John Kerry actually said...

We have made clear our view that Assad cannot lead a democratic transition, that we have no American interest in the continuation of his gov...

The United States supports the Syrian people and demands that the regime immediately stop its violent repression of peaceful protesters.

We have stated publicly that we do not believe Assad will implement reforms, that his regime will soon be part of the past and that we have ...

the budget is a statement of priorities for the country and certainly for the President who puts it in.