John Kerry actually said...

"We congratulate the people of Burma on the November 8 election and commend all of the people and institutions in the country who worked together to hold a peaceful and historic poll."

"I will also work with the government and people of Uganda in pursuit of a healthier, more productive, and more prosperous society where protection of citizens' political and personal freedoms is a pri..."

"To effectively counter violent extremism, we have to ensure that military action is coupled with a reinforced commitment to the values this region and all of Nigeria has a long legacy of supporting--v..."

"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."