John Kerry actually said...

"I think you and the other people in place in the key leadership roles on this issue are the right people to do the job."

"In your foreign policy address at the Brookings Institution in May you articulated the case for strengthening U.S. diplomacy and development assistance."

"The House has shown that they can move this issue through the House."

"I thank God for the leadership we have got, including you, and I pray that God will continue to guide and bless your steps."