John Kerry actually said...

"Protecting democracy is a hemispheric value. When democracy is threatened, we must all speak up."

"We believe in the power of proximity to turn growth across the Americas into recovery and jobs here in the United States."

"Cuba clearly departs most fundamentally from the region's core democratic values and elections alone do not constitute a democracy."

"I will also work to reinforce accountability and transparency while helping the South Sudanese deliver on their promises to end corruption."