know, one of the things about an administration, thomas, is there could be another round. secretaries of state usually don't last an entire term. maybe he would have another shot. you know, maybe there's another position for romney if he doesn't get it. he might end up getting it. it's just a matter -- a secretary of state has to have foreign policy experience. now, romney doesn't have that, but he's obviously a bright guy. you have to have access to the president, chemistry to the president. that is questionable. and third, you have to have stature in the international community. romney does have that, but so does giuliani, so does petraeus. you know, this is a very personal choice that a president makes. it has to be an important choice but also one that the president believes is going to be lasting, that is not just done for show, short time. >> it's a big signal for the administration. former governor bill richardson, appreciate it.