John Kerry actually said...

"I think a lot of good work has been done in the Commission, and I salute both bipartisan and thoughtful considerations."

"I'll just say in closing, Mr. Chairman, that with respect to Europe, what the United States does is going to have a profound impact on what they do."

"I'm worried that some people--I don't want to see this important entity get caught in the partisan crosshairs of this Congress."

"The signing of the Strategic Partnership Agreement by President Obama last week signaled the gradual transition from a war-fighting posture to a supportive role."