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US Ambassador sends "hearty congratulations"

Fri 13 Apr 2012 In: New Zealand Daily News View at Wayback

US Ambassador David Huebner US Ambassador to New Zealand David Huebner has sent "hearty congratulations" to New Zealand's Mr Gay World winner Andreas Derleth. "My colleagues here at the American Embassy and I were delighted to learn of your selection as Mr. Gay World this month in Johannesburg," the openly-gay diplomat has written in a letter to Derleth. "I was impressed with your statements during and after the competition, and it is clear that you are a laudable role model not only for Kiwis but for lgbt people everywhere," he continues. "Please accept my hearty congratulations. I hope that occasion arises to congratulate you in person ..."    

Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff

First published: Friday, 13th April 2012 - 7:28pm

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