John Kerry

other than in the sense that he strongly made the case that the State Department/s funding was an excellent investment - creating jobs through trade and reducing the likelihood of military commitment. (At the end, he used his own 12 year old experience in East and West Berlin after West, but not East Berlin was revived with the Marshall Plan.) He also did, of course, speak of Obama's foreign policy.

The speech was well received - with much applause throughout - particularly impressive as it was a very serious, hour long, detailed speech. His enthusiasm was obvious - as was his commitment to the values he has stood for over his entire career.

I think you used the best summary word - visionary.