John Kerry actually said...

"I can do a better job than George Bush, of leading America to reconnect to its own ideals and values, win our friends and allies back, win respect and influence and do a better job of making America s..."

"I'm proud that it's average Americans who have elected me. I'm proud that I've said no to the political action committee money."

"I'm proud that I've said no to the Political Action Committee Money. And if you look at George Bush and his crowd, they are the world champions in terms of special interest giveaways, the drug company..."

"I have been one of the leading champions in the United States Congress for campaign finance reform and for changing the way money affects American politics."