John Kerry actually said...

"But it matters--it really matters--and this has never been more clear to me than over the past year."

"I want to help where I can. We will have some differences, but on behalf of the American people, thank you for being involved."

"We are watching, every day, very, very carefully, the movement of troops."

"The Department of State shares your view that Africa represents a great opportunity for U.S. companies to generate economic growth both in Africa and domestically."