John Kerry actually said...

"The United States and our many partners have not, and will not, recognize the illegitimate annexation of Crimea."

"Believe me, I know that choosing to be on this committee doesn't win you many votes back home."

"The initial agreement, the JPOA, as it is referred to, specifically states nothing is agreed until everything is agreed."

"Well, I think the response will come well before that, Mr. Chairman. There will be a response of some kind to the referendum itself."