John Kerry actually said...

"I welcome the opportunity to work collaboratively on strengthening a democratic state that promotes inclusiveness and good governance."

"If confirmed as the first U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan, I believe the challenges will be many; however, this is a unique, once in a lifetime opportunity to work closely with the world's newest natio..."

"I will also work to reinforce accountability and transparency while helping the South Sudanese deliver on their promises to end corruption."

"Cuba clearly departs most fundamentally from the region's core democratic values and elections alone do not constitute a democracy."