Barack Obama actually said...

"Sanctions are also authorized for those who may seek to avoid the impact of these sanctions."

"H.R. 8 would hurt the economy both by increasing the long-term deficit and also by taking money out of the pockets of the families most likely to spend it in the near term."

"I reiterated my support for decisive action to resolve the crisis."

"Early threat detection and sustained situational awareness are critical to saving lives and improving outcomes when there is a national health emergency."