Barack Obama actually said...

If I lose so much influence, if I lose so much clout and stature, you, as Democrats, will lose it, too.

And right now, we are at the point where we are going to do something historic this weekend. That's what this health care vote is all about.

We need to prove we can lead. And if I lose this vote, we're going to have a lonely time between now and the reelection campaign in 2012.

The toughest insurance reforms in history. , And by the way, when you talk to Republicans and you say, well, are you against this, a lot of ...