Barack Obama actually said...

"I need you to do this."

"You know what, I understand your list, I know that your husband can be a problem but I need you."

"This is a good man who has always been on the right side of history and for him to have used some inartful language in trying to praise me and for people to try to make hay out of that makes absolutel..."

"The Council of Governors will provide an invaluable Senior Administration forum for exchanging views with State and local officials."