John Kerry actually said...

"Most observers, most people analyzing the situation and seeing increasing defections, increasing violence, increasing capacity by the opposition, as well as other indicators, draw the conclusion that ..."

"things are likely to get a lot worse before they get any better, and the human suffering, therefore, is likely only to increase, perhaps dramatically."

"I do believe, however, that the United States should up its assistance to the rebels."

"It is an urgent priority to make the Alawite community in particular feel that there is an alternative to the scenario that seems most likely to unfold if we do not find a way to stop the descent into..."