Discuss the highlights and history of Senator Kerry's career and life, impact he's had on our country, his accomplishments, his service. http://www.democraticunderground.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 19 May 2013 16:44:35 Sun, 19 May 2013 16:44:35 The WP says that this may be the first time 2 brothers headed two cabinet departments.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/in-the-loop/post/john-kerrys-brother-cam-is-mr-secretary-too/2013/05/13/19db3b7e-bbe3-11e2-97d4-a479289a31f9_blog.html... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093071 Mon, 13 May 2013 14:45:58 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzO5-A4HnEQ

Answering questions. This is some kind of Google forum.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093067 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:56:58 http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/07/politics/labott-kerry/index.html

Here's a taste of the article:

[blockquote]Having coveted the secretary of state job for his whole career, Kerry is like a kid in a candy store. In the three months since taking office, Kerry has traveled just short of 70,000 miles... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093063 Wed, 08 May 2013 09:16:14 http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/04/26/john_kerry_one_man_show
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Over the last two months, according to the State Department, Secretary of State John Kerry has spent 31 days traveling to 18 countries. He has spent 123 hours in the air. He has been to Turkey three time... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093048 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:02:49 http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-john-kerry-could-be-a-better-secretary-of-state-than-hillary-clinton/2013/04/25/dacf6bac-ad0b-11e2-a198-99893f10d6dd_story.html

Very interesting read. I think they place too much on things like it being Obama's second term.. You could argue that the inte... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093045 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:19:07 I admire our new Secretary of State's ambition.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/23/world/asia/john-kerry-to-host-afghans-and-pakistanis.html

[blockquote]RUSSELS — Secretary of State John Kerry will host a meeting in Brussels on Wednesday with top Afghan and Pakistani leaders to try to foster co... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093041 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:18:17 Same thing for the governor and the White House. It is reassuring that, contrarily to the media, our leaders are responsible and ready to let things go to their end.

http://www.politico.com/politico44/2013/04/kerry-declines-comment-on-hypothetical-chechnya-ties-162125.html
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... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093031 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:20:40 http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/04/kerry-to-congress-my-heart-and-head-are-in-boston/
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Secretary of State John Kerry spent the day in Washington testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations Committees about next year’s State Department budget.
B... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093028 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:55:03 Wanted to make sure the JK group saw this
http://www.democraticunderground.com/101661033... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093025 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:20:44 http://video.state.gov/live/

Many Congress critters expressing their sympathy to him about what happened in Boston.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093022 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:13:56 https://twitter.com/NJCharles/status/324225290496770049

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/16/us/kerry-to-meet-with-parents-of-slain-state-dept-officer.html?ref=todayspaper

[blockquote]Kerry Meets With Parents of Diplomat Killed in Afghanistan

CHICAGO — Secretary of State John Kerry met here pr... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093015 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:55:57 http://www.nbcnews.com/id/51555993#.UW2EBrWThIQ
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“The United States government is appropriately focused on finding the facts hours after the horrific explosions at the Boston Marathon. This afternoon’s attack is deeply personal to all of us who call that city our home. For any... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093013 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:04:37 http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/04/15/kerry_typically_would_have_been_at_the_boston_marathon

[blockquote]Secretary of State John Kerry has a long history with the Boston Marathon and has been on the scene several times in the past few years, but this year he was returning from his 10... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11093005 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:48:15 Just horrible.

If people have a chance, and can check in, that would be great.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092997 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:33:13 While listing how many problems exist in the world - with many in that region, it suggests that his work could lay the groundwork for a solution when the time is right. Now, while that is far less dramatic than a Middle East peace agreement, it is interesting that it could genuinely help the truly ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092993 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:28:34 from Foreign Policy Magazine:

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/04/11/what_kerry_should_tell_china

Haven't read this yet...just saw it on Twitter and thought you should see it, too. ;)... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092985 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:33:23 John Kerry's Middle East Mystery Tour

Gershom Gorenberg

April 11, 2013

[b]Surprising everyone, the secretary of State really is pushing for Israeli-Palestinian peace.[/b]


http://prospect.org/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/ap478080680318_0.jpg
AP Photo/Paul J. Richards, Pool
... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092983 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:59:57 http://www.flickr.com/photos/statephotos/8630959005/in/set-72157633189161702/... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092977 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:29:43 Short video - http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2013/04/08/2062617/
Teresa is with him at the end.
... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092970 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:50:30 The discussion is on the legislation he wrote and got passed right before he left the Senate that has now given him a tool to use as Secretary of State. It is noteworthy that one of the people they had wanted to get turned himself in recently at a US embassy. I doubt that will happen with the others... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092946 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:29:21 over who SOS Kerry can select for jobs at the State dept? That seems unfair that his predecessor HRC got to bring her own staff without the WH input (if that is true).

