John Kerry actually said...

"foreign policy is economic policy. Economic policy is foreign policy in today's world."

"I think it's safe to say that in the grand scheme of the federal budget, when it comes to the State Department and USAID, taxpayers are getting an extraordinary return on their investment."

"We have stated again and again that our preference and the preference of our friends and allies is de-escalation and a diplomatic solution."

"This committee has focused on the moral and security imperative that is Syria."