Barack Obama actually said...

"I am gravely concerned about the situation in Pakistan not because I think that they're immediately going to be overrun and the Taliban would take over in Pakistan, more concerned that the civilian go..."

"I am surprised compared to where I started when first announced for this race by the number of critical issues that appear to be coming to a head all at the same time."

"I think the Bush administration did a good job of creating the infrastructure so that we can respond."

"So, my general approach is that if the economy is strong, that will lift all boats, as long as it is also supported by, for example, strategies around college affordability and job training, tax cuts ..."