Barack Obama actually said...

"I want him involved. He is a brilliant politician. He was an outstanding president. And so I want his help not only in campaigning but also in governing. And I'm confident that I'll get that help."

"We don't have some 10-point strategy to do this. What I said was to my large donors, who are in a position to write large checks, to help Senator Clinton retire her debt."

"Parents have to do their jobs."

"It is necessary."