Richardson was U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in 1997-1998, then served as Clinton's Secretary of Energy from 1998- 2001. Prior to joining the Clinton administration Richardson represented New Mexico's 3rd District in the House of Representatives from 1983-1997, during which he single-handedly negotiated the hostage release highlighted in this ad as well as similar negotiations in Sudan and North Korea.
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