Bill Richardson
William Blaine "Bill" Richardson III (born November 15, 1947) is an American politician. He was the Governor of the United States state of New Mexico from 2003 until 2011. He was a candidate for President of the United States in the 2008 election. He was U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Energy Secretary in the Clinton administration. He is a Democrat.
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| 30th Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011 | |
| Lieutenant | Diane Denish |
| Preceded by | Gary Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Susana Martinez |
| 9th United States Secretary of Energy | |
| In office August 18, 1998 – January 20, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Federico Peña |
| Succeeded by | Spencer Abraham |
| 21st United States Ambassador to the United Nations | |
| In office February 13, 1997 – August 18, 1998 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Madeleine Albright |
| Succeeded by | Richard Holbrooke |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – February 13, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | District Created |
| Succeeded by | William Redmond |
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| Born | William Blaine Richardson III November 15, 1947 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Richardson |
| Alma mater | Tufts University |
| Profession | Diplomat Business consultant |
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