John Kerry actually said...

"I think that it is fair to say that our interests would be seriously set back in many respects if we are viewed as not capable--or willing, most important--to follow through on the things that we say ..."

"Well, if we fail to act, we are going to have fewer allies."

"It is the right thing to do, and I will support a targeted effort, but not a blank check, to respond to Syria's unspeakable deeds to gas its own people to death."

"I believe the best way to curb that and reduce the threat is by acting."