John Kerry actually said...

"I think the overwhelming majority of Iraqi citizens do believe we have done just that."

"We very much want to follow and to guide us in the years ahead."

"Helping Iraqis make their country secure will require that we continue to partner closely with Iraqi military and police."

"This date has turned out to be a very important date, because Iraqis now see that the United States can be trusted in the agreements we sign."