John Kerry actually said...

"I do not think anybody wants to get into a long-term ground operation here."

"Congress always has the ability to cut off money for something."

"We need to make sure that, you know, there is a balance here between the President's rights as Commander in Chief and the military's ability to implement and achieve our goal."

"Essential to the ability to be able to be successful in Iraq will be inclusivity of the Sunni population."