Barack Obama actually said...

"Easing sanctions is a strong signal of our support for reform."

"I hereby delegate to you the function and authority specified in section 570(e) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997."

"I support this reform in Burma and the building of a democratic political process that will allow all of the people of Burma to be represented."

"Today the United States is easing restrictions to allow U.S. companies to responsibly do business in Burma."