John Kerry actually said...

"We believe his incarceration is both unjust, unwarranted, unfair, counterproductive to our efforts, and we have made that case."

"Would it be helpful for Congress to work with the administration to lay out specifically what the ramifications would be in that instance?"

"I would like to know what those were and what it says about Iranian intentions for a long-term agreement if they are already violating those terms."

"The President ought to be able to unite. The American people ought to be able to speak with one voice to say, 'We are going to go out'..."