John Kerry actually said...

"The United States, I think it is clear, is going to have to help lead that effort."

"The President has the right as the President under Article 2 to defend this Nation and to take the steps necessary to do so."

"I can assure you, sir, that, while I am there, while Secretary Kerry is there, we are going to make sure that every single one of these recommendations is fulfilled."

"If we believe that it would be useful to discuss counter-ISIL efforts with Iran, we may do that on the margins of the P5+1 talks, as we have done in the past."