John McCain may pay hundreds of dollars for his shoes, but
we're the ones who will pay for his flip-flops.
Bill Richardson
At 2008 Democratic National Convention. |
So what if it's risky? It's the right thing to do. What we're
talking about is 160 people in deep pain. It only affects them.
Bill Richardson
The 2008 Democratic candidate for US presidency
and New Mexico Governor poised to sign a bill making New Mexico
the 12th US state to legalize medical marijuana, realizing his
action could become an issue in the presidential race. |
I choose bold. I choose action. I choose what's right for
the people. I choose to make a difference.
Bill Richardson
New Mexico Governor's 2005 State of the
State address. |
I've been told that I have a lot of energy. The secret is
that I use renewable resources. Some days I'm solar powered.
Some days I'm wind powered. And some people in this room might
think I'm hybrid gas-powered. You'll just have to guess which
it is today.
Bill Richardson
New Mexico Governor's 2005 State of the
State address. |
We must never forget that it is the private sector - not government
- that is the engine of economic opportunity. Businesses, particularly
small businesses, flourish and can provide good jobs when government
acts as a productive partner.
Bill Richardson
New Mexico Governor's 2005 State of the
State address. |
Ignorance has always been the weapon of tyrants; enlightenment
the salvation of the free.
Bill Richardson
Inaugural speech as Governor of New Mexico,
January 2003. |
Education enables people and societies to be what they can
be. It is education that allows us to see that we are in this
for the long haul, and it is education that will give us the
tools we need to build a better future.
Bill Richardson
Inaugural speech as Governor of New Mexico,
January 2003. |
Make no mistake, the point of cutting the personal income
tax and the capital gains cut is to send an unmistakable message
to business.
Bill Richardson
On signing legislation to cut taxes in
New Mexico while Governor, March 2003. |
We're the world's greatest superpower but we have a Third
World electricity grid.
Bill Richardson
The former US energy secretary condemns
the August 2003 electricity blackout, the biggest in history. |
We as a people, as a state, and as a community, have too much
promise, too much potential, and too much at stake to go any
other way than forward. We are too strong in our hearts, too
innovative in our minds, and too firm in our beliefs to retreat
from our dreams.
Bill Richardson
Inaugural speech after being elected for
second term as Governor of New Mexico, January 2007. |
Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, our nation is
stronger when we are respected throughout the world.
Bill Richardson |
As state leaders, I think its important for us to provide
our perspectives on issues we face every day - like access to
school spending, access to health care and governing in a global
economy.
Bill Richardson
Address to Democratic National Committee's
Platform-Drafting Committee, June 2004. |
Raising a family is difficult enough. But it's even more difficult
for single parents struggling to make ends meet. They don't
need more obstacles. They need more opportunities.
Bill Richardson |
We cannot accomplish all that we need to do without working
together.
Bill Richardson |
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