Leading by Example, by Bill Richardson: on Principles & Values


The New Realism: end policy based on unilateralist illusions

I often talk about the New Realism. This administration’s lack of realism has led us to a dangerous place. We need to take a different path, one past on reality, not unilateralist illusions. As a nation, we must understand that the gravest dangers that threaten us today do not threaten only us--and that therefore to pursue our national interest and meet these challenges, we must work with our friends, our enemies, and everyone in between. It will be a path not of hard words, but of hard work, and a path of moral strength, not pious judgments. We will need strong diplomacy, backed up by a strong military and alliances. This is the path of American leadership.
Source: Leading by Example, by Bill Richardson, p.195 Oct 26, 2007

Lead by example by climate negotiations with the world

[As one of my goals of my “2020 Vision” energy & climate policy, we should] lead by example. Picture a world united around the concepts of reversing climate change trends and reaching for a safe and secure energy future. In this world the US is no longer the lone ranger. Instead, it leads the world by example--reducing its own voracious demand for oil, sharply cutting back on its greenhouse gas emissions, working closely with allies to implement energy & climate agreements that recognize our national interests and those of other nations. In the process, we will strengthen the economy & rebuild America’s future.
    2020 Vision to Lead by Example
  1. Back to the negotiating table, toward mandatory international emissions limits.
  2. Invigorate and motivate the North American Energy Council.
  3. Work to finance the small incremental cost for developing nations to adopt low-carbon technologies and options.
  4. Work to stabilize the defense of international oil and gas transportation routes.
Source: Leading by Example, by Bill Richardson, p.230-234 Oct 26, 2007

  • The above quotations are from Leading by Example
    How We Can Inspire an Energy and Security Revolution,
    by Bill Richardson    .
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