Barack Obama actually said...

"This administration will stand by those communities until the work is done."

"Alan understands the difficult challenges our country faces, and I have confidence that he will help us meet those challenges as one of the leaders on my economic team."

"I am pleased to nominate Alan Krueger to lead the Council of Economic Advisers."

"I rely on the Council of Economic Advisers to provide unvarnished analysis and recommendations, not based on politics."