Barack Obama actually said...

Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, his government, and close associates have taken extreme measures against the people of Libya.

I hereby determine that... the making of donations... would seriously impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in this...

the Libyan government’s use of violence against its people is completely unacceptable

We will stand steadfastly with the Libyan people in their demand for universal rights and a government that is responsive to their aspiratio...