John Kerry actually said...

"I support the President's strategy and his sense of urgency, and I commend you, Mr. Secretary, for your efforts with allies in the region who also face violent and destabilizing threats from ISIL."

"We are also--and I emphasize this--we are not starting from scratch."

"We have been pushing for it for longer than that."

"We need to ensure that whatever authorization for the use of military force we consider is comprehensive and appropriate in scope and duration to meet the threat and sustain the fight."