John Kerry actually said...

"It's a long ways from here to where we need to end up with Iran. The outcome, at the end of the day, is full restoration of diplomatic relations, but there are many steps along that way."

"I warn, however, in addressing it, not to look at it in isolation."

"I believe that military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities would be the height of folly."

"There was no way to stop Iran from seeking missile technology unless we could address Iranian national security concerns."