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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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Mar 16, 2004

And I call on Prime Minister Zapatero to reconsider his decision and to send a message that terrorists cannot win by their acts of terror.

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Mar 15, 2004

And on each and every one of them, this administration has yet to level with the American people.

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Mar 15, 2004

I met more leaders who can't go out and say it all publicly, but boy, they look at you and say, you've got to win this, you've got to beat this guy, we need a new policy...

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Mar 14, 2004

Kerry met with Sharpton today and says they both share many concerns.

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Mar 11, 2004

George Bush is running on the same old Republican tactics. Of fear. And those tactics are already getting tired.

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Mar 11, 2004

On the war on terror, weakened the Patriot Act used to arrest terrorists and protect America, and he wanted to delay defending America until the United Nations approved.

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Mar 10, 2004

I think is also raises issues about whether the Superfund site list is adequate and whether we cannot afford to put more on.

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Mar 10, 2004

I have no intention whatsoever of apologizing for my remarks. I think the -- I think the Republicans need to start talking about the real issues before the country.

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Mar 10, 2004

There is a Republican attack squad that specializes in trying to destroy people and be negative. I think the president needs to talk about the real priorities of our country.

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Mar 10, 2004

These guys are the most crooked, you know, lying group I've ever seen.

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Mar 9, 2004

Ladies and gentlemen, it has to be getting lonely for George Bush. It seems he's the last person left in America who actually believes his failed policies will ever work.

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Mar 9, 2004

I think George Bush has run the most ardent, inept, reckless and ideological foreign policy in the modern history of our country.

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Mar 9, 2004

These guys are the most crooked, you know, lying group that I've ever seen.

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Mar 8, 2004

His stubborn leadership has led America steadily in the wrong direction.

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Mar 8, 2004

If the president wants to have a debate a month on just one subject, and we go around the country, I think that would be a great idea. Let's go do it.

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Mar 7, 2004

And if the president of the United States can find the time to go to a rodeo, he can find the time to do more than one hour in front of a commission that is investigating what happened to America's intelligence and why we are not stronger…

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Mar 7, 2004

He has run the most arrogant, inept, reckless, ideological foreign policy in the modern history of our country.

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Mar 4, 2004

He thought that he could stand up in front of that sign that says 'Mission Accomplished.' And he thought none of you would notice what's really happening in America. But we do -- 21,000 jobs in one month, another broken promise.

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Feb 29, 2004

This president has, in fact, created terrorists where they didn't exist. And I believe this president has run the most arrogant, inept, reckless and ideological foreign policy in the modern history of our country. And we need to hold him…

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Feb 29, 2004

God, when November comes, George Bush is going, we're coming. And don't let the door hit you on the way out, folks.

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Feb 26, 2004

So I think there is a significant difference in my preparedness, my readiness to be president of the United States.

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