John Kerry actually said...

"I believe there is a negligible chance we can ever get them to accept that, or that we could ever set in motion a debate in that country where, no matter what was offered to them, it would be a desira..."

"Talking with Iran is the right starting point. I have supported this idea for many years, and I'm glad that the day is coming."

"I completely believe that we must be organizing the international community's clear understanding of what this line is or isn't."

"I think, in the short term, it's imperative that we make it very clear to the Iranians and to President Ahmadinejad that a belligerent noncompromising approach is not going to reap rewards."