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Richardson showing off foreign policy side in Washington




WASHINGTON New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson says a fence along the Mexican border would get in the way of U-S-Mexico relations.

Richardson says he wants the new Democratic Congress to reverse legislation that cleared the way for the 700-mile fence.

Richardson made the comments after a meeting today in Washington with leaders from the Mexican state of Chihuahua.

He says the idea of a fence is very unpopular on the border in Texas and New Mexico.

Richardson also says he will press lawmakers to approve a bill that secures the border and provides a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.

Both statements ratchet up Richardson's national profile as he weighs whether to run for president.

Richardson also was in Washington for a Democratic governors meeting.

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