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John Kerry

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John Kerry is a prominent Democratic politician from Massachusetts who served as the 68th Secretary of State from February 2013 to January 2017 under President Barack Obama. Prior to his role as Secretary of State, Kerry was a United States Senator, representing Massachusetts from January 1985 until June 2013. During his time in the Senate, he was known for his work on foreign relations, environmental issues, and healthcare reform. He played a significant role in the negotiation of the Paris Agreement on climate change, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges.

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July 10, 2025

Without a border protected you don’t have a nation.

John Kerry

Feb 6, 2025

The era of the Monroe Doctrine is over.

vox.com
Dec 12, 2023

The message coming out of this COP is, we are moving away from fossil fuels. We are not turning back. That is the future.

transcripts.cnn.com
Nov 7, 2023

Nothing is agreed to until everything is agreed to.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

No, I have never, ever prioritized bringing in any solar panel that violates the Uyghur Enforcement Act.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

What we are trying to achieve now is really to establish some stability if we can, in the relationship, without conceding anything.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

That doesn't mean you do not talk about them.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

We are competing, but everybody has their own approach, which is one of the exciting things here.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

That is happening not because the government mandated it, because they see that is the future.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

No, of course not. Not only do I not believe it, but I've raised it in my meetings over the years, raised it consistently as Secretary of State, as senator.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

The Administration is determined to try to stabilize what has been, particularly recently, a very unstable situation.

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