Barack Obama actually said...

"I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect the national emergency declared with respect to this threat and to maintain in force the sanctions to address this national emergency."

"It is a day for us to sound the alarm about restrictions on the media."

"The United States is committed to this goal and will pursue a new framework for civil nuclear cooperation that permits nations that uphold their responsibilities to enjoy the peaceful uses of the atom..."

"Syrian actions will determine whether this national emergency is renewed or terminated in the future."