Barack Obama actually said...

"We've got to eliminate programs that don't work, and we've got to make sure that the programs that we do have are more efficient and cost less."

"I've put forward a series of proposals that make sure that we protect taxpayers as we engage in this important rescue effort."

"There's no doubt that the fundamentals of the economy have to be measured by whether or not the middle class is getting a fair shake."

"I think that debate is very good news for the Obama campaign coming up."