Statement by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson on Elizabeth and John Edwards

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today issued a statement regarding the announcement that Elizabeth Edwards' cancer has returned:

"Barbara and I send our thoughts and prayers to Elizabeth and John as they deal with this latest challenge.  Elizabeth has been an inspiration and role model to all of us with her courageous and very public fight against breast cancer.

I am hopeful and optimistic that Elizabeth will continue to win her fight. In the meantime, we should all redouble our commitment to supporting efforts to find a cure for breast cancer."