John Kerry actually said...

"As I have said before, these American forces will not have a combat mission. We will not get dragged into another ground war in Iraq."

"That would be a red line for the United States in terms of having combat troops on the ground in Iraq and potentially Syria."

"I have been very clear that we are not going to have United States combat troops in Iraq again."

"We are determined to choose the path of peace and prosperity and cooperation, and yes even competition but not conflict."