Barack Obama actually said...

"Commerce secretary is a pretty good job, you know."

"Bill Richardson has been selected because he is the best person for that job."

"I'm looking for the best people, first and foremost, to serve the American people."

"We're seeing some areas where we can be doing better in making sure that this money is not going to CEO compensation that it's protecting taxpayers and that the taxpayers are going to get their money ..."