Barack Obama actually said...

"When you're running for the presidency, then you've got to expect it. And you've just got to kind of let it -- you know, you know. That's what you got to do."

"I will tell you, it does not get much more fun than these debates. They are inspiring events. Last night I think we set a new record, because it took us 45 minutes before we even started talking about..."

"Well, I not only have pledged not to raise their taxes, I have been the first candidate in this race to specifically say I would cut their taxes."

"I revere the American flag. And I would not be running for president if I did not revere this country. This is -- I would not be standing here if it wasn't for this country."