John Kerry actually said...

the President's actions will make us more secure, less likely that Assad can use his weapons or chooses to use his weapons.

Kerry asserts that military action will enhance U.S. security against Assad's chemical weapons.

09/02/2013

More John Kerry Quotes

If you don't want to leave us with just one option, a military option, you need to join us in much tougher sanctions than those that we have...

I do think it makes sense to keep the threat of force on the table.

We've got to negotiate from a position of strength.

I do think that leaves diplomacy as our best option.