Edwards comments on Richardson

Press Release...

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John Edwards released the following statement today about the announcement by Governor Bill Richardson that he will no longer seek the Democratic nomination for President in 2008.

"Governor Richardson has been a strong voice on behalf of America's families. He ran an impressive campaign focused on the important issues facing our country. From ending the war in Iraq to achieving energy independence, Governor Richardson has spoken out with passion on the issues that matter most to the American people. I want to thank him for his decades of service to our country and I wish him the best as he moves forward. I know that he will continue to be a leader in the fight to change our country."