Richardson Campaign Press Release - Statement From Governor Richardson's Office Regarding Trip to North Korea

Governor Bill Richardson's Office has issued the following statement today in response to the White House announcement about Governor Richardson's upcoming trip to North Korea:

"Governor Richardson is pleased to jointly head, along with former Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi, a bipartisan delegation of Americans to facilitate the release of remains of US serviceman. Hopefully this trip will advance the progress made by the Bush Administration during the six-party talks to dismantle nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula. Dr. K.A. Anthony Namkung, a senior adviser to Governor Richardson, will be a member of the U.S. Delegation," said Gilbert Gallegos, a spokesman for Governor Richardson.