Bill Nelson actually said...

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

"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."

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