Barack Obama actually said...

Obama used words like 'change,' 'hope,' 'action.' They have high emotional valence, particularly at this time.

Analysis of the emotional impact of Obama's campaign language compared to Clinton's.

06/05/2008

More Barack Obama Quotes

We need to stay vigilant throughout the holiday season.

So we're encouraging Americans to ask what you can do to support our troops and their families in this holiday season.

It is time to treat our veterans with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Having said that, I want to repeat: Compromise, by definition, means taking some things you don't like.