Bill Keating actually said...

"We have to keep them separate, evaluating every policy as to whether it helps at least one of those goals without setting back one of the others."

"Our first goal is to protect the Syrian people and we would, eventually, like to see good governance in Syria."

"We want to do that all without excessive U.S. casualties and without a war with Russia."

"Words are truly inadequate to express our country's gratitude at the extraordinary sacrifice of these individuals and heroes, and our prayers are with their families."