Barack Obama actually said...

"I believe that change comes not from the top down, but from the bottom up. And few are closer to the people than our churches, our synagogues, our temples, and our mosques."

"We know that faith and values can be a source of strength in our own lives. That's what it's been to me."

"I will never question the patriotism of others in this campaign. And I will not stand idly by when I hear others question mine."

"I found, for the first time, my patriotism challenged at times as a result of my own carelessness. More often as a result of the desire by some to score political points and raise fears and doubts abo..."