Barack Obama actually said...

I am monitoring the situation and have been in communication with Secretary Rice.

Press Release: President-Elect Obama Spoke with Secretary Rice and Ambassador Sen About the Situation in Mumbai

11/25/2008

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When folks tell me I can't do something, that's when I like to do it.

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I can't be so timid.

When folks say I can't do something, that's when I like to do it.