Barack Obama actually said...

"I hereby assign to the National Science and Technology Council responsibility to coordinate activities assigned in sections 107 and 108 of the Act to the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee."

"The bipartisan bill I'm signing today will help ensure that our government serves as a responsible steward for the tax dollars of the American people."

"I will be asking him and Jeff to give me regular updates on our progress in cutting waste and making our Government more efficient and effective."

"Both Howard and Elaine will bring sound judgment and tremendous dedication to these important roles, and I am grateful they have agreed to lend their talents to this administration."