John Kerry actually said...

"We have a lot of work to do to answer some very tough questions."

"The Merida Initiative has given the United States and Mexico an opportunity to forge an effective, enduring partnership to combat powerful transnational criminal organizations sowing misery, corruptio..."

"Supporting President Calderon's efforts to dismantle these criminal organizations and to strengthen the rule of law in his country will be one of our most important foreign policy priorities."

"Throughout the campaign, President Obama stated many times the importance of development assistance to America's foreign policy and national security."