‘Every president makes mistakes,’ White House spokesman says

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It was nearly a year ago, in February, that President Obama set out to promote his economic stimulus plans in a round of network television interviews. Instead, he found himself explaining the mistake he had made in nominating Tom Daschle, a former Senate leader who owed more than $100,000 in back taxes, for a Cabinet post.

‘I’m frustrated with myself, with our team,’’ Obama told NBC News’ Brian Williams, ‘but ultimately my job is to get this thing back on track, because what we need to focus on is a deteriorating economy and getting people back to work.’

The president told ABC News’ Charlie Gibson that he ‘can’t afford glitches because, right now, what I should be spending time talking to you about is how we’re going to put three to four million people back to work.’’

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-- Mark Silva