Barack Obama actually said...

"I am a fierce advocate for equality for gay and lesbian Americans."

"commending President-elect Barack Obama for taking heat on his behalf."

"We're not going to agree on every single issue. But what we have to do is be able to create an atmosphere where we can disagree without being disagreeable. And then focus on those things that we hold ..."

"We've got shovel-ready projects all across the country. And governors and mayors are pleading to fund it. The minute we can get those investments to the state level, jobs are going to be created."