Richardson discusses troops in Iraq and aid to veterans

By JON ERICSON, Courier Staff Writer

WATERLOO --- In a campaign stop at Sullivan Brothers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1623 in Waterloo, Bill Richardson pledged to end the war in Iraq while promising a litany of benefits for veterans.

Richardson, a Democrat candidate for president, told the crowd he would call for an immediate withdraw of troops in Iraq if he were elected.

"The first thing I would do as president is get all of our troops out of Iraq. That's all of the troops with no residual forces," Richardson said.

Richardson said Iraq isn't helpless and troops could be withdrawn all at once. He said the country has a 400,000-man strong security force, trillions in oil reserves and a government in place and they should be able to fend for themselves.

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Governor Bill Richardson Statement on Earlier Michigan Democratic Primary

RENO, NV -- Governor Bill Richardson, campaigning in Nevada, today released a statement regarding the Michigan Legislature's vote to move the state's primary date up to January 15.

"This continuing game of 'primary leapfrog' is not constructive and threatens to disrupt the entire process," said Governor Richardson. "I respect and support Iowa's and New Hampshire's rightful places as the first caucuses and first primary, respectively, in the nation, and I call on my fellow Democratic candidates to do the same. We'll deal with the remainder of the calendar when the dust settles."

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New Mexico Governor Attends Annual Jackson Day Dinner

New Mexico Governor and Presidential Candidate, Bill Richardson, came to Nashville Saturday night to lend a helping hand to the Democratic Party.

Just a few weeks ago, Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney helped Tennessee Republicans raise money and Saturday night it was the Democrats turn.

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Richardson Calls for "Clean Energy Nation"

SANTA FE, NM - Governor Bill Richardson has begun airing a new television ad in Iowa focusing on his environmental record and highlights how New Mexico moved faster than any other state to promote renewable energy and fight global warming.

"We've made New Mexico the clean energy state," says Richardson in the television commercial. "As president, I'll make us the clean energy nation."

"Governor Richardson has done more than any other candidate for president to pass wide-ranging comprehensive measures to protect the environment," said campaign manager Dave Contarino. "This ad shows the depth of his record and commitment to fighting global warming in a serious, substantive fashion."

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Presidential Hopeful Bill Richardson Courts Ethnic Media

LOS ANGELES – Gov. Bill Richardson, a candidate for the 2008 presidential elections, met with Los Angeles area ethnic media this week for a question and answer roundtable about his bid for president, the value of California's diverse population in the 2008 elections, and North Korea, among other subjects.

"For all the Latinos here, I want you to know I'm Latino," Richardson said in crisp Spanish, "I can't convince people with this last name," he said, laughing.

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Presidential Hopeful Bill Richardson Courts Ethnic Media

LOS ANGELES – Gov. Bill Richardson, a candidate for the 2008 presidential elections, met with Los Angeles area ethnic media this week for a question and answer roundtable about his bid for president, the value of California's diverse population in the 2008 elections, and North Korea, among other subjects.

"For all the Latinos here, I want you to know I'm Latino," Richardson said in crisp Spanish, "I can't convince people with this last name," he said, laughing.

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