Bill Richardson’s hostage diplomacy genius

The World

Former New Mexico governor and UN ambassador Bill Richardson played a key role in winning the release of dozens of US citizens held abroad. Richardson died in his sleep on Friday, at age 75.  Washington Post columnist and former detainee Jason Rezaian talks with The World’s Marco Werman about Richardson’s brand of “fringe diplomacy.”

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