Barack Obama actually said...

We're going to have to act swiftly to resolve it. Now, the United States has only one government and one president at a time. And until January 20th of next year, that government is the current administration.

Context

Obama emphasizes the need for swift action while acknowledging the current administration's authority until his inauguration.

11/06/2008

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