The President never intends to get into any kind of war situation.
But that appeared to be what the president intended to do.
That broke the ice, just as the president had intended.
It is possible that the president intends to show such leadership when he comes before the nation.
The President does not intend to make any significant public statements on it.
"The President does not intend to seek a second term."
The president intended to find common ground with China, but it has proved elusive.
I think a president never really intends to create that kind of division.
Second, it is not clear that any President ever intended his audio recordings to be heard by the public.
It is also true that too much pressure might have an effect opposite from what the President intends.