Political Quotes

“I find him to be a very impressive man. I, first, wish to commend him for his work at the United Nations, and particularly that chapter of his work which occurred during the course of the crisis in the gulf with Saddam Hussein in the early part of this year. I accompanied the Secretary of Defense on his trip to the gulf region and to Russia and to meet with his counterpart in Germany, and throughout that process then-Ambassador Richardson played a key role. I know for a fact Ambassador Richardson had a very significant participation, together with the President and the Secretaries of State and Defense, in negotiating with other nations to avoid the need for the use of force and to bring about a conclusion, while not entirely satisfactory to this Senator and to others, nevertheless, it was the best that could be achieved at that time. It was an extraordinary role that he played. I also observed, as did others, his tireless efforts throughout the world in fulfilling his responsibilities as Ambassador to the United Nations, and, indeed, he put a particular emphasis on Africa, where assistance is very gravely needed at this time. I think he comes eminently qualified to the position of Secretary of Energy.”