03/29/2009
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"The situation in Venezuela described in Executive Order 13692 has not improved."
"I have determined that it is necessary to continue this national emergency and to maintain in force the sanctions to respond to this threat."
"I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act."
"The actions and policies addressed in these Executive Orders continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States."