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 1388 - National Volunteer Program Expansion
Legislation (Yea)

March 26, 2009 - Authorizes funding to promote, operate, and expand service-learning programs in elementary and secondary schools through training, curriculum development, program assessment methods, and community outreach ...

S J Res 1 - Same Sex Marriage Resolution
Legislation-Joint Resolution (Nay)

June 7, 2006 - Prohibits individual states from recognizing marital status and/or legal benefits from any other unions other than that of a man and woman.

S 625 - Hate Crimes Bill
Legislation (Yea)

June 11, 2002 - Authorizes federal government to assist in the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes. Adds of sexual orientation, gender and disability to list ...

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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
2012 Family Research Council Positions 0%
2008-2011 Global Exchange Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby 67%
2012 NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby Positions 90%
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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