John Kerry actually said...

"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."

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

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

"Patience and firm insistence on our political conditions are vital."