John Kerry actually said...

"The President, as you know, retains the authority, always has the authority, had the authority to strike before coming to Congress."

"How can we guarantee that one surgical strike will have any impact other than to tighten the vice grip Assad has on his power?"

"If the United States, which has the greatest capacity to do that, does not help lead that effort, then shame on us."

"I agree with the President."