“All the gentlemen here understand both the pressures and possibilities of this office. And

“All the gentlemen here understand both the pressures and possibilities of this office. And for me to have the opportunity to get advice, good counsel and fellowship with these individuals is extraordinary. And I’m very grateful to all of them.”

President-elect Barack Obama

On meeting with the four living members of the U.S. presidents’ club.

“There was certainly no pay-to-play involved, because I don’t have no money.”

Roland Burris

After meeting with Senate Democrats who initially rejected him for Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat because Burris was appointed by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Blagojevich is accused of trying to sell the seat.