Barack Obama actually said...

"They have my full support, will report to me, and will have the full cooperation of my National Security Council staff and the organizations represented here."

"This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity."

"I will be looking for the board to provide me with objective, independent, and nonpartisan counsel as we work to strengthen our intelligence community and our national security."

"Ed was unfazed."