Barack Obama actually said...

"These individuals will be essential members of our team as we work to bring Republicans and Democrats together to strengthen our struggling economy and make Washington work for all Americans."

"The President-elect believes that the G-20 summit of leaders from the world's largest economies is an important opportunity to seek a coordinated response to the global financial crisis."

"I have the utmost confidence that their broad and diverse experience will serve my administration and the American people well in the challenging months."

"We also conveyed President-elect Obama's determination to continuing to work together on these challenges after he takes office in January."