John Kerry actually said...

Bin Laden's death deals an enormous blow to al-Qaeda's ability to operate.

the United States does not have a clear expression... we are not projecting, to anyone in Afghanistan, a clarity of purpose right now.

The death of Osama bin Laden is obviously an event of enormous consequence.

the Taliban can't win, that's not the same as stability but, knowing that we will persevere to that extent.