Barack Obama actually said...

These individuals will fill essential roles, and bring a breadth and depth of experience that can help our administration advance prosperity and security for the American people.

Context

Press Release: White House Communications and Press Secretary Positions Announced

11/21/2008

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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