Barack Obama actually said...

"Matthew G. Olsen, of Maryland, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center."

"I think it's better for us to take those tough decisions sooner rather than later."

"Wendy Ruth Sherman, of Maryland, to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs)."

"Thomas J. Curry, of Massachusetts, to be Comptroller of the Currency for a term of five years."