John Kerry actually said...

"I share Ambassador Pickering and General Cartwright's assessment that the risks of military action significantly outweigh the rewards of military action."

"If I were Supreme Leader and I thought somebody was trying to change my regime, I guess I would be concerned about it too."

"I think if we are going to resolve this issue diplomatically, we do have to provide Iran an exit path."

"Past talks have suffered, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, because they have been a series of one-night stands."