Barack Obama actually said...

"This is one of those years."

"if we united Democrats and Republicans and independents from red states as well as blue states, if we rallied the entire Nation around a common purpose, then we would not only build a strong campaign,..."

"I am honored that they have joined me in this mission, and I trust that they will serve the American people well."

"We cannot depend on government alone to create jobs or long-term growth, but at this particular moment, only government can provide the short-term boost necessary to lift us from a recession this deep..."