Barack Obama actually said...

"We're not going to agree on every single issue, but what we have to do is to be able to create an atmosphere when we -- where we can disagree without being disagreeable and then focus on those things ..."

"I am a fierce advocate for equality for gay and lesbian Americans."

"commending President-elect Barack Obama for taking heat on his behalf."

"We're not going to agree on every single issue. But what we have to do is be able to create an atmosphere where we can disagree without being disagreeable. And then focus on those things that we hold ..."