John Kerry actually said...

"Instead of bringing about change, we ended up focusing the international community's attention on U.S. policy rather than on the negative effects of the Cuban Government's policies on the Cuban people..."

"However, by engaging the Cuban Government in an atmosphere of mutual respect, we hope to promote our interests more effectively."

"In such an environment, it is hard to see how an election could be fair."

"We remain deeply concerned by the Venezuelan Government's continuing efforts to prevent opponents from participating in the political process."