Bill Richardson Jumps In

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson says he's a candidate for the Democratic nomination for president. Richardson, former member of Congress and former member of the Clinton Administration, is the only Democrat thus far to have won a previous endorsement from the National Rifle Association for his stances against gun control.

"I am taking this step because we have to repair the damage that's been done to our country over the last six years," said Richardson. "Our reputation in the world is diminished, our economy has languished, and civility and common decency in government has perished."

"The next president of the United States must get our troops out of Iraq without delay. Before I became Governor of New Mexico, I served as Ambassador to the United Nations and as Secretary of Energy. I know the Middle East well and it's clear that our presence in Iraq isn't helping any longer," said Richardson.

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