John Kerry actually said...

"The fact that you decide not to put your boots on the ground doesn't mean you are not leading."

"I am deeply committed, I am working right now to close out my appointments, the President's appointments within the State Department with respect to our economic effort."

"Yes. But I am not in favor of waiving standards to do it."

"One of the things we need to do, Madam Chairwoman, is strengthen the P.A."