John Kerry actually said...

"At this crucial moment, after too many years of drift in the place where al Qaeda plotted 9/11, we need to get our policy right."

"So using that language is--even in this context I think is dangerous. Now maybe the word 'success' is more accurate."

"Corruption remains a powerful obstacle to progress. Too often the judicial system and police force drive Afghans to the Taliban. That is unacceptable."

"I'm concerned that it could undermine some of the positive aspects of redeployment."