Barack Obama actually said...

"The most important message today is that the situation is getting worse. We've got to act boldly and we've got to act swiftly."

"I strongly believe that a President or a President-elect or his team should be able to do more than one thing at a time."

"It is with deep regret that I accept Governor Bill Richardson's decision to withdraw his name for nomination as the next Secretary of Commerce."

"I look forward to his future service to our country and in my administration."