(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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"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.