John Kerry actually said...

"Our preference is engagement. Our preference is not to have confrontation of any kind, through sanctions or otherwise."

"We could not have successfully prosecuted BCCI without the expertise and assistance of Senator Kerry"

"I think what President Obama has been trying to do... has been fairly impressive."

"If we're going to give up a long-held American position that we should not talk to Iran... then our partners... ought to be with us."