John Kerry actually said...

"We are fighting two wars that call on the skill and sacrifice of our civilians, as well as our troops."

"I want to applaud the chairman and the subcommittee chairwoman, Barbara Boxer, for putting this issue on the map of the Foreign Relations Committee."

"The United States fully supports Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and recognizes no spheres of influence in the region."

"It is clear, at least to this Senator, that our foreign policy is somewhat out of balance."