John Kerry actually said...

"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."

"I applaud and thank you for your constant focus on these issues, Congressman. You are really the primary focus of the entire Congress on this, and we appreciate it enormously."