John Kerry actually said...

"The threat of catastrophic global warming may seem to be a second priority after fixing our current economic crisis, but I believe that if we do not address both simultaneously we are setting ourselve..."

"To the naysayers and the deniers out there, let me make it clear that a little snow in Washington does nothing to diminish the reality of the crisis we face."

"We must work aggressively to fix our immediate problems while ensuring our long-term security and prosperity."

"I resist that language entirely. It's offensive to the people of this hemisphere to be considered the backyard of this country."