John Kerry actually said...

"Let's be clear: settlement expansion has nothing do with Israel's security."

"Although the policy of the last administration was not to pursue U.S. ratification of the CTBT, that has not been the current administration's policy."

"The administration fully respects the Senate's constitutional role in treaty ratification, and the actions currently being considered at the United Nations are consistent with that role."

"We remain committed to securing the Senate's advice and consent on the U.S. ratification of the CTBT."