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01-02-2005, 19:44
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Powell says he's leaving politics
Sunday, January 2, 2005 Posted: 7:25 PM EST (0025 GMT)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- As he prepares to end his tenure as secretary of state, Colin Powell is ruling out a run for political office.
Asked on the Sunday talk shows if he had any plans to seek elective office, Powell responded with a firm and quick, "No."
He said he has no immediate plans to write a book, either.
Powell said he really hasn't nailed down exactly what he's going to do.
"I'm still looking at the opportunities that are out there after I retire. I'm sure there will be opportunities to serve in a public way," Powell told NBC's "Meet the Press."
"I don't intend to go hibernate for the rest of my life. And so we'll see what happens. I hope to continue to serve the country in some way in private life," he added.
Powell also appeared on CBS and CNN.
In a farewell interview with The Associated Press last month, the secretary suggested that working to promote education among disadvantaged children might play a role in his future endeavors. "I wouldn't be surprised if working in the field of mentoring or education or something like that does not appear on my calendar," he said.
Powell says he's leaving politics
Sunday, January 2, 2005 Posted: 7:25 PM EST (0025 GMT)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- As he prepares to end his tenure as secretary of state, Colin Powell is ruling out a run for political office.
Asked on the Sunday talk shows if he had any plans to seek elective office, Powell responded with a firm and quick, "No."
He said he has no immediate plans to write a book, either.
Powell said he really hasn't nailed down exactly what he's going to do.
"I'm still looking at the opportunities that are out there after I retire. I'm sure there will be opportunities to serve in a public way," Powell told NBC's "Meet the Press."
"I don't intend to go hibernate for the rest of my life. And so we'll see what happens. I hope to continue to serve the country in some way in private life," he added.
Powell also appeared on CBS and CNN.
In a farewell interview with The Associated Press last month, the secretary suggested that working to promote education among disadvantaged children might play a role in his future endeavors. "I wouldn't be surprised if working in the field of mentoring or education or something like that does not appear on my calendar," he said.