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. But we are not Romans; we do not seek an empire. We are Americans, trustees of a vision and a heritage that commit us to the values of democracy and the universal cause of human rights.
John F. KerryClimate change is real. The science is compelling. And the longer we wait, the harder the problem will be to solve.
John F. KerryIt's hard to say that something is legitimate when a whole portion of the country can't vote and doesn't vote.
John F. KerryUnlike George Bush and his friends at the big oil companies, I'm going to work for a real energy policy for this country that decreases America's dependence on foreign oil and helps lower the costs to American families.
John F. KerryAt every step of the way, George W. Bush has put the narrow interests of the few ahead of the interests of most Americans.
John F. KerryIn this remarkable time for the world, I refuse to believe it's time to stop believing in the possibilities of our remarkable country. I refuse to accept the downsizing of the American Dream. I refuse to bet against American entrepreneurial spirit and American ingenuity.The competition's tough, and it requires us to be tougher - tough-minded, never hard hearted.
John F. Kerry