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Wednesday, December 03, 2008

LULAC congratulates Obama on Richardson nomination


Govenor Bill Richardson (photo in SA)

LULAC Congratulates President-Elect Barack Obama's Announcement Of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson As Secretary of Commerce

Governor Bill Richardson becomes the first Hispanic Cabinet official as part of the Economic Team

Washington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) commended the announcement by President-elect Barack Obama of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to the position of Secretary of Commerce today.

“Governor Bill Richardson is a key economic diplomat and brings a wealth of experience and skills. He is a top leader in the community and has a key understanding of today’s economic situation,” said LULAC National President Rosa Rosales.

At the press conference in Chicago, Governor Richardson said, “There is a vital role for the Department of Commerce in our economic recovery. The unique strengths of the department and its talented public servants make it the natural agency to serve as the programmatic nerve center in America’s struggle to rejuvenate our economy. America will once again be at the forefront of innovation, especially in the new frontier of energy independence and clean energy jobs, and we will restore our position of respect in the world.”

“Richardson has experience managing a department and being able to bring a calm rational process to a crisis situation that has been well documented throughout his career. He is credited with bringing jobs to New Mexico,” said LULAC National Executive Director Brent Wilkes. “We look forward to working with him.”

One of the nation's most prominent Latino politicians, Richardson pledged in English and Spanish to work to renew the economy.

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