Barack Obama actually said...

"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."

"We can tell everyone what they need to hear about the challenges we face. We can seek to regain not just an office but the trust of the American people; that their leaders in Washington will tell them..."