Barack Obama actually said...

We are willing to uphold our values and our ideals even when it's hard, not just when it's easy; even when we are afraid and under threat, n...

I will be as vigorous in protecting you as you are vigorous in protecting the American people.

He is uniquely qualified to lead my Administration's regulatory reform agenda at this crucial stage in our history.

Thank you for all the work that you do to protect the American people and the freedom that we all cherish.