John Kerry actually said...

"we ought to at least acknowledge what would likely be happening in eastern Libya today, had Qadhafi's forces continued their march"

"I would advise against taking this path. We cannot be confident of the agenda of the opposition toward either the Libyan people or various U.S. interests, including counterterrorism."

"the threat or use of force, including against civilian aircraft that pose no threat themselves, is unacceptable"

"Unprovoked violence against peaceful protesters is unacceptable, whether it's in Syria or Bahrain or Yemen."