U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that she is "thrilled" to return to work following her recent illness.<br/> <br />She told reporters she is looking forward to resolving unfinished business before handing the keys to her office to U.S. Senator John Kerry, who has been nominated to succeed her.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE) (English) UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON<br/> <br />"I am very much looking forward to doing everything we can these last few weeks to resolve and finish up wherever possible and then to, you know, have a very smooth, seamless transition to Senator Kerry to continue the work,"<br/> <br />A reporter asked Clinton about her pending retirement.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE) (English) UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON<br/> <br />"Why, I don't know if that's the word I would use, but certainly stepping off the very fast track for a little while."<br/> <br />It has been widely speculated that Clinton may consider a run for the presidency in 2016.
