John Kerry actually said...

"The President was correct to define success in terms of our ability to empower and transfer responsibility to Afghans as rapidly as possible."

"We intend to be committed over the long term."

"I would hope that, just as the exit strategy is based on the conditions on the ground, so too should our strategy for any escalation be based on conditions on the ground."

"I believe it is important for the Pakistanis to understand that our commitment to them and to the region is long term even as troops are reduced in Afghanistan."