John Kerry actually said...

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

"It is important for the region and Uganda's future that the elections are free, fair, transparent, and peaceful."

"I was honored last year to receive the State Department's first Mark Palmer Award for the Promotion of Democracy for actions taken in Burma."

"Integrity is a key value for the Burkinabe who are strong partners of the United States in our common struggle to promote democracy."