John Kerry actually said...

America's leadership in the Asia-Pacific was not merely peripheral to our future prosperity and security--it was indispensable.

It is our shared interest to see that these standards are strengthened, not undermined.

We want China as our partner in many endeavors, and we believe our nations and the world would be undeniably better for it.

We will continue to reinforce the message that protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms... will make China more stable, more secure,...