
Senator John Kerry, nominee for U.S. Secretary of State and a Democrat from Massachusetts, speaks during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Kerry stressed the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He described the "immediate, dangerous challenges" facing the nation as he seeks confirmation to become secretary of state. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** John Kerry
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