Bill Nelson actually said...

"it would be a serious strategic mistake to have all of those key assets of our Navy tied up in one port."

"I am very pleased to introduce to the committee an outstanding Floridian--Mr. Mark Gilbert--to be our next Ambassador to New Zealand."

"New Zealand will continue to play a crucial role in U.S. rebalance efforts toward Asia."

"Our continued security and economic cooperation with New Zealand will continue to be very important."