John Kerry actually said...

"America will remain a Pacific power."

"This budget request would allow us to keep our commitment to help the Syrian people survive a brutal assault."

"If the Burmese Government continues on the reform path--takes concrete steps to achieve greater civic openness, end violence in ethnic minority areas, and sever military ties with North Korea--we will..."

"Budget realities, however, have placed a premium on projecting U.S. power not only effectively, but efficiently."