I know I'm asking for trouble.....but I think that "cakewalk" was uttered by Richard Perle in February.
He was immediately chastised by the admin but by then it was too late.
Sorry, can not provide a link to "proof" at the moment, I'm kind of new at this forum.
Even if it was Richard Perle, he does not speak for the administration (which I know you know!). The media really likes to try and put spin stuff their way.