Bill Richardson quotes

Bill Richardson was an American politician and diplomat who served as Governor of New Mexico and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Noted for his work in both domestic and international diplomacy, he was involved in numerous high-profile negotiations. He continued to be recognized as a prominent figure in advocating for global engagement and humanitarian efforts. Here are 21 of his quotes:

John McCain will pay hundreds of dollars for his own shoes. But we're the ones who have to pay for his flip-flops. (Bill Richardson)
Make no mistake, the point of cutting the personal income tax and the capital gains cut is to send an unmistakable message to business leaders. View quote
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We cannot accomplish all that we need to do without working together. View quote
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Ignorance has always been the weapon of tyrants; enlightenment the salvation of the free. View quote
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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 goals. View quote
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I think what's going to hurt the Republicans enormously is the extremist position of Mitt Romney on the immigration issue and states like New Mexico, states like Colorado, Nevada, Arizona - and I think it's going to be the margin of victory for President Obama, a very narrow victory. View quote
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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. View quote
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Natural gas is the future. It is here. View quote
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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. View quote
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We're a superpower with a third world grid. View quote
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The smartest thing we can do to create high-wage jobs and grow our economy is to keep our focus on education. (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. View quote
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The President, in talking about freedom and democracy, is sparking a wave of very positive democratic sentiment that might help us override both Islamic fundamentalism that has formed in that region, and also some of the hatred for our policies of invading Iraq. View quote
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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. View quote
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The United States is for a two-state solution. The United States wants to see the Israelis and Palestinians come together. View quote
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Education enables people and societies to be what they can be. View quote
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I am now a member of the private sector. I'm happy. I've got a little foundation. You never say never, but I may have had my last race and that was the Presidential race. I think that you only get one shot. View quote
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I want all Hispanics in the Republican Party, in the Democratic Party, whether Latin Americans, Central Americans, Cubans, Mexicans, I want us to unite. View quote
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Fracking is doable if there's full disclosure of all chemicals used. Secondly, science dictates the policy rather than politics. Third, there's collaboration between environmental groups and the natural gas industry. View quote
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I choose bold. I choose action. I choose what's right for the people. I choose to make a difference. View quote
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Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, our nation is stronger when we are respected throughout the world. (Bill Richardson)

Bill Richardson

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Photo: Roger H. Goun from Brentwood, NH, USA, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Politician
Born: November 15, 1947
Died: September 1, 2023
Quotes count: 21
Wikipedia: Bill Richardson

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