John Kerry actually said...

The main point is that Futenma should not be the primary determinant of the United States-Japan relationship.

I believe the United States should have given Hatoyama more time to sort out these views.

Public opinion counts in Japan, and the future of the alliance will depend on the degree to which Japanese voters accept military bases.

it's that vision of being part of a stable, prosperous, democratic Europe that can motivate the kinds of change