS. REMEMBER TRAITORS WILL FALL HARD. I NOTICED A VERY FEW NASTY CRITICS, APPARENTLY THEY DO NOT LIKE FREE SPEECH. ONE PIECE OF ADVICE, I AIN’T MICHAEL MOORE, I AM FROM DETROIT & LIKE MY BOYHOOD IDOL JIMMY HOFFA I GOT TWO FISTS & ATTITUDE TO MATCH, SO UNLESS YOU GOT 9 FRIENDS PACKING & PRE-ARRANGED FUNERAL, DON’T WASTE THE GAS, CAUSE I WON’T BREAK A SWEAT. OH YEAH DON’T FORGET YOUR BABY SEALS FROM BLACKWATER. LET’S PARTY, PERSONALLY I LOVE VIOLENCE, BUT I DON’T PICK ON WEAK, JUST CRIMINALS.
Do people really consider Hillary Clinton a good S.o.S.?
Finally, a straight answer from a politician! And I believe her!
bull, it's a smoke screen, if the dems are smart, they'll send obama back to chicago and have hillary run for prez in 2012
She wants to be with Chelsey's father Janet Reno.
I think Hillary realizes that her gig is a bit more that she expected????Glad she realizes that and will hopefully move on into private life and relax for a while. Huge undertaking with so many issues and problems right now.
She's been a humble star of this administration. During the primaries I was ambivalent about supporting Clinton, but if she ran for any office I'd be behind her 100%.
A truly classy lady and a terrific Secretary of State. Her wishes notwithstanding, I hope the President can prevail upon her to continue serving her country at State or Defense.
I love Hillary. And if she runs in 2016, she will have my vote over any conservative at this point. As a true Christian, there is no way to reconcile their (conservative's) philosophy and actions with Christ, and His teachings.
I was one of those Obama supporters who was somewhat angry at Hillary Clinton after the bitter primary. But, to see the job she has done as Secretary of State, I've become one of her biggest fans. I certainly hope she is just being coy about 2016 for now, because I can't think of anyone who would do a better job.
Wisdom from a gifted public servant.
Hillary Clinton is doing a fine job as our Secretary of State. She has two more years to go, and the fact that isn't quitting mid-term says a lot about her character. It is a very difficult job indeed and a thankless job, to be sure. I wish her all the best in the future and can certainly understand why she would want to take a break from such an exhausting position. I do wish that she would reconsider 2016, however. We can use a SMART woman in the White House at some point and Heaven knows there aren't too many of those considering a run for President at t his juncture!!
Hillary doesn't want to serve a second term as Sec. of State because she has finally recognized that she has failed miserably during her first term...
Isn't that what she said when she was elected Senator? Just asking...
She will not serve a second term because she stinks as Secretary of State and she stinks as a politician period. Hillary can't just cruise in politics anymore because there are real problems and she never had real answers. She just rode the wave of her husband's presidency.
Ms. Clinton has done a very good job so far, and she will in the next two years, she has left. I can understand her feelings, on not staying on, she has worked her butt off. Hillary is a good person, and I wish Hillary, and President Clinton well. peace out.
She'll go back to her previous job of brow-beating satan.
The country thanks her for leaving.
This cements it. Obama is a one-term president. Hillary will see to it.
This is sad to learn: aside from Ms. Clinton, there are few individuals in leadership roles who lack vitriol.
I would like to know her thoughts on the amendments to the gutted constitution to be voted on in Egypt on Sunday. Should they have thrown out the entire constitution and started over? Was gutting it enough? Is she aware that one amendment says that any future presidents wife must be Egyptian? This was in response to Mubarek's wife being of Welsh descent. Does this rule out women running for president? If it does, what kind of twisted form of democracy are they looking to adopt? Can it be called democracy in any way, shape, fashion or form if women are left out of this seat of authority?
Thank God.....