Best wishes on his trip to Asia (the NK thing seems kinda creepy), and hope that things in Foggy Bottom can get moving soon.

... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092940 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:18:32 http://news.yahoo.com/kerry-heads-home-iraq-afghanistan-visits-102734413--politics.html

This has likely been one very intense trip.

One OT comment - why can't the AP get writers or editors who better understand the nuances of words. I realize that one meaning of clandestine is "secret", but ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092929 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:22:49 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57576274/kerry-catches-earful-of-afghan-womens-hopes-and-fears/
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KABUL, AFGHANISTAN John Kerry bounced a soccer ball off his head and tossed it to Zahra Mahmoodi, the captain of the Afghan Women's National Soccer team, during a friendly exch... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092927 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:07:01 From the State Department twitter read:
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Message to the Iranian People on Nowruz

It’s a privilege to join President Obama in sending warm wishes for health and prosperity to the people of Iran and all those who celebrate Nowruz around the world.

As you gather with your loved on... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092911 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:30:18 http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8092/8579243375_fd6f1d38e7_z.jpg
[b]President Obama and Secretary Kerry Are Greeted By Palestinian Authority President Abbas and Bethlehem Mayor Baboun[/b]

U.S. President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry are greeted by Bethlehem Mayor Vera Baboun, left, ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092905 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:19:37 If so that was some fast footwork. Translated from French:

[b]John Kerry’s murky game[/b]
by Thierry Meyssan
Voltaire Network | Damascus (Syria) | 10 March 2013

While the Syrian Arab army has lost Rakka, leaving de facto a northern part of the country under Turkish control, the United Sta... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092896 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:54:46 Or should it matter? Meaning the infamous vote?


One argument it mars some Dems' overall records of achievements and future accomplishments. The other, is that there were other reasons, but is the who got it right/wrong still important now?

During these times, Kennedy is really missed; not b... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092894 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:37:34 http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2013/03/20/once-presidential-trip-over-will-john-kerry-seek-resumption-mideast-peace-talks/xYi9E27OGmVoucs16QQBAN/story.html

Nice, with no snark.... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092888 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:27:29 http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/288977-kerry-do-not-toy-with-oceans-by-failing-on-climate

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Secretary of State John Kerry said during a Monday speech in Washington, D.C., that policymakers have "the responsibility as human beings" to combat climate change in defense ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092884 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:58:55 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/03/16/Kerry-in-Turkey-for-Middle-East-discussion/UPI-89411363448937/
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Kerry in Turkey for Middle East discussion

Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the Middle East this weekend during a visit to Turkey in advance of President... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092880 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:28:10
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/and-the-band-didnt-play-on-/2013/03/05/fb081c34-85b5-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394_story.html

Starts with a depressing account of effect of sequester on the US Army Band.
Next section is about Sec. Kerry's triumphs in diplomatic gift-giving
for once, something ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092878 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:02:02 http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hF1_VZ-LmUDvZXJAod5OPyaWmj2Q?docId=CNG.63d37ffe61ab06e3f0f27c26beb7f168.1b1

It surprises me a little how much speaking some of their language leads to a positive reception. (I like the photo) ... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092874 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:39:19 http://www.dailyprogress.com/opinion/guest_columnists/article_f6509784-897a-11e2-9db5-0019bb30f31a.html
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Kerry’s three challenges as secretary of state
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[b] Obtain adequate funding from Congress.
[/b]A primary task for Kerry is securing increased congressional support so... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092866 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:36:16 [div class="excerpt"][b]International Women's Day[/b]

Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC

March 7, 2013

On March 8, the United States joins people around the globe in honoring women and celebrating their contributions toward building a more peaceful, just, and pr... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092859 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:47:40 http://www.newyorker.com/talk/2013/03/11/130311ta_talk_collins

pp 18-19
The website is blocking me from copying the article, but it's worth reading. It's this week's issue, March 11.

Here are some excerpts, which I've typed out here, just for you guys, by hand:

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Doha, Qatar (CNN) -- Don't look for the United States to send weapons to Syrian rebels any time soon, Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday in a CNN interview on the last full day of his first international trip as t... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092837 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:46:42 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybtswgBntgs&feature=youtu.be... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092820 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:21:55 http://www.desmogblog.com/keystone-xl-pipeline-environmental-assessment-news

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/keystone-xl-pipeline-will-not-have-huge-impact-on-climate-draft-analysis-says/2013/03/01/715491b0-82a5-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

[blockquote]The State Depa... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092812 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:24:15 http://instagram.com/p/WP23F8qiqW/

... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092804 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:12:47 From the Springfield Republican

http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/02/editorial_world_getting_to_kno.html

http://imgick.masslive.com/home/mass-media/width748/img/opinion_impact/photo/12345610-mmmain.jpg
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During his 2008 run for the presidency, Republicans pai... http://www.democraticunderground.com/11092796 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:01:41