Barack Obama actually said...

"Had the reverend not retired and had he not acknowledged that what he had said had deeply offended people and were inappropriate and mischaracterized what I believe is the greatness of this country, f..."

"It amounts to little more than watching this crisis unfold."

"I want to make sure that the tone of this campaign remains -- creates the situation where Democrats are going to win in November."

"Barack Obama weighing in once again on his former pastor as offensive comments come to light."