Why is this a story she told the people NO she was not staying for a second term about three or four months ago. i don't blame her. I wouldn't want a second term under Obama he lied to us enough. We Democrats are going to have a darn hard time believing what he says again. But we will hold our nose and vote for him, Look what the bunch of absolute crooked, corrupt, creepy, greedy, dictator wanta bes have done already. They sure as Hades won't get a second term most of them will be lucky they are allowed to finish their first. Recall Recall Recall Impeach Impeach Impeach.
democrats days are over. over spending and giving america the finger was the problem. it did not help to ballon the deficit and a president who likes to take world tours like its a national lampoon movie. lets see he has been to every continent with family in tow on tax payers dime. dont let a civil war or a nuclear melt down mess with his tours. the show must go on you know. the sooner you people stop fondling this guy the faster you will regain your status.
Basically , the left wing elitist ideologue from CNN, ( Wolfie boy) offered her these jobs, pleaded with her to at least consider these jobs, as if it was only a matter of her accepting them and any of those jobs would be hers.....
Dream on leftist elitists...
This is not 1980 or 1990, this is 2011 and the grip of the old media on the american people is gone.
We get our news from the internet and talk radio, and we are sick of your left wing elitist propaganda.
Hillary could hand hers and go home for she is not going to get elected to any political position anytime in the future.
I`m surprised Wolfie boy didn`t offer her the option of becoming president of the world, in desperation...
WHAT? You mean the "smartest" woman in the world is not going to run for President? Say it ain't so......how will we survive....waaaaaa
Too bad- I really like Hillary.
that kid next to her certainly has a creepy look on his face. I wonder what the guy next to him is thinking??
I can't blame her for not wanting to take the blame for Obama's incompetence, or for not wanting to clean upo the mess after him.
"I don't really believe in democracy. Offer me a monarchy and we'll talk."
the job is brutal, don't I don't blame her, and I admire her for knowing when to stop
I wish she would have won.
Thanks for all your hard work and sacrifice, Hillary. Not that's you're reading this or anything.
Mrs. Clinton: Whatever you decide, works for me. Thanks for the good job!
She should run in 2016.
Not sure if I believe her. Kind of wish she would run, I might even vote for her this time. I feel she would be the best and most qualified candidate running as of now. But it is early, things may change drastically in the next year.
Hey why not nominate Sarah Palin or Michelle Bachman in 2 years? Think of the job they could do? They both have such a wealth of experience in foreign policy. We would be at war with the world in no time.
Seems like everybody in the Obama administration quits or is ousted. Must be a sweetheart to work for.
If you believe this, I have a bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn for sale.
Seems like a nice lady. Had her taste of National politics and decided to move on. Im sure a lot of people like myself who didnt want to vote for her 2 years ago wish they could now.
Compared to the "Mama Grizzlies" and assorted wildlife I have seen in recent months, Secretary of State Clinton continues to be professional, level-headed, competent, and a true American patriot.
Too bad. I'd actually vote for Hilary, now.
Thank you, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, for being there for the United States and the people.
I'm thinking that you would make an outstanding U.S. Supreme Court Justice during President Obama's second term.
Who's with me on that?
God Bless America!
Their rolls should be reversed.... SHE was much more capable of being President than Obama.
I feel Secretary Clinton is a credit to our Nation and the Democratic Party. She adds wisdom and maturity to a political and diplomatic environment often in need of adult supervision. Who would want to serve as President when the political terrorists of the Republican Party continue to wage war on the working people of America?
It's appropriate for Hillary to say no and she will inform us further at an appropriate time. You go Hillary Clinton.
Of course she's not going to be Secretary of State after 2012... because in Jan 2013, the President will be a Republican and I doubt any of them will appoint her to such a position.
She's not smart enough to be President. If President Obama wasn't helping her at every turn she couldn't handle the current job she's doing.
My crystal ball tells me she will in fact run for POTUS in 2012 and she will win the White House and inherit an economy in worst shape since the depression of the 30's. This decision is just a prelude to her preparing herself for the only challenge that she has ever dream of and aspire too. We will see you on the campaign trail! Best of luck to you Hillary
Many people don't realize the requirments and the heavy load this kiind of job takes. It will certainly make you decide whether you are qualified or not. Decisive moments occur every day in this job. I would suspect that Mrs Clinton has figure that part out.
