Barack Obama

Look, Brian, I am proud that I opposed this war from the start.

We must lead the world, by deed and example.

This election offers us the chance to turn the page and open a new chapter in American leadership.

The disappointment that so many around the world feel toward America right now is only a testament to the high expectations they hold for us.

In today's globalized world, the security of the American people is inextricably linked to the security of all people.

This President may occupy the White House, but for the last six years the position of leader of the free world has remained open.

I still believe that America is the last, best hope of Earth. We just have to show the world why this is so.

It is time to bring this conflict to a responsible end so we can bring our troops home and refocus on the wider struggle yet to be won.

I reject the notion that the American moment has passed.

We all know that these are not the best of times for America's reputation in the world.

The comments of Don Imus were divisive, hurtful and offensive to Americans of all backgrounds.

I obey the cardinal rule of any politician, and that is to ask you all for your vote.

And we will then review the situation and if you have not initiated the withdrawal at that point, then we may put you on an even shorter leash, right?

We've got a war that I believe should have never been authorized and should have never been waged.

We don't have the technical capacity to create something like that.

It is time to bring this conflict to a responsible end so we can bring our troops home.

Too many of our best have now returned from Iraq shrouded in the flag they loved.

There is no military solution to this war.

History will not judge the architects of this war kindly.

The consequences of this war have been dire, and the sacrifices have been immeasurable.

No amount of U.S. soldiers can solve the grievances that lay at the heart of someone else's civil war.

A withdrawal would be gradual and keep some U.S. troops in the region to prevent a wider war and go after al Qaeda and other terrorists.

On January 20, 2009, we will start transforming the country.

If you want to change the world, the change has to happen with you first.

We are in the presence today of a lot of Moseses. We're in the presence today of giants whose shoulders we stand on.