[elpadre]

Kerry has no idea what time of day it is - never has!

[wtd]

perhaps as you say,

"Kerry has no idea what time of day it is - never has!"

but he is more than aware that given this is Obama's second term, this administration's policy clock is winding down. That 2 year comment reflects his acknowledging lame duck status kicks in at that point. Samantha Powers must not be denied her plans for Israel.