John Kerry

Human trafficking in all its forms--whether forced labor or sex trafficking--is modern slavery, and it is one of the greatest human rights causes of our time.

At this time, there is no discussion and no intention on our part at this moment to alter the existing lease treaty or other arrangements with respect to the naval station.

However, by engaging the Cuban Government in an atmosphere of mutual respect, we hope to promote our interests more effectively.

Our new approach also allows us greater contact with the Cuban people, who ultimately will have the power to choose their own future.

Instead of bringing about change, we ended up focusing the international community's attention on U.S. policy rather than on the negative effects of the Cuban Government's policies on the Cuban people.

Our new approach to Cuba will make it easier for the United States to advance our interests and result in greater prosperity for the Cuban people.

Yes, I stand by our agreement with the Government of Cuba.

Restricting opposition candidates weakens the electoral process and undermines the principle of democratic pluralism.

Prohibiting select opposition members from taking office is an abuse of power intended to silence and punish critics.

The United States is deeply concerned about the Venezuelan Government's continuing effort to prohibit opponents from participating in the political process.

...we have to work together to eliminate extreme poverty through inclusive economic growth--because we know that no society can thrive when entire segments of the population are excluded from opportunity.

I think that what we want to do is try to encourage the people of Maldives and the Government of Maldives to ensure greater freedoms and democracy for their people.

If confirmed, Mr. Chairman, I would work very hard toward helping the people of Sri Lanka to achieve that vision.

Foreign policy is economic policy.

If confirmed, I will be a strong proponent for these universal values.

I share Secretary Kerry's view that foreign policy is--economic policy is foreign policy.

Georgia needs to take advantage of the great opportunity that its Association Agreement with the European Union represents.

We will work with all parties in Georgia to help ensure the next parliamentary elections are the freest and fairest in Georgia's history.

The United States and our allies support Georgia's Euro-Atlantic aspirations, including NATO membership and EU integration.

An important principle is at stake here--the right of all sovereign nations to choose their own alliances and associations.

We condemn the ongoing occupation of Georgia's Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions by Russian forces.

The United States stands firm in its commitment to Georgia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.

Climate change, like epidemics, poverty, extremism, and nuclear proliferation, is a challenge that respects no borders.

There cannot be a return to the prewar status quo.

Assad cannot unite or govern Syria.