John Kerry actually said...

"The Israelis need to know the West Bank will be run as, for example, Jordan runs its security, rather than like Gaza."

"it's important that settlement activity does not put at risk the concept and viability of the Palestinian state."

"we also have to deal with the on-the-ground problems from the bottom up."

"this is a strategic priority for the United States, to advance toward a negotiated two-state solution."