John Kerry actually said...

"Having an election that passes muster and is acceptable according to international observers and standards will be critical to our ability to have the kind of transition we want to have, and to have c..."

"the talks cannot be allowed to become a process of delay which in and of itself creates a greater danger."

"If you want to go quickly, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together."

"Our priority remains achieving a political settlement that achieves Assad's departure and that leads to a transitional governing body with full Executive power."