John Kerry actually said...

"It would be unconscionable to start a war with Iran without having first given negotiations a serious and sustained effort."

"Ultimately, Mr. Chairman, conflict with Iran is neither inevitable nor desirable."

"Having placed too much of the burden in recent years on our military to sort out the most difficult global security challenges, Americans need to have greater faith in our diplomatic power to resolve ..."

"We should also want to have a much more open and diverse relationship with the Iranian people."