John Kerry actually said...

"It is the budget process, on both sides of the aisle. It is nothing but a political document."

"I think we have a chance to have a very important conversation, and I appreciate both of your opening comments very, very much."

"That is a national security threat to the United States of America, as well as to all of our friends and allies."

"This is the way we advance the objectives of U.S. policy, whether it is for our businesses that are trying to create jobs, or travelers, Americans abroad."