at 2008 Democratic National Convention
• Lewison, Jed (2008-08-28), "Mocking McCain's Shoes and Flip-Flops", retrieved: 2008-09-21
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John McCain may pay hundreds of dollars for his shoes, but we're the ones who will pay for his flip-flops.

— Bill Richardson

What It Means

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• Lewison, Jed (2008-08-28), "Mocking McCain's Shoes and Flip-Flops", retrieved: 2008-09-21" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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Bill Richardson

About Bill Richardson

William Blaine "Bill" Richardson (born November 15, 1947) is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. He has served as a Congressman, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, and U.S. Secretary of Energy. He was elected Governor of New Mexico in 2002. He was also chairman of the 2004 Democratic National Convention that nominated John Kerry for the presidency.