John Kerry actually said...

"We need to be absolutely clear with the Government of Sudan that the United Nations and the international community will not stand for its continued obstructing."

"I think you're the right person to be doing it at this time, and I thank you for your leadership."

"We had the President-elect meeting with us at our caucus on the minor topic of the monster of TARP and also the stimulus."

"The opportunities that you have as Secretary of State are just huge, and I think you will succeed in that role."