John Kerry actually said...

"Your leadership has helped shape the global debate on these issues, and we will need your wise counsel going forward."

"it's been heartening to see diplomacy restored to its rightful place, at the forefront of American foreign policy."

"None of the great problems facing the world can be solved without the United States, but we cannot solve any of these problems on our own."

"By increasing economic and educational opportunities, expanding the reach of quality health care, reinforcing human rights--particularly women's rights--and empowering civil society, we will increase ..."