John Kerry actually said...

"The United States will need to consider how and when that policy, or the Iranian perception of it, should come off the table."

"I share Ambassador Pickering and General Cartwright's assessment that the risks of military action significantly outweigh the rewards of military action."

"If I were Supreme Leader and I thought somebody was trying to change my regime, I guess I would be concerned about it too."

"I think if we are going to resolve this issue diplomatically, we do have to provide Iran an exit path."