Barack Obama actually said...

"We're continuing to build a White House team that can rise to the challenges facing this country -- and I couldn't be more excited to announce Jon and Cecilia."

"This Board is modeled on the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board created by President Eisenhower."

"I'm confident that at a critical time in our history, this White House will restore openness and accountability to our Executive Branch and help to put government back in the hands of the people it se..."

"My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this tragic situation."