John Kerry actually said...

"When I return to Syria in a couple days, I will continue through my actions and my presence to demonstrate solidarity with the Syrian people and our rejection of the regime's empty promises, senseless..."

"The message we are sending to the Syrian people is that this movement is a Syrian movement, and that the United States and the international community stand behind them in their aspiration for freedom..."

"We have big interest in that part of the world. And it can be positive change, and we should be supporting democratic transitions throughout the region."

"There is no going back to the status quo. Assad's regime cannot continue to use torture and killing to break the will of the Syrian people."