John F. Kerry: “Our troops are stunning. Superb.”

I really appreciate the coordinated nonpartisan and bipartisan efforts that we have been making in this Committee

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.

I am troubled by the damage done to our image around the world; I am concerned by our loss of focus in fighting terrorism.

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.