John Kerry actually said...

"Most observers, most people analyzing the situation and seeing increasing defections, increasing violence, increasing capacity by the opposition, as well as other indicators, draw the conclusion that ..."

"Our ability to advance these goals will tend to be in direct proportion to the help the United States provides the opposition."

"If we continue on our current path, it is more likely that they will be angry that the United States stood by and did far less than it could have to accelerate Assad's demise."

"The international community, with American leadership and support, must continue to help the opposition both in ending Assad's reign of terror and in preparing for what comes next after he is gone."