John Kerry actually said...

"I think the entire mentality here in Washington, DC, was Europe and the Middle East."

"Let me be clear: The special envoy position's mandate is to undertake a comprehensive international effort that includes both engagement with Burma's leaders and working with Burma's neighbors and int..."

"I do appreciate the fact that this administration and President Obama and Secretary Clinton, in the initiatives that they've taken for the past 2 years, I think it's positive."

"the United States harbors no animosity toward Burma but rather is committed to advancing Burma's own stated goal to become an open, just, democratic, and prosperous nation"