John Kerry actually said...

"If confirmed, I will urge the President to ensure the political space necessary for a spirited and robust campaign in which all parties participate freely."

"I will also work with the government and people of Uganda in pursuit of a healthier, more productive, and more prosperous society where protection of citizens' political and personal freedoms is a pri..."

"We would respond in keeping with the Inter-American Democratic Charter and the other Inter-American mechanisms."

"we can't heal the wounds, but we can and must do more so that others do not suffer the same fate."