John Kerry actually said...

"If Assad is arrogant enough, and I would say foolish enough, to retaliate to the consequences of his own criminal activity, the United States and our allies have ample ways to make him regret that dec..."

"Neither our country nor our conscience can afford the cost of silence."

"The use of chemical weapons in Syria is not only an assault on humanity; it is a serious threat to America's national security interests."

"A refusal to act would undermine the credibility of America's other security commitments."