Barack Obama actually said...

"For them, somehow, to suggest that we are interjecting race as a consequence of a statement she made that we haven't commented on is pretty hard to figure out."

"The pressure is on, and the gloves are off."

"We are all Democrats, we all believe in civil rights and we all believe in equal rights."

"Strengthening our economy and creating good-paying jobs will be Barack Obama's priority from the day he takes office."