John Kerry actually said...

"Politically, it is completely self-defeating."

"There is no reason for humanitarian stress to persist in Gaza or for the people of Gaza to suffer because of the misdeeds of Hamas."

"I still believe the Clinton Parameters and the Arab Peace Initiative provide the only realistic basis--basis, I emphasize--with changes to reflect where we are today--but the basis for lasting peace a..."

"When Prime Minister Netanyahu calls for Palestinian recognition of a Jewish state, or when he calls for much more stringent security measures than had been in place, these may be his personal thoughts..."