John Kerry actually said...

"Because of the gains made in Afghanistan in the intervening months, and I believe from a position of strength, the President was able to lay out the next phase of our strategy."

"The ability to reap the surge dividend and to bring home 33,000 troops over the next months is I think--and I think people will agree with me--a testament to the courage and the sacrifices of our youn..."

"Last night the President kept the commitment that he made to the American people 18 months ago at West Point."

"No number of troops will resolve the challenge of Afghanistan. Every military leader has said there is no military solution."