Barack Obama actually said...

"Even as we intensify our pressure on the Iranian government, we hold open the door to diplomacy."

"By cutting off these financial institutions from the United States, today's action makes it clear that we will expose any financial institution, no matter where they are located, that allows the incre..."

"Today the United States is announcing two significant steps that strengthen our efforts to pressure and isolate the Iranian Government for its continued failure to meet its international obligations."

"Early threat detection and sustained situational awareness are critical to saving lives and improving outcomes when there is a national health emergency."