Barack Obama actually said...

"This order is a clear message to Burmese Government and military officials: Those individuals who continue to engage in abusive, corrupt, or destabilizing behavior going forward will not reap the rewa..."

"Responsible investment will help facilitate broad-based economic development and help bring Burma out of isolation and into the international community."

"The United States Government remains deeply concerned about the lack of transparency in Burma's investment environment."

"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."