John Kerry actually said...

"We will continue such talks only if they chart a course for concrete progress on human rights and democratic principles in Cuba."

"We will spare no effort to ensure that everyone still detained for simply exercising their rights to freedom of expression, association, or peaceful assembly is free."

"I believe with all my heart that the President chose the right course."

"The U.S. Government will continue programs that promote the realization of human rights and fundamental freedoms such as freedoms of peaceful expression, association, and assembly in Cuba."