John Kerry actually said...

"This is the way we advance the objectives of U.S. policy, whether it is for our businesses that are trying to create jobs, or travelers, Americans abroad."

"All of our other sanctions programs not related to Iran's nuclear program, whether for its destabilizing activities within the region, human rights abuses, or ballistic missile programs, remain in pla..."

"the absence of diplomatic effort is almost a guarantee of failure."

"We have been very clear in highlighting to the international community that the JCPOA was negotiated to address Iran's nuclear program only."