Barack Obama actually said...

"Let me be as clear as possible. I have said before, and I will repeat again, I think people's families are off-limits, and people's children are especially off-limits."

"Sustained and predictable increases in research funding will allow the United States to . . . provide greater support for . . . young scientists at the beginning of their careers."

"John McCain likes to say that he'll follow bin Laden to the gates of hell. But he won't even follow him to the cave where he lives."

"You know, I -- I haven't met her before. She seems like a compelling person, obviously, a terrific story, personal story. And, you know, I'm sure that she will help make the case for the Republicans. ..."