John Kerry actually said...

"The United States relationship with Israel is a cornerstone of United States foreign policy, as we all know."

"I want to remind the administration of that commitment that we have to Israel's security."

"We need to be determined and even more determined... to make sure that the sanctions we have applied to the regime work."

"If confirmed by the Senate, which I fully expect, Secretary Locke will join an elite group of distinguished statesmen."