At a news conference in Chicago , Illinois , on Monday , after Obama announced her selection , Clinton said she wanted to `` thank my fellow New Yorkers who have , for eight years , given me the joy of a job I love with the opportunity to work on issues I care deeply , in a state that I cherish . '' Sen. Clinton agreed to be secretary of state in Obama administration . New Jersey Gov . Paterson will name Clinton Senator in the Senate . Appointed senator will be two years before special election . Caroline Kennedy , Edward Kennedy Jr. among those mentioned .
Sen. Clinton agreed to be secretary of state in Obama administration . New Jersey Gov . Paterson will name Clinton Senator in the Senate . Appointed senator will be two years before special election . Caroline Kennedy , Edward Kennedy Jr. among those mentioned .