Barack Obama actually said...

"By exhausting diplomacy, we will be better able to rally the world to our side, strengthen multilateral sanctions, and to convince the Iranian people that their own government is the author of its iso..."

"I would define our security interests in Iraq the same as how the President-elect has defined it: A transition to an Iraqi Government that can take responsibility for its future and that leads a count..."

"Iraq is a sovereign country, and any steps we take on security matters moving forward will have to be taken in consultation with the Iraqis."

"President-elect Obama intends to use tough, principled diplomacy to mitigate the threats posed by Iran against its neighbors."