OT: Not sure if this is old news.

Clinton won’t seek second stint as secretary

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton says she has no desire to continue in the job if president Barack Obama wins a second term in 2012.

When Ms Clinton was asked in a CNN interview during a trip to Cairo if she wanted a second stint as America’s top diplomat, she was clear.

“No,” she answered and then moved on to rule out future jobs as defence secretary, vice president or even president of the United States.

“I have the best job ever,” Ms Clinton said, saying the world was changing so quickly “it’s almost hard to catch our breath”.

“I want to be part of helping to represent the US at this critical moment in time, to do everything I can in support of the president and the government, to stand for values and ideals and stand up for America’s interest.”

But Ms Clinton says she is not interested in the presidency.

“I had a wonderful experience running. I’m very proud of the support and the opportunity, but I’m going to be moving on,” she said.

Mr Obama beat Ms Clinton in the battle for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.

Ms Clinton, who has been both US first lady and a US senator, has said she has no plans to run again for president and that her current job would probably be her last in public service.

She has suggested her next role may be as an advocate for women around the world.

- Reuters