Bill Clinton actually said...

"Wendy Ruth Sherman, of Maryland, to be Counselor of the Department of State, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service."

"This is the sort of partnership we need more of."

"James F. Mack, of Virginia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Co-ope..."

"Martin S. Indyk, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State."