John Kerry actually said...

"It would be a mistake for anyone in Pakistan or elsewhere to believe that the President's words about drawing down troops from Afghanistan somehow mean an end to our involvement or engagement in the r..."

"The President was correct to define success in terms of our ability to empower and transfer responsibility to Afghans as rapidly as possible."

"The essence of our civil-military plan is to 'clear, hold, build, and transfer.'"

"The duration of our military presence will be limited, but our civilian commitment must continue even as our troops begin coming home."