FACTBOX: Quotes from Democratic candidates' debate

(Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama met in Cleveland on Tuesday for a final debate before the next round of pivotal nominating contests on March 4 in Ohio and Texas.

Here are some selected quotes from the exchange.

NEW YORK SEN. HILLARY CLINTON

"We should have a good debate that uses accurate information, not false, misleading and discredited information, especially on something as important as whether or not we will achieve quality, affordable health care for everyone."

"I have a great deal of respect for Senator Obama, but we have differences and in the last several days, some of those differences in tactics and the choices that Senator Obama's campaign has made ...about my health care plan and my position on NAFTA have been very disturbing to me."

Clinton pointed to a television skit that portrayed a fawning press posing questions to Obama.

"Could I just point out that, in the last several debates, I seem to get the first question all the time? And I don't mind. You know, I'll be happy to field them, but I do find it curious. And if anybody saw "Saturday Night Live," you know, maybe we should ask Barack if he's comfortable and needs another pillow."

"Despite the difficulties of a Bush administration and a Republican Congress for six years of my first term, I have worked very hard to create jobs. But, obviously, as president, I will have a lot more tools at my disposal."

On the person expected to succeed Vladimir Putin as Russia's president.

"I have no doubt, as president, even though technically the meetings may be with the man who is labeled as president, the decisions will be made by Putin."

Asked 'who will it be? Do you know his name?' Clinton responded, "Medvedev -- whatever." Dmitry Medvedev is almost certain to be elected Russia's new president next Monday.

ILLINOIS BARACK OBAMA

"Senator Clinton has, in her campaign at least, has constantly sent out negative attacks on us, e-mail, robo-calls, flyers, television ads, radio calls, and we haven't whined about it because I understand that's the nature of this campaigns."

"There's no doubt that Senator Clinton is qualified and capable and would be a much better president than John McCain, who I respect and I honor his service to this country, but essentially has tethered himself to the failed policies of George Bush."

"I can bring this country together I think in a unique way, across divisions of race, religion, region. And that is what's going to be required in order for us to actually deliver on the issues that both Senator Clinton and I care so much about."

"I have been very clear in my denunciation of Minister (Louis) Farrakhan's anti-Semitic comments. I think they are unacceptable and reprehensible. ... I obviously can't censor him, but it is not support that I sought."

Reviewing a segment of a recent Clinton speech in which she mocked his speech-making style.

"I thought Senator Clinton showed some good humor there. I would give her points for delivery."

(Compiled by JoAnne Allen; Editing by Peter Cooney)