Barack Obama: “Bill Richardson has been selected because he is the best person for…”

On the recordDecember 2, 2008

Bill Richardson has been selected because he is the best person for that job.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks in Chicago Announcing the Nomination of Bill Richardson as Secretary of Commerce

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Barack Obama: “Bill Richardson has been selected because he is the best person for that job.”