John Kerry actually said...

"Do we truly believe that a Palestinian national movement, as divided, fragmented, and unwieldy as it is today, is in a position to sign a historic agreement, to implement it, and to sell it to its peo..."

"If we want to have peace between Israelis and Palestinians, I believe, today, moving toward peace between Israelis and Syrians is not an obstacle, it's a precondition."

"So, we all must encourage Palestinians in this peace effort, and that's why the Arab League decision was really so significant."

"When President Abbas says he doesn't want to engage in direct negotiations, we may lament it, but this is the cry of the last true believer, on the Palestinian side, in negotiations."