John Kerry actually said...

"We have big interest in that part of the world. And it can be positive change, and we should be supporting democratic transitions throughout the region."

"There is no going back to the status quo. Assad's regime cannot continue to use torture and killing to break the will of the Syrian people."

"We have made clear our view that Assad cannot lead a democratic transition, that we have no American interest in the continuation of his government."

"The United States supports the Syrian people and demands that the regime immediately stop its violent repression of peaceful protesters."