Bill Richardson, former statesman and hostage negotiator, dies aged 75
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Ex-New Mexico governor, energy secretary, congressman and UN ambassador spent his later years helping Americans held abroad. Bill Richardson: ‘Respect the other side. Try to connect personally. Use sense of humor. Let the other side save face.’ Photograph: Rick Scibelli/Getty Images – By …