LONDON, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Former U.S. President Bill Clinton says British Prime Minister Tony Blair can look forward to both financial and spiritual rewards when he leaves office.
In an interview with the BBC, Clinton said he had talked to Blair about his future and tried to give him the benefit of his own experience. Blair has said he will not stand in the next British election.
Asked about the possibility of Blair becoming secretary-general of the United Nations, Clinton said Blair would be a good choice.
"What I would say to him and what I have said to him -- I saw him actually last month -- is that, when he does go, he's still got a lot he can do, a lot of good you can do in the world and that's the most important thing," Clinton said.
The former president said Blair could follow his example and create his own operation, or he could give his talents to an existing organization.
Clinton mentioned the other side of leaving politics -- "immense rewards" from speaking fees, books and articles and company directorships.
