John Kerry actually said...

"I am optimistic that we can find a way forward that significantly changes the American footprint and secures our interests."

"We owe it to them to develop a roadmap that allows us to responsibly transition to Afghan control."

"It's clear to me that we need to be very careful and thoughtful, so that we get the policy right."

"This relationship will not be measured by words, or by communiques after meetings... It will only be measured by actions."