John Kerry actually said...

"Unprovoked violence against peaceful protesters is unacceptable, whether it's in Syria or Bahrain or Yemen."

"We became involved in this effort because America has an important strategic interest in achieving this objective."

"the United States has played a unique role as an anchor of global security and advocate for human freedom. When our interests and values are at stake, we have a responsibility to act."

"Qadhafi has lost the legitimacy to lead and must go."