Barack Obama actually said...

"It took a life-changing event to get me to truly appreciate the precious and amazing life I have been blessed with."

"American combat troops are not going to be fighting in Iraq again."

"the fate of this country hangs in the balance. One last chance for the political leadership here to get its act together and somehow keep this country together."

"We believe that the private sector, supported as warranted by targeted loans, guarantees, and other credit enhancements from OPIC, will respond positively."