John Kerry actually said...

"it is time for the defensive strategy we and our international partners have pursued thus far to transition to an offensive strategy."

"There will be a review of some kind, and that is what we ought to sit down and work out."

"I think in terms of what she meant, there is no question in my mind, she is referring to those out there with whom we are not actively fighting or engaged in war but who are behaving in ways that are ..."

"this committee works best and makes the greatest contribution to our foreign policy and our country when it addresses the most important issues in a strong, bipartisan fashion"