Barack Obama actually said...

"WGA sent President-elect Obama a letter outlining goals, principles and immediate actions which they felt could form a national energy policy."

"I think Barack Obama has to do it from behind the scenes to push Congress to at least give a -- some sort of bridge financing to these auto companies, which accounted in part for the fall today."

"Yes. I think he's an extraordinary outlier. He is the kind of -- you know, he's a pioneer in so many respects."

"A new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear the world down, we will defeat you."