"Two years ago, while I was campaigning as the Democratic candidate for United States Senate against Mike Enzi, I had people from every corner of our State – Democrats, Independents, and even Republicans – asking me to consider running for the Wyoming State Legislature in 2010.  They said Wyoming needed my expertise as a chemical engineer to help shape our State’s energy future.  They understood the value of my technical training, my relationship with the University of Wyoming, and my experience as a science advisor and diplomat at the U.S. Department of State, and they encouraged me to remain engaged in Wyoming politics. They also knew that I would always put the needs of the people of our state, and our nation, ahead of party politics...."