John Kerry actually said...

Mr. Chairman, thank you. I didn't realize you were going to put me ahead of yourself.

Kerry expresses gratitude for being prioritized in the hearing.

10/11/2011

More John Kerry Quotes

I'm the nominee, that I'm not taking anything for granted, that I'm a fighter?

I will fight to the final hour.

You have to learn not to take it personally. And the one thing I was told is you are going to have to thicken your skin.

I'm not taking anything for granted.