"I am pleased to have my name put forward for Leader of the Alliance. To be an effective leader, you have to realise it is a life of service.

"I am committed to that path and am grateful for the confidence placed in me by those that nominated me and am committed to finding that different path and forging a better way for Bermuda.

"I did not join the Alliance seeking leadership, rather I joined because I believe in its principles and values and those people in the party with the same desires for Bermuda.

"I am ready to lead and have been fortunate in my life to gain the skills necessary to lead.

"I look forward to Saturday's conference and hope to become the Leader of Bermuda's newest political party."