Secretary John Forbes Kerry

Biographical

Full Name: John Forbes Kerry
Current Office: U.S. Secretary of State, Democratic
First Appointed: 01/29/2013
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Teresa Heinz; 2 Children: Alexandra, Vanessa; 3 Stepchildren: John, Andre, Christopher
Birth Date: 12/11/1943
Birth Place: Aurora, CO
Home City: Boston, MA
Religion: Roman Catholic
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

HR 5281 - DREAM Act
Legislation (Yea)

Dec. 18, 2010 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to cancel the removal of an undocumented immigrant and grant him or her conditional nonimmigrant status for a ...

S Amdt 4214 - National Guard Deployment on Southern U.S. Land Border
Amendment (Nay)

May 27, 2010 - -Rescinds $250 million in unobligated amounts made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("stimulus bill") to offset the aforementioned appropriation for ...

S Amdt 1399 - Requiring Completion of Reinforced Border Fencing
Amendment (Nay)

July 8, 2009 - Deems vehicle barriers, motion sensitive cameras and other forms of "virtual fencing" ineffective, and therefore do not meet the requirement of being a pedestrian ...

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Recent Public Statements

Remarks to the Foreign Service Institute Overseas Security Seminar

May 20, 2013 - SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. I know you're really upset that I came here to break the normal monotony and routine of this seminar. ...

Remarks With New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully Before Their Meeting

May 20, 2013 - SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody -- almost afternoon. One minute to go, so (inaudible). I'm really delighted to welcome Foreign Minister McCully here. Our friends ...

Remarks on the Release of the International Religious Freedom Report

May 20, 2013 - MS. PSAKI: Good morning, everyone. So, thank you for joining us for the release of the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report. The Secretary will make ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] Positions - Reduce Illegal Jobs and Presence (Feb 11, 2013) 0%
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] Positions - Reduce Illegal Immigration Rewards (Feb 11, 2013) 0%
2009-2013 NumbersUSA [Americans for Better Immigration] Positions - Reduce Amnesty Enticements (Feb 11, 2013) 0%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $9,324,378.00
Total Spent $20,967,954.00
Cash On Hand $989,921.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

John Kerry repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test when asked to do so by national leaders of the political parties, prominent members of the media, Project Vote Smart President Richard Kimball, and Project Vote Smart staff.

Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.

Contact Information

Department Webmail
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Department Website
http://www.state.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.state.gov/secretary/

Department Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/statevideo

Department Website - Twitter
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Department Website - Facebook
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Department
United States Department of State
2201 C Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20520
Phone: 202-647-4000
Toll Free: 888-407-4747