Barack Obama actually said...

"Sanctions are also authorized for those who may seek to avoid the impact of these sanctions."

"I have approved a new Executive order that imposes new sanctions against the Iranian energy and petrochemical sectors."

"It is by working together that we can best promote the resilience of the Nation and act to protect the American people."

"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..."