Barack Obama actually said...
During difficult times, during moments of tragedy, the American people come together. We may argue, we may differ, but we are all Americans and one of the principles of this great country is that during times of need, we are all in it together. It doesn't matter whether we are Democrat or Republican, black, white or Hispanic, Asian, Native American. We are there for each other at moments of need.
Context
Barack Obama highlights the unity of the American people during times of crisis, regardless of political or racial differences.
09/12/2008