Political Quotes

“I am here to speak first and very personally in support of the nomination of Senator Kerry to be our next Secretary of State. There is a time when the man and the moment come together in a profoundly historic way. Senator Kerry's nomination to be Secretary of State of the United States at such a time when his leadership can be pivotal in shaping America's role in the world, as a leader for human rights, as well as the use of its extraordinary strategic power for peace. There is also a time when the woman and a moment come together and that has been so for Hillary Clinton, who has done such extraordinary work, incomparable in transforming America's role in world history. I believe that just as she has met the challenges in guiding American foreign policy and leading the dedicated men and women of our Foreign Service, so will Senator Kerry rise to the difficult challenges ahead. Senator Kerry's whole life has prepared him for this job, and I have every confidence he will help keep America safe and secure and build our capacity and alliances in pursuit of democracy and a more peaceful world. Last week, I met with Senator Kerry to share my experiences from a recent visit to the Middle East and Afghanistan and to urge him to immediately take up the issue of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe occurring within Syria and across its borders in Turkey and Jordan.…”