Some Richardson supporters had hoped he would be named secretary of state, but Mr. Obama said Richardson will play a key role on his economic team as Secretary of Commerce.

• 有些理查森的支持者曾经希望他能被任命为国务卿，但是奥巴马说，作为商务部长，理查森将在他的经济团队中扮演一个关键的角色。