John Kerry

The only way forward that preserves a unified Syria is the path envisioned by the Syria Support Group.

The threat posed by violent extremism extends far beyond any one region.

We are standing with our allies in opposition to threats posed by a belligerent North Korea.

We are sharply upgrading our Security Reassurance Initiative with a fourfold increase in support.

We are asking Congress to approve that pact this year.

We are trying to limit the most harmful consequences of climate change.

This is the way we advance the objectives of U.S. policy, whether it is for our businesses that are trying to create jobs, or travelers, Americans abroad.

It is the budget process, on both sides of the aisle. It is nothing but a political document.

I think we have a chance to have a very important conversation, and I appreciate both of your opening comments very, very much.

We are helping Colombia to end the globe's longest running civil conflict.

The only thing Russia has been consistent with is failing to keep its word.

Every day that goes by, it gets worse.

If you want peace, by definition, we believe it has to be without Assad.

We are committed to implementing the cessation of hostilities (COH) in Syria announced on February 22 because it represents the best chance for stability.

As President Obama told President Putin in their February 22 phone conversation, we expect Russia to implement the Minsk agreements fully.

To effectively counter violent extremism, we have to ensure that military action is coupled with a reinforced commitment to the values this region and all of Nigeria has a long legacy of supporting--values like integrity, good governance…

Integrity is a key value for the Burkinabe who are strong partners of the United States in our common struggle to promote democracy.

I was honored last year to receive the State Department's first Mark Palmer Award for the Promotion of Democracy for actions taken in Burma.

We can't heal the wounds, but we can and must do more so that others do not suffer the same fate.

If confirmed, I will advise the Government of Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) that the United States supports a unified, federal, democratic, and secure Iraq.

The U.S. has long supported a unified Iraq as being in the best interest of all of Iraq's communities, including the Kurds.

For all of their troubles and difficulties, Iraqis want a real voice in governance and are committed to a democratic process.

If confirmed, I will press for political reconciliation and improved Iraqi relations in the region and around the world.

If confirmed, I will urge the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to focus on executing a successful Mosul campaign that simultaneously respects the rights of those both fleeing and unable to flee the fighting.

The successful resolution of these issues is critical to the long-term stability of Europe broadly, and Greece's success in many ways is a linchpin to broader European prosperity.