"I still remember one of the very first meetings we put together to discuss gang violence with a group of community leaders. We waited and waited for people to show up, and finally, a group of older people walked into the hall. And they sat down. And a little old lady raised her hand and asked, 'Is this where the bingo game is?'"

--Barack Obama on Wednesday in Colorado Springs, talking about one of his less-encouraging moments in community organizing during his speech on national service.