John Kerry actually said...

"If you don't have the Ayatollah, the Supreme Leader, engaged with the President of the United States, an agreement on what constitutes the terrain of engagement, you won't be able to engage on any sin..."

"Our friends and allies need to understand this."

"The fact is that the United States must open these talks from a position of strength."

"The Obama administration has said that it wants to open direct talks with Iran. This is the right first step, and I applaud the President for taking it."