John Kerry actually said...

"If confirmed, we hope you will be able to help convince the Libyan people to lay down their arms, to put aside their differences, continue the hard work of building a new and better future for Libyan ..."

"the United States, in my view, is, and should be, closely watching the process surrounding this election, and we'll work closely with Kenyan officials to ensure the elections are peaceful, credible, a..."

"I emphasized then, as I will again today, that we do not favor any particular outcome or candidate, but, instead, a free and fair process."

"Iraqi leaders have to decide for themselves what kind of country they hope to create."