John Kerry actually said...

"The U.S. commitment to democracy and the protection of human rights is an intrinsic and indispensable aspect of our character as a nation."

"As President Obama said in his speech on the way forward in Afghanistan and Pakistan, 'We must promote our values by living them at home--which is why I have prohibited torture and will close the pris..."

"the future stability of Afghanistan and Pakistan affects the security of our allies, and the common security of the world."

"I believe that the last year has shown a major change in approach from the Afghan civilian and military leadership."