John Kerry actually said...

"It's our duty, as neighbors, and, frankly, as fellow human beings, to respond to this tragedy."

"I do suggest, as I think Senator Lugar was suggesting, that the United States should consider a temporary increase in family unification immigration to the United States."

"I believe that the United States should work to establish conditions for assistance, and to insist those conditions are met through institutions like the United Nations and the World Bank."

"Some have said that Haiti is a lost cause. Based on all I know of the Haitian people... I couldn't disagree more."