John Kerry actually said...

"It will be crucial that the President agree on the automaticity of these sanctions with the P5 countries, especially Russia and China, in advance of talks."

"It is in our overriding national interest to resolve our differences with Iran peacefully."

"Negotiations would serve to isolate Iran even further internationally and put it on the defensive."

"Having placed too much of the burden in recent years on our military to sort out the most difficult global security challenges, Americans need to have greater faith in our diplomatic power to resolve ..."