Barack Obama actually said...

Opportunity is what America is all about.

Within 90 days of the date of this memorandum, you shall begin work with employers, stakeholders, and, as appropriate, other Federal agencie...

I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to sections 123 b. and 123 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

He can take this action to raise the minimum wage using the authority he has.