John F. Kerry: “President Karzai ran on a platform of developing a stronger strategic relationship with the United States--and was…”

I really appreciate the coordinated nonpartisan and bipartisan efforts that we have been making in this Committee

I am troubled by the damage done to our image around the world; I am concerned by our loss of focus in fighting terrorism.

I was deeply troubled by the unwillingness of Dr. Rice, just very candidly and simply to answer the question about torture.

I will continue to oppose every bad policy, to question every baseless assertion, and to advocate for a wiser course that will make our country more secure.