The President, in talking about freedom and democracy, is sparking a wave of very positive democratic sentiment that might help us override both Islamic fundamentalism that has formed in that region, and also some of the hatred for our policies of invading Iraq. – Bill Richardson
Education enables people and societies to be what they can be. – Bill Richardson
Fracking is doable if theres full disclosure of all chemicals used. Secondly, science dictates the policy rather than politics. Third, theres collaboration between environmental groups and the natural gas industry. – Bill Richardson
As state leaders, I think its important for us to provide our perspectives on issues we face every day – like access to school spending, access to health care and governing in a global economy. – Bill Richardson
Giving women education, work, the ability to control their own income, inherit and own property, benefits the society. If a woman is empowered, her children and her family will be better off. If families prosper, the village prospers, and eventually so does the whole country. – Isabel Allende