The United States does not pay ransoms. State John Kerry on Thursday More Quotes by State John Kerry on Thursday More Quotes From State John Kerry on Thursday We believe this agreement for the $400 million that was paid in interest and settlement of the case actually saved the American taxpayer potentially billions of dollars, there was no benefit to the United States of America to drag this out. State John Kerry on Thursday top-news We condemn this kind of behavior. It is reckless. It is provocative. It is dangerous. And under the rules of engagement that could have been a shoot-down, people need to understand that this is serious business and the United States is not going to be intimidated on the high seas. ... We are communicating to the Russians how dangerous this is and our hope is that this will never be repeated. State John Kerry on Thursday industrials The serious approach that we have been able to cooperate on has made a difference to the life of people in Syria and to the possibilities of making progress on peace, the people of Syria and the people of the region have as a result been able to taste and smell the possibilities of what it means to have a huge reduction of violence and receive humanitarian assistance. State John Kerry on Thursday industrials This gnawed at us, because we sensed the wrongfulness and we knew that Jason and others were living the consequences. State John Kerry on Thursday top-news We will have squandered the best chance we have to solve this problem through peaceful means. State John Kerry on Thursday top-news As you look toward legislative elections, political dialogue will be important in ensuring peaceful resolution of disputes and the integrity of your democratic process. State John Kerry on Thursday world I look forward to further cooperation between our people and governments as we seek ways to improve a historically strong relationship that has endured for nearly two centuries. State John Kerry on Thursday world
