Bill Richardson ordered New Mexico firefighters today to assist in bringing the devastating fires in Southern California under control. He noted, "Neighbors should help neighbors in their time of need."
This is another illustration of Richardson's leadership skills in operation. Richardson's vision of neighbors helping neighbors, however, is not limited to domestic matters. Last week Richardson gave a well received speech in Iowa on the role the U.S. can play in improving the welfare of the planet and human race. Richardson stated:
A hungry world will also hunger for scapegoats. A thirsty world will thirst for revenge. A world in crisis will be a world of anger and violence and terrorism.
Here is a portion of the press release issued today by the Governor's office on the California fires:
Governor Bill Richardson ordered two strike teams consisting of 5 Type 1 fire engines per unit and 21 crew members per team to California to assist in structure protection. The teams are made up of fire departments from throughout New Mexico and are expected to depart Albuquerque by nightfall.
"We have been in touch with Governor Schwarzenegger's office since the beginning of the fire to offer the assistance of our experienced and capable fire crews," said Governor Bill Richardson. "New Mexico is fortunate to have no major fires and have the resources available. Neighbors should help neighbors in their time of need. So, I'm ordering two strike teams to answer's California's request and help fight this unprecedented fire."
Richardson's vision of an America that cares is not limited to the borders of our nation. Last week Richardson set forth a global agenda to address the welfare of the human race, linking climate change, poverty, international disease and war. He noted:
For decades, we believed that the only Apocalyptic threat to human civilization was the possibility of nuclear war.
Now we know better. We know that poverty and overpopulation affect us all. Refugee crises. Pandemic diseases. Climate change. Environmental degradation. Resource Depletion. Ethnic and political instability. These are not just the problems of individual nations. They are the problems of an interdependent world.
These threats are insidious. They may take decades to develop. And they respect no borders. Problems that span time and continents can only be solved through coordinated and cooperative global efforts.
Reviewing Richardson's speech, Chase Martyn of the Iowa Independent stated it was bold and informative, and Richardson was Presidential. See http://www.iowaindependent.com/...
If you'd like to learn more about Richardson's global agenda, take a look at the diary I wrote on it at
http://www.dailykos.com/...