John Kerry actually said...

"We believe that, ultimately, there is no solution to Syria without a political settlement."

"We have been pushing for it for longer than that."

"I support the President's strategy and his sense of urgency, and I commend you, Mr. Secretary, for your efforts with allies in the region who also face violent and destabilizing threats from ISIL."

"We are also--and I emphasize this--we are not starting from scratch."