John F. Kerry Quotes

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• Where are they now that we, the men whom they sent off to war, have returned? These are commanders who have deserted their troops, and…
• I actually did vote for the $87 billion, before I voted against it.
• That is what Americans do. We face a challenge - no matter how great - because we know that on the other side there is…
• I can't take my Catholic belief, my article of faith, and legislate it on a Protestant or a Jew or an Atheist. We have separation…
• I saw how different life was on different sides of the same city. I saw the fear in the eyes of people who were not…
• In a few years, you should be able to plug your American-made plug-in hybrid into the outlet in your garage, so that you never use…
• As I have said for two years now, when Osama Bin Laden and al-Qaeda were cornered in the mountains of Tora Bora, it was wrong…
• I know something about killing. I don't like killing. And I don't think a state honors life by turning around and sanctioning killing. Now, that's…
• We must retool our nation to prepare for the challenge we already face to maintain our position in the global economy. And this much is…
• An old American patriot described today's situation very well. As America fought for its independence, Benjamin Franklin said, "we must all hang together, or assuredly,…
• Climate change is real. The science is compelling. And the longer we wait, the harder the problem will be to solve.
• America now stands as the world's foremost power. We should be proud: Not since the age of the Romans have one people achieved such preeminence.…
• You might not see climate change as an immediate threat to your job, your community, or your families," Kerry said. "But let me tell you,…
• The American spirit wears no political label. In service to others and yes, in sacrifice for our country, there are no Republicans; there are no…
• How do you ask a man to be the last man to die in Vietnam? How do you ask a man to be the last…
• It's one thing to be certain, but you can be certain and you can be wrong.
• The big hang-up was George Bush wanted to get life lines, you know, so he could call somebody.
• Here I am in the state of New Mexico. George Bush is still in the state of denial. New Mexico has five electoral votes. The…
• American soldiers [are] going into the homes of Iraqis in the dead of night, terrorizing kids and children, you know, women, breaking sort of the…
• You'd be amazed at the number of people who want to introduce themselves to you in the men's room. It's the most bizarre part of…

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