Barack Obama actually said...

"The threat of violence is real. Our job is to renew the United States' efforts to help Israel achieve peace with its neighbors while remaining vigilant against those who do not share this vision."

"I think the entire failure, not just restricted to Walter Reed, but overall, is scandalous. The fact that we have got veterans who are homeless and going through Dumpsters is scandalous."

"It's not clear to me why I -- why would I be apologizing for someone else's remarks?"

"My sense is that Mr. Geffen may have differences with the Clintons. That doesn't really have anything to do with our campaign."