John Kerry actually said...

"The goal of our mission in Afghanistan is to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al Qaeda in Pakistan and Afghanistan."

"What's long been missing, in my view, is a coherent U.S. national policy--a clear statement of our objectives and a clear plan for achieving them."

"I applaud the appointment of Ambassador Holbrooke as Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan as an important step forward."

"We must win the support of Afghans across the country in order to help them build a safe, stable, and secure country."