John Kerry actually said...

"Our two countries will continue to work to expand the frontiers of freedom through a close and hardworking partnership in support of democratic values and human rights around the world."

"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."

"an end run around the Senate and the Constitution. He called it an abuse of power."