Sep 22, 2005
We will do everything in our power to help you, and I think your last comment is very important.
John F. Kerry
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John F. Kerry is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. A member of the Democratic Party, Kerry previously represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate from 1985 to 2013. He was the Democratic nominee for President in 2004, losing to incumbent George W. Bush. Throughout his career, Kerry has focused on issues such as climate change, international relations, and veterans' affairs. He played a significant role in negotiating the Paris Agreement on climate change during his tenure as Secretary of State.
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September 22, 2005
This is the most important part of this hearing, as far as I am concerned, so I apologize for not being able to listen to each of you.
— John F. Kerry
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Sep 22, 2005
In an effort to try to make sure it doesn't, we put a provision in the amendment that authorizes the SBA to make the supplemental loans for Katrina victims that included oversight protections.
Sep 22, 2005
I apologize very much for being late. I expected to be on time, but I was meeting with some of the families, military families of kids who were in Iraq
Sep 22, 2005
I really appreciate the coordinated nonpartisan and bipartisan efforts that we have been making in this Committee
Jan 18, 2005
I am troubled by the damage done to our image around the world; I am concerned by our loss of focus in fighting terrorism.
Jan 18, 2005
I will continue to oppose every bad policy, to question every baseless assertion, and to advocate for a wiser course that will make our country more secure.
Jan 18, 2005
We need to get back to building this bipartisanship in foreign policy. It is critical.
Jan 18, 2005
I was deeply troubled by the unwillingness of Dr. Rice, just very candidly and simply to answer the question about torture.
Jan 18, 2005
Time and again, this administration has tried to leave the American people with the impression that Iraq has well over 100,000 fully trained, fully competent military police and personnel. And that is simply not true.
Jan 18, 2005
I'm going to vote for you because of the standard I have about the President having intelligent, bright people, if they're honorable--and you're all of those things--he gets to choose who he wants.