What We Know about Bill Richardson – Obama’s Pick for US Commerce Secretary

Posted by Bill Belew on November 24th, 2008 in America | Comments Off

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson will be Obama’s Pick for US Commerce Secretary.

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Bill Richardson was born in November 15, 1947.

Richardson is the current Governor of New Mexico.

Richardson was the first Hispanic candidate for the 2008 Democratic Party nomination for President of the United States.

Richardson emphasized foreign policy issues during his Presidential run.

Richardson served as a U.S. Representative and as the U.S. Secretary of Energy.

Richardson was chairman of the 2004 Democratic National Convention as well as Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association in 2005 and 2006

Richardson was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating the release of hostages, American servicemen, and political prisoners in North Korea, Iraq, and Cuba.


 

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