Barack Obama actually said...

"We already know John McCain offers more of the same. So the question is not whether the other party will bring about change to Washington, we know they won't. The question is, will we?"

"This is our chance to say not this year. This is our chance to say not this time. We have a choice in this election."

"In the end, this election is still our best chance to solve the problems we've been talking about for decades; as one nation, as one people."

"Now is our turn to follow in the footsteps of all those generations who sacrificed and struggled and faced down the greatest odds to perfect our improbable union."