Barack Obama actually said...

"Every mission that's been assigned from getting rid of Saddam to reducing violence to stabilizing the country, to facilitating elections, you have given Iraq the opportunity to stand on its own as a d..."

"I've been blessed to be surrounded by strong compassionate women."

"But we also think that there are certain basic principles that all nations should uphold and respect for women and respect for their freedom and integrity is an important principle."

"I have been blessed to be surrounded by strong, compassionate women."