John Kerry actually said...

"we are deeply disturbed by the loss of life that has already occurred and, unfortunately, the potential for ever-widening regional domestic conflict and upheaval"

"there could not be a more critical challenge in terms of proliferation and questions of terrorism in the region."

"how we might be able to change this current equation in a way that is rational and beneficial to all parties."

"the question of Iran's relationship with its neighbors and with the world is much on everybody's mind."