Barack Obama actually said...

"But understand, I will be setting policy as President. I will be responsible for the vision that this team carries out, and I expect them to implement."

"I think -- this is fun for the press to try to stir up whatever quotes were generated during the course of the campaign."

"But understand I will be setting policy as president. I will be responsible for the vision that this team carries out and I expect them to implement."

"I am a strong believer in strong personalities and strong opinions. I think that's how the best decisions are made. One of the dangers in a White House based on my reading of history is that you get w..."