Barack Obama actually said...

"Under the leadership of Secretary Geithner, I have great confidence that they will be valuable and effective additions to our team as we tackle our nation's economic challenges."

"All across the Nation, there are men, women, and young people who have answered that call, and millions of others who would like to."

"We will do what must be done to help in concert with State and local agencies and nonprofit organizations and volunteers who are doing so much to aid the response effort."

"The Treasury Department will be well-served by the expertise and commitment of these fine individuals."