Barack Obama actually said...

Senior appointees have the information necessary to complete the confirmation process.

Press Release: Obama-Biden Transition Team Announces Agency Review Team Leads for Depts of Treasury

11/11/2008

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A peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Pakistan was an essential partner for the United States.

It is in America and Pakistan's interests for Afghanistan to be stable and secure, its sovereignty respected.

The United States is not monitoring and will not monitor the communications of Chancellor Merkel.

We join with the families and their loved ones in paying tribute to the fallen and in sharing our deep appreciation for the ultimate sacrifi...