Barack Obama actually said...

The two campaigns have accepted sponsorship of the debates by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

Obama Campaign Press Release - Joint Statement on the Presidential Debates

08/20/2008

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We have a continuing set of national security interests that are going to have to be dealt with because the clock is ticking.

The implementation of UN Security Council resolutions is crucial.

This was the moment when we decided to confront America's energy challenge and reclaim America's future.

We are committed to strengthening our bilateral relationship.