Barack Obama actually said...

"As the U.S. redeploys from Iraq, we can recapture lost influence in the Middle East."

"I think the entire failure, not just restricted to Walter Reed, but overall, is scandalous. The fact that we have got veterans who are homeless and going through Dumpsters is scandalous."

"It's not clear to me why I -- why would I be apologizing for someone else's remarks?"

"My sense is that Mr. Geffen may have differences with the Clintons. That doesn't really have anything to do with our campaign."