Jun 20, 2011
If you are confirmed as the next Secretary, you will be taking the helm of the Department at a critical and difficult moment.
John Kerry
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John Kerry is a prominent Democratic politician from Massachusetts who served as the 68th Secretary of State from February 2013 to January 2017 under President Barack Obama. Prior to his role as Secretary of State, Kerry was a United States Senator, representing Massachusetts from January 1985 until June 2013. During his time in the Senate, he was known for his work on foreign relations, environmental issues, and healthcare reform. He played a significant role in the negotiation of the Paris Agreement on climate change, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in addressing global challenges.
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Jun 20, 2011
I hope they will really take note of the extraordinary qualifications that this nominee brings to the table.
Jun 15, 2011
Credit unions were never intended to be simply alternative, tax-exempt commercial banks.
Jun 7, 2011
In no way should our enduring commitment be misunderstood as a desire by America or our allies to occupy Afghanistan against the will of its people.
Jun 7, 2011
The United States and our partners will continue to support the Afghan Government and a durable responsible political settlement.
Jun 7, 2011
We respect Afghans' proud history of independence, and we do not seek any permanent American military bases in their country.
Jun 7, 2011
This is a critical moment. It's a moment where we have the ability to recalibrate, if that's what's needed.
Jun 7, 2011
The United States is not walking away from the region. We will not repeat the mistakes of the past. Our commitment is real and it is enduring.
Jun 7, 2011
I think we are very fortunate that the President has chosen one of America's most experienced and able diplomats to serve in Kabul.
Jun 1, 2011
I have chosen a man who understands and defends the values of America.
May 25, 2011
It is something that any industrialized country, any civilized society, should put in place as a way of making sure that workers have every opportunity to fulfill their potential.
May 25, 2011
Failing to renew TAA is, in fact, both morally wrong, but it is also economically inefficient.
May 25, 2011
The consensus that has existed in this country for doing trade and having these agreements has frayed somewhat.
May 25, 2011
I think you have to be blind if you do not acknowledge that, whether it is a call center or some other kinds of manufacturing efforts.
May 25, 2011
The reason that it is so important to do the Trade Adjustment Assistance... is just an honest recognition that it is to our benefit as a country to help those people who are suffering from that dislocation.
May 25, 2011
The whole point of Trade Adjustment Assistance is to deal with the churning that happens in the labor market as a result of globalization.
May 25, 2011
The money does not go to unions. Unions are representing workers, people, Americans.
May 25, 2011
So, bottom line, if we are going to try to help American workers, we want to help them to be able to export and to get into the market.
May 25, 2011
The Department of State fully appreciates the significance of Egyptian-Israeli peace to our regional interests.
May 25, 2011
The abhorrent and deplorable actions of the Syrian Government against the Syrian people must end immediately.
May 25, 2011
We remain encouraged that the current Egyptian Government has repeatedly expressed its commitment to adhere to past agreements.
May 25, 2011
Our relationship with Egypt remains strong, and we continue to work constructively and collaboratively with the Egyptian Government.
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