It's the wrong war in the wrong place at the wrong time.

I'm John Kerry and I'm reporting for duty.

There is some schedule showing what you (need) to do to get Iraqis standing up and defending themselves which is now suddenly beginning to happen, so there are…

America must always be the world's paramount military power, but we can magnify our power through alliances.

Iraq is an unjust war. (spoken on the Diane Rehm Show; stated in articles written for NY Times; printed in USA Today)

India wants to avoid a war at all costs but it is not a one-sided affair, you cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.

In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.