John Kerry actually said...

"Our choice is to have a respect for the sovereignty and independence and integrity of the country of Ukraine."

"Well, I think the response will come well before that, Mr. Chairman. There will be a response of some kind to the referendum itself."

"Supporting human rights and stronger civil societies and development assistance, investing in our partnerships with allies, these are the surest ways to prevent the kind of horrible human tragedies."

"We hope it could. I don't know if it can yet, Senator. Honestly, I don't know."