Bill Nelson actually said...

"I would appreciate it if you all would stop this nonsense and get it coded correctly so that our people are not being penalized."

"It is a privilege for me to return to the committee that I spent six very happy years here."

"I want to thank you for this committee's consideration and I look forward to casting my vote on the floor of the Senate when we confirm her."

"We have a unique, very competent and very qualified candidate, nominee, to be the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs."