Barack Obama actually said...

I congratulate the Government and people of Kuwait on the 50th anniversary of their independence on February 26.

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

I hereby determine that... the making of donations... would seriously impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in this...

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