John Kerry actually said...

"If confirmed, I will urge the President to ensure the political space necessary for a spirited and robust campaign in which all parties participate freely."

"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--v..."

"In such an environment, it is hard to see how an election could be fair."

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