Why does she say she won't and then seems to say that it's the best job ever?
Why not?
Because I have the best job I could ever have.... And there isn't anything that I can imagine doing after this that would be as demanding, as challenging or rewarding.
That doesn't seem to make much sense.
Who would want her job right now? The world is a mess! The president is under a microscope and has the domestic issues at the forefront, But Hilary has the ENTIRE WORLD to deal with and its off the hook!
She can become an intelligent Sarah Palin and sit home and make comments and hold press conferneces and regain her clout at home.
Well good, one less communist to have to worry about having any power
It is pretty obvious why she is leaving.................because the current president has RUINED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! and she knows it. Obama is going to get destroyed in 2012, it doesn't matter who is running against. Every ethnic group in america is worse off now then they were under Bush. Even blacks are worse off and I should know because I am one of them. Hilary is running away from this president as fast as she can, and I don't blame her.
I really wish would she would stay. America needs more women like Ms. Clinton. We need smart ladies in Washington DC, and to lose her will hurt. She is truly an inspiration to young women today.
Talk about a resume! Talk about accomplished!
But... I could see wanting to get out of there too .Considering all of the knuckleheads in office now, I could see why she would run away.
We are so grateful to you Hillary for all of your hard work! God Bless you. I hope you decide to run in '16, if you do we will be here for you. If not, it is our loss, as it was in 08. God Bless and thank you.
Hillary looks a little bit tired, but who wouldn't at her job. I think Obama was very fast in doing his job trying to pull this country out of sh!t, but now I think he is more calm, its good, you cant save the world Mr. President its important to do not forget to breath while doing your job.
She is a great woman who has done a great job for our country. If you don't agree you probably voted for Bush so I don't really care what you think.
Good for you Hillary! You have been a good Sec of State and I think you would have been Head and Shoulder better at President than your Boss, but it wasn't to be (mostly because of 20 somethings that have lived off their Mommy & Daddies, never paid Taxes and lived in a Dream world). I can only say that I hope those Obama voters have seen the error of their ways....... doubt it, they don't look at issues or qualification.....only if they think your cool.
Good riddance! Is John Kerry available?
"This is a moment in History where you can hardly catch your breath"
No Kidding? what an understatement!!!
I do not think that any other Administration in recent history has had so much to do in terms of crisis management. There has been crisis after crisis domestically and internationally and I am sure that although Hillary Clinton is doing a great job for her country it must be very stressful to be Secretary of State at this time. She is thinking that the stress of being the President of the United States must be a thousand times greater and "no thanks" She has proven herself and no matter what happens in the future and I am sure that she will follow in the foot steps of her husband. They had both redeemed themselves admirably and will both go down in histor as great Americans.
PLEASE run for president again! You'll win....
Pretty definitive! She ran a pretty bad campaign anyway, and if she can't win with Bill's help against someone nobody's ever heard of.......
Eddie Griffin made a funny comment about Hillary and Bill Clinton
Obama got Hillary out of the country for FOUR YEARS! No one is happier than Bill Clinton! Now while she's taking care of business abroad, Bill can finally take care of business at home!
BD
She's lied before.
As much as I would hate to see her become President, I would love to see her beat Obama for the nomination.
praise GOD! the best news we heard all day
Good..neither does the American people! As a matter of fact, get all the
NWOz goons out of government and our country!
One of the best things that can happen in America is for all those old 60's liberals to get old. They have made a mockery of US exceptional ism and I for one am tired of apologizing for all the great things this country has brought to the world.
I hear she plans on taking a position at IHOP. After four years working for Pres. Obama, she's an expert with waffles.
That's a shame, Hillary. You would make a fantastic representative of the US as President.
Good riddance. To think that I wanted to vote for this slime for president. Only to discover years later how she's at the very least, a disconnected elitist.
Um....Madame Secretary, you only have 674 days left in this misadministration which is less than two years. A technicality yes, but for many of us it is worth pointing out that more days have passed under this misadministration than remain to be survived.