John Kerry actually said...

I do not believe militarization inevitably advantages Assad. He does not need a rhetorical justification to resort to violence.

Argues that militarization does not necessarily benefit Assad's regime.

04/18/2012

More John Kerry Quotes

Not at this moment, no.

That shift is beginning to take place. It is beginning to take place.

I am not in favor of that limitation without the ability to have the renewal.

I do not think anybody wants to get into a long-term ground operation here.