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.
Jan 18, 2005
President Karzai ran on a platform of developing a stronger strategic relationship with the United States--and was elected.
Jan 18, 2005
The success of freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq will give strength and hope to reformists throughout the region.
Jan 18, 2005
And America stands with oppressed people on every continent--in Cuba and Burma and North Korea and Iran and Belarus and Zimbabwe.
Jan 18, 2005
And the establishment of a Palestinian democracy will help to bring an end to the conflict in the Holy Land.
Oct 1, 2003
The Administration has officially opposed any provisions in the energy bill that would address climate change.
Oct 1, 2003
Let me say, that there are many of us in the Congress--Democrats, Republicans, and Independents--who were very disappointed that the President turned his back on his campaign commitment to address the problem of CO2 emissions when he took…
Oct 1, 2003
Climate change poses a very real--and not an imaginary--threat to our environment, to our livelihoods, and to our well-being