Barack Obama actually said...

"The actions that can be taken are many--they range from economic to diplomatic interventions, and from non-combat military actions to outright intervention."

"Accordingly, I hereby direct the establishment of an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board within 120 days from the date of this Presidential Study Directive."

"Preventing mass atrocities and genocide is a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility of the United States of America."

"I therefore have determined that it is in the interests of the United States to take action to restrict the international travel..."