John Kerry actually said...

"We must ensure that the southerners and residents of Abyei get an opportunity to vote in the referenda."

"It's imperative that the international community work now to ensure that the Government of Southern Sudan has the increased capacity to govern effectively."

"Every credible poll predicts that the outcome will be a vote for separation."

"I've expressed concern at different times, including during the runup to last month's election, that the administration has not spoken out more forcefully about the abuses by the NCP."