Barack Obama actually said...

"Starting today, every agency and department should know that this administration stands on the side not of those who seek to withhold information, but those who seek to make it known."

"There's been a tendency on the part of this administration to try to hide behind executive privilege every time there's something a little shaky that's taking place. And I think, you know, the adminis..."

"The United States will commit an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan for an extended surge of 18 to 24 months."

"Beginning to transfer security responsibility to the Afghans in summer 2011 is critical--and, in my view achievable."