• Episode 6: The Honorable Gerry Brownlee

  • Dec 19 2021
  • Length: 31 mins
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Episode 6: The Honorable Gerry Brownlee

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  • Gerry Brownlee has served as a Senior Cabinet Minister most noticeably for his work as the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister soon after a devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch on September 4, 2010.

    His role expanded following 22 February 2011 when a 6.3 magnitude quake hit the city, killing 185 people and resulting in widespread residential and commercial property destruction. The earthquakes, and subsequent rebuild of New Zealand's second-largest city, are the country's costliest event.

    Gerry Brownlee has represented New Zealand as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and as Minister of Defence.

    We discussed the long-standing friendship and partnership between our two countries;  Afghanistan;  challenges facing sister democracies in the Pacific;  the rise of China and how we can move forward together.

    New Zealand is a fascinating country with a strong streak of independence, yet they are always at America's side.  True friends.
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