Barack Obama actually said...

I have nothing but confidence in Alan as he takes on this important role as one of the leaders of my economic team.

Above all, the past few days have been a shining example of how Americans open our homes and our hearts to those in need.

We will support our State and local partners in every way that we can as they work to restore power in those areas.

We are particularly concerned about flooding because the continuing rains can end up having an impact well beyond the immediate center of th...