Barack Obama actually said...

These individuals have shown tremendous excellence and integrity throughout their careers.

We will continue to do whatever is necessary to protect and restore the Gulf Coast.

To the Congress of the United States: Consistent with section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended (50 U.S.C. 404a), I am tr...

We will hold them fully accountable on behalf of the United States as well as the people and communities victimized by this tragedy.