John Kerry actually said...

"We can't depend just on notice and choice. You know, that is part of the problem with the existing system."

"We would like to see more competition. Part of the reason to introduce a set of privacy principles, including transparency and control, is to create more of an active conversation between businesses a..."

"the vast majority of Americans simply have no knowledge that their financial, health, and other personal information may be sold to data brokers"

"I think it's important--I mean, look, if you have that choice and transparency, you'd be better than you are today."