John Kerry actually said...

"Meanwhile, our Syrian rebels honestly do not understand why you will not protect them from Bashar's intense bombing campaign."

"What do your enemies do in the meantime? What do our allies do in the meantime?"

"Let me congratulate you on the formation of the government and your assumption of the responsibilities as prime minister."

"It is critical. Absolutely critical and the first steps have been taken. I believe he understands the challenge."