Hillary Clinton to join speaking circuit

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will hit the paid speaking circuit this year, to be represented by the Harry Walker Agency, according to a notice on the company's site.

"We are proud to share the exciting news that Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has joined the Harry Walker Agency exclusively for her speaking engagements," the site reads.

Clinton retired this month, after serving four years in the State Department, and was succeeded by former Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.).

She told CNN shortly before stepping down that she had plans to speak and write on behalf of girls and women worldwide, and said that she and husband Bill Clinton would "look to see how we can join our efforts together."

The Harry Walker Agency also represents former President Bill Clinton on the speaking circuit.

Hillary Clinton is considered a top 2016 contender for president, but has repeatedly said she isn't planning to run.

However, a number of polls put her at the top of Democrats' wish lists for their nomination next election cycle, and joining the speaking circuit will keep her in the public eye, if she ultimately changes her mind on a run.

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