Barack Obama actually said...

"We cannot allow gridlock to prevail."

"Any transaction by a United States person... that evades or avoids, has the purpose of evading or avoiding... is prohibited."

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

"By any measure, Muammar al-Qadhafi's Government has violated international norms and common decency and must be held accountable."