John Kerry actually said...

"I think the President made a courageous decision to take the time to build the strength that makes America stronger by acting in unity with the United States Congress."

"I know the administration has zero intention of putting troops on the ground."

"There are some worse than al-Nusra, and they tend to be, most of them, in the northern area and the east."

"The goal is a negotiated solution which results in the departure of Assad and the free choice of the Syrian people for their future."