John Kerry actually said...

"We believe we can achieve them with a military action that would be limited in duration and scope."

"We cannot afford for Hezbollah or any terrorist group determined to strike the United States to have incentives to acquire or use chemical weapons."

"The word of the United States must mean something. It is vital currency in foreign relations and international and allied commitments."

"the President's actions will make us more secure, less likely that Assad can use his weapons or chooses to use his weapons."