Barack Obama actually said...

"John will be an important part of my economic team, working with the business community, fostering growth, and helping open up new markets abroad to promote jobs and opportunities here at home."

"I will nominate John Bryson to be our Nation's next Commerce Secretary."

"We will provide whatever it takes to achieve our objectives in the current fight."

"He can either lead the progress toward reform or he could step out of the way."