John Kerry actually said...

"I am deeply grateful for this response from the highest political levels in the United States of America, and I am honored to appear before this committee."

"History reminds us that we never have the right to turn our backs on the values that define us."

"I believe very strongly that one of the responsibilities of our committee is and always has been to make sure that issues deserving attention receive focus."

"It is just a matter of time before we awaken to poaching's consequences, and if we do not act now, then the time will come too late."