John Kerry actually said...

"I agree with the President that our primary goal in Afghanistan is a simple one. It is to make sure that Afghanistan does not once again become a launching ground for terrorist attacks against America..."

"The American people have not heard enough from their Government about this conflict."

"All of us agree that Afghanistan, along with its neighbor Pakistan, represents the central front in the global campaign against terrorism."

"Afghanistan's Presidential elections this August will be crucial in restoring faith in the Afghan Government. We will watch closely, and we will work closely with the Afghans in order to make sure tha..."