Barack Obama actually said...

"Julia has had an exemplary career, and I know these experiences will guide her as she takes on this new challenge to lead the impressive men and women of this important agency."

"I'm a little resentful, coming from Chicago, that L.A. seems to be getting all these championships."

"Julia has consistently exemplified the spirit and dedication the men and women of the service demonstrate every day."

"For more than three decades, Tim Johnson has dedicated himself to improving the lives of South Dakota's working families."