Barack Obama actually said...

"I am gravely concerned about the situation in Pakistan not because I think that they're immediately going to be overrun and the Taliban would take over in Pakistan, more concerned that the civilian go..."

"Because this is a new strain, we have to be cautious."

"So, my general approach is that if the economy is strong, that will lift all boats, as long as it is also supported by, for example, strategies around college affordability and job training, tax cuts ..."

"I think very highly of Arlen Specter. I think he's got a record of legislative accomplishment that is as good as any member of the Senate."