John Kerry actually said...

"While Putin may be achieving the short-term stuff, the long term is a problem."

"We are doing this in order to try to help facilitate, if it is possible, because they believe that the United States could be very helpful as a friend and a partner."

"I want to compliment you on leading in this administration because I think leadership in today's world means leading in a multilateral way."

"We are trying to make sure that this delay does not become an excuse for rigging the election, trying to steal it."