Barack Obama actually said...

"I am grateful that these distinguished individuals have made the admirable decision to serve their country at this important moment."

"Appropriate measures have been taken to ensure that information of direct national security significance will not be compromised."

"They will be valued voices on our team, and I look forward to working with them in the coming months and years."

"In keeping with that mandate, and recognizing the key role rural America will play in the development of biofuel technology and development."