John Edwards actually said...

"Today, I decided to suspend my campaign for the presidency of the United States. But I want to say a word about a man who is a friend of mine, somebody who I believe has great strength and great coura..."

"The truth of the matter is that John Kerry has what it takes right here to be president of the United States. I, for one, intend to do everything in my power to make him the next president of the Unit..."

"Today I've decided to suspend my campaign for the presidency of the United States."

"Of course. Of course. At some point I have to start getting more delegates or I'm going to be the nominee. But I intend to be in this until the end."