John Kerry actually said...

"the future stability of Afghanistan and Pakistan affects the security of our allies, and the common security of the world."

"I don't think it makes sense, which is why we're delighted to welcome I think the first ever appearance of the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom before this committee."

"It is tough, tough work, as complex and as challenging as any foreign policy challenge that we have today."

"President Karzai said in his inauguration speech that he wanted half the country to have Afghan security leadership within 3 years, the whole country within 5 years"