John Kerry actually said...

"There is no question in my mind about the determination of President Calderon and his government to challenge the cartels."

"We appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the Department of Justice's role in addressing the alarming rise of violence perpetrated by warring Mexican drug trafficking organiz..."

"We must destroy the networks, and in order for our countries to destroy these criminal networks, we need a short-term plan, a mid-term plan, and a long-term plan."

"I come to this issue with a fairly significant background in this area."