Barack Obama actually said...

Ghana has proven, I think, to be a model for Africa in terms of its democratic practices.

I will strive to lead the most open, transparent, and accountable government in history.

We the People initiative to give all Americans an opportunity to petition the government on a range of issues affecting our nation.

But if you are ready for change, then we can go ahead and tell the lobbyists, their days of setting the agenda in Washington are over.