John Kerry actually said...

"There is no going back to the status quo. Assad's regime cannot continue to use torture and killing to break the will of the Syrian people."

"We have made clear our view that Assad cannot lead a democratic transition, that we have no American interest in the continuation of his government."

"The United States supports the Syrian people and demands that the regime immediately stop its violent repression of peaceful protesters."

"We have stated publicly that we do not believe Assad will implement reforms, that his regime will soon be part of the past and that we have no interest in the regime's continuation."