Barack Obama actually said...

"It is long past time to end a war that never should have started."

"Our troops have done a tremendous job in Iraq, and we know they'll do whatever is asked of them-but it's time for the administration to come clean and acknowledge that no amount of American heroism is..."

"President Bush was wrong when he took us to war."

"The Legislative Black Caucus has fought for a more equal and just government that represents all Californians, not just those with money and access."