John Kerry actually said...

If we do not answer Assad today, we will erode a standard that has existed for those 100 years.

Stressing the importance of responding to Assad to maintain international standards.

09/02/2013

More John Kerry Quotes

We face a range of difficult choices, but the President's plan represents the best way we know to protect our Nation today and in the future...

I am happy to supply whatever support these valuable civilians need. And we need more of them.

Accomplishing this mission and ensuring the safety of the American people will not be easy.

For my part, I remain skeptical about sending more troops to Afghanistan.