Barack Obama actually said...

"These decisions will not materially affect our ability to attract and retain a well-qualified Federal workforce."

"Any appointment under this order shall be effected within a period of 1 year after completion of the appointee's participation in the programs described in section 1."

"It is in the interest of the Federal Government to retain the services of these highly skilled individuals."

"Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect the authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof."