I want to make absolutely clear that I do not subscribe to the views that he expressed. I believe they are wrong. I think they are destructive. And to the extent that he continues to speak out, I do not expect those views to be attributed…

Reverend Wright does not speak for me; he does not speak for our campaign.

And so when I start hearing comments about conspiracy theories and AIDS and suggestions that somehow Minister Farrakhan has been a great voice in the 20th century, then that goes directly at who I am and what I believe this country needs.

His comments were not only divisive and destructive, but I believe that they end up giving comfort to those who prey on hate.

It is a love for this country that made my life possible. It is a belief in the American dream. That's why I'm in this race.

After seeing Reverend Wright's performance, I felt as if there was a complete disregard for what the American people are going through.

When I say I find these comments appalling, I mean it. It contradicts everything that I'm about and who I am.

If what somebody says contradicts what you believe so fundamentally, and then he questions whether or not you believe it in front of the National Press Club, then that's enough.

There's been great damage. You know, it may have been unintentional on his part but, you know, I do not see that relationship being the same after this.

I want to be very clear that, moving forward, Reverend Wright does not speak for me. He does not speak for our campaign.

I cannot prevent him from continuing to make these outrageous remarks. But what I do want him to be very clear about, as well as all of you and the American people, is that, when I say I find these comments appalling, I mean it.