Barack Obama actually said...

"If I'm not mistaken, I think they already indicated there was -- family indicated that they probably wouldn't be attending the convention. I understand that. Look, this is a difficult and painful time..."

"In terms of the tire gauge issue, I think that was and is an illuminating issue."

"He's been very supportive. I thought he showed extraordinary restraint in a fairly provocative interview while he was on his trip."

"I'm letting our respective teams work out the details. I don't think we're looking for catharsis. I think what we're looking for is energy and excitement about the prospects of changing this country."