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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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May 6, 2013

The complete removal of Syria's chemical weapons is possible here, through peaceful means.

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May 6, 2013

Any peace that is attempted to be made by excluding more than half of the Afghan population--women--is no peace at all.

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May 6, 2013

Afghanistan will go far if the elections next year are free and fair.

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May 6, 2013

The administration has consistently made clear since the trial was launched that it views the charges as politically motivated.

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May 6, 2013

The threat of unilateral use of force by the United States remains on the table should Syria not comply.

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May 6, 2013

Mohammed Morsy was elected as President of Egypt in elections that were free and fair, even though the complex constitutional and legal process that produced these elections managed to confuse and upset nearly everyone.

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May 6, 2013

Our response to the situation in Egypt will be consistent with U.S. laws, our national interest, and our values.

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May 6, 2013

The United States has also stepped up its already considerable efforts in the Great Lakes region.

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May 6, 2013

We noted a setback with the flawed 2011 elections.

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May 6, 2013

American foreign policy is defined by food security and energy security, humanitarian assistance, the fight against disease and the push for development, as much as it is by any single counterterrorism initiative.

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May 6, 2013

American foreign policy is . . . defined by food security and energy security, humanitarian assistance, the fight against disease and the push for development, as much as it is by any single counterterrorism initiative. It is defined by…

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May 6, 2013

We believe very deeply that where people can exercise their rights and where there is an ability to have a strong democracy, the economy is stronger, the relationship with the government is stronger, people do better.

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May 6, 2013

If you want to go quickly, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.

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May 6, 2013

If you want to go quickly, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.

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May 6, 2013

Gender equality is critical to our shared goals of prosperity, stability, and peace, and investing in women and girls worldwide is critical to advancing U.S. foreign policy.

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May 6, 2013

Our priority remains achieving a political settlement that achieves Assad's departure and that leads to a transitional governing body with full Executive power.

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May 6, 2013

This is a disgrace that history will judge harshly.

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May 6, 2013

A comprehensive settlement reunifying Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation will benefit the people of Cyprus.

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May 6, 2013

The United States fully supports efforts to reopen Halki Seminary.

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May 6, 2013

The United States supports a bizonal, bicommunal federation.

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May 6, 2013

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership...could support hundreds of thousands of additional jobs.

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May 6, 2013

We must also do more to defend the universal values that bind us.

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May 6, 2013

I firmly believe that America's treaty alliances underpin our strategic rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region and are a unique attribute of American strength.

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May 6, 2013

The negotiations among the claimants should not only be friendly and diplomatic but should be undertaken on the basis of international law.

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