Barack Obama actually said...

Under the leadership of Secretary Geithner, I have great confidence that they will be valuable and effective additions to our team as we tackle our nation's economic challenges.

Context

Press Release - President Obama Announces Additional Treasury Department Posts

03/27/2009

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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