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My friends all say I'm going to be Secretary of State. But I don't see how that would be much different from the job I have now.

I will make the final decision on running for governor after my congressional term ends.

I can only say that I have good personal relations with all secretaries of state with whom I have a chance to work.

I believe I would be a very strong general-election candidate.

I got the chance to be the secretary of state; I'm an international relations specialist. It doesn't get better than that.

I expect my next job to be outside government.

I will complete my second term, but I have made no decision as to my plans after Congress except that I will continue in public service, including as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve.

I will run an open government that speaks with honesty, seeks opinion, listens to its citizens.

I am confident that I can serve my country without being involved as the president of the country now.