John Kerry actually said...

"I think it is important to scale up support for the political development of the Syrian opposition to help them improve their internal cohesion and their ability to represent the Syrian people."

"I am also extremely pessimistic that Bashar al-Assad will make any meaningful concessions under any circumstances."

"Without a rapid start to a political process that will lead to meaningful change, including Assad's departure from power, there is no way forward for diplomacy to reduce human suffering and promote la..."

"I truly identify with the statement that Secretary of State Clinton said yesterday that the Kofi Annan plan is the last opportunity."