Barack Obama actually said...

"The order does not target the entire country of the Central African Republic, but rather is intended to target those who threaten the peace, security, or stability of the Central African Republic."

"I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United Stat..."

"The order strengthens the United States ability to implement these measures."

"We do not accept Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